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I am not even sure where to start...

It has been so long since I wrote anything here.

In all honestly, I am afraid to share because I have become the kind of person that I used to judge so harshly.

I guess I will start by saying that I have been asking some really hard questions — questions about God, the Bible and the world. I don't really have answers to share but I am finally at a place where I feel safe enough to ask. I am clinging to Jesus while I take an honest look at some things that have always been hard for me reconcile. I am finding comfort in mystery and connection with people I trust.

My circle has gotten a lot smaller over the past few years but I find myself walking in more love, peace, and joy than ever before. I find myself so overwhelmed by the love of Jesus that I can hardly find words to describe it. In fact, I find myself lost for words a lot lately. And, that's ok.

I used to always have words. I always had advice or theology or 'truth' to drop on someone, whether they asked for it or not. But, I have realized that much of that was me walking in a relgious spirit. Don't get me wrong, I still believe in truth, but I am also content embracing mystery and not having to impose my 'certainty' on others just so I can feel safe.

In light of this transformation, I don't have much to write and I'm definitely not interested in arguing with anyone on the internet.

So, I guess what I want to say is that I have learned to stop judging, and I am finally taking Jesus' words seriously. The most important thing we can do is follow his greatest commandment to love God, and love others (which also carries with it the implication that we love ourselves).

🫶🏽🫰🏽 Maybe one day I will feel a desire to share more but I hope you accept this little touchpoint with love.

-Jen

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Great friends, great game, great memories! Looking forward to a great Husker Football Season! ❤️🏈❤️

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We love our Nebraska people! Got the full small town experience and soaked up some quality time with our favorite people 🌽❤️

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Had an amazing time at the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference! 7 people got to go up on the stage this year and receive their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place awards!🤩

Hadley Hallett: 2nd place in Cosmetology
Alivia Gerloff: 3rd place in Cosmetology
Lucus Gabriel and Jaron Johnson: 2nd place in Audio Radio Production
Olivia Redding, Hannah Himmelberg, and Julia Frank: 1st place in Promotional Bulletin Board

What a great year! The Promotional Bulletin Board Team will now compete at Nationals for the second year in a row!

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The Stars are giving back and donating to the Giving Tree!🥰🎄We challenge you to do the same!

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Be there!😁 This Thursday the 31st in the auditorium!🧁

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Don’t ask what we placed at nationals😔

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We did not place💪💪💅

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Nationals baby!🤩🏙️

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Officer Retreat for the 2022-2023 team! As a bigger organization we love being able to have a more organized way to keep in contact with our members with the band app! Search for AC SkillsUSA on band for the upcoming year for all of our updates! #WeBANDTogether on @thebandapp

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