Brian Biddiscombe
This is Brian Biddiscombe. Brian is one of my favorite people to receive random phone calls from, he is intentional and always has the best ideas, and he makes everyone in a room feel welcome! Something that came to me yesterday was this: “Only God is in the miraculous, yet God is not only found in the miraculous.” And what I mean by that is we want God to be…
Jordan Weems
This is Jordan Weems. Jordan is a powerhouse of a human– she is the queen of UGA, she lightens up a room with her presence, and I love every conversation I have with her. But she is also deep in her walk with the Lord and passionate about His role in her life. “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him”- John Piper I have…
Audra Dekle
This is Audra Dekle. Audra is the person I can talk to in a crowd when I’m feeling overwhelmed. She is sunshine and calmness and light. I am so thankful for her gentle and loving and good-question-asking spirit! Freedom has always meant a lot to me. The word, the meaning, the connotations, the feelings— I have reminders of it everywhere. I wear “set free” on a necklace everyday. I have…
Anna Grace Brock
This is Anna Grace Brock. Anna Grace is FUN– she’s a great dancer and her laugh lights up a room. But AG is also real! She listens, she is supportive of her people, and she is wise in pursuit of the Lord! Transitioning from living at home to college I’ve learned a lot about myself including more things that I’m interested in, who I am as a person, and even…
James Curington
This is James Curington. James is one of my favorite people to have a conversation with. He asks fun questions (see: the about the author section) and makes everyone in a room feel welcome! Hi I’m James!! One of the biggest things God has taught me over my time in college is surrender. Initially anytime I hear that word, it sounds kinda scary, but the reality is that surrendering in…
Hana Andrew
This is Hana Andrew. Hana is bold and passionate, but also kind-hearted and fun. She is firmly rooted in who she knows the Lord to be and in her identity in Him. She is wise and gives advice centered around Jesus. God has been teaching me to abide and to surrender, as well as just being in awe of His goodness. I’m one of those people who feels she has…
Alena Kramer
This is Alena Kramer. Alena is bold but also kind, smart and also considerate. She is passionate about what she believes in and inspiring to talk to! Last summer I read a book called “The Mind of Christ” by T. W. Hunt; it was an extremely challenging book and offered many exercises on transforming your thoughts and actions to align with Christ’s. One way that I have trained my mind…
Sarah Grace Cook
This is Sarah Grace Cook. Sarah Grace is constantly described to me as wise and mature in her walk with God. I am inspired by her passion and the way she sees the Lord! I hope I never get over what You’ve done. These are the words that come to mind as I reflect on my sophomore year. Lord I hope I never cease to be amazed by the way…
Logan Brown
This is Logan Brown. Logan is one of the easiest people to talk to when you walk into a room. He listens well and goes after what he cares about. Dear Logan, Congratulations on completing your third year at the University of Georgia. This milestone is a testament to your dedication and hard work over the past few years. As this season of your life begins to transition, I find…
Claire D’Agostino
This is Claire D’Agostino. Claire is brilliant and passionate about what she believes in. She is firmly rooted in her knowledge of God, and balances it effortlessly with being compassionate and an uplifting friend. As I walk down the sidewalk to Bolton for the last time this semester, the emptiness of campus echoes in my head like the nostalgic music in my ears. I sip on cherry-vanilla coke while writing…
Audrey Colabrese
This is Audrey Colabrese. Audrey is someone who I have watched love her people well. She is kind, full of life, and encouraging. She is warmth and light. And she is wise and in step with the Lord! 2021 has been such a grand reminder of God’s pursuit for each one of us. I remember last summer searching my Bible and resources on how to know I was being a…
Molly Henkes
This is Molly Henkes. Molly is calm and patient, and she is also wise and encouraging. It has been awesome to watch the Lord grow her in community and in knowledge of Him this year! The past year or so has shown me beyond measure just how much depth there is to my life, or rather the Lord’s life for me. My first year of college has proven to me…
Katie Pitner
