You’ve heard the statement “you are what you eat.” And, physically this is true—your body and health are merely products of what you digest. But rarely do we make the same connection to our spiritual lives. In other words, “you are what you listen to.”

One of the keys to an effective public school Bible club is your sponsoring teacher. They are your bridge to the students and faculty and your best partner for promoting and sustaining the club. Depending on school policy, the teacher may be somewhat limited in certain areas, but never doubt this: the teacher has the greatest influence in the room.

This is the time of year we see our graduates “commence” or begin their post-high school adult lives; so I thought it would be appropriate to consider the top three challenges facing every graduate. It could be stated that these are the first big and immediate tests that confront a young adult immediately after high school. If they pass these tests, they avoid the bad decisions that can lead to a spiritual train wreck.