Lessons Gleaned from the Milan Winter Olympics

Sarah SoonDevotional, Monthly Newsletter, Personal Experience, Vulnerability, Writing 2 Comments

About a 4-minute read I love the Olympics—both summer and winter. Although, oddly enough for someone who prefers sunshine, I tend to catch more of the Winter Games. (Is my northern Michigan roots kicking in?) This year, two winter Olympians hail from northern Michigan—my home region—in aerials skiing. And that’s no coincidence. Winter Vinecki, from Gaylord (my hometown), encouraged Kaila …

Colorful, Cultural, Captivating and Close to Home!

Sarah SoonPersonal Experience

About a three-minute read As a native of South Korea, I enjoy learning about other cultures around the world. In my family, we have members born in Guatemala, the Philippines, the Marshall Islands, Nigeria and a nephew also born in South Korea. My great-grandparents were born in what is now Czechia. So, when the Gathering Place hosted a Global Festival …