Last Thursday I helped throw a party. A group of us went to a house off campus, gathered around a table, ate food together, told stories. And we laughed a lot. We laughed almost as much as we breathed because we were together, and we were celebrating. This is a group...
It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve made my way over to my blog. Between work and the start of the semester, my head feels like it’s been spinning nonstop. What day is it anyway? As I sat down to write this, I found myself convinced that it was...
If you know me at all or have read some of these blog posts, you know that I’m a huge fan of Shauna Niequist. Everyone has those authors who feel like old friends, and Shauna is that to me. I got a hold of her books almost two years ago, and I’ve reread...
“This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9 (NLT) If you’ve been in the church for a millisecond, you, most likely, have heard this verse. It’s...
The everyday ordinary This is a phrase that captivates my attention. Some people see it as the mundane. Some see it as boring, not worth capturing. I see it as beautiful, inspiring. I see it as captivating and intoxicating. Because it is in the everyday ordinary that...
I envy those who experienced a picture perfect freshman year of college. For me, my first year left me feeling hallow, unknown, and weary of being the college Kate. I found an excuse to drive home whenever possible. There I was known. I was fully accepted. I could be...
