What if something awful had happened to her? What if someone in her family had died? What if she been in a car accident or gotten sick? What if she had moved away? Where was she, and why didn’t she tell me where she was?
The Importance of Prayer
Ready or Not
As I write this post, I'm preparing to go back to college. I had a lovely break of doing absolutely no homework. I spent time with my family, attended my church, and hung out with my friends. I cooked meals in my own kitchen, showered in my own shower, and slept in my own bed. I enjoyed being home. But now I must return to my home away from home—the far-away land called "College." And I’m just not ready to go back there.
If Everything I Knew Disappeared
Today's post includes a poem about our struggle to let go of (or even simply loosen our grip on) the things in this life that we value too highly. The truth is that this life is temporary—so everything in it that you treasure could disappear in an instant. Except for Jesus. He isn't temporary like everything else we know. And He alone remains when nothing else does. So instead of clinging to temporary treasures, cling to the One who always was, is and will be.
How to Thrive in College This Semester (Part 3)
This is the third (and final) post in the Thriving at College blog post series! I sincerely hope that you have found the tips in this series to be helpful and edifying. Most importantly, I hope that you can rest in the fact that God is with you throughout this entire semester—and beyond! Here are the last five tips in this special series.
How to Thrive in College This Semester (Part 2)
This is the second post in the Thriving at College blog post series, and I'm excited to share several more tips with you about succeeding in college. These tips will hopefully benefit you as you're starting (or preparing to start) college. Here are five tips to help you thrive.
How to Thrive in College This Semester (Part 1)
I was super anxious about starting college and maintained intense dread about it for several months. But when my college drop-off day actually arrived, it was less dramatic than I thought it would be. It was definitely difficult, but I was okay—and you'll be okay, too. Even if you're beyond worried about starting college, I believe that you'll be fine. And over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some tips with you that I’ve found helpful as I've begun to adjust to college life, including these three tips.
What David’s Life Taught Me About God’s Promises
Hi friends! Today's post was written by blogger Kori and is about how God worked in the life of David. I know that you'll find hope and encouragement in this guest post.
Directing My Steps
That's why Proverbs 16 is such a comfort to me. I don't have to worry about the future because God directs my steps. No matter what happens, I can trust that God will open the right doors at the right times.
Stretched to the Savior
What will I do when I’m forced to be with people constantly? What will happen when I’m only able to see my family once a month for very short periods of time? What will be my fate as an introverted freshman who's terrified of making new friends? What if I can't "do" college?
Tizzie's Tidbits of Truth 