20-Something

I have always loved studying different languages and cultures. So, when I was given the chance to learn Spanish and Indonesian during my last two years of high school, I eagerly signed up.

Recently, I have had many opportunities to pray about relationships. Since moving to South Korea to teach English for a year, I’ve had to face the challenges of maintaining consistent contact with those I love back home, making new friendships here, and even addressing relationships in a larger context, including the shaky relations between North and South Korea.

To me, the idea of renewal is always pertinent , whether it’s the beginning of a new year or a new day. It’s great to know that you can ask God to help you at any time and go to Him for your daily spiritual baptism, where He can wash away any concerns, sins, or sickness.

A few summers ago, I was offered a position at a promising company. After two weeks, though, I was absolutely heartbroken.

Crossroads seem to be the plot points of our earthly experience. They are those still moments when we can and must—more than anything else—listen.

I remember tugging on my mom’s Sunday dress the first time I saw a soloist sing in church, whispering with budding excitement, “Mommy, I want to do that!” I couldn’t wait to get in front of an audience. Shortly afterward, I started voice and piano lessons, and when I turned 18, I started soloing in church.

Some people are very clear where they are going and what they want to do after their college studies, whereas others are confused. Those who thought they knew their purpose in life and did not find it may feel unsatisfied and confused or hopeless about their future.

Because I’ve never been able to conceive of God as a gigantic force somewhere in the heavens above, I’ve found it comforting and very satisfying to accept that God is, quite simply, the presence of goodness. This goodness is everywhere, and we realize this whenever we take the time to look.

In my study of Christian Science, I decided last year that I wanted to become a better healer—to heal instantly, effectively, and reliably. I had been thirsting to learn more about healing and experience it more in my own life.

After living in an apartment connected to my parents’ house during graduate school, it was time to move out on my own. I wanted to live alone near my university, yet, after much searching it became clear that in order to afford renting a home in this area, I needed to find roommates.