This is Katie Pitner. Katie is a kind, wise, and honest friend. She loves in a way that leaves room for people to be themselves, and I appreciate that about her. She’s also so fun and funny and makes everyone around her feel heard. Something the Lord has been reminding me of lately is this quote: “We don’t become more spiritual by becoming less human.” I haven’t been feeling super…
Madison Flowers
This is Madison Flowers. Madison is a fun person to be around and get to know. She is so easy to talk to, she loves so well and seeks passionately after the Lord’s heart. I recently came back to Athens from one of the greatest Christmas breaks ever. I had travelled all over the place: I saw family in Alabama for the first time since last Thanksgiving, I toured the…
Jeremiah de Sesto
This is Jeremiah de Sesto. The way that Jeremiah pursues the Lord is so inviting to the people he is around. He makes Jesus at the center of his life in a way that captivates others. He loves well, he lives passionately and he is open and bold about what he believes in. I am so lucky to know this one!!! Last week, I quickly finished the new Netflix show,…
Caroline Saye
This is Caroline Saye. Carol is someone I have gotten to lead alongside and love alongside. She is filled with intentionality, joy, good questions, and a gentle spirit. I appreciate her and the way she loves her community so much. Joy!! It’s a word we use often. It’s one of the nine fruits of the Spirit! But until recently, I had never thought about what it really means to be…
Noah Willis
This is Noah Willis. Noah is famous on Tik Tok (I am joking but also I’m not), and he is one of the funniest people to be around. Noah makes other people feel comfortable in their own skin which is such a gift. He’s an encouraging presence and I’m thankful to be his friend! This past year, I’ve been learning how to connect with God without a community around me.…
Anna Goellner
This is Anna Goellner. Anna is a lover of joy and stickers and other fun things. She cares deeply for her friends and would do almost anything for them. I’m so lucky to get to watch her live and love her people. This past year, God has really been teaching me how to be gentle with myself. Far too often I push myself much farther than I need to go,…
Katie Carmichael
Katie is such a gem of a human! She is down to earth and real, she is witty and funny, and she pursues the Lord actively in her life. She is a great friend to her people and I am so lucky to know her! Recently amidst the craziness of school and corona, I have learned that our God is a god of peace and perfect timing. It has been…
Julia Powell
This is Julia Powell. Julia is one of the most on-fire-for-Jesus people I know. She is humble, she is passionate about making His name known, and she is always learning and challenging herself to keep growing. I am so lucky to know this amazing woman. If I’ve learned anything in my years of following Jesus, it’s that being a Christian is a hot take. It has become less and less…
Cameron Shockey
This is Cameron Shockey. Cam is an intern with UGA Wesley and someone I get very excited to run into whenever I am there. Cam is kind and compassionate, wise and tells great stories, and she loves well. I am so lucky to know her! Recently, I have been reminded of the idea of dreaming with God. You know, when you dream of what your life might look like, and…
Lauren Ethridge
This is Lauren Ethridge. Lauren is brilliant, a hard worker, and a passionate pursuer of Christ. I am so lucky to learn from her and be in her joyful presence. I’ll be honest, during this crazy season I haven’t used this time wisely and productively. I came into it having had a semester abroad cut short but learning to be grateful for the time I did have. As the days…
Andi Cunard
This is Andi Cunard. Andi is a giver at heart: she holds people together, she is wise and gives great advice, and she is such a comforting person to be around. Something I’ve wrestled with quite frequently as I’ve grown in my faith is how to spread God’s word. As a Christian, I feel as though I must advertise the Christianity I have come to know and love, but it…
Brianna Sattinger
Bri has been a friend of mine since high school. She is so kind and gentle, her laugh brings joy to everyone she is around, and she was one of the people I most looked forward to talking to during my day. I remember a time in my life where I used to believe that racism didn’t exist in this country. That MLK and Rosa Parks had single-handedly fought the…
Chris Prudent
Chris (or RA Chris as many people know him) is a wise and well-spoken friend. He is talented, firm in his pursuit of the Lord, and patient. He makes everyone around him feel known within seconds of a conversation with him. One thing I believe we could all do a better job of today is listening and making an effort to understand each other. Listening to someone else share their…
