I’m a big fan of mobile apps. I literally download and try out new apps almost every day. It’s almost a private addiction. lol. I’m just so curious. Curious to see what all I can learn. Curious to see what productivity apps will make my life a little easier or what game apps will make my day a little funner. And I’m always looking to see what the top free apps of the day are. Hoping I can find one that would be worth my time to download and try out.

This tech addiction has seemed to find its way in the Church, but in a different and better way. Andy Stanley and Jeff Hinderson – two pastors at North Point Community Church in Atlanta, GA – have launched a new and interesting message series called “Life Apps”. In my opinion, Andy is one of the best communicators of our day, both as a pastor and as a leader. “Life Apps” addresses specific life applications that are centered around this simple idea that “Application makes all the difference”.

As I approached graduation from college, I reflected on my years as a college student. Above and beyond the memories and life-changing experiences, there were 5 specific things that I took away most. Here’s that list…

1. Follow your passion:

Being in college is the perfect environment to test out ideas, take risks, and pursue your passion. Whatever you do, don’t just be a normal college student who goes to class and hangs out with friends. Build something! Create something! These 2-4 years of your life are great for asking the big questions and finding the big answers, such as “What do I REALLY want to do?”. Asking these questions may lead to finding a major that really fits and it may lead to a lot of opportunities down the road. I found my love for design and business while in college. I made it my goal to explore all of my creative interests. This led to me deciding on a major in Marketing, which was the best fit for me. Most students go to college and fail to leverage these years to their advantage. They end up graduating and are forced to look for a job that may be entirely outside of their passion and interests. Finding your passion while in college not only brings true fulfillment to your life, but it also sets you up to beat your peers who will eventually be competing with you in the job market after you graduate. You’ll have years of experience in your passion along with your degree while they’ll only have a degree.