March 2009 Articles

10 Must-Haves to Prepare for Your Life Journey

By Dewey Novotny

you can Are you thinking about making plans to go someplace important in life? I call that our "Great Trip." When it comes to our pursuits—whether careers, ministry, or otherwise—God has established a perfect standard for developing plans: they must be revealed by Him, motivated by purpose, and in response to His will, rather than initiated by or centered on ourselves.

Purpose involves people, ignites passion, and inspires pursuit. When it is time to take the Great Trip of life, there are ten must-haves that will get you on the right way, at the right time, with the right destination in mind. These principles will best prepare you to reach out and serve others when you know where you're going in life.

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2009 CollegePlus! Essay Contest Winner

by Kendall Burnette

winner “What do you mean, you’re homeschooling for college?” People think it is wonderful that I am only sixteen and almost finished with high school but cannot fathom why I would choose “distance learning” from home over a traditional college. Part of the problem is that many people do not fully understand distance learning or its advantages. So what is distance learning? In the simplest terms, it is an education program taken by a student outside of a college building. As more people realize how cost-effective, efficient, and fulfilling distance learning can be, it is progressively becoming a popular way to earn a degree. Distance learning offers students four major advantages over traditional college: time, money, personal benefits, and quality.

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Transforming Vision Into Action

By Kelly Negvesky

mccune From a very young age Skylar McCune’s dad encouraged him to be a far-sighted thinker. “My dad always pushed me to make a difference. I want to be a part of the picture politically, to hold the line on Biblical values in our nation. I want to be in a position of influence motivating others to be involved.”

McCune found his vision for politics early on. “I attended a Christian school and friends often said I should run for President,” he said.

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