Part 1: Fitting in & standing out
Standing out for Jesus is easier when we understand the choice we’re making. There are a few other practical factors that can also helpFitting in & standing out - 3 practical ideas
Heroism is hard work without a good soundtrack. You see it in the difference between who we love to watch and who we love to be.Fitting in & standing out
Sometimes you will hear rumours passed around of a culture of immorality, peer pressure and craziness in university halls of residence (or colleges). In my experience, reality is usually not like the rumours and living in halls has mostly been a positive experience.Living on campus
In her awesome book on evangelism, Out of the Saltshaker, Becky Pippert tells the story of a girl who lived in the same block of flats that she did. This girl was a party animal and one day she said:Facing alcohol & drugs
The sun starts shining through the gap in the blinds. I roll over and bury my head in the pillow. I just don’t want to get up today. Everything seems so pointless. I feel so tired. I just want to hibernate. I’ve got soccer tonight. I don’t care. It just doesn’t seem fun anymore.Facing depression & anxiety