Category Archives: Growth & Learning

The End Of Myself

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

“Bend your legs! Get down!” my prof told me. Timidly, I wobbled my legs a bit into a crouching position. “More! Don’t be afraid of your legs!” I tried again. And again. And again. He told me to do more … Continue reading →

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Is God Enough?

Posted on June 12, 2013 by

I grew up hearing that God was enough, that God always satisfied, and He was all we needed. I said ‘the prayer’ at the age of four because I believed, as strongly as I could in my little heart, that … Continue reading →

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Growing Up Is Good

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

It’s been a whole year since I walked across the stage at my graduation ceremony. I wasn’t actually keeping track or planning to remember, but watching parts of the video of this year’s grad reminded me anyway. And so, here I … Continue reading →

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The Quest For God

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

I remember asking, ”Who is God?” Again and again, I’ve pondered this; tonight I ask it again. The little girl on her knees, four-years-old, folded hands and eyes closed, reciting a prayer on the floor of the church. The child, … Continue reading →

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Immersed In The Spirit

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Recently, I found one of my many, old journals. Like most of my notebooks, it was unfinished with plenty of pages left for more words and ideas. Oh yes, I love to write, but the problem is, I often start … Continue reading →

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Hello, Again

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Hello… It’s been a while, hasn’t it? So much time has passed that I almost feel afraid to write and post again. I’m not really sure if I know what to say or how to say it. I didn’t mean to … Continue reading →

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The Way Our Eyes See

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

I first saw hunger with my own eyes when I was in Mexico. It was my first outreach project and I was collecting garbage with a few local girls, when a small group approached us and asked us if we had food. … Continue reading →

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Dear 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Dear 2012, Tonight, we’re leaving each other behind. Tomorrow you’ll be back in the archives of my mind, referred to as “last year.” It’ll sound weird at first–as always, I’ll have to get used to writing a different numeral. You’ve … Continue reading →

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