It’s no secret that I meet myself coming and going these days. I’m on the road, on the run, and always on the way. In fact, my neighbor calls me “Beep beep” because I’m in and out so much. But because I’m hither and thither, I’ve had to develop ways to stay organized, keep my … [Read more…]
A professor in one of my classes asked an open-ended question a few weeks ago, and my hand shot right up for my chance to contribute. “What do you do to manage the chaos in your life?” she asked the class, made of adult seminary professionals. She called on me, noting my eagerness. Boldly, I … [Read more…]
I didn’t want to be there. I was outright sulking as we started singing for the vespers service Tuesday night that my classmates and I mistakenly thought we were supposed to attend as part of our class requirement that night. My peers and colleagues had decided to have an impromptu worship service anyway — despite … [Read more…]