Denika Nickeo
Denika is intentional, compassionate, and faithful in prayer. She uses her voice powerfully and is loved so well by her people. She seeks the Lord with persistence and she is a warrior for those she comes into contact with. The past few weeks for me have been crazy, heartbreaking, and overwhelming. At the same time I have experienced joy and hope in a new way. I think that’s the power…
Sierra Jarrell
I got to know Sierra in Jamaica last year, and she was cemented in my mind as a prayer warrior, a woman on fire for the Lord, and someone who seeks His voice and sees it so clearly. Sierra is passionate, honest, brave, and wise. I’m going to get real honest for a second. I am tired y’all. I am tired of fighting for change. I am tired of being…
Shawn Ohuabunwa
The chance to walk alongside Shawn this year is an honor I do not take lightly, and I am so thankful for the way the Lord has anointed his voice. Shawn uses his voice so powerfully: he doesn’t speak poorly of anyone, he takes a stand for what he believes in, he pursues the Lord fervently and honestly and he isn’t afraid to share about what God is doing in…
Morgan Ford
Morgan is a queen through and through. She is so fun to be around and she raises the spirit of any room she walks into. She is honest, kind, and brave. She meets people where they are at and seeks to truly know them. I think the biggest thing I wanna say to my fellow young Black men and women is not to feel like they have to take on this fight…
Aryssa Braxton
I went to high school with Aryssa, and she was always a joyful, easy-going, and fun presence to be around. And yet at the same time, she made everyone feel seen and included. Aryssa is hilarious and genuine, and someone whose face I miss seeing and laughing with every day! Seeing this BLM matter movement finally happen and come together has meant a lot to me, my peers, and my…
Khemisha Brown
Khemisha is someone who I honestly wish I’d taken more advantage of time with this year. She is wise and kind, she is so highly spoken of in our community, and her laugh spreads joy wherever she goes. She also took the time to write for this site a second time and I am so thankful. Yesterday at dinner as my family discussed everything going on right now and the…
Kweku Hudson
I got to know Kweku in Jamaica this year, and am so honored he took the time to write for this website again! Kweku is so quick to care for his people. He is funny, authentic, and bold. He is easy-going and such a joyful spirit! These past two weeks or so have consisted of some of the most mentally draining days of my life. Watching a black man like me…
Gene Bouchelion
Gene is a compassionate and talented woman who is endlessly creative and fun. She is bold, driven, and authentic. She stands up for what she believes in and uses her voice and her artistic talent to create some beautiful things. Remembering to breathe has been something I constantly need to keep reminding myself to do in this extremely frustrating and devastating time when my country, it’s leaders, and it’s justice & police…
Gracie Chambers
Gracie is someone who leaves her people feeling well-loved. She is fun and hilarious and brings such a light into any room. She is also intentional and compassionate, and someone who will most certainly change the world one day and most certainly also already has. In this season of life everyone seems to be affected in some way or another. Understandably so! For me, life in this global pandemic has looked…
Grace Huff
At the beginning of this year I was convinced Grace and I were destined to be friends because we have basically the same last name. Grace is wise, motivated and driven, and kind. She sees the world in such a beautiful way and it is such an honor to know her! ‘Life’s what you make it.. so let’s make it right’ – this classic Hannah Montana quote has become my…
Connor Lamb
I had the blessing of getting to know Connor in Jamaica, and I left feeling so inspired by his love for people and his intimate relationship with the Father. He sees life very honestly and clearly, and it was such a breath of fresh air at a time where I didn’t even know I’d need to hear it. Connor leaves a profound impact on the people he encounters, and our…
Alyssa Hooper
Alyssa is a wonderful friend to her people, a compassionate and gentle soul, and a wise follower of Jesus! She cares so well for others in a way that clearly reflects the Lord’s character, and is such a light to those around her! Recently I have been wrestling with the truth that my identity is not found in my productivity. As a college student, we are used to juggling 98437 things…
Maurie White
