As a Christian parent of a high schooler, preparing your teen for college can feel overwhelming. Graduation brings excitement, independence, and tough decisions. In Your Next Big Step, we highlight the biblical principle of honor — teaching students to value and respect their parents. Honor builds wisdom, strengthens faith, and lays a foundation for success in college and beyond. Learn practical ways to guide your teen during this critical season.

High school graduation is an exhilarating time. Freedom is arriving. Independence is developing. Opportunity awaits you around every corner. Before you pick your major, fill out applications, and plan your campus tours, there is one question more important than any other: Who are you becoming? (See 2 Peter 3:18) College is a time of formation. The routines you establish, friendships you cultivate, and spiritual disciplines you maintain will mold you far more than your major e