This week has been a whirlwind. I don’t know how to describe it other than, wow God! Let me bring you up to date so you too can experience my wow! This time last year, I was preparing to go…

Last week, I sat on my bed confused and frustrated. Something felt off. I felt disconnected from God and just burnt out on this season of life. I would try to read but nothing was sticking in my head. I…

What does it look like to literally love your neighbor? God gave me the answer to this question on Monday afternoon. For our community time, all of the apprentices were split into groups of 3-4 and were sent out to…

Last night, I went to a live recording for the band Housefires in Atlanta. It was a spontaneous decision and I almost chose not to go but am I ever thankful that I did! I knew it would be great…

For those of you that know me at all, you know that writing is my thing. I love it. That’s how I communicate best. Telling people’s stories as well as my own is something I am so passionate about! For…

A few weeks ago, we were asked in one of our classes to describe our “why”. Why are we doing what we’re doing? Why are we here at CGA? What is it that drives us to make the decision to…

Last weekend, I got to spend time with two of my close friends who I travelled to Swaziland with last summer. Since coming home, our friendship has consisted of texts, phone calls, and the occasional visit. We have had plenty…

Arrival. It’s a desirable and overly idealized word in todays society. We learn to want it from the time we are very young. We learn to dislike the journey and hold out for the excitement of the outcome. Whether its…

Picture having to spend a full day completely alone. No phone, no computer, no friends to talk to, movies to watch, or places to go. Even for all of us introverts, this seems pretty daunting! I was given just such…