Maurie is laughter in human form. She is fun and hilarious, always knows how to put a smile on my face, and is wise and full of love for Jesus. And I miss seeing her beautiful face every week :’) During the first half of the semester, I completely overloaded myself with schoolwork, coaching, and other college stuff to the point where I didn’t have time to simply sit down. That…
Mary Kate Skilling
MK is someone that radiates sunshine and joy and rainbows. She is compassionate, a wonderful friend to her people, and a brilliant soul. And the way she sees the Lord is truly beautiful. I have been planning my future my entire life. Future grad schools, careers, relationships. I never realized that I had pulled myself so far away from the present until I took a step back, unwillingly but ultimately…
Nick Milavec
Nick is a friend from my hometown that I didn’t know until college, and once again I think we are forever bonded for our love of FayCo. It is clear watching the way Nick lives that he seeks to leave an impact, and in one year I’m convinced he’s already passed that goal with flying colors. Nick loves SO well, he cares deeply and intimately for his people and for Jesus, and…
Russ Marcum
This is Russ Marcum.Russ is from my hometown but I didn’t know that until I met him in college. A year and a half later, our high school rivalry has truly bonded us. Russ is weird and fun and kind and someone I always love to talk to. He is intentional and firm in his pursuit of the Lord. The unexamined life is not worth living. I’ve had two drastically…
Chad Lanier
Chad makes every interaction a fun one. He is honest in the most refreshing way. He is fun and always down for a drive to McDonalds in his truck (seriously, Chad and his truck have been there for me at some very needed times in my life.) Chad is fun but he’s also a great listener, a kind friend, and a wise follower of Christ- and his heart to serve…
Morgan-Elizabeth Carriker
This is Morgan-Elizabeth Carriker.Morgan-Elizabeth is one of the easiest people to talk to. She is fun, she is passionate, she can make you laugh so easy it’s ridiculous, but she is also so deeply kind. She makes anyone feel comfortable in her presence and she loves her people well. She makes a room feel so much brighter when she’s in it! I am learning that I don’t have to worry.…
KP Partlow
KP is easily one of my favorite humans. I am constantly inspired by her ability to be herself, to make every conversation a hilarious and yet really valuable one, and to make every single person she knows feel like they’re the most important person in the room. If I had a time machine I would go back to when KP’s cousin moved into my neighborhood and make KP move in…
Olivia Ellington
Olivia is someone I’ve wanted to know for a while because I’ve witnessed the impact her presence has on her people. Olivia is constantly joyful and deeply cares for those around her. She is also so alive in her pursuit of God and it is clearly reflective in the way she lives. She seeks to make others feel known and loved, and she does it beautifully. Man oh man am…
Maddie Jackson
This one is a SOUL SISTER. She walked into my life at just the right time and she has taught me so much about Jesus in this past year that it’s honestly ridiculous. The way she sees God is unique and beautiful. The way she loves is unique and beautiful. I know that no matter how long it’s been since I’ve seen Maddie, she will always have my back, offer…
Caitlyn Cox
What I have to say about Caitlyn is mainly anticipation. In a few months I’ll get to share a home with her and I couldn’t be more excited. She is constantly hyped up by her friends as one of the greatest angels this world has ever seen, and as a compassionate and generous friend. She is so clearly loved by her people and I cannot WAIT to experience the way…
Reid Finnegan
One of the first times I met Reid I asked him if I could call him my bestie. And we made a handshake. Thank goodness. Reid is one of my favorite people to be around! He is hilarious, he is intentional, he is goofy, and he is so kind. Almost everyone I meet knows who he is because he makes such an effort to make those around him feel known!…
Brooke Dellis
Brooke is someone who I so eagerly always want to know what she has to say. I remember in Jamaica we were painting a classroom and asking questions back and forth, and I was always so curious to hear Brooke’s voice. What she has to say is powerful, and she’s also a great listener. She is wise, compassionate, and a lover at heart. I’ve learned that God has a plan…
Amanda Kelley
This is Amanda Kelley.Amanda is so quick to love others. She is compassionate, she loves hard and well, and she is trustworthy. Her story is beautiful, she pursues Jesus more passionately than most people I’ve ever met, and she sees the world in a raw and beautiful way. In my readings lately, there has been such a great emphasis on sexual immorality and purity. One for example: Colossians 3:5 “Put…
