it isn’t supposed to be like this

It’s a sad sad day today. I wanted to spend some time this break learning about the conflicts in Darfur and the Congo and figure out what I can do to help. I’ve been reading a lot online, watching videos, and looking at pictures… and my heart simply breaks. Boiling up inside me is anger [...]

college library

right now i’m at college library…. and it’s december 26th
if you are reading this and you went to University of Wisconsin- Madison, the words “college library” probably bring mixed emotions. on one hand, i walk into this library and remember all the long horrible hours i spent here- the saturday nights, leaving at 3am or [...]

For First Time, More Poor Live in Suburbs Than Cities

Read the article here, or listen to the NPR report: click
This is a big paradigm shift in how we think of the poor and something you should think about if you live in the suburbs. There may be as many needs in your neighborhood as mine.

where all my time has been going

so i created a fake ministry for a final project… it was a pretty extensive project but a lot of fun! i created it on a wordpress blog but it’s set up to be used like a website. anyways, i wanted to share it with you all
http://journeycoffeehouse.wordpress.com/
(for all you madisonians- yes, i stole the name [...]

short blogging break

Just a heads up… my blog will be on hold for a little while.
Two weekends ago Mike and I went on a retreat with the church I work for. I worked with the middle school girls and Mike with the middle school guys.
We came back for Monday and then left early Tuesday morning for LA. [...]