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Please Don’t Kick Me: Taking social media & ministry seriously

“The only job Lauren does is play on the organization’s Facebook page.” That’s what they said. They were speaking in ignorance, clearly. But I have to admit. It still hurt. A lot. It was like a good swift kick to the gut that catches you off-guard. Your gasping for air, wondering if you’ll ever breathe again, and when you recover you’re surprised how quickly you crumbled.

Top 5 Reasons I’m Excited to Work at Skycroft

I’m moving to Skycroft, your home away from home. Well not my home, my office. I was offered a position on the Skycroft Management Team as Associate Director, and I’m taking it. Want to help me pick out my paint colors for my new office?

Fatal Error: A Wordpress Soap Opera?

You should never have to combine the words “fatal” and “social media.” If you do, you’re probably in over your head.

Choose Marriage

Totally Random post today, but still important. I’m taking a break from social media (just for a few hours). Although I wonder if it’s still a “break” when I’m actively writing a blog post. Oh well, whatever.

“The Good Life” by Free Range Studios

This morning I came across this video called “The Good Life” by Free Range Studios. It made me think about what I really want in life.

Reed’s Premium Ginger Brew

I LOVE this stuff! I just LOVE it! Sweetened with honey (so it’s not vegan), but it’s “vegan” by my standards. No caffeine and naturally sweetened. This is my drink of choice, when I’m not downing water. If Premium is available, get that instead of original… for some reason original tastes like one of those [...]

Why I can’t seem to finish my application to JHU

With the deadline fast approaching, I can’t seem to convince myself to write the last two lines of my personal statement and update my resume to include my current job. You may ask what is wrong with me (at least I keep asking myself that). Could it be I have cold feet? Could it be [...]

My First Mother’s Day as a Married Woman…

Yesterday was my first mother’s day as a married woman. It was the best mother’s day ever!
My daughter was born 5 years ago. I met my now husband almost 3 years ago. We were married in September, and he is the best father my daughter and I could ask for.
I woke up to the sound [...]