Margaret Timberlake
Margaret fits in the category of ‘people that showed up at exactly the right time.’ She has been a joyful, wise, kind, and consistent friend. She is reliable and easygoing, and has had such a meaningful impact on so many people she has surrounded herself with! I always look forward to seeing this one after a long day. In this strange season of life we are finding ourselves in, I…
Daniel Salyers
Some of my favorite college memories have been spent with this one. Daniel is full of many ideas and endless amounts of fun, but he is also wise and sees God’s character so clearly. He is insanely talented, but he does it all for the glory of God. He brings joy and laughter out of everyone he is around, and it is such a gift to know him! “Recently, God has…
Darby Gainey
Darby is absolutely one of the most interesting people I have ever met. I’ve seen her reduce dozens of us to tears of laughter with her Bigfoot calls and attempts to pronounce certain words. Darby is hilarious, and yet she brings a profound understanding of who God is. Darby loves fiercely and always makes others feel like they have a seat at the table. What a gift! Pay attention to…
Matt Busse
Matt was one of the first people I met at UGA – thank goodness for Jim and that I chose to sit behind him in our Spanish class that day, because it has led to one of my weirdest and most favorite friendships! Matt is joyful and he is a protector of his people at heart. He is the definition of bold in his faith to me, and I always…
Josiah Norris
This is Josiah Norris.Before I had ever really spoken to Josiah, I was told we’d get along. (And thanks to our public speaking lecture, we got that chance!) Josiah is intentional in every situation he is put in: he has shown me such kindness in such a short amount of time and always asks questions that show me he isn’t just making conversation, but he actually cares about people and…
Adam Hutchinson
Adam is one of my favorite people to spend time with. He understands the Lord in such a special way and he brings so much fun and laughter into the lives of those he is around. He is wise, he is talented, he cares well for his people, and he is so persistent in knowing those around him. As you face a difficult journey, God reminds us He is with…
Kweku Hudson
I had the blessing of spending a week with Kweku in such a spiritually alive place (hey stanns – miss u). Kweku is bold in his faith and in the way he loves others. His outgoing nature and friendly presence makes others feel like they belong. I am so excited to get to walk alongside him again in a few months and witness the great work God is doing in…
Joe Lee
Joe Lee is certainly a face I miss seeing around campus. He is endlessly joyful and so persistent in knowing people. He is someone I cannot be around without laughing, and he was always a friendly face to me even when I’d just met him. Joe Lee makes everyone feel welcomed and included and seen, and UGA certainly lost a good one when he had to go and get a…
Jonah Duyvelaar
Jonah is an encourager at heart. He has a ridiculous way with words (literally read what he wrote, like dang), and a ridiculous talent for making anyone he is with feel like they matter and they are valuable. Jonah remembers people, he constantly yearns to understand people’s hearts, and he is an example of Christ to many! Jonah seeks people out – he is bold and passionate in faith. Honestly,…
Eshan Shah
Eshan is universally known as the guy that loves Jesus. You cannot have a conversation with him without seeing firsthand the hold the Lord has on his life. He constantly seeks to understand Jesus and know Him more deeply than most anyone I know. He has been a consistent supporter and provider of wisdom not just in my life, but in so many others’ lives. You can’t walk around campus…
Zack Washburn
Zack makes every moment memorable. He is the definition of random, but this unpredictability has led to some of my favorite college memories. He has a talent for raising the spirits in any room he walks into, and yet he is simultaneously so clearly in full surrender to the Lord’s will. Zack is always learning, and in active pursuit of God, and the way he lives so clearly reflects that.…
Whit Cooney
Whit carries joy deep in his bones. His laugh sounds absolutely ridiculous, but it is such a testimony to the way his presence affects and lifts up others. Whit makes every conversation a lively one; I’ve never argued with anyone more than I have with Whit, and yet through that I’ve also felt so loved. He protects his people, he seeks the Lord in all things, and there is never…
Tommy Rhodes
