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Choosy Choosy Choices

Here’s the deal.  I’ve recently had a revelation…OK, well it seems that I’ve had about 50 a day since being at CGA, most of them pertaining to my identity.  Psych up. I am learning about choices.   You see, I’m…

I Would Rather Be Negative

During one of our classes shortly before Thanksgiving, we discussed the idea of thankfulness (good timing, eh?) and how it changes our disposition.  When challenging things happen, taking the time to be thankful can completely alter our perspective.   I…

From Milk to Solid Food

Every Monday, the apprentices and staff of CGA get the opportunity to listen to a guest speaker.  This week, Bill Swan, who is the Director of the World Race and one of my house mentors (his wife, Katie, is the…

And Then There Was Vivian

First order of business…the first newsletter went out yesterday morning.  YESSSSSSS!!! If you were expecting to receive it in your inbox, but did not, please let me know so that I can be sure you are added to the list!…

This is Me

I mentioned in one of my earlier blogs about CGA that a theme for this season of my life was going to be identity.  While that is still true, it’s taken on a different form than I would have guessed.…

Quit Being a Martha Hater

“You’re such a Martha.”  “You have such a Martha spirit, you just need to learn to rest.”  “Stop keeping yourself as busy as Martha did.”  We’ve all said it, especially us women, that we have the doer-spirit, commonly referred to…

Tracking Tracks

My hope, with these posts, is to provide anyone reading with a balance of what daily life looks like in CGA as well as some of my thoughts.  This week, I want to talk to you a little bit about…

Quite Simple

One thing that is often stressed at Adventures in Missions is the power of telling stories. I think that should be the case in life as well.  People connect to stories much easier than they might spectacular lectures, information, and…