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A Reflection on Year 2

Thoughts on the main life lesson I’ve learned in my second year of studying philosophy at the University of Cambridge.

2017, Cambridge, integrity, jesus, life lesson, newnham, philsophy, second year, summer, undergrad, vegan

Eternity in the Human Heart

A reflection after the terror attacks in Manchester and London.

2017, death, Ecclesiastes, eternity, grief, hole, hope, immortal, jesus, London, Manchester, mortal, summer, terror attack

Bye for Now

Yesterday my job at Pembroke College came to an end and I said goodbye to some very special people, who are owed some thank yous. Thankfully, the goodbyes we said yesterday are goodbyes for now, and not goodbyes forever. ^.^

2016, friendship, Japan, Japanese, new culture, nihon, pembroke, reflection, summer

Omotenashi – Japanese Hospitality

In which I wear an orange angler fish hat made from paper, am cooked delicious Japanese curry, and dance to AKB48’s ‘Foochun Kukki’.

2016, friendship, nihon, summer

Visits to London, Ely, Stonehenge and Bath + extra life details

A look back at the four wonderful places I have visited in the past week all as part of my job at Pembroke College. Lots of fun, lots of joy, lots of excitement

2016, Bath, British Museum, friends, Granchester, London, new experiences, new places, nihon, Roman Baths, Stonehenge, student travel, summer, travel

“My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation”

The first two chapters of Luke. Being captivated by Jesus’ salvation and grace for me.

2016, bible, gospels, jesus, joy, Luke, salvation, summer

Wilkommen in Görlitz!

Originally posted on Adventures in Nearly Poland:
After a few days of living in a new city, it is starting to feel like…

2016, friends, new experiences, summer, travel

Give Me Jesus (2)

Thoughts on Mark 14-16.

2016, bible, jesus, mark, summer

Give Me Jesus (1)

How the father in Mark 9 and the widow in Mark 12 are models of faith.

2016, bible, gospels, jesus, mark, summer

Aishiteru – a story of new friendships

Stories from my last few days working with Japanese students in Cambridge.

2016, Cambridge, friendship, Japanese, new experiences, nihon, pembroke, summer

Pembroke College, Cambridge: Home for now

An update on what I’m currently up to.

2016, friendship, new experiences, nihon, summer, university

The Comedy Gold of Mark 9

Thoughts on Mark 9 / why Jesus would be great at Cards Against Humanity

2016, bible, gospels, jesus, mark, summer

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