BREW

Ever since I’ve arrived on campus, I feel like I haven’t heard anything talked about quite as much as BREW, or, Becoming Responsible Engaged in the Word, which is part of the Mission Statement. For the most part, I’ve just been nodding and agreeing, without really thinking about what that means.

In a care package my youngest cousin gave me, I got 100 quotes. One-a-day for the next 100 days. So far they’ve all been just pretty fun, happy things that add a little brightness to my day, but today’s was different.

“The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” – William James

It was like BREW was hitting me in the face with my morning coffee. Being responsibly engaged in the world means something important. It’s making the world a better place, improving the lives of those less fortunate, learning through service and most importantly, living the way Christians should.

One thing I’m really excited for is Brew Week. I actually was fortunate enough to be able to make one of the bowls that they’re selling during that week for the Empty Bowls Campaign. It was so much fun and I love being able to help out the homeless and hungry in my community. I think I’ve always had the mindset for BREW, I just didn’t really connect it to my education until, like, this morning. I’m glad I made that connection now, at least, and not later.