Considering Christ
For the past three years, college has been the name of the game. And for the most part I'm not to keen on what it's all about... but that's a topic for another day. However, being away from home does have it's benefits. For starters, I love the independence factor of being away from home. It gives me a sense of being self sufficient and accountable for the decisions I make. Often, I see a parallel between living on my own and being a Christian. In both instances I'm faced with a fly or die type scenario. Living on my own, I'm forced to make money to pay my bills, I'm forced to do well in school and I'm forced to think before I make any serious decisions. Hard work pays off and stupidity has consequences. The same applies to my Christian life. Daily, I have to hold myself accountable for every thought I think, every word I say and every move I make. And just like the constant distractions of being on my own, I'm constantly faced with distractions ...