BE - I too this photo at an outdoor book market in Paris. Through 2020, many have learned about being rather than doing as we've been in and out of quarantine, shutdowns, and lockdowns.  Exploring and adventure doesn't always mean traveling somewhere, join me as I blog and explore!

lauren's musings

Blogging + exploring

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When I started in student ministries at Calvary Church I was told “the relationships you build in a week of camp is the equivalent a year of youth group”.  I have absolutely found that to be the truth, the depth of relationship that is built with 24/7 access, it gives space for the good, the bad and the ugly, and then […]

English Camp Strikes Back

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WOW!  What a whirlwind!  I’m here in Hungary, Finally (My next post will be about English Camp!).  I wanted to share a story about our arrival on July 8. Travel was an adventure to say the least.  Our flight out of Philadelphia was an hour late and upon arriving in Paris we had 30 minutes from landing until […]

Like a flood.

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Most of us have them, call it an ultimate “to-do” list.  Well, believe it or not mine is relatively simple, mainly because I’ve been blessed with so many unique and amazing experiences already. The biggest item: live outside of America for a year has been an unshakable desire since I met a group of “us crazy kids” volunteering from […]

The Bucket List

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I want to publicly thank so many people that made the fundraising dessert and tea a smashing success and has really prepared the path for my journey to Hungary.  Without the love and support of those in attendance, those that were praying, and especially those that were the hands and feet of turning the refinery […]

Dessert or Tea anyone?

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It’s a big question to ask:  “what is joy” How do we see it in our lives?   Don’t worry I’m not a theologian so I’m not going to ACTUALLY tackle that question, but I do want to share a story… Today, I believe I saw joy in its truest form.  Over the past couple […]

what is joy?

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Life certainly is an adventure. Steve Jobs is known for saying “stay hungry, stay foolish”. Well, that’s my story last night. I was in a Wawa writing on an envelope while my car sat at pump 10. In fact it had been at the pump for half an hour. If there was any way I […]

An Adventure in Souderton