
Class of 2019
Activities Coordinator in Italy Track: Sports
Region: Europe
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Better Than Having Superpowers
Posted on May 10, 2020
Here’s a train of thought that runs through my mind often during the era of covid-19: What’s the one thing that has a hold over every single person in the world more than anything else? Death. The fear of dying. Mankind’s single greatest adversary. What if there was a way to loosen the hold it had over us? In my life right now, the one thing that worries me more than anything else is when I have serious problems with my own health. Nothing else has really ever given me anxiety before… but going through unanswered questions about frightening symptoms can really shake me up. Having an... Read more
Stuck in the Hallway
Posted on October 28, 2019
I can safely say that the past three weeks have been some of the most frustrating that I can remember. Maybe that’s not saying much, I’m not sure. I’m terrible at being patient, and I really despise feeling useless, like I’m not fulfilling some important purpose. Visa trouble is one of those things you hear about and say, “Aw shoot, bummer dude,” but figure it could never happen to you… until it does. What I’m learning from others in the world of missions is that it’s not uncommon to have delays getting a visa, or even to get denied on the first try. But, I don’t like getting denied, so I’m... Read moreUnexpected Changes
Posted on August 27, 2019
Towards the end of my support raising, I've noticed a strange change in many of my relationships. Especially as many friends and acquaintances move back into the area for another year of school, I've noticed that my impending departure seems to almost hang like a shadow over many conversations I have. It enters the conversation eventually. It seems to make some people uncomfortable, which makes me feel odd. I've only had a couple people ask what actually led to making this decision, and try to uncover my motives. Most are just excited about travel, memories, and everything that I'll get... Read more
Shot Across the Ocean
Posted on May 31, 2019
Shot across the ocean. That's what I feel is going to happen to me; but not against my wish. God has made it abundantly clear in just the last 3 months that he has much work for me to do in Italy. I have great purpose. My heart has been taken captive by the plight of young Italians, especially those on the island of Sicily, where I will be living. They have given up on any existence of God. They are hopeless and cynical about the future. And that's why I must be a part of bringing the Light to them. It all started with a simple prayer, "God, what do you have for me?" My plans to... Read more