Cans and Kool-Aid
From what well are you drinking?I visited an art exhibit in Millennium Park with some friends featuring special sculptures made out of Red Bull cans. It was pretty cool to see some of the things
Offerings and Open Palms
"O Lord, I bring an offering to you..."I deeply appreciate the words of that song. I'm listening to it tonight in our floor lounge. It's quiet (I mean, hey, it's 1:00am), and my body is
Speaking of Contrast…
Thank the Lord for his blessings in my life. He has given me several reprieves this past week. A paper being finished and turned in. An event off my plate. A test taken. Time with
Speaking of Strength…
Congratulations, stress is officially a thing. I'm in the library ignoring all I need to be doing. I'm with two of my friends, evaluating doodles and making fun of an Instagram photo of Archie trying to
Speaking of the Future…
Once in a while, you zoom out.Sometimes it's a conversation. Other times, it's simply the reality of life making you pause in the middle of a crosswalk or as stop as you're waiting for a
Speaking of Calling…
Let me throw this out there.All Christians are missionaries. All Christians are workers for the harvest, All Christians are "sent."Why? Because the Great Commission applies to all of us!No one is exempt from living missionally:
Speaking of Time…
Once in a while, you get ahead of life. The papers are done, the work is over, the hangouts have happened, and the schedule is actually clear. That's whats up.It's the night before our annual Missions
Speaking of Faith…
Frank is 23 years old. He loves Jesus and his girlfriend. He appreciates trail mix, deep discussions about faith, and friendly conversation.Frank is homeless.Every week I hit the streets of Chicago with fellow friends to
Repenting Hype
I love hype.A few hysterical people. Late-night adventures. Music. Party atmosphere. Something crazy, someone yelling, everyone doubled over with laughter so hard that they can't breathe. Definitely something worth writing about later or maybe a