Do We Have to Be Friends?
Do we have to be friends? It reminds me of when I was about 7 and my older sister was about 9. […]
Mentors and Friends: Why You Need to Be a Spiritual Matchmaker
Walking alone.
Far too many of our students are doing it these days…
I’m not talking about walking alone late at night (although too many are doing that as well), but I’m talking about their approach to life during their formative college years.
Sure, they have friends.
Well, kind of.
They’ve made acquaintances that are often based off of similar tastes in music, class schedules, fashion sense, hometown, housing arrangement, etc… and while some of these relationships have the potential to drift into deeper waters — most never will.
PICK A HILL TO CLIMB
How much better will your ministry be in November or March than it is in August? Ministry improvement should be a year-round […]
Revisiting Freshman Year
I was one of those college freshmen who asked a million questions before I moved on campus. I read every piece […]
The First Year Out: Helping Students Transition to College
“We have a choice. We can minister in the world we wish we had. Or, we can minister in the world we […]
The 8 Minute Stillness Challenge
This summer I had the chance to spend time at our cabin in the Catskills. It’s a simple log cabin bordering […]
Do Be Do Be Do…
Frank Sinatra was the greatest motivator of change in the history of the world. He knew it was all about the Do […]
Ready and Clinging to God
This past week I gathered with a group of young clergy and as we were checking in with each other and I […]
The Outrageous Idea of Academic Faithfulness: A Guide for Students
When asked to join in this blogging blow-out for campus ministry folks, I knew exactly what one book I wanted to promote. […]
5 Ways to Tune Up Your Social Media Strategy Before School Starts
I purchased a pair of Air Jordan basketball shoes in seventh grade in preparation for heading back to school. I loved putting […]