Year: 2026

What If Preparation Happened in Conversations? There are some conversations with your senior that you probably know you need to have. Money. College. Roommates. Time management. Academics. Faith. Independence. And then there are the conversations you keep thinking, We really need to talk about that. The good news? You probably…

Ready Isn’t the Same as Prepared Your senior is probably ready. Ready to graduate. Ready to be done with high school. Ready for more freedom. Ready to move out, meet new people, and start whatever comes next. And honestly? That’s a good thing. But there’s an important question hiding underneath…

Senior year can feel like a race to make sure students know everything they need before they leave home, but Tommy emphasizes that being ready and being prepared are not always the same thing. Students may be excited for independence while still needing to develop practical skills like managing money…

College can bring new friendships, new relationships, and a whole new social life. It’s a good time to think about what you want your relationships to look like—and what kind of friend or partner you want to be. Talk about it: What qualities matter most in a healthy relationship? How…

College is full of new people, new experiences, and new opportunities. Some will be great for you. Others might push you in directions you didn’t expect. Knowing what you believe and what matters to you makes it easier to make decisions when the pressure is on. Talk about it: What…

College can change a lot of things—including your routines and your priorities. For many students, it’s the first time they’re making decisions about their faith without their parents or familiar church community nearby. So what do you want your faith to look like in this new season? Talk about it:…

College comes with a lot more freedom. No one may be reminding you where to be, when to study, or how to spend your time. That freedom is exciting—but it also comes with responsibility. You get to make your own choices. The question is: How will you use that freedom?…

At some point, college probably won’t go exactly how you planned. Maybe you don’t get the grade you wanted. You make a mistake. You don’t make the team. You get rejected. Whatever it is, failure is going to happen. The question isn’t whether you’ll fail. It’s what you’ll do when…

Starting college means starting over in a lot of ways—and that includes friendships. You might meet your closest friends right away, or it might take a little longer. Either way, don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. Join something. Introduce yourself. Sit next to someone new. Be willing to…

College can be exciting—but it can also feel lonely, especially when everything around you is new. You don’t have to wait until you’re having a hard time to think about what you’ll do when loneliness hits. Knowing who you can reach out to, where you can find community, and what…