The Paradox of the Cross
Being a Christian has convinced me of two things: 1) That I am absolutely, utterly wretched and sinful to my core. 2) That I am loved and considered precious and priceless anyway. That’s the paradox...
View ArticleFighting for Joy
Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self control. The Fruits of the Spirit. Out of all of those, only two have ever come naturally me – love and joy. As long as I...
View ArticleComing Back to Athens Feels Like…
Right now, I’m sitting in 32 N. College Street (the B side, of course), in my pjs, drinking a cup of coffee, staring out at the street. And I could just burst with happiness. Because I’m back in...
View ArticleFragile
I’ve been debating this post for some time now, unable to decide whether it would be appropriate and beneficial to publish it. Of course, I mean all that I say within it, and it’s all true. However,...
View ArticleI Miss Athens
With the countdown at less than a week, I’m getting super anxious to get back to Athens. My “back to school” shopping is done.” My room is in shambles. My totes and boxes are all out and half-packed....
View Article5 things no one tells you about college…
As everyone ramps up to head back to school, and college freshmen get ready to pack mom’s minivan and head off college, newspapers and websites are all publishing their obligatory “college advice”...
View ArticleDifferent Places, Different Stages
“Do you ever feel alone inside your head?” Those lyrics from a song I like have been ringing in my head lately, probably because they are very true. As of late, I’ve felt trapped inside my own head...
View ArticleA Love that Submits
“Your romantic relationship, is meant to make Jesus look big more than it is meant to provide you personal fulfillment.” That quote from an article I read on The Gospel Coalition the other day really...
View ArticleIntern Life: The Beginning
I will update this blog regularly. I will, I will! I know I’m typically a pretty sporadic blogger, but this year I’m hoping very much to be different. I want to use this blog to update my family,...
View ArticleDrawing to a Close
Tomorrow is my official last day as an intern with Cru at Ohio University. I’ve tried to sit down and write this post a hundred times. I’ve been keeping a page in my journal entitled “Things I’ve...
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