Tommy is one of the funniest (and most random) people I know. Like, I met Tommy while he was perched in a tree, that he had climbed, in the middle of dozens of people. And when I saw him in that tree I just knew: now THIS is a guy I want to be friends with. Tommy’s fearless ability to be himself no matter what is a testimony to the…
Drew Philo
Drew is one of my favorite people to be around. He has an innate ability to make everyone he’s with feel so comfortable being themselves, it is evident he genuinely wants to get to know those around him, and he is the epitome of ‘the first will be last and the last will be first’ in so many lives. Drew beautifully lives out God’s command on his life, and he…
Drew Henriksen
This is Drew Henriksen. I have the privilege of taking a class about the New Testament with Drew, and from day one, hearing the confidence and passion with which he spoke about Jesus inspired me. Drew is unashamed of his faith, and he is wise and firm in his pursuit of the Lord. He is always asking questions and challenging his faith for the sake of growth, and is so…
Jack Tuten
Jack is one of the most welcoming people I have ever met. He carries a compassion and desire to follow the call the Lord has set on his life, he points everything to Jesus, and it is so clear to me how much of his life he has surrendered to the Lord. Plus, his brand of weirdness (and his gift for accents) brings insane amounts of laughter into any situation.…
Abby Haley
Abby was a friend crush from day 1 of Jamaica for sure. She is a fun-loving and hilarious human who raises the energy level of a room. She is also someone who cares deeply and loves intentionally. I’m truly inspired by the joyful way she walks through life. I cannot wait to walk alongside her in just a few months when we live in the same city again! Recently God…
Lindsey Woodham
I don’t even know where to begin with this one! Lindsey has been a consistent friend of mine for over a year now and I am always so blessed just to be in her presence. There are few who have loved me as well as this one has. She is constantly laughing, and she cares for me like no other. Watching the way she’s grown this year has been such…
Cassidy Long
I’ve had the pleasure of learning from Cassidy throughout this year, and I’ve learned a bit about her as well through that process. Cassidy is such an example of compassion! She is intentional and kind and this is so clear by the way she lives. She is gentle and loving towards her people. I love being around people who hype up Cassidy. It happens a lot and it’s always such…
Carolyn McClain
Carolyn has always been one of those people I have been waiting for the opportunity to get to know better because I have seen the way she lives and loves from afar, and it has truly inspired me! She is bold in her pursuit of the Lord, she is so willing to share the ways He is working in her life, and watching her care for and lift up those…
Anna Smith
Anna is someone who loves and gives beyond capacity. Within a few times of meeting her I had this weird feeling that she just got me. I am always so comfortable being myself around her because she has encouraged me to do just that! Anna is brave, wise, and kind, and I cannot wait to get to walk alongside her and all the Lord is doing within her next year.…
Emily Bowers
Emily is one of the first people I met in college (thanks again, Freshley!). Her boldness in the way she approached her faith and the things she was going through last year inspired me from the very beginning. Emily is honest and joyful and wise and never fails to put a smile on my face. This is definitely a unique season for everyone, but a silver lining I have found…
Claire Weathers
Claire is always a fun presence to be around. She brings so much joy into my life and every time I’m around her, I’m laughing. She is a fierce protector of those she loves and someone so easy to trust. And she is so loved by her people in return – I can’t count the amount of times I’ve been around people boosting Claire for the impact she’s had on…
Katie Rothenhofer
Katie is someone I think I could spend 24/7 with for a whole week and it still wouldn’t be enough time. Katie is so kind it amazes me, her laugh is contagious, and she has always cared for me so well. She made me feel so loved even when we had barely met. Katie loves her people in a way that reflects the Lord’s love for her, and it is…
Aubrey James
Aubrey was an instant friend for me and every moment with her is a precious one. She is one of the most authentic and welcoming people I have ever met, and I don’t say that lightly. Aubrey is easy to trust, she is one of the strongest women I know, and she is a go-to adventure buddy (thanks for jumping out of a plane with me!). She takes on life…
