Yesterday will be one of those days I remember for the rest of my life. My day began with me waking up early (which most of you know is rare for a night owl like myself) to read some verses, journal and go for a run. It was a beautiful day outside and I enjoyed my commute... Continue Reading →
What skiing taught me about life
For those that know me, you know that I love analogies. I try to find ways to explain concepts or thoughts through stories and symbols. Please bear with me as I share my analogy about skiing. Last weekend, I went skiing for the first time in my life. Most of my friends that went on the trip with... Continue Reading →
When it seems like everyone is getting engaged
It's a funny thing when you are in your twenties. You have some friends who are committing to spend the rest of their lives together, and you also have some friends who are so far from committing to a serious relationship. I went to 3 weddings in the span of 6 weeks this past Fall,... Continue Reading →
This world is broken: how I find hope
In the past few weeks alone, there have been... The attacks in Paris, killing over 128 people.Suicide bombings in Beirut, killing over 40 people.A shooting in San Bernardino, killing 14 people.The video release of the horrible shooting of Laquan McDonald, which resulted in outrage and protests from the city of Chicago.The burglary and murder of Amanda... Continue Reading →
Post-grad: What they DON’T tell you
No one tells you that you'll end up crying on the floor of your apartment because you're overwhelmed and frustrated at setting up your own Internet. No one tells you that you will make purchases based on when rent is due. Or when you get your next paycheck. No one tells you that you will... Continue Reading →
Taking a leap of faith only to feel like you’re falling
Life is hard. Especially in times when we have no idea what is next. A few weeks ago, I was trying to decide about whether to stay in Chicago or not, regardless of what happened after my internship. Long story short, I had to book a few flights for some upcoming weddings and had to decide which airport to fly out... Continue Reading →
When God gives you an answer without giving an answer
I can be very indecisive. I can struggle sometimes with making decisions for fear that it's not the right one. With this, the big decisions in life can be extremely difficult for me, such as where to go to college, where to move after graduation, what job to look for, etc. I'll see all options and perspectives... Continue Reading →
What it feels like to doubt God
DISCLAIMER: This post is about to get very real. If you are uncomfortable with honesty, vulnerability and crying out to God, stop reading now. I have been a Christian since I was 3 years old. I have gone to church services. I have been in Bible studies. I have led Bible studies. I have gone... Continue Reading →
Be still: A Harry Potter analogy about life
I was journaling about my life especially with this particular season and reflecting on how little I know about my future. I only know what's next for the upcoming 6 weeks. After that, I have no idea what will happen, where I will be living or what I will be doing. (For my recent post about how our questions... Continue Reading →
When the questions in life outnumber the answers
Like most twenty-somethings, I have an overwhelming amount of unknowns in my life. After graduating college over a month ago, I have honestly been surprised with myself at how those uncertainties seemed to not cause me any stress or worry. While most of that is due to the peace of God, I was also filled with excitement at the... Continue Reading →