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MAKING THE TRANSITION (Part Four)

Now that we are in part four of this five-part series, I think that we have done the harder ones and this tip will be enjoyable and something that you can do for the remaining time you have at home this summer.

 

4. Learn The Practical Essentials– Living on your own is hard work. You have to be responsible for your time, money, and possessions, and you have to know how to do things that you might not have had to do before. For example, when I moved off to college, I had to learn how to wash my own

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Living as an Ambassador in College

Every civilized country sends ambassadors to live in various foreign countries and represent their homeland. In 2 Corinthians 5:20, we are called Christ’s ambassador, “as though God were making his appeal through us.” As an ambassador of Christ, you are being called to live your life worthy of the gospel of Jesus (Philippians 1:27). As hard as it might be at times, you must never forget Who you represent.

 

Throughout your life, you will represent many things. For instance, I represent my family. I also represent my ministry and a leader in my church and community. You represent your school,

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Living Your Testimony in College

Sometime in your life, you will be asked to “share your story.” This will most likely happen in connection to your faith and, the older you get, the more of a story you will have to tell. Every adult who is asked to share a testimony will include a report of the college-aged years. 

 

Most of these stories include a childhood/teenage report, a challenge in college, and either continued struggle or recovery as an adult. For example, you might hear someone talk about how they grew up in a Christian home and were involved in the youth group in high

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MAKING THE TRANSITION (Part Three)

If you are tracking along with this series, you have recruited a prayer team and discussed financials with you parents. Now we need to develop some non-negotiable to stay committed to who and whose you are.

 

3. List Your Non-Negotiables– A non-negotiable is something that, under no condition, will you ever do. In other words, it’s a stand that you commit to make without negotiation. For example, I (Tommy) love my wife so much that I have made adultery a non-negotiable in my life. This means that, since I have vowed to never commit adultery, I must stay away from

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Podcast Episode 55 – College Stories & Solutions

In this episode, Tommy and Kelsey discuss another four stories of college students facing challenges and provide solutions. The first story highlights the importance of finding Christian community in college, even during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. The second story focuses on the fear of stepping out and taking opportunities for growth and community. The third story explores the dynamics of rooming with a best friend and the potential challenges it can bring. The final story addresses the struggle of feeling left out and offers advice on communication and prioritizing community.

 

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12 Things A Parent Of A Senior Should Do Before (or just after) Graduation Day

1. Be sure your children know how proud you are of them. Actions don’t always speak louder than words. They might be too distracted to notice your actions, but they need to know how you feel. It is important to their self-confidence that they know that they have your support. Celebrate them & their accomplishments.

 

2. Begin to give them a little more freedom than you have before. They will have full freedoms in college, and your offering to give them a little more freedom at home now will communicate to them that you understand their desires.

 

3. Spend time

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MAKING THE TRANSITION (Part Two)

Last week we started a 5 part series to help you prepare for college. We started with prayer and encouraged you to recruit a team of people that will commit to praying for you regularly while you are in college. Now, it is time to talk finances.

 

2. Talk Financials– Most likely, starting college will be the first time that you will be on your own financially. Even though the majority of college students still have their parents pay many of their bills, you will be responsible for your day to day financial needs. Before classes start, sit down with

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Podcast Episode 54 – College Student Testimony: Austin Hipskind

In this episode, Austin Hipskind shares how community shapes the college experience. Austin takes us from wrestling with faith in high school to discovering his place and mission in college. He stresses the value of connecting with God and having an accountability partner. We also explore his time at the Grove retreat, a freshman retreat at Ole Miss, and how it’s shaped his faith journey and impacted others. And we wrap up with a peek into what freshmen retreats are like and why they’re a must-try!

 

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MAKING THE TRANSITION (Part One)

Please buckle your seatbelt and prepare for liftoff. In just a matter of a few months, you will be launching into a new stratosphere of life. You are college bound.

 

It won’t be long now before you will be living the dorm life, taking that soon-to-be familiar walk to class, and meeting new friends that you will know for the rest of your life. Starting your freshman year in college is the beginning of an exciting new season of life. A lot is changing and even more change is just around the corner. To prepare for this journey, we want

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