I’ve been a “content creator” for Odyssey for a couple months now and it’s been the most surprising journey. Many have asked me why I write, and why for Odyssey specifically. So, for all of you inquiring minds, allow me to shed some light on it.

I loving writing, whether etching the words out with ink onto paper or clacking away at my computer, words work for me. If you ask my, fiancé, he’ll likely tell you one of the biggest causes of misunderstanding between us is my lack of ability to verbally process [verbally meaning out loud]. I couldn’t agree more. While every once in a great while I’ll have a storm of words and talk non-stop for an hour, I’m far more quiet than talkative. I process through writing-- writing love letters to God, jotting down notes in class, inking a calligraphy piece, and writing letters to my fiancé. The written word helps me makes sense of this beautifully crazy world. What better way to express my heart than by writing for Odyssey?

I was contacted by a dear friend and Odyssey superstar Lily Moe about becoming a content creator for Odyssey. Check out her amazing articles here! It was with great reserve, I agreed. With the intent to express Christ’s love, I stepped out into this world, and I couldn’t be happier I chose too. The last thing I want is to be considered another armchair millennial blogger with great opinions and no life of service or work to back them up. I pray that a voice of humility [and occasionally of humor] is expressed in my work. One of my favorite parts about Odyssey is the opportunity to generate discussion. While a lot of my article are more “food for thought” than heated, controversial issues, the Odyssey platform is designed for both! It provides the chance to stir dialogue about any and every issue, allowing for people’s voices to be heard. It broadens my scope of empathy and understanding reading about other’s stories, struggles, and victories.

In my posting of articles, I pray I honor God by sharing a glimmer of Him through my writing. His words are the ultimate source of life and hope; my words reflect back only a small portion. I couldn’t be more thankful to Odyssey for providing such an opportunity to grow in my processing through writing. Every weekly article is still a leap of faith but I’m beginning to enjoy it. God’s grace abounds as I consider various topics and allow my heart to be shared with others. I couldn’t ask for anything better.