Five Things I learned Freshman Year

GUEST BLOG from 2011 Graduate Mollie Lindsey. To the class of 2012 and beyond...It's May, and graduation is near! About a year ago I graduated from a high school in Birmingham, Alabama, just as many of you will this month. The majority of my graduating class, including all my friends, decided to go to either Auburn University or The University of Alabama (Roll Tide!), but I found myself being called in a different direction. Through prayer and petition, the Lord was pulling me towards a smaller, Christian college. Towards graduation this put me in a difficult situation: whether to continue my comfortable life with my friends or to stray from the pack and do what the Lord was calling me to do. The decision should have been clear from the start, but I ended up bringing it down to the wire. I finally committed to Mississippi College, excited to start a new life without my high school background dictating my future.

College is a beautiful thing. My freshman year at MC has been filled with ups and downs, and although I am further in distance, it has ultimately brought me closer to my family and my heavenly Father. I’ve learned a thing or two along the way, and I want to share them with readers like you.

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An Update from a GLAM Girl

 A few weeks ago, our friend and GLAM Girl, Kristen Bruce, was featured as a guest on one of our podcast episodes! We discussed finding "Your Calling" and and what we should do as we seek God's purpose for our lives. Now just a month later, Kristen has confirmed her plans to embark on a new, excited journey! Watch the video to find out her big news, and look for future updates from Kristen and for ways to show your support. 

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'The Girlfriends Guidebook: Navigating Female Friendships'

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Being the mentoring advocate that I am, I decided to read Marian Jordan's book, The Girlfriends Guide Book: Navigating Female Relationships. We had a few girls e-mail us questions on the topic, and I wanted to expand my vast knowledge and wisdom (sarcasm) to give grounded advice to the young girls of today. Also, I am somewhat of a "kindred spirit" with Marian with my addiction to traveling, and I instantly loved the guidebook-style format. 

What I quickly learned is that this book applies to women of all ages, everywhere. And it also applied multiple times to my own life and friendships. What do you do when friends drift away? Why is it sometimes just easier to be friends with guys? Why do I feel like I do more for my friends than they do for me? If you have struggled with any thoughts similar to these, you need to read this book. 

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