I want to do God’s will for me, even though I’m not quite sure what that is yet
“I was born and raised in southern California. I went to a private Christian school, and was in a bubble where I didn’t experience too...
Once I was able to get over that anger and hatred with myself, it made me realize how truly precious
“At the beginning of my senior year, I asked a girl if she wanted to go to homecoming with me and she said yes she would. We were pretty...
Even though it was all happening right before my eyes, my mind was not fully processing what was goi
“It was Friday, October 24, 2014. I was sitting in my fifth period physics class, when the fire alarm start to blare. My whole class...
I am looking for something to put my whole heart into
“I’m from Southern California, and was born in Kansas into a Christian household. My parents got divorced when I was three years old. My...
What doesn’t kill you will always make you stronger
“Growing up I struggled in school. I was the kid whose grades consisted of C’s and D’s. My mom was never a part of my life and my dad was...
Your heart is noble; you should follow it more often.
"Your heart is noble; you should follow it more often - those were my father's last words before committing suicide three years ago. He...
It made me think "Okay, is this okay?"
“My sister is the most influential person in my life. Every time I have a problem or a conflict, I always think what would my sister do?...
I want to work hard here, so that I can help there
“I am majoring in biology and would like to take that into the medical field and be a pediatrician. I have a broad view on human health –...
Music is a way for me to articulate exactly how I feel
"When people look at me, I believe they see me as unsociable. Throughout my life I spent a lot of time alone because I had a hard time...
Service is our faith in action
"My parents have been super big influences in my life and have really taught me how to love people and they just really embody Christ, I...