It is crazy nice outside lately. Most of the student here have been wearing t-shirts and shorts the last few days. Spring is so close! Tomorrow I'll be heading home for spring break. We'll be driving through the night. Leaving Friday night and getting back Saturday morning... hopefully. I think I'll try to drive the first half or so and sleep the rest of the time. Hopefully we don't die. That would not be good.
Have a good week everyone, I'm out of here. Later
Simply a pilgrim, looking for that city whose builder and maker is God, who enjoys bringing others along on the journey.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Day of prayer
Today is day of pray. This morning I was not looking forward to it, most because it made my day longer. Most people viewed it as a break, it wasn't so for me. I also did not see much to the sessions that I enjoyed. I dreaded it all around.
At this point I am also dealing with a unique situations concerning personal relationships, a crisis for me in my life. I honestly do not know how to respond to this situations or the people involved. It is highly stressful and emotional. I excited for the people involved, but upset with them as well. It is very confusing for me even now.
The theme for today's sessions is, praying in times of trial. I view the last few days as a trial. Something that is uncomfortable or difficult. In the chapel time the speakers told us stories of their own trials that they went through and their own reactions to the trial. They began with what they went through, then what they felt because of it. As they continued talking about trials, I felt involved. I did not want to think of myself as weak and needing help so I tend to avoid thinking that the message might apply to me. This message did, right on the spot.
The key phrase that was said by Coach during the session was "You're Selfish" in reference to his own emotional response to his trial. When it came time to respond to his situation, it is selfishness. My response is not much different.
I looked at my situation very selfishly. It caused me discomfort and I did not like it. I did not look at how others were being affected during the trial. I did not consider what God might do through the event. I know that I did not look to the best interest of the one hurting me. But after I heard those words, everything flipped. It no longer was about me and what I felt. It was about God and fulfilling his plan and purpose in the lives of people.
That is why I write this. I am not looking for attention, but I desire to give attention to God and show what He is doing in my life. Today has been a growing experience for me because what God has put in my life. It is hard to go through, but once through it I would never change a things. By this we know that when trials come it is for our benefit and growth. James 1:2-3 says "Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow" (NLT).
Later
At this point I am also dealing with a unique situations concerning personal relationships, a crisis for me in my life. I honestly do not know how to respond to this situations or the people involved. It is highly stressful and emotional. I excited for the people involved, but upset with them as well. It is very confusing for me even now.
The theme for today's sessions is, praying in times of trial. I view the last few days as a trial. Something that is uncomfortable or difficult. In the chapel time the speakers told us stories of their own trials that they went through and their own reactions to the trial. They began with what they went through, then what they felt because of it. As they continued talking about trials, I felt involved. I did not want to think of myself as weak and needing help so I tend to avoid thinking that the message might apply to me. This message did, right on the spot.
The key phrase that was said by Coach during the session was "You're Selfish" in reference to his own emotional response to his trial. When it came time to respond to his situation, it is selfishness. My response is not much different.
I looked at my situation very selfishly. It caused me discomfort and I did not like it. I did not look at how others were being affected during the trial. I did not consider what God might do through the event. I know that I did not look to the best interest of the one hurting me. But after I heard those words, everything flipped. It no longer was about me and what I felt. It was about God and fulfilling his plan and purpose in the lives of people.
That is why I write this. I am not looking for attention, but I desire to give attention to God and show what He is doing in my life. Today has been a growing experience for me because what God has put in my life. It is hard to go through, but once through it I would never change a things. By this we know that when trials come it is for our benefit and growth. James 1:2-3 says "Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow" (NLT).
Later
Monday, March 1, 2010
Snow storm
No worries, I'm not dead. We did however get somewhere close to two feet of snow.
Much like the snow, my homework is having a snowball effect. That is the reason that I haven't updated recently. Also because there has been nothing huge to update about.
I did teach a lesson for youth group last Wednesday. It went well from what I could tell, but I really won't know what God will do with it. I have another lesson that I'll be teaching next week that I am excited about. I really enjoy it.
Rachel is doing alright. She went in for an appointment today with the chiropractor and they are hopeful. They are expecting a lot out of her, but they think that they can help get her straightened out.
Thats all for now. Later
Much like the snow, my homework is having a snowball effect. That is the reason that I haven't updated recently. Also because there has been nothing huge to update about.
I did teach a lesson for youth group last Wednesday. It went well from what I could tell, but I really won't know what God will do with it. I have another lesson that I'll be teaching next week that I am excited about. I really enjoy it.
Rachel is doing alright. She went in for an appointment today with the chiropractor and they are hopeful. They are expecting a lot out of her, but they think that they can help get her straightened out.
Thats all for now. Later
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Valentine's Day
Valentine's day went like any normal sunday. Rachel and I had our valentine's day earlier, Friday. Her dad flew up without us knowing that picked us up and took us out to olive gardan and then up to her grandparents. It was a good time and a needed break.
Missions conference went well, not as planed, but great things still happened. People got lead to a understanding of salvation, others I'm sure were challenged to go into missions. I had a great time talking with some of the missionary that were there and picking their brains for knowledge.
My brother had a great opportunity to talk to someone this weekend about christ, but I don't know how it went. I would appreciate prayer for him as he learns to share his faith and communicate the truth in a loving way to this person.
Missions conference went well, not as planed, but great things still happened. People got lead to a understanding of salvation, others I'm sure were challenged to go into missions. I had a great time talking with some of the missionary that were there and picking their brains for knowledge.
