I’m sitting at a coffee shop in the Hawthorne district of Portland with my friend Rich. He has over 31 years of ministry experience. I just asked him if he could say one thing to those working with college-age people, what would it be? He said this, “Don’t type this out, I don’t want this to come across cheesy.”

I replied, “you’re a dork.” Insecure might be a better word.

He then said, “Do you feel better now? Why do you say things like that? This is the reason why nobody likes you!” Of course he was serious.

After talking, he did say something I think is good for us to remember. He talked about how college-age people are at the most care-free, fun stage of their life. But at the same time are seeking meaning and direction. So, if there was one thing he desired for them is that they would learn to know Jesus and hear His voice. Pretty simple, huh? Hopefully by watching our lives and the way we follow His voice they can learn the actual simplicity of it.