College, Isolation, and the Christian Life

College, Isolation, and the Christian Life

This past weekend Houston Baptist University hosted hundreds of people on campus for our annual Family Weekend. It’s always heartwarming to see students introducing their parents to new friends and showing parents around campus. As I watched this familiar scene, I...
5 Simple Money Tips for College Graduates

5 Simple Money Tips for College Graduates

When a young 20-something graduates from college and starts her first job with a salary and benefits, $35,000 or $40,000 sounds like a lot of money. And often, the first salary is more than that. With money coming in, but student debt on their shoulders and hopes for...
College Life: Is Media Your Master?

College Life: Is Media Your Master?

College is the time to develop good habits related to social media and digital technology. 1 Corinthians 6:12 says, “All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything.” (NASB) Social...
How To Prepare for College Graduation

How To Prepare for College Graduation

When I asked our faculty and staff what advice they had for graduating seniors, most of the answers actually applied to sophomores and juniors. That should tell you something. Planning for life after college graduation starts far before your last semester. Building...
How To Catch Up in Your College Coursework

How To Catch Up in Your College Coursework

We’re only a few weeks away from Spring Break, which means plenty of students have already fallen behind on their coursework. It’s important that you evaluate how your grades are right now. Don’t wait until two weeks before your final exam to calculate your expected...