USA It wasn't easy making it into the school of her choice, but Danielle did it. The Ivy League school she had always dreamed of attending would take her a couple of thousand miles away from family, church, and friends, but the invitation to this school was her dream come true, and she wasn't about to turn their offer down. Her parents, though very proud of their daughter's accomplishments, couldn't help but feel concerned about her future. All they could do was hope that their daughter would hold steadfast to her faith in God, and pray that He would keep their daughter in His tender care throughout the spiritually critical four years to come. The above story is one that Christian parents know and fear very personally, and it's one that many of us who have made it through our college years understand only too well.
College is a tremendous exploration in so many ways.
It's an exploration of the world around us that we make through our studies of science, language, history, mathematics, humanities, and so much more. It's also a terrific study and exploration of mankind that we engage in for better or worse, depending on the people we encounter. It's an exploration of a newfound freedom, especially since our parents don't have as much control over our spending, our curfews, our daily activities, and our friends as they once had. It's an exploration of our abilities to take care of ourselves financially, physically, and emotionally. And, most seriously, it's an exploration of ourselves in terms of who we are and where we really stand with our Lord Jesus Christ.