Welcome to the story of a twenty something. (Yes, I’m a Millennial and I’m okay with that now.) Sometimes it’s a little scary. Haphazard. Unpredictable. Exhausting. Nerve-wracking. Exciting. Who knows! And sometimes I just have to choose laughter over tears.
But mostly, it’s awesome.
I graduated from Clarks Summit University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s in Counseling…but when I graduated I realized I wasn’t as well-suited for professional counseling as I was for writing. So I went back to school for an M.A. in English. I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2015. Go Blue!
Now I’m the Online Managing Editor at Shattered Media and I also have freelance projects going here and there, including ghostwriting, editing, and shorter articles for various publications (like Shattered Magazine, Christianity Today’s Today’s Christian Woman). And I’m a contributor for Moody Publishers’ Start Marriage Right, and NYC Collective Louder Kyd.
As for the road ahead…well…that’s the exciting part, I guess! I’m not sure what God is up to, and admittedly, I’m not much of an adventurer. But I keep telling myself that whatever it is, if it’s God’s idea, it’s probably (okay, definitely) better than mine. So I’ll just keep following His lead, knocking on doors, walking through the ones that are open, and not trying to bust down the ones that aren’t.
Along the way, I’m learning the unforced rhythms of grace, and it’s a beautifully messy journey. I’m still in the middle of my story, but you’re more than welcome to read along. It will take some grace on your part and mine, but in the end, we’ll zoom out and see the mosaic of all our stories—all part of one really great one.
Because Jesus is the Master Storyteller.
August 2, 2013 at 6:40 pm
Luv you Emily! God will be and has been so generous to you; I’m sure you realize that already. Keep writing!
August 13, 2013 at 9:41 am
I found you! 🙂 I really like what I see. Hey, maybe we can talk more about those enrichment classes. I’m interested in doing that kind of thing is well, but haven’t found the resources to get started. Anyway, keep in touch!
January 1, 2014 at 10:26 pm
So glad to see this Emily. You have grown to be a beautiful young lady and I am so happy you are serving the Lord. You have some great examples to follow in your mom and dad.
February 5, 2014 at 4:22 pm
EMpressions….nice 😉
November 7, 2014 at 8:50 pm
Emily you are a good person. The world would be fortunate having a lot more like you.
In light and love, peace.
September 28, 2015 at 4:29 pm
I enjoy your humor mixed with wisdom! Keep writing.
September 21, 2016 at 5:39 pm
Just stay on the staight and nawo girl God loves you no matter what.