My brother had a great opportunity to talk to someone this weekend about christ, but I don't know how it went. I would appreciate prayer for him as he learns to share his faith and communicate the truth in a loving way to this person.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Missions Conference
Tonight starts missions conference. Tuesday night through friday morning of sessions on missions, missionaries, and mission related events or people. Sessions are from 8-12 in the morning and then one at night from 7-8pm. This year they are doing inner city missions and are sending the majority of the students to major near by cities to do work there. The idea is good from what I can tell, but I don't know how it is all going to work out. I think some students might just take advantage of the free trip to the city. That is all that is going on this week with the school, no classes are running.
We are supposed to get a big snow storm here, but I haven't seen much yet. at first they said lots of snow (6+ inches), and then they just said a lot, and now they are just saying it will snow. Personally I think that we aren't going to get much of anything. Maybe we could get 1/2 inch by morning. Maybe.
We had change in plans for the 20th. The events didn't work out like we were thinking and so it is called off. I was a little upset with it just because of all the planing that went into the event. Oh well.
Later
We are supposed to get a big snow storm here, but I haven't seen much yet. at first they said lots of snow (6+ inches), and then they just said a lot, and now they are just saying it will snow. Personally I think that we aren't going to get much of anything. Maybe we could get 1/2 inch by morning. Maybe.
We had change in plans for the 20th. The events didn't work out like we were thinking and so it is called off. I was a little upset with it just because of all the planing that went into the event. Oh well.
Later
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Missed church
I missed church today; and I mean that in both ways. I missed my ride and way unable to go, and I am sad that I was unable to added today. Rachel and I watched a sermon online today instead. The message was great, but it wasn't the real thing. There was no body, no fellowship of believers, it wasn't church. I think that it is interesting that even at a college where I study about church and have believers all around me, that I would still miss church and the body of believers there.
Tuesday was a long day. After all my classes I met a guy from Lake Ann Camp and talked about working there this summer. I have an application that I have been meaning to fill out, but it feels like homework. I want to try and work there this summer, that is the plan right now at least. It will make for another hard summer financially, but I think that it is going to be worth it (I hope).
I wanted to work in town this summer, but that might not work out. If business doesn't pick up come March/April, than I won't have anything in town. At least nothing that I planed. I never really know what God is doing, I just go along for the ride and it works out.
Classes are going well, I only have two or three papers this whole semester, and the rest looks really easy. I just need to start working on those papers. Rock climbing was a good choice this semester, I am going to enjoy it. It is a good break in the week.
February 20 is a big day for Rachel and I(and some of our friends). If you could pray for us that would be appreciated.
Thanks. Later
Tuesday was a long day. After all my classes I met a guy from Lake Ann Camp and talked about working there this summer. I have an application that I have been meaning to fill out, but it feels like homework. I want to try and work there this summer, that is the plan right now at least. It will make for another hard summer financially, but I think that it is going to be worth it (I hope).
I wanted to work in town this summer, but that might not work out. If business doesn't pick up come March/April, than I won't have anything in town. At least nothing that I planed. I never really know what God is doing, I just go along for the ride and it works out.
Classes are going well, I only have two or three papers this whole semester, and the rest looks really easy. I just need to start working on those papers. Rock climbing was a good choice this semester, I am going to enjoy it. It is a good break in the week.
February 20 is a big day for Rachel and I(and some of our friends). If you could pray for us that would be appreciated.
Thanks. Later
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Christmas in January
Today marks the end of week two. I have lived through the first two weeks of school. Also about two and a half weeks since Rachel's Grand parents left from NM. They got here today, dropped off our things that we couldn't take on the plane with us, and said hello. All the things that they brought back with them were Christmas presents that we have already opened, so it was like Christmas all over again - only in January.
I got my check from the last week of work, I managed to get in 37 (I was shooting for 40+) hours within the first week of school. I'm down to around 28 now, but that first first check was nice, it will help me get back into normal payments. The good news about the whole thing is that I don't have to make my payments on time anymore, I just have to make them. I talked with the financial guy and he said that I just need to do what I can and not worry so much about getting them on time. That is very helpful and relaxing.
I thought that I would be able to handle this semesters class load, but I think I was wrong. one of my classes is orals, but it is turning out to be way to much for me. It looks like I am going to take it a later semester. In its place I am thinking about taking Rock climbing. It won't be any work, it will just be fore credits, I might audit it. Rock Climbing is fun for me. I have until monday to decide what I am going to do with classes.
My roommate and I are getting along fine. He is turning out to be a good friend, even if I do have to get him up every morning. He is very trusting and friendly, making it easy to build a relationship. I look forward to the semester with him and getting to know him.
I got my check from the last week of work, I managed to get in 37 (I was shooting for 40+) hours within the first week of school. I'm down to around 28 now, but that first first check was nice, it will help me get back into normal payments. The good news about the whole thing is that I don't have to make my payments on time anymore, I just have to make them. I talked with the financial guy and he said that I just need to do what I can and not worry so much about getting them on time. That is very helpful and relaxing.
I thought that I would be able to handle this semesters class load, but I think I was wrong. one of my classes is orals, but it is turning out to be way to much for me. It looks like I am going to take it a later semester. In its place I am thinking about taking Rock climbing. It won't be any work, it will just be fore credits, I might audit it. Rock Climbing is fun for me. I have until monday to decide what I am going to do with classes.
My roommate and I are getting along fine. He is turning out to be a good friend, even if I do have to get him up every morning. He is very trusting and friendly, making it easy to build a relationship. I look forward to the semester with him and getting to know him.
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