I’m not sure any experience has better prepared me for life - relationships, hard choices, learning, teamwork, walking with God, leadership, etc. - than being a Resident Assistant in college. And today, few things energize me more than spending time with students who are in that same role.

This weekend was the annual Spring RA Retreat. Unlike years past, I had little to do with planning and carrying out the retreat - and it may have been one of the best (pure coincidence, I’m sure). My team of RDs and ARDs was awesome and it was a great time of getting to know the newly hired RAs. They seem like a great group of students… I look forward to deepening these connections over the next year. These students will join our Residence Life staff as the RAs next school year at Grace College.

To access the 500+ photos I took over the less than 24 hours (see, I did SOMETHING), click here.

On a personal note, life has been way busy this year - not the pace I desire for life, certainly not a sustainable pace. I’m desperately seeking solitude and rest, but by most estimates, I’m not likely to find it until after graduation. Is this bad stewardship of my time and relationships, or simply a fast-paced season of life?

Metanoia,
Aaron