Now could be the perfect time to share a message with your students about the importance of being content in all things. Paul said in Philippians 4, “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” Paul says this as someone who has been persecuted for the Gospel and come within an inch of death multiple times.
As Americans we have a lot to be thankful for and often we take it for granted. According to many websites Christianity is still illegal in 51 countries. As we see persecution happening across the world we can rest assured that we live in a country with religious freedom.
I think it’s important that we teach students the value of being content in what God has given us as well. Too often we look to compare ourselves to others or seek to define ourselves by the way we dress and the things we own. It’s especially easy to get caught up in the “rat race” after students graduate from college. Talking to them about the importance of contentedness before they get to graduation will encourage them to focus on what’s most important - seeing the Kingdom advanced.
What other topics do you like to preach on at this time of year?
Chris Zeigler and his wife, Cheryl, have been working with BASIC full-time since 2009 and have helped start BASIC groups in the Rochester, NY area at SUNY Geneseo, Monroe Community College, and the University of Rochester. They use their experience from starting groups and traveling to the nearly 30 BASIC ministries to consult and advise churches looking to start new BASIC groups outside of the Rochester area. He and his wife live with their daughter, Melia, in Lima, NY. You can contact Chris by emailing 
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