Last week, I was reminded of the far-reaching effect our lives can have. As we listened to Martin Luther King III share about his father’s legacy, I couldn’t help but think about what happens when we simply do, with our whole heart, what God shows us to do. No matter the task asked of us, [...]
Archive for January, 2010
Sweep Streets
Posted: 26th January 2010 by Trevor in A Higher Campus, College LivingTags: leader, MLK, student action
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Try, Try, Again…
Posted: 20th January 2010 by Trevor in College Living, College OpportunityTags: career, college opportunities, major, scripture, try
A majority of students start college without knowing what they’d like to major in. For most of us, deciding on a major is a process of discovery. It’s about trying out some courses to find which ones fit with our interests, values, and strengths. Even career searchers tend to “try” their way into new careers. [...]
The Challenge
Posted: 14th January 2010 by Nicole in A Higher Campus, College Leadership, College Living, College OpportunityTags: Francis Chan, love
Check out this Francis Chan video from one of his Challenge Conferences. Are you living the life God has given you to its fullest, or are you just holding on for dear life? What does God want you to do this semester in obedience to Him? For more from Francis Chan, pick up his bestseller [...]
Procrastination
Posted: 8th January 2010 by Nicole in College Living, College OpportunityTags: David Jeremiah, goals, new, planning, procrastinate, wisdom
Charles Schwab, President of Bethlehem Steel, hired Ivey Lee, a consultant to increase his efficiency. “Show me a way to get more things done with my time,” Schwab said. He agreed to whatever the fee if Lee’s suggestion worked. Some time later, Lee handed Schwab a piece of paper with his plan. It said: 1. [...]
A New Year
Posted: 6th January 2010 by Nicole in College LivingTags: anxiety, culture, evaluate, goals, new year, peace, relationships
I recently read about a new study from San Diego State University that determined that American young adults are feeling more stressed, anxious, and depressed than their parents or grandparents did. The study analyzed data from more than 63,000 high school and college students between the years 1938 and 2007. Researchers found that 85% of [...]