rebelling against low expectations
“The wind is moving, but I am standing still A life of pages waiting to be filled” These words to Michael W. Smith’s 1990 hit song “Place in This World” speak directly to how I feel when I ponder my future. I’ve been a teenager for several years, and it has been a time of searching and questioning. I’ve asked questions about God’s existence, the meaning of Jesus’ sacrifice, and what...
You’re sitting in your living room watching the TV, waiting for the ball to drop. The countdown has started, and you’re on the edge of your seat. As midnight approaches, you join with the crowd you see on the screen: “Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one!” You jump up and do a celebration dance. A new year has begun! Many of us will stay up late on December 31st to usher in...
rebelling against low expectations
