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Out Of Sorts, Sorta. A blog in many parts.
I am reading Out of Sorts by Sarah Bessey as part of the internship. We were assigned 8 mandatory books, and 4 extracurricular books. I chose to read all women for my extras, because they are so often left out of the wider church discussion, unless they fall under the blogger, mommy, childrens church pastor…
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Thoughts on Divine Conspiracy
Forward: As part of the internship at Regeneration we are asked to write a reflection of the books we are assigned, because I am apparently somewhat of an exhibitionist I decided to do this via a blog post, we are assigned 12 books throughout the year, so this is part 1 of 12. Enjoy. “Compared…
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How Jesus is Keeping Me Humble and What The Nail Tech Found When She Was Searching My Soul
I’ve got good news, bad news, and a new manicure so I’m going to tell you about all of them. Hold on tight. _____________________ I work at a summer camp. I love summer camps and love the intense bonds you get with your co-workers and with the students you’re in charge of. I have worked…
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7 Months in Heaven, or Today I Wore A Crop Top and No One Died
What’s your spot? like your zone? Your Garden State feel good chilled out warm fuzzy I feel so content, so joyous place, feeling, aura? I have a few — One is that hour or so on a Saturday (and occasionally Sunday) mornings where I wake up early, but knowing I have no where to be,…
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What Grace Taught Me Today (Grace is my co-worker)
Today Grace, a co-worker, was telling me about the troubles she was having with one of her campers, she said “I wish he would just do what he was supposed to do so I wouldn’t have to have punish him all the time.” As soon as she said it I felt the Holy Spirit’s conviction.…
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Find Your Hearts Desires, Fullfill All Your Plans
“May he grant you your hearts desires & fulfill all your plans” Psalm 20:4 Recently someone asked me “what do I want to do when I grow up?” As a 24 year old you would think I would have some sort of grasp on this question, and indeed a year ago I would’ve had a…
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The Busy Bee Has The Sweetest Life
Around a month ago I wrote a blog post about some of my struggles with life here in Oakland. I was having a hard time feeling validated and fulfilled in my work. I wasn’t very busy and I felt alone and detached from my old life and my new life as well. I was loving…
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Recent times & thoughts in Oakland
Exciting news: After just a little over a month here Pais Oakland will finally be starting our schools ministry! This upcoming Monday we will begin tutoring, reading, helping in the lunch room, and doing recess duty at a local school very close to our church. I am feeling very excited about the opportunity God has…
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Caturday: Pioneering is hard but cat gifs are cute, a memoir.
Quaint map of my local Oakland area Mexican folk music is flowing out of weak sounding speakers from a back corner. The barista, Jose speaks with a costumer in Spanish, they happen to be ordering my favorite house drink- cafe con leche. My table is directly underneath a permanent ofrenda that seems to be offered…
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Present over Perfect, 2014 Endcap
Happy New Years, everyone. I hope like me you’ve enjoyed a spectacular year. A year of exploring new places and exploring who you are and what you’re about. Personally 2014 was a year of thousands of miles traveled. Multiple beds slept in. Many modes of transportation. Endless friends made. Hearing God’s voice. Feeling far away. Grace…
Speaking about the Sun 