Justraw Creatives

Psalm 139 is one of my favorite texts. I love this image of being seen and known by God. The author affirms themself as wonderful in God’s sight and trusts in God’s protection. In this season, protection and expectation brings me to images of my parents’ home, where my mother carried me in her womb while my father prayed over all of me, parts seen and unseen. This loving image of belonging soothes my spirit in times of turmoil. CLICK HERE to view on publisher site

It was 7:17 PM on a Wednesday. For the first time in nearly two months, I was driving away from campus having seen (at an appropriate social distance) so many of my neighbors, colleagues and students participate in a vigil of hope, power, and social commitment. CLICK HERE to view on publisher site

College Adjustment in Rural App Freshman: College adjustment is particularly challenging for students from rural Appalachia, causing rural students to be more likely than their suburban and urban peers to withdraw from college. However, little is known about rural Appalachian college students' adjustment. We explored 18 rural Appalachian students' college adjustment experiences and categorized findings into five major themes: cultural fit and feel, embracing agency, Appalachian...