Life as I Didn’t See It
How is it that we can easily forget all that they have done for us? How can we throw away the very thing that has allowed us to have the freedom we now take for granted? Questions like these have…
Imagine being heard at an Imagine Dragons concert
Tonight was a good reminder about how music and musicians can affect change.
Cookies and Caring
To the unknown friends who put forth effort to share with a girl who wouldn't let them see her: Thank you. It isn't your fault that I didn't want to see you. I appreciate the gesture, even if I couldn't…
Reflecting on the now
The hymn "Lead Kindly Light" is a good focal point for me in this particular time of my life. Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see the distant scene-- one step enough for me.
Rise and SHOUT, this Cougar is OUT
Thank you, BYU. I’ll miss you.
“Thoughts and Prayers”
The reality is that things can get worse, and likely will. I'm a devout Christian and I truly believe that the world is going to continue getting worse before Christ comes again. If you don't believe in Christ, or a…
On a more spiritual note…
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
Superheroes and real-life villains
We are in the age of superhero movies and TV shows. Marvel and D.C. are fighting for our attention and we don't have to be convinced to watch them. Whether or not we know the backstories of each hero doesn't…
“A Defense of Abortion” and understanding the other side
*Post has been edited for length and because WordPress doesn’t like one of my paragraphs. Did that title get you here? In my philosophical writing class this semester, we are discussing abortion and the process behind it being either morally…
How BYU is teaching me more than just academics
Good afternoon, friends! I am currently in the middle of doing homework for one of my classes, but I felt prompted to write a quick post. I don’t say it often, but I really am grateful for the opportunity to…