The Ultimate Guide to Being a Christian in College

by Baxter, Jeff; Clark, Chap

• ISBN13: 9780310732235
• ISBN10: 0310732239
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-04-03
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

Are You Ready for the Rest of Your Life?You got the high school diploma, received the college acceptance letter, and have your eye on that dorm fridge. Everything seems new and exciting---but with those positive feelings come huge questions about what awaits you once you're no longer home but sharing a small room with strangers instead. Don't fear! Here is your essential guide for everything you need to know to survive and thrive, with tips on:* Dorm life* Dealing with professors* Selecting classes* Balancing school and fun* Standing firm in your faith* Becoming who you're meant to be* And more!With godly wisdom and understanding, Jeff Baxter draws from his experience helping young adults like you build a solid foundation for your life ahead.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 9
Acknowledgments	p. 11
Introduction	p. 12
Identity-Who Am I?	p. 21
Grace: The Priceless Gift	p. 23
The Bible: Your Authority	p. 30
The Bible: The Whole Story	p. 39
Belief: Faith in Jesus	p. 54
Doubt: Those Uncertain Moments	p. 62
God's Will: His Design for You and Your Future	p. 68
Prayer: Talking With God	p. 77
Choices-Do My Decisions Matter?	p. 85
Worldview: Owning Your Faith	p. 87
Responsibility: Getting Wisdom	p. 98
Morality: Smart Behavior	p. 104
Your Major: Figuring Out the Right Direction	p. 111
Classroom: Maximizing Your Learning	p. 118
Money: Cash and Canned Goods	p. 125
Stress: Managing the Pressure	p. 132
Belonging-Where Do I Fit?	p. 141
Parents: Adjusting Your Relationship	p. 143
Friends: Finding and Keeping Them	p. 151
Dorm Life: Bonding With Strangers	p. 158
Campus: Getting Connected and Involved	p. 164
Mentoring: Spiritual Growth with Others	p. 169
Dating and Sex: Searching for a Spouse	p. 177
Church: Finding and Investing in a Local Family	p. 190
A Final Word (or Two Thousand): The Next Several Days of Keeping Your Faith	p. 197
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