Wisdom in Decision-Making

It seems like it would be nice if I could make this a simple how-to post. Here are steps one, two, and three for how to make wise decisions about things that are more important than what color paint to use. There you go! But I read about a much more powerful way:
“If any of [...]

A Snake Story

There was a little adventure at our house the night before we left for the conference. Kayla has chronicled it as only she could in Suburbs Gone Wild.

Can I just say…

New Attitude is amazing. Tonight’s session in particular was a huge gift of God. I’m humbled and amazed and joyful. I’m looking forward to sharing some of my notes on here.
Louisville is a beautiful city! Today Sarah and I drove around for awhile, and we saw some gorgeous homes and the campuses of Southern Baptist [...]

Busy day ahead

If you missed yesterday’s post about the horrible tragedy in Steven Curtis Chapman’s family, I encourage you to read it and most of all, to pray for the pain this family is going through.
New Attitude begins in two days, and I am really looking forward to it! My friend and former roommate Sarah came to my house tonight, [...]

Commencement Picture and Thanks

Hey look, it’s me! I graduated! My friend posted this on Facebook. My camera is broken and I hadn’t seen any pictures from graduation except the one that was taken as I received my diploma. I said I would post a picture, so here it is.
Thank you for your comments on my de-lurk post! I [...]

Dealings with Diplomas

Was it only yesterday? Wow. Everything was a blur. Graduation is the kind of event that catches you up in its momentum, leaving very little time for reflection. But I am going to process some of it by writing about it now. I hope to post a picture or two soon.
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Yesterday morning, I woke up [...]

Tomorrow morning, I graduate.

My soul waits for the Lord;
He is my help and my shield.
For my heart is glad in Him,
because I trust in His holy name.
Let Your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon me,
even as I hope in You.
-from Psalm 33:20-22
If to distant lands I scatter
If I sail to farthest seas
Would You find and firm and gather
Till [...]

Done!

Oh it’s true, I am done!!!!
That was a lot of work… four years of it, I mean…
God is good.
Check back soon… I’m sure I’ll have lots of thoughts during graduation weekend! Thank you for all of your encouragement!

a photographic summary of my current state of mind

Three finals down…

One project/presentation to go!

One of our favorite lines

Roommate 1: I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck.
Roommate 2: You look like you’ve been hit by a truck.
Roommate 1: Thanks!