Do you ever have those nights where hours after you’ve gotten into bed, you still find yourself awake, unable to turn your thoughts and emotions off? That was how I spent my Monday night … Read more about Late Night Thoughts on Goodbyes, Trees, and TS Elliot
Never Have I Ever
At Training Camp, we played the game “Never Have I Ever.” (If you have never played this game, the concept is that one person stands in the middle and proclaims something they have … Read more about Never Have I Ever
Everything You Own in a Bag to India
One of the questions I have gotten a lot this past year is "What are you taking with you?" So, for those of you who have asked (or are curious), here is a glimpse into what I am taking … Read more about Everything You Own in a Bag to India
What I Learned When I Lost My Voice
Right now, I’m sitting my kitchen trying to process the last twelve days. The moment when I left my school after frantically grading the last of my exams to start the trek down to Gainesville, … Read more about What I Learned When I Lost My Voice
What Actually Matters Isn’t the Amount
Everyday, we have opportunities to give. We can put our spare change into the donation cans at your local restaurant. You can buy a shirt, chocolate, coffee, etc. to support a cause. You can … Read more about What Actually Matters Isn’t the Amount
Running Just to Catch Myself
Recently, the Mark Schultz song “Running Just to Catch Myself,” has felt like a very accurate description of my life. It feels like I’ve challenged myself to see how much I can do in … Read more about Running Just to Catch Myself
Facing My Fears
Back in September, when I made the decision to accept my call to the World Race, I was at a leadership training for Young Life. During one of our sessions, we moved through several prayer stations. … Read more about Facing My Fears
Nothing Good Comes From Division
The past two weeks I’ve been faced with the sheer depravity of mankind. I spent this past weekend preparing lesson plans by listening to and reading individual accounts and reflections on … Read more about Nothing Good Comes From Division
Declaration of Dependence
In 1776, when the United States declared their independence from the British, the founders wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are … Read more about Declaration of Dependence
