1 Timothy 4:12
from Lawrence Central High School.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
12 Let no one despise or think less of
you because of your youth, but be an
example (pattern) for the believers in
speech, in conduct, in love, in faith,
and in purity.
I had the pleasure of sitting down
with one of my former first grade
students recently. I specifically chose him because of what I
know and remember about him.
I wanted to ask him, his keys to success, his testimony, why he
stuck with it. You see, as a first grader at Jewel Christian
Academy, Julian wanted to be a chef.
Fast forward to 2014 at age 21, Julian Jamaal Jones is not only
fulfilling his goals, he is in full pursuit of his dreams.
How? Hard work and perseverance.
Julian’s interest in the art
of cooking began at the
early age of 4 or 5, “I
wanted to learn to
cook”. Watching Emeril
Lagasse and other chefs on
The Food Network only
increased his interest.
He also helped his mom in
the kitchen preparing simple meals like eggs and smoothies for family breakfasts.
During his senior year, a visit from the Johnson & Wales University Admissions Department prompted Julian and his family
to visit the campus in Charlotte, NC. Johnson & Wales is noted for it’s widely acclaimed and exceptional College of Culinary Ar