Linguistique Humility

This fall semester I’m studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France at IAU College. While here I’m studying french literature, history, linguistics, and art through the french language. A term abroad in a francophone country is a requirement for all french majors, so...

Find Your Clover

It’s the little things in life. Or, so I’ve heard. Truly, in my 21 (and a half!) years of acquiring wisdom, nothing clearer has been made known to me. It all started with a blank journal. No lines, no pretty cover. The little thing wasn’t exactly eye-catching, but...

A Little Peace, Please?

I awoke in the early morning hours with a headache—the kind where the pain becomes meshed into your dreams. In fact, I’m writing old school so I don’t have to look into the bright screen of the computer! As I came out of that dream state, I reached into the nightstand...

Unshakeable, but Movable

Moving. A big change. Stepping into the unknown. It’s a little unsettling, right? It has been for me anyway. So much has happened in the three years my family has lived in Colorado Springs. I have so many mixed feelings, because I love our church and our community....

Just Don’t

Like millions of other Minnesotans and Midwesterners, I spent much of last weekend in tears. When I wasn’t crying, I spent the rest of my time on my knees praying for the family of Jacob Wetterling. Much like other moments in history, I remember exactly where I was...

Between the Naptimes

So, it’s naptime. All three of my kids (six, four, and two years old) nap at the same time everyday. PRAISE. JESUS. Many days – or if I’m honest, in this season most days – I walk down the stairs after tucking them in feeling an equal amount of relief and...