God has an excellent plan for your life. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Today, remind yourself that God has an excellent plan for your life. Take a moment to say [...]
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God Has An Excellent Plan
Posted: 15th July 2010 by Trevor in College LivingTags: college, College Living, college students, plan, pray, purpose
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Recession-Proof
Posted: 2nd July 2010 by Nicole in College BoundTags: anxiety, career, college opportunities, college students, Georgetown University, higher education, Job, Money, planning, pray, purpose, recession
In a recent report from Georgetown University called “Help Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018,” researchers looked at the effect of the current economic recession on education and the job market. They concluded that some form of postsecondary education (this includes college, on-the-job training, military training, apprenticeships, formal employer-provided education programs, and [...]
An Orientation “How-To”
Posted: 14th June 2010 by Nicole in A Higher Campus, College Bound, College Leadership, College Living, College Opportunity, College Professors, College and FamilyTags: A Higher Campus, anxiety, classes, college, college campus, College Living, college opportunities, dorm, fear, higher education, orientation, parents, planning, pray, professors, wisdom
If you’re gearing up this summer to start your first semester of college in the fall or even if you’re already a few semesters in and getting ready to transfer to a university, you’ll likely be signing up for new student orientation. This is your day or two to get acquainted with your new school, [...]
Job-hunting?
Posted: 11th May 2010 by Nicole in College Living, College OpportunityTags: career, college opportunities, Job, network, pray, relationships, research, wisdom
Newly graduated or just out for the summer and looking for a job? USA Today featured an article yesterday about job hunting and social networking with some good tips and resources. A church in Virginia has been offering weekly sessions on job-hunting for the community as part of its Career Network Ministry. One of the [...]
College is a Family Experience
Posted: 4th May 2010 by Trevor in College Living, College OpportunityTags: career, college, college opportunities, family, pray, wisdom
Every week I meet with the Fellowship of Christian Faculty to study Scripture and pray. Two weeks ago, the director of an International Student Ministry shared with us about his daughter who is graduating from college this year. Lately, she’s been sharing with her parents about the desire God has placed within her to work [...]
Just One Thing
Posted: 14th December 2009 by Trevor in A Higher Campus, College Leadership, College LivingTags: friends, higher, Job, perspective, pray, wisdom
Do you remember Job? He lost his health. His family. His finances. His farm. He lost everything. On top of that, his wife told him to curse God so he could die, and his friends were jerks. But, what was Job’s response to all of this? A higher perspective. In the midst of extreme pain [...]
Call Others Higher
Posted: 10th December 2009 by Trevor in A Higher Campus, College Leadership, College LivingTags: encourage, higher, pray, servant leader
Today, I want to encourage you to call someone higher. If we are willing to live for God, shouldn’t we also be willing to speak for Him? We’re often willing to work for God but reluctant to speak for Him. Should we not also be willing to use our voices? As servant-leaders, we should do [...]
Top Ten Ways to Study for Finals
Posted: 4th December 2009 by Nicole in College Living, College ProfessorsTags: finals, planning, pray, prioritize, professors, sleep, strategies, study
The Holiday Season is in full swing, and finals are upon us. How to stay focused so near the end? You’ve come so far this semester; it’s time to finish strong! Everyone has their own method of studying, and you likely know what works best for you. Depending on the type of class you’re taking, [...]
Stressed?
Posted: 2nd October 2009 by Nicole in College LivingTags: anxiety, Chuck Swindoll, David, peace, pray, rest, stress, worry
Mid-terms are right around the corner. Your boss is scheduling you more hours at work. Your roommate decides to pull a movie night while you’re trying to study. Your parents are asking about your grades, your professors are assigning more papers, and your boyfriend just dumped you. The job market looks bleak, the economy is [...]
College–Prayer
Posted: 25th June 2009 by Trevor in College BoundTags: college, ministers, parents, pray
Students who pray for others during college learn how best to communicate with those they’re praying for. When we listen to God, he teaches us how best to listen to others. Effective listening, being sensitive to the unique communication moments in our lives, improves our level of effectiveness. Teach your student to talk with God [...]