When I began working on my Social Environment Assessment Paper for El Cajon, I thought I already knew my community well. After all, I live here, serve here, and worship here. But what I didn’t expect was how deeply this assignment would open my eyes—not only to the social challenges that face this city but […]
El Cajon—A City of Diversity, Struggle, and Hope Read More »
When I began writing my Policy Practice Essay for class, I didn’t expect it to hit so close to home. But the more I researched, the more I realized that the policies we advocate for as social workers are deeply personal. They touch real people—our neighbors, our clients, and in my case, the seniors I’ve
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I recently completed a paper for my social work program called the Life Map, and to be honest, it became more than just an assignment. It turned into a spiritual unpacking of my life—where I’ve come from, what I’ve survived, and where I believe God is taking me next. As I pieced together my story—childhood
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It’s only been two weeks into my graduate program, and already, something deep in my spirit is shifting. This week, I’ve felt like I’m not just in school—but at the feet of Jesus. There’s a peace here I didn’t expect. Not because it’s easy—it’s not. The assignments, the readings, the mental shift after 23 years
At His Feet – A Sacred Pause in Week Two Read More »
God whispered this calling into my heart months ago. And now… here I am, standing at the edge of something brand new. Tomorrow isn’t about stepping into a physical classroom—it’s about stepping into obedience, into purpose, and into a new season of becoming. Though I’ll be logging in from home, I know that God is
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It’s been months since I first shared about that “kaleo”—the calling I sensed deep in my spirit to step into something more. Since then, the journey has been filled with prayer, reflection, and small steps of obedience. But nothing could have prepared me for how clearly God would affirm that calling. I kept hearing it
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The word “Kaleo” (καλέω) is a Greek word found in the New Testament, and it means “to call” or “to summon.” It’s been a year now since I first felt that tug in my heart—the kind that quietly stirs your spirit and won’t let go. A thought kept returning: “Go back to school.” At first, I wasn’t sure what it meant. Was
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