Although there are many challenges ahead, you will be surprised by what you accomplish.
My first summer of working at a Christian summer camp was many things, one of which was formative. It was there when I learned to love speaking to small groups or individuals about Jesus. Not necessarily preaching, but advocating for God's causes and speaking direct truth into lives of people I knew and loved. Maybe… Continue reading A lost sheep: a resource
This doesn't seem to be ground breaking, the words I'm about to say. I'm mostly just writing them down because I've said them to three incredible people in a matter of days. I just discussed work with my old college friend. He is working hard, hitting his work-aversary. You could hear it in his voice… Continue reading the worst critic
It's the kind of peace when you can hear your heart beat in your ears.It's contradictory - hopeful and hopeless.Brokenness and Put-together-ness.I'm in the middle of the ocean; there's no land in sight.It's contradictory - relaxing and startling.Alone and lonely.The potential paths and possibilities make me wonder about the future.It's contradictory - empowering and debilitating.Safe… Continue reading The vast ocean
Just shy of 1.5 million people. Check the numbers. The coronavirus has sky-rocketed to infecting 1.5 million people, as of yesterday morning. The United States's numbers are climbing. Spain and Italy have "flatten the curve," the term for controlling the virus and slowing the infection rate. Two weeks ago, I made my first post about… Continue reading More a-postupac-olyptic talk: Jesus plays for my team
Get out your phone's notes. Grab a piece of paper. Write the first thing that comes to your mind. What do you think of when you think of the perfect version of yourself? I am working through the 'Lipstick Gospel Prayer Journal' by Stephanie May Wilson. Don't worry, I am just like everyone else (which… Continue reading Grow
One of my favorite memories with my best friend Annie (she has her own blog, check it out) at college was the times we would sit in the dining hall eating together and then drinking tea for hours. She and I would go back and forth, sharing stories and giving advice. For a few months,… Continue reading Signed, sealed, delivered, I’m yours!
It has been a crazy couple of weeks, friends. Other than a global virus, rumors, panic and theories have flooded Pennsylvania, and the world. Stores, gyms, work places are all closing down at the rise of cases in America. Not too mention the rise of the blood pressure of most Americans. Hysteria has silenced the… Continue reading A-postupac-olyptic talk
It won't surprise you that I love leadership. At least, it shouldn't, if you know me. I love leadership. I crave to be a better leader, to be more equipped to lead. I don't have any role, currently, that puts my leadership skills to the test. I am sure one day I will. In preparation,… Continue reading #1: Character (21 Characteristics of Leadership, as reflected by me)
Happy Saturday! I hope y'all have been able to rest. I just wanted to let you know I added a few new resources on the resources page of this blog. These are incredible, life-changing podcasts, books, and sermons that I cannot get enough of. Tim Keller's sermon on Counterfeit Gods (this is my favorite sermon,… Continue reading New resources for a snowy day.
Friends! It's 2020. As I was driving to work today, the radio said "fresh year. fresh you." It's a fresh year, friends. I haven't always loved New Year's resolutions. Mostly because I do not often make healthy goals. I always end up making something wildly rigidly and unattainable and then not keeping anything. And then… Continue reading My “days since last accident”
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