Like millions of little blue stars in the sky, the roof above us was alight with tiny creatures known as "glowworms." They filled the cavernous space with their soft light, reflecting gently off the water below as the boat cut silently through the stillness. In wonderment we gazed around us. The night sky is one … Continue reading kia ora, aotearoa
3:00pm on Tuesday, December 4th It was a G L O R I O U S day. The sunshine streamed down from the sky and warmed us to our toes. The sky was robin's egg blue with bits of fluffy white. In light of the sporadic and sometimes constant rain that we have experienced since … Continue reading when life gives you lemons …
If you told me last year at this time that I would be on a farm in New Zealand milking cows and riding quads, I would have told you that you have an impressive imagination. But alas, sometimes life hits you with all the spontaneous surprises, and here I am. Doing all the farm things … Continue reading land of the long white cloud
I am two days into being back in Australia, and wow is it surreal. As I sat on my flights, I kept pinching myself to believe that it was happening. I feel like I have dreamed about and planned for this for so long - how can the time have actually arrived?! The logistical side … Continue reading riss lynn takes brisbane: round 2
Wow ... I haven't posted on this blog since I wrote my 2017 reflection! Y'all, that's a long time. But here I am again. I always come back. This time, I come back with a heart of excitement. If you followed along with all of my posts after my return from Australia (shout out to … Continue reading god’s faithfulness & other cool things
Recently I have gotten to have a lot of quality conversations with a variety of quality people. We are currently in our January term here at Messiah College, when we only take one class every day for three hours. You’ve got to love J-term — what a beautiful concept it is. Honestly, kudos to the […] … Continue reading purpose in every season, faithfulness in all circumstances — sunshine for the soul
So we have this lamp – my roommates and I, that is. It is a tall, standing lamp that one of my roommates donated to our decoration cause. This lamp can be the bane of our existence some days. We didn’t expect this, no. At the start of the year, this lamp was just like […] … Continue reading “your brokenness is welcome here” — sunshine for the soul
How to describe 2017? It was both beautiful, marvelous, exhilarating, and remarkable beyond all belief, yet challenging, heartbreaking, and filled with a cloud of insane sadness. Some of my best memories were made this year. I was blessed with the opportunity to travel to a new place, meet amazing new people, and live the dream … Continue reading 2017.
You know, when I started this blog I didn't really intend to continue using it after my return home. It was mostly just meant for curious relatives that I left behind in the States who wanted a glimpse into my Aussie life and to fulfill my requirement for my school's intercultural office. I was going … Continue reading reflecting
For me, something I have been wrestling with a lot recently has been discerning God's plan and knowing where he is leading me. Since returning from Australia, I have been praying about it a lot and asking God what He wants me to pursue after graduation. I have never felt more uncertain or more like … Continue reading promises revealed
