Yes. I’m back.

I thought I would never come back to blogging. I didn’t stop for any particular reason. I just got busy and ran out of things to say and time to write.

Ironically, I’ll have less time this year than ever. But now that I’m a college student, I definitely have stuff to write about. So I’m gonna give blogging another shot. Wish me luck? :)

This is post number one at the beginning of my journey. For those of you who don’t know, I just moved in to Anderson University on Saturday, and I honestly already feel at home here. The dorms are great, the people are great and the food is definitely manageable. :)

Seeing everyone for the first time on Saturday was a weird feeling. Especially because half the people I recognized from our freshman class’s Facebook group.

But I noticed something. Everybody seemed really confident and excited about moving in online. People sounded ready to go to college and ready to party. But the same exact people didn’t look so ready on Saturday. In fact, a lot of them looked scared and confused and nervous.

And it made me realize that no matter how big and fearless we try to appear, we’re all vulnerable. We all have weaknesses and fears and pain. And college is a place full of lots of broken people, trying to act like somebody while at the same time figuring out who they are.

All that to say, I’ll admit I’m a little intimidated. A little lonely maybe and a little nervous. But that’s okay. You are too, if you’re in the same place, admit it or not. :)

And more importantly, there’s a God who changes the equation. A God that stays the same no matter what life looks like at any given moment.

I read Genesis 1 and 2 today. And two thoughts stuck out to me. First, I serve the God who created the universe. Like, the God who made the earth I’m standing on right now also knows me and understands me and loves me. Dang. That’s amazingly reassuring.

Then, I read Genesis 2 where God says that “it is not good for a man to be alone.” I don’t think He was just talking about Adam. I think that statement applies to you and to me.

Whether you’re in college or middle school or 30 years down the road in a career, we weren’t created to do this alone. Life was made to be shared. Your story was meant to be lived in community.

And if I’m gonna survive this next phase of life, community will be essential. I need people to support me and tell me when I’m wrong and walk through both good and bad times with me.

All that to say, I’m thankful tonight. Thankful for a roommate and suite mates who love Jesus and are awesome friends. Thankful for a college experience I can honestly say I love. And most of all, thankful for a God who is with me. Right here. Right now. With you too.

laugh. love. live.

stephen

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