I am an exhibitor of talent. My passion is showcasing the gifts of others–I love creating “stages” for teenagers and giving them the opportunity to shine in front of their peers. This is what I do best. Tonight I’m hosting a house concert for my best friend, Nick Johnson, who’s an aspiring singer-songwriter. I’ve worked hard to organize everything so Nick can just focus on his setlist. I’ve hand-selected the guests, coordinated the speaker system,...

Every night when I go to bed, I keep my phone on and leave it underneath my pillow. I always want to be reachable whenever someone needs to talk about something. I serve others through conversations. I like to ask, “Hey how’s it going?” to the outcast boy who’s sitting alone after school. But the classic “I’m fine” is never a sufficient response. I sit down next to people so they know I want to hear their...

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