Lindsay Hummel
Talk about God’s timing. I met Lindsay way back on the first day of rush week, and got to do life with her every day after that because God gave us the gift of living three doors down from each other. Lindsay was the first person who made Athens feel like home. She was the first one who really wanted to get to know me, and she sat with me…
Brooklyn Jackson
Brooklyn is an endless joy! She sees happiness and fun in all things, she loves her people so well, and she is so quick to love and care for those around her. I am so glad I got to take on another country with her for a week and I cannot wait to see how the Lord continues to transform her this season. Her pursuit of the Lord and her…
Claire Meyer
Claire is someone you cannot not smile around! She is hilarious and brings fun and life into any situation, and yet she is also so kind! She makes me feel loved whenever I’m around her and it is clear her joy comes straight from above. Claire is powerful, she is doing big things for the Kingdom, and she is fiercely loyal for her people. The Lord has taught me so…
Evan Correa
This is Evan Correa. Evan has always blown me away with her kindness. She never ceases to make me feel welcomed and included, her presence instantly makes me more joyful, and it so clear how she seeks to understand people on a deep level. Evan is loyal and a fighter for her people. I have been thinking a lot about God’s promises lately. The Lord is, by nature, not just…
Adriana Christensen
This is Adriana Christensen. Bird was one of the first people I met in college (thanks, Freshley!). Getting to be around her and her wisdom on a weekly basis drastically changed my freshman year and made me feel like I wasn’t alone in the things I was going through. Bird is joyful, she tells it how it is, and she is so wise! Something I’ve been learning lately is how…
Skylar Barth
Sky was a friendcrush for me at the beginning of this year, and now we’re living together in a few months – what a transition! Skylar has such a comforting presence that immediately invites in everyone she meets. She is encouraging and trustworthy, and she brings out the most authentic side of those she is with. She sees the best in people, she gives the best advice, and she is…
Sarah Grace Tatum
Ever since the first time I met SG, she has been someone I couldn’t wait to get to know. Her ability to bring her raw and unique self into every conversation has inspired me from the beginning. SG is truly hilarious: she is wild and random and all things joyful, and I don’t think I have ever be anything less than 110% engaged when I’m around her. She is confident…
Chloe Glass
Coco and I became friends because the Lord knew we needed each other. We say it all the time and it’s true – He made us roommates on our mission trip to Jamaica for a reason. Chlo has never ceased to be there when I need her the most. We have seen each other at our best and our worst, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I have…
Jenna Brown
This is Jenna Brown. Jenna is someone who is constantly being hyped up to me (thanks AC), and she lives up to every ounce of that hype. She loves others with a compassion that comes straight from her love for Jesus, she is wise and quick to point all things to the One who made all things in the first place, and her head-over-heels pursuit of God flows into the…
Luke Turpin
Luke Turpin is the kind of guy whose first and last name you say together. He’s just that important. Luke is someone who can have everyone laughing in a matter of minutes while also seeking to know the real and authentic versions of people. He is caring and a fighter for his people, and he livens up any room he walks into. In this strange season of life we are currently…
Peter Hess
Peter is someone you can trust within moments of meeting him. He is such a fun presence to be around and his compassion speaks volumes to the way he wants to truly know those around him. His motivation is an inspiration to us all; the Lord is doing such awesome things in his life and it is such a blessing to have a front-row seat to it all! Over the…
Jake Blair
Jake is such an example of compassion in my life. The way he seeks others out, not just to know their names but to know their stories, is so special. Being around Jake shows me so much more of who Jesus is, because he loves and cares for everyone so intentionally. I never walk away from a conversation with Jake feeling anything less than fully seen as I am. Yo!…
Carrington Long
This is Carrington Long.Carrington is kind but also hilarious, she is fun but also so wise, and she seeks the Lord so deeply. Her words so beautifully capture something I think a lot of us have felt, and there is so much freedom in the way she approaches life! I used to believe a misconception that God would be disappointed in me or allow bad things to happen if I…
