It was a Sunday morning, the kind where the sky teased rain but held back just enough to keep the streets dry. I had a mountain of academic work to finish, but skipping church wasn’t an option for me. Finding a good faith-based church was a struggle. Balancing my faith and studies as an international… Continue reading Balancing Faith and Academics
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Feeling Isolated and Alone
“When your friends don’t understand your pain, how do you cope?” Despite Anna’s best efforts to trust God and keep moving forward, she couldn’t escape the overwhelming sense of isolation that began to settle in. She had done everything right or so she thought. She prayed, attended church, and kept herself busy with family responsibilities,… Continue reading Feeling Isolated and Alone
Finding Strength in the Waiting
“What happens when God’s timing doesn’t match yours?” Waiting can feel like one of the hardest things to do, especially when you’ve been working tirelessly toward a goal. For Anna, the waiting period after her decision to pursue higher education was filled with doubt, anxiety, and frustration. The world around her seemed to be moving… Continue reading Finding Strength in the Waiting
