Kenya? In a Few Days.

On Tuesday, I leave for Kenya. Or rather I drive down to Indianapolis so I can meet with the team and fly out the next day. But, either way, I'm leaving for Kenya. And this is my last update before I go, and I don't know how many I'll be able to make while I'm …

Saying Goodbye

Well, that's it. Seven years of my life. Done. Seven years of reading and memorizing. Completed. Seven years of jumping and stressing. Finished. This was it. And I have written about Quizzing so many times before, but I have never really had words to explain it, and I am sure I still don't now. But, …

Facing the World: Pursuing My Dreams

Well, that's it. I have officially graduated high school. I have received a piece of arbitrary paper that somehow certifies that I am eligible and somehow qualified to go to college, get a job, or enlist in the army. And once the initial saltiness of them giving me the wrong type of diploma wears off, …

Kenya Wait? I African’t.

Recently, there have been many heart breaking stories in the news. The Brock Turner case, the Orlando shooting, the tragic death of Christina Grimmie, and, unfortunately, so many more.  And I want to be able to write about these tragedies, but I can't. Because I don't really have words, at least not yet. So, instead, …

Seven Years

It's been a long seven years. But, they have been unimaginably beautiful, painful, wonderful, disappointing, exciting, and indescribable. I have learned so much about myself and others. I have struggled, and I have overcome the struggles. I have changed as a person. I have become better, and I have taken chances. And all of this …

Kenya? I Can.

For those who don't know, I have decided to go on a missions trip to Kenya this summer with a group of Bible Quizzers. We will be growing their existing Quizzing ministry, doing service projects, attending church services, experiencing their culture, spreading love, forming relationships, strengthening friendships, and changing the lives and faith of both …

Thank You

Tonight was the testimony service at Nationals, which is one of the greatest parts. I love hearing about how Quizzing has impacted others lives. There are a few things that I just have to say about Quizzing and its impact on my life. First, I love Quizzing. It is one of the best things in …

On Quizzing and Life

Last weekend, I took a trip with my Bible Quiz Team to Conference Finals. Every year, there is a testimony service on Saturday night, in which Quizzers are encouraged to share stores about Quizzing and their lives. I was able to get up and share some personal information about my life and the impact of …

That One Trip

*This was originally an essay for English, but I changed it around a little bit since there were certain criteria I had to meet for the essay. This is more personal and more of a freely written version of the assignment. Each year, my church’s Bible Quizzing team takes a trip to some Free Methodist …