Author: Jacob McGowen

I am 34 years old, and I live in beautiful Fort Collins, CO! I love the three places I have ever called home, Louisiana, Colorado, and of course UGANDA!

This blog will continue to chronicle, as it has for almost eight years now, my journey of discovering who Jesus is and learning to follow Him daily. I invite you to join me in my journey and hang on for the ride!

Sincerely,

Jacob McGowen
February 2022
Fort Collins, CO
USA

The Bus Seat Reverend

Today started out like most days have for me lately. I woke up late, then decided to go watch The Fault in Our Stars at the AMC theater. I was excited about going to that theater for the first time on my own.When I got on the bus at CSU, I sat down and was…… Continue reading The Bus Seat Reverend

What To Do When Everything Is Not Awesome: Ten Tips for Back-to-School!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx5n21zHPm8 It’s that time of year again. Stores are stocked with school supplies and students aging from kindergarten to college are longing to spend a few more hours at the pool, watch a few more movies, travel, be lazy, do anything but work hard and study. I, personally, always hated the start of the fall…… Continue reading What To Do When Everything Is Not Awesome: Ten Tips for Back-to-School!

Name Change

Like it or not, I have always had to identify and associate myself with all my disorders and weaknesses. In order for someone to understand me, in order for me to make friends, I find I always have to tell I have schizophrenia so that they can have any sort of connection with me. When…… Continue reading Name Change