Keeping the main thing the main thing.

“How do I keep my focus on what’s most important?” “I want to get out of default mode where all I think about is what I have to do/study/plan to make sure I’m really making the most of my time here. College is so hectic and demanding of your attention and time that it’s easy […]

Wrapping up the year

Belmont graduation is this weekend.  It’s unreal.  As you’re wrapping up the year, don’t let the stress of finals steal away all the last great moments.  Take some time to enjoy your friends, soak in the memories, and do some reflecting. Enjoy. 1. Take time to relax in the midst of cramming for finals.  Go […]

Perfect obedience

“Rest in this – it is His business to lead, command, impel, send, call or whatever you want to call it. It is your business to obey, follow, move, respond, or what have you.” -Jim Elliot You know when the same Bible verse that you read earlier in the week (the one you REALLY needed) […]

How do I find balance?

  “How do I balance a social life, good grades, and enough sleep in college?” Welcome to the rest of your life: finding balance.  I would be lying to you if I said I had this mastered in college, or even that I am a master of balance now.  Business Insider posted an article yesterday […]

What labels are you putting on yourself?

“What labels are you putting on yourself or allowing others to put on you?” This past weekend my church had our annual “Camp No Boys Allowed” for our 7-12th grade girls.  It’s one of my favorite weekends of the year.  We laugh, we cry, we dominate in flag football, we worship Jesus, and there are […]

Getting dirty & taking risks

Those of you who follow me on twitter/instagram know that I was in Park City, Utah at the Sundance Film Festival all last week.  [Sorry for making you insanely jealous with my incredible social media photos. Don’t hate me.] The photo above is from a documentary called Blood Brother. It’s an incredible film that tells […]