I have found myself clinging to some promises of God this year such as...

his unconditional love for me. I just read Abba's Child two weeks ago, and was so overcome by how much the Lord loves me. He does not love me in spite of my sin, but with it. He loves me, every part of me. The good, the bad, the ugly. I have thought much recently of His grace. I have done nothing, and there is nothing I could ever do, that could earn God's favor. His grace is a free gift, unmerited favor, that He has chosen to show me. He loves me simply because I am His. ~Miki

My participation in our WSN partnership has opened my eyes to...

the world. God truly cares for the world. The people of Cameroon need the gospel just as much as Americans do. There is no one who does not need the gospel. It has also helped me to love people I do not even know. I care about their eternal destiny because God cares about their eternal destiny. There is so much pain and suffering and hurt in the world. God's kingdom needs to go forth to every part of the world. There is no area that does not need to hear of His grace. It also helped me to see how incredibly blessed we are here in the States, and how much we take for granted. ~Miki

Seeing a new movement planted and growing makes me think of...

Paul. This is what he did on his missionary journeys. He planted churches all over the world and followed them up to see how they were doing, encouraged them and challenged them. ~Miki

Because my life is a role model to other students, I am committed to...

living a life that is worthy of being followed. I want to live a life that is holy, a life that is above reproach, that leaves no question as to my character or integrity. I am committed to continually seeking the Lord, spending time with Him, growing in my knowledge and understanding of the gospel and His word. For it is only by His power that I am able to live at all, let alone a life that is exemplary. ~Miki

Leadership is...

confidently, yet humbly, living a life that is worthy of being followed. ~Miki

Paul said to "follow me as I follow Christ" and when I think about asking a student to follow me as I follow Christ, I...

am humbled. I know how great a sinner I am, that I blow it all the time, that I do not have it all together. And yet, because of grace, because of God's mercy and love in my life, I am able to say this. I want to come alongside others and walk with them, having lived life a little longer and having a few more life experiences than the college students. It spurs me on to live a life worthy of the call. I want to live a holy life, a life that is worthy to be followed. I can only do this in the power of the Holy Spirit. Spirit, fill me, empower me, lead me so that I might lead others into your kingdom. ~Miki

Watching a student share their faith with another student is...

awesome! My experience comes mainly from summer projects in watching this happen. In Cameroon it was incredible watching students share with other students, especially being from very different backgrounds and cultures. Having been a teacher, I love it when students have internalized something so much that they are able to explain it to someone else. It shows they truly get it. To know a student has internalized the gospel and longs to share that with someone else, what a treat to watch! True multiplication has started! ~Miki

Getting students to participate in a small group is like...

I truly enjoy small groups. They are possibly my favorite thing about being on staff. The Lord has blessed me with awesome freshman groups the last two years, so it helps that my experience has been positive. It can be challenging to get students to join a small group. It seems their schedules are always incredibly busy, and for some it just is not a priority. But those that choose to come, in my experience, have stayed connected and really enjoyed it. The group shares vulnerably based on how well they know each other. Sometimes groups mesh quickly and feel instantly connected, and others take much more work to foster community. ~Miki