Do you work with college students and sometimes wonder if you can continue in your current role? Here’s one (from the archives) on why summer is bad time to decide to quit. Be encouraged!
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What Home Remodels Teach Us About Transitions
What Home Remodels Teach Us About Transitions
My husband, Craig, and I love watching home remodel shows. We grieved the Fixer-Upper farewell with the rest of the HGTV-watching world, and we’ll continue to tune into some of our other favorites. The son of a contractor, Craig comes by this interest honestly. While I have no talent for repairs, seeing an old home […]
Not What He Expected
Not What He Expected
When life after college does not pan out as expected, it can be easy to question, “Have done something wrong? Did I make a mistake in moving here, taking this job, or marrying this person?” Just because something feels disorienting or distressing, it doesn’t mean we need to go somewhere else. In fact, we might be […]
Launching College Students Who Land in the Local Church
Launching College Students Who Land in the Local Church
By September of his senior year, David had two great job offers. Two offers. In two totally different cities. As he compared the hiring packages, starting salaries and corporate cultures for each position, we challenged him to consider one more factor: location. As his campus ministers, we asked, Which offer will land you in a […]
Change is the Only Constant: Wisdom from a Graduating Senior
Change is the Only Constant: Wisdom from a Graduating Senior
In her Onward State column, photographer and graduating senior, Sarah Snyder, looks back on her college journey, which did not play out as she predicted. Instead of freaking out or throwing her hands in the air when things did not go as planned, Sarah embraced the unknown. She writes, “There are always so many blessings in […]