FALL RETREAT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS This past weekend we at RUF Boise State escaped to Garden Valley, ID for a retreat. There we hung out and got to know each other in a stress free non school related environment. We played lots of spikeball, kickball, and other games that my joints… Continue reading Fall Retreat
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September Update
Hey Everyone! I hope that the end of your summer is going well. The semester is in full swing now at Boise State and a lo t of exciting things are happening! Community groups are starting up, we are going through the Psalms this semester and have just completed Psalms 1 this week. Large group… Continue reading September Update
Virginia to Boise!
Virginia to Boise: The start of my Ministry! So I've made it! I have moved across country to begin work on campus! I have raised most of my budget for this years ministry and I am starting to meet students on campus! It's hard to believe that I drove across country with my friend Jarrod… Continue reading Virginia to Boise!
$2500 to GO!
Hey Everyone! Thank you so much for you support! Without all of you, I would not be where I am today! Together we have raised over 75% of my first years budget toward my internship and ministry with RUF at Boise State University! This means that I only need $2,500 in one time gifts to… Continue reading $2500 to GO!
We are nearly there!
Hey Everyone! Thank you so much for your prayer and support over the past few months, weeks, and days. Now that I am home from training, I only have about $4,500 left to raise so that I can move! It's hard to believe that I am nearly able to move and that we together have… Continue reading We are nearly there!
July Fundraising and Spiritual Update
It's hard to believe that it is already July! The past few months have brought many new and exciting things. I am getting closer and close to moving to Boise, ID and I am ready to start my work on campus. I am at 50% of my needed budget (about 25% given in one time… Continue reading July Fundraising and Spiritual Update
June Update
Just Finished Orientation in Atlanta! My first week in June was spent in Atlanta with 56 other newly hired interns (see picture above) and I couldn't have enjoyed getting to know everyone who are doing the same thing as I am for the next two to three years. It amazing to see how God is… Continue reading June Update
Washed and Waiting (Hill)
I recently finished the book "Washed and Waiting" (Hill) which discusses homosexuality in the Christian Life. I found the book, which is written by a Christian who struggles with homosexuality, very helpful and insightful. I think that this topic is one that is often ignored or frowned upon in the church today because it is… Continue reading Washed and Waiting (Hill)
A Spirituality of Fundraising
For my internship I will be required to read many books, see here. One of the books for the month of June is a book called "A Spirituality of Fundraising". I have read that short book once already and thought that I would talk about this idea and how it has helped me think about… Continue reading A Spirituality of Fundraising