The past week has been emotional. I’m guessing many of you are right there with me in thinking I’m not sure how much more I can take. There is so much sadness right now. Most of what I hear and see focus on one side of the sadness. Can we all just agree that there… Read More Seeking Gratitude in the Midst of Chaos
I’m sure you feel it too: the polarization. There are some pretty strong opinions on masks, police officers, public schools, health care, guns, etc. The list could go on and on. On both sides, I see people fighting to justify their actions, pitting themselves against other human beings, and causing distress. Hear me when I… Read More The Ultimate Balancing Act
I wasn’t sure if I wanted to share my thoughts on the recent events. Honestly, I’m scared that something I say will be taken the wrong way, I will say something out of ignorance, or I will hurt those that I love. It would be much easier for me to keep my thoughts to myself,… Read More Seeking Justice in an Unjust World
On August 8th, 2019, I got a call asking if I would be interested in substitute teaching in a high school math class. I also had a job interview lined up at the library. I was confused and had no idea what I was going to do. Up until this point, my plans were to… Read More Such a Time as This
Right now, most of us are living in a season of busyness. I came home from college for break and left two days later to begin visiting all of the people I wanted to see over break. I still have presents to buy and wrap and holiday gatherings to attend. You may be feeling this… Read More Living in the Present
One of my favorite Sundays of all is baptism Sunday. I think that Easter is the only Sunday that beats it. I just love the community and the atmosphere the day brings. Everyone shares a certain excitement as we celebrate brothers and sisters being reborn. The demonstration of their faith is an inspiring… Read More Baptism is More Than Just Water
Last year around this time, I remember sitting with my friends and talking about how 2016 hadn’t been our year. We had all faced obstacles that left us feeling discouraged. For me, 2016 kicked off with the removal of my wisdom teeth, which came with complications that led to me not even being… Read More This Wasn’t My Year
I’m lunch supervising in an elementary school cafeteria. One student calls his classmate a mean name or throws a piece of fruit. I ask the student to apologize, so he says, “I’m sorry.” The classmate responds with, “It’s okay.” Scenarios like this play out all the time, and I’m sure you’ve had a… Read More It’s Not Okay
God has some incredible plans in store for our lives. Looking back on my own life, my expectations this year have been surpassed. I’ve become a part of things I would never have dreamed. I’ve met some amazing people who have poured into me and kept me going throughout this year. I’ve gotten some insight… Read More Turn Your Limits Into Strengths
I firmly believe the moments in life that shaped me the most were ones when I was serving others. From going on a mission trip to Guatemala to collecting food for a homeless shelter with my youth group, all these moments put my life into perspective and helped me understand just how important… Read More Words of Pinterest- Week 4
Having a busy schedule is something I remember loving when I was younger. I always wanted to be doing something, and as long as that “something” was not at home, I didn’t care what it was. I enjoyed being busy. Now, as an almost eighteen-year-old graduate managing three jobs, preparing for college, and running a… Read More Balancing a Busy Schedule With An Ever-Present God
Lately, I’ve gotten into this rut of feeling like I am not enough. Regardless of what people tell me, regardless of what God tells me, and regardless of what I try to convince myself of I still find that I fall short. Even if I succeed in others’ eyes, I fail in my… Read More I’m Not Enough
