You Found Me
I work a lot with graduate students and some clients who are in the “emerging adult” stage (defined as approximately 18-29). Many of them feel lost in their spiritual journey …
Your Secret Life in Christ
Last night, at a Good Friday experience at my church I was powerfully reminded of Jesus’ amazing sacrifice for my sins. As I reflect this season on Jesus dying in …
Relationships, theology, and suffering play important roles in spiritual growth
This is the fifth and final reflection in this blog series on the spirituality of students at Christian colleges. We asked students across the United States to rate how various …
Students tend to fit one of five Christian spirituality types
This is the fourth reflection in this blog series on the spirituality of students at Christian colleges. Every student has unique needs. There is no “one size fits all” spiritual …
Relationships are students’ top struggle
This is the third reflection in this blog series on the spirituality of students at Christian colleges. Crises and trials are common. Over half the sample reported experiencing a crisis …
Seniors Report Lower Spiritual Vitality than Freshman
This is the second reflection in this blog series on the spirituality of students at Christian colleges. When we look at how students’ spirituality changes over time, many of the …
Students are Secure but Unpracticed Spiritually
In this blog, I offer the first of five reflections on the spirituality of students attending Christian colleges based on national data from my research. Overall, the data indicate that …
The Spiritual Lives of Students at Christian Colleges
This is an introduction to a six-part blog series based on an article I wrote for the Biola Magazine (Fall, 2010) summarizing five years of research on the spirituality of …
Moments of Meeting
As I wrap up this brief series on spiritual tipping points, I want to reflect on certain moments that bring about deep change. These are moments of deep connection with …
Spiritual Tipping Points: Being Present
As I continue this blog series on spiritual tipping points, I want to talk about the importance of being present with others. One of the discussions that comes up with …
