Striving to Be an Underachiever

First published on By Design Journal in September 2022 by Jamie Canter

go the extra mile...

I recently saw someone share a meme that said, “Go the extra mile. It’s not crowded there.” And my first instinct was to be in agreement. I have always believed in going the extra mile, especially when it comes to ministry and volunteering. I am the person that is very involved in my church and school organizations because I love helping others and I find value in using my leadership and organization skills.

But this past year, God taught me that He cares more about who I am becoming than what I am doing Read More

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