We are Obsessed with the End of the World

One of my best friends was in town last night, so we went out to eat and watched The Hobbit movie. Overall, the movie was great. I highly recommend it. Perhaps I will blog more about it at a later time. For now, I'd like to focus on the pre-movie trailers. Yep... As my friend, … Continue reading We are Obsessed with the End of the World

Twenty-Nine Part 2

The inevitable is about to happen. In just a couple days, I will say goodbye to my "twenties" as I move forward to the next decade of my life. Recently, I have somewhat joking about this birthday, calling it "29 Part 2" instead of its more common name. While this has been what most people … Continue reading Twenty-Nine Part 2

Happy 30th Anniversary Mom & Dad!

My parents are currently out celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary on a cruise in the Bahamas. While I wish I was there with them, since I've never been on a cruise, I also cannot think of a better way for them to celebrate. They are together, in an area many refer to as "paradise," and … Continue reading Happy 30th Anniversary Mom & Dad!

Please Consider Helping Our Students Serve at WorkcampNE 2012

So, guess what! We've got about 30 high school students going on our mission trip this summer to VT. 30!! How awesome is that!? However, trips like this cost money. They have to pay for the supplies, transportation, housing, etc. while we are there. So, my question is this. Would you be willing to allow … Continue reading Please Consider Helping Our Students Serve at WorkcampNE 2012

Not Being Able to See the Trees for the Forest

The other day, we had really strong winds, and by the end of the day, our yard was covered in tree branches. Today, I finally went out to clean them up. As I went around picking up the large branches, I thought I was doing quite well. I stacked them in a nice pile between … Continue reading Not Being Able to See the Trees for the Forest

The Orange Tour Online Returns on March 6, 2012

Have you been interested in the Orange Conference? Have you not had the chance to attend an Orange Tour? Do you wish they had another option for those who cannot make either of those options? Well, you in luck! Be sure to check out the Orange Tour Online on March 6, 2012, from 1:00-3:45pm. Expect … Continue reading The Orange Tour Online Returns on March 6, 2012

Confidence vs. Humility

A contrast that has often boggled me is the idea of confidence and humility. I strongly believe we are to be both, but to be honest, I think this is a difficult balance. As our lead minister, Tom, says, "It's not one or the other, it's both." So, how are we to be both? How … Continue reading Confidence vs. Humility

The Importance of Networking

I am going to be honest (as if I'm not at other times??) with you all. When I am with students, I often feel like a different person than when I am on my own with a group of adults. With the students, I am outgoing and sometimes crazy. With adults, I am more reserved … Continue reading The Importance of Networking

Student Loan Debt – Part 1 of 2

Today, a good portion of our savings will be used to pay off my side of our student loans. It is an odd, strange, exciting, frustrating feeling. To start with, I thought it was going to take much longer, but God has provided. My 10 year loans were paid in 4-5 years. However, it is … Continue reading Student Loan Debt – Part 1 of 2