Brooke Raniere
Brooke is my best friend! Like, for real. We have been friends for almost 20 years now, and we’ve spent the past 19 of them counting down the days until we can convince our siblings to date so we can be unbiological sisters. There is no one on this earth that knows me better than Brooke does. Brooke is the prime example of loyalty, perseverance, and kindness in my life. She…
Jacey Conti
This is Jacey Conti.I’d definitely describe Jacey as a go-to. She is someone you know you can trust. I get to share a home with her next year, and there is no way we would have gotten everything worked out smoothly if it we weren’t able to lean on her leadership and determination to get it all planned out. This woman is strong, kind, passionate in her faith, and wise.…
Mia McKnight
Mia has an understanding of the Lord that challenges me every time we get to talk about it. She sees faith in such a beautiful and simple light that always leaves me thinking about how beautiful the character of God is. Oftentimes when I try to make scripture or circumstances about me, she takes the same circumstances and makes them about God. It’s so beautiful to witness the way she…
Gracie Hall
Gracie Hall has been my rock for about a year now. She is the person I cannot keep anything from no matter how hard I try, she is my go-to dinner buddy (we’ve probably been to Frutta Bowls 50 times), and she is the one I have forcibly brought with me on the rollercoaster that is my emotions. Gracie has certainly seen me at my worst, but instead of running…
Emily Summers
Emily is a ball of sunshine. She was one of the first upperclassmen I met during my freshman year, and a big reason Freshley became a home for me. I always looked forward to finding her every week at the front of the room, and seeing her friendly face meant a lot during a hard season. Emily has a way with words, a talent for seeing the light in people,…
Elizabeth Bruehl
Sliz is a hype woman by nature. She lifts the energy in the room, she gets everyone giggling in a matter of seconds, and she loves her people so well. It has been a joy to live next door to her and I will certainly miss movie nights and simple moments with her witty and hilarious comments that made every night a good one. Sliz has a beautifully lighthearted perspective…
Sarah Riley
Sriley is already one of my closest friends, and quite honestly the anticipation for where we are headed is too much for me to handle. Soon Sri and I will go from seeing each other once a week if we’re lucky, to falling asleep 2 feet away from each other, and I don’t know if the world is ready for that level of crackhead. Sarah is my perfect balance. She…
TM Pruitt
TM is powerful. Her voice is important, and the way she lives and loves radiates strength. She is someone who doesn’t give up and someone who pursues what she’s passionate about, and it is so clear that she’s not doing it for herself but for the glory of God. This inspires me often; I’d consider myself someone who quits when things get hard, but when people like her face roadblocks,…
Alexis Kellner
Alexis was one of my first friends in my sorority, and for a long time, I found a home in her. I don’t think she knows how much her friendship meant to me those first few months, but I can say with confidence I would not be in Pi Phi if it wasn’t for her. Watching Alexis grow and change this past year as she’s pursued and encountered the Lord…
Madison Henry
I get to share a home with this one and I cannot express in words how excited I am to get to be around her joyful spirit all the time. Madison has loved me well since before she even really knew me. I do not say those words lightly – I have never felt anything less than fully seen by Madison, even when we’d barely met. Her presence has such…
MacKenzie Simpson
MacKenzie is intentional, she is compassionate, she seeks the Lord in all things, and she seeks to make those around her feel known at every turn. She is constantly choosing others before herself and it shows. One of the very first times I talked to Mackenzie was about how much of an impact she had on someone I loved. She makes a difference in people’s lives constantly and she sees…
Taylor Vismor
Taylor has been such a blessing of second semester. She was a very needed light during my 9:05am exhaustion, and I am thankful that a classmate turned into a friend so quickly. Taylor is hilarious and fun. After one conversation with her, I felt like I had known her my whole life. She is so easy to trust, so easy to love, and someone I am constantly giggling around. She…
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