Experiences That Shape Us

Performing at Carnegie Hall

I was sitting at my desk, as I reached a hand across to answer my ringing phone. “Guess who’s flying to New York City!?” My parents surprised me, as they recounted how I had made it into The True North Choir. I was absolutely shocked. I would graduate from the University of Washington and thenContinue reading “Performing at Carnegie Hall”

Valley of the Shadow of Death

Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” This verse has been the verse I cling to in the darkest valleys, on the brightest mountain tops, and everywhere in-between. I haveContinue reading “Valley of the Shadow of Death”

Finding Rest, Finding Peace

I have been so stressed lately. I have so many assignments and essays due and midterms are next week. But despite the stress I’ve been feeling all week long, I had an overwhelming sense of peace when I chose God first. Let me explain. I was so tired, so worn down; I had been runningContinue reading “Finding Rest, Finding Peace”

Every single thing we experience is going to shape us in some way. What I mean by this is that the circumstances in our life will mold us into the people we are today. Think about a pile of clay. When we were born, we were raw clay, untouched by anyone. Then life came andContinue reading “Experiences That Shape Us”

The Brutal Memories

We all have those really deep and dark memories. The memories that we try and shove as far away as possible. Although the brutal memories aren’t fun to think about, they are important when it comes to looking at the full picture. We all have that certain memory when someone said something hurtful. Even ifContinue reading “The Brutal Memories”

Focus on the Feeling

Life can be so busy sometimes that we forget to focus on what’s important. It’s always go to school, go to work, go to sports practice and be in this club and do this activity so that you don’t get behind. In a world that’s so intent on getting ahead, sometimes we feel like weContinue reading “Focus on the Feeling”

Childhood

How does it feel to look back on your childhood? Are memories resurfacing? Memories of fear, loss and abandonment? Memories of anger, distraught and sadness? Memories of hope, love and happiness? Think back to when your story began. Whether your childhood was full of good or bad memories, those memories shaped you into who youContinue reading “Childhood”