Somewhat Servant-Minded
What does it mean to love God? Answer: obeying his commands. John 14:15, 23. How can we obey his commands? Answer: by the Spirit, by loving one another, by serving. John 13. Serving. The paradoxical
Somewhat Sucker-Punched
The future can hit you straight in the stomach sometimes. Growing up is hard to do. I find myself again in a strange moment of tension where I'm looking ahead to adulthood but hanging onto
Life as Ministry
I pondered his words over a vanilla latte this afternoon. "I've been learning how to rest this semester...I was doing so much for the Lord -- walking with him, doing ministry, and yet I ceased to
Life as Collective
"Sometimes, when I get tired of campus, I go and sit with a homeless woman who lives down on State Street. I buy her coffee and keep her company until I'm ready to come back."
Life as Love
My heart is full. Three of my best friends and I adventured this afternoon to a busy coffee shop for espresso and chocolate hazelnut cookies in the bitter cold of Valentine's Day. Chicago blustered with
Life as Stage
I can't believe this past week. Working a major conference into crazy overtime has left me numb and full. It's like I just ate a huge gourmet meal without having time to take a nap.
Resting
I'm preparing for insanity as I stand on the edge of this upcoming week. We have a huge conference taking place on campus that will require all hands on deck, and I'm mentally gearing up.
Adventuring
Life has been full of adventures lately. Yet, they've all been marked with hard edges. This past week, I've been out multiple times for multiple occasions. It started with a visit to my grandma's. It
Marching
I marched today. No, it wasn't in a band. This afternoon, the 2015 March for Life Chicago took place at the Federal Plaza. There had to have been over 2,000 people, all crowded cheerfully and