Wow. Freshman year sure did go by quickly. So much has happened. So many friends have been made. So much spiritual growth has happened. So much knowledge gained. Where do I begin?
College couldn't come any quicker for me. High school was great and all, but I was ready to move on to bigger and better things. I wanted Deep friendships where I was able to share whatever I could. I was ready to grow spiritually. I was ready to make new friends. To fall in love. All of those things happened and MORE happened , but falling in love. That will come in the Lord's good timing.
The only thing I'm able to say as a response. God is GOOD! All the glory to Him!
I begin by saying I am incredibly thankful for what has happened this year. Praise God! The Lord brought me to David Burkett to room with in Wiley Hall. An older guy. I learned a lot from him. Patience. Respect for parents. Cru does things the way they do for a reason, they have experience. LOL means League of legends. How to be creative with our room (wireless light switch so we don't have to use the normal room light, its like a hospital light. and coloring on our windows).
I learned a lot from the Wiley men. I heard some great poop stories. I experienced my first real authentic Bible study. Where it was led by a peer, where we really dive into the Word of God. I learned how to take different views on the Bible. I learned how to have a Godly discussion about the Word of God and be edifying to each other. I learned how to take constructive criticism. I found brothers in Christ. I met great people...too many to name. I learned being myself is fantastic from Phong. Its okay to know a lot of people and be social. I was lifted up when I fell by these men. And I chose to leave them, which I am deeply saddened by. But I was called to a ministry in a different dorm...but I'll get to that little fact later.
Indy Christmas Conference came. I learned a lot that week. The first semester of college I hung out with girls a lot. It always just happened, I never really tried to. One thing I had been praying for since at least junior high was a best friend. And at this conference I realized I needed to be more intentional. Intentional about hanging out with other guys. The last night of the conference I felt like being by myself during worship. A now good friend, Cody Wilson, saw me and invited me to stand with him. He had no clue who I was. But that was the beginning of a beautiful friendship that developed this past semester. Oh and my great friendship with Ethan also started here as well, when I just opened up to him about something that was bugging me.
In february was freshman retreat. The theme of it was "Audience of One." So pretty much what I learned from that is it doesn't matter what you're doing, just do it for the Lord, for He is the only one who really matters. I also was an emcee for the last session. I happened to be sick, but I really enjoyed doing that with the one and only Andrea Devries. I believe this retreat also sparked a great friendship between Tom Agler, Ethan Hall, and me.
During spring break I went on Big Break to Panama City Beach, Florida. It was my first time to Florida and my first time really sharing my faith. I loved it! I learned so much about how to share my faith in an effective way that shows I really care about the person. I learned God can use me, even if I feel like I totally messed up or I'm not good enough. A way to state that is God uses crooked sticks to draw straight lines.
Early February I Bryan Searfoss accepted my offer to be roommates and I decided to move from Wiley to McCutcheon. Mid march I started to go to McCru small group and late march to early April I really made the push to become a part of the group. I figured getting to know the Mcru people now would make first semester of Sophomore year easier. I also thought it'd be easier to focus on ministry then. I did become a part of the group. In fact I feel as if I'm a part of the McCru family and I love it! I look forward to the coming years in McCutcheon. I can't wait to see what God will do.
All this to say is WOW! God is good!
LORD, I know that people’s lives are not their own;
it is not for them to direct their steps.
-Jeremiah 10:23
God directed me to all these things that happened, especially McCutcheon. and I know big things that only He knows will happen. and I know He has a plan.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
-Jeremiah 29:11
In february was freshman retreat. The theme of it was "Audience of One." So pretty much what I learned from that is it doesn't matter what you're doing, just do it for the Lord, for He is the only one who really matters. I also was an emcee for the last session. I happened to be sick, but I really enjoyed doing that with the one and only Andrea Devries. I believe this retreat also sparked a great friendship between Tom Agler, Ethan Hall, and me.
During spring break I went on Big Break to Panama City Beach, Florida. It was my first time to Florida and my first time really sharing my faith. I loved it! I learned so much about how to share my faith in an effective way that shows I really care about the person. I learned God can use me, even if I feel like I totally messed up or I'm not good enough. A way to state that is God uses crooked sticks to draw straight lines.
Early February I Bryan Searfoss accepted my offer to be roommates and I decided to move from Wiley to McCutcheon. Mid march I started to go to McCru small group and late march to early April I really made the push to become a part of the group. I figured getting to know the Mcru people now would make first semester of Sophomore year easier. I also thought it'd be easier to focus on ministry then. I did become a part of the group. In fact I feel as if I'm a part of the McCru family and I love it! I look forward to the coming years in McCutcheon. I can't wait to see what God will do.
All this to say is WOW! God is good!
LORD, I know that people’s lives are not their own;
it is not for them to direct their steps.
-Jeremiah 10:23
God directed me to all these things that happened, especially McCutcheon. and I know big things that only He knows will happen. and I know He has a plan.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
-Jeremiah 29:11
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