Everywhere I go, people scold me for being stiff. "Avery, stop being so rigid! Let your arms relax. RELAX!!!" During art class in highschool, my teacher would gasp in horror at the death grip I had on my colored pencil, swoop down behind me, and begin kneading my shoulders with all the satisfaction of a … Continue reading Reflections on Worship: Introduction
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Your Thoughts, Please
Hello, dear readers! As I continue to develop Reflections from Brightfield, I would greatly appreciate your feedback on how I can bless you best. Please leave a comment answering the questions below, then stay tuned for a new post next week! Which post categories do you most enjoy reading? (Memoir, Poetry, Reflections, Liturgy) Do you … Continue reading Your Thoughts, Please
Waiting for the Sunrise
This was supposed to be like the DR. I'm in a strange new environment, surrounded by God-fearing mentors, waking up at the crack of dawn, overwhelmed with responsibilities...why am I not experiencing revival as I did in the Dominican Republic? Why am I not marching out of my spiritual wasteland? Exhausted by my disappointed expectations, … Continue reading Waiting for the Sunrise
College Firsts
Rest assured that I am still alive. I am currently adjusting to my new college schedule, which means that today’s post consists of brief fragments from my journal. Thank you for your patience! First Morning: It turns out that the friendly asterisk on the bottom of my freshman orientation schedule was a misprint. The cadence … Continue reading College Firsts
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