you are a college student, do not let your college years be marked by foolishness let them be marked by faithfulness, and allow this book to be a wise guide toward that end.
If you are a parent or youth leader looking for a good gift to give a high school graduate, then make the wise choice and give them a copy of 'A Different College Experience: Following Christ in College' by Ben Trueblood and Brian Mills.
For a full review: sitelink entrustedbygod. org Love this book! Although I am almost done with my second degree, reading this book about how to live the Christian lifestyle throughout college had me taking notes on how I could practically better my relationship with God.
I think whether or not you are going into college, in college, or have graduated / a young adult, this is such a beneficial read! Making mistakes and learning from them, understanding your role in life, and challenging yourself to grow in each season.
There is nothing like the college experience,
Speaking from personal experience, learning the harsh consequences of decisions made in college lead to a better understanding of the plan God has for my life, and the work I need to put into following His plan courageously.
“We must wake up each day knowing our heart is deceitful, and yes, the enemy is after us, but greater is He that is in us than he that is in this world.
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multiple views on following Christ in college it is a book I would recommend to anyone! For many, the college experience is defined by drinking, sex, impulsive decisionmaking, and a journey of self discovery.
It's packaged as a consequencefree zone to have the "best time of your life, " But the reality is that what happens in college doesn't stay in college, There are real, lasting consequences to your decisions,
Student ministry leaders Ben Trueblood and Brian Mills have seen this firsthand, With decades of studentministry leadership under their belts, they have seen too many lives fall apart because of the world's view of what the college experience should be,
You don't have to have that kind of college experience,
Fortunately, just as the gospel redeems all of life, the gospel redeems the college experience, It tells us there is another way, In this book, Ben and Brian provide a biblical and practical guide for how you can have a fun, joyfilled, and spiritually enriching college experience while avoiding the pitfalls that have captured so many before you.
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