As part of my application for the K-Love scholarship to Colorado Christian University, I have been asked to write about an event or experience in my life and how it would influence my academic work and goals. It is a pretty cool question but I have been having a problem with the concept of ONE event. So I drafted this below entry as my essay submission. Please give me feedback on both the content and the grammar.
—- Start Critique —- Last Edited 1/5/2015 – Submitted to CCU 1/5/2015
I am not sure how much you have followed our lives here in Min-Arctica. I have the mini-summary and wrap up:
A few years ago we moved to Minnesota so that I could come work for a new company and go back to school with the intent of going into full time ministry work. After two years we hit the milestone that triggered a search for a permanent home. Up to that point we had planned to rent a house so we could figure out where we would live given all the variables. Those were location … Click to Continue →
*Edited on 3/16/2017 + updated scriptural references. *
I am probably going to ruffle some feathers today…
Which, on one hand, is okay by me since I am not here to make YOU happy and agree with you. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE you. I would hate for you to go away mad. However, it is my calling to make you THINK and RESPOND within the context of living life in fellowship (or community) with integrity as followers of Jesus.
If we, as followers of Christ, are truly called to be leaders with integrity, I implore you! Do not simply choose to be offended and shut-off your brain. Do not choose to chicken out and ignore this post without challenging yourself and your … Click to Continue →
… “Jesus knew the Father would have to treat Jesus like Barabbas so he could treat Barabbas like Jesus” …
What are you holding onto today? Give it to Jesus…
May Jesus have His way with your day
– Gary C –
Gary Cartagena is a dedicated husband and father. He is Founder and consultant for Tek Management, Founder of the Men’s Leadership site: CalebStrong.org, Co-Founder of the online Bible study app:BibleCounts
