All I can think to write about is what I've been doing instead of blogging. Life lately has been consumed with work & school. Babies & books. Since this is my blog & I can be truthful, I prefer books. I am blessed with an adorable job though, for those who don't know.. I'm a "teacher" in the infant room at Christ Lutheran Children's Center. I would post pictures of my chilren, but I think I signed a paper saying I would not do that. you can just imagine me bouncing some little cuties around a room.. awwww
in other news:
my first semester of seminary is going well…/... over"well"ming. both. i'm learning so much. actually learning is a gracious word for what I'm doing. it's more like reading, writing, listening, trying to process, mixed with a little blank staring, awing, and a nice slice of humble pie. I do love Gordon-Conwell. Just tonight I had a "theological discussion" with a dear friend on the subject of "God changing His mind." ….any thoughts? do share.
other things I've 'learned' or really began to focus on learning.. what it means to be made in the image, or likeness, of God… RELATIONSHIPS… so much on relationships… i'm so deficient on/in relationships.. However, they're important. i'm learning that. yes, relationships. Jesus changed the world with relationships. we're made to be in relation with one another & with God. "it is good."
again, any thoughts? do share. do share.
there's a really intriguing tension going on in my thought life right now between "WHAT in the world is God thinking?? Can I REALLY do this? be a counselor?? uhmm…. *worried face.*" and an absolute, better than wearing your favorite warm sweater on a cold day while eating a cookie, kind of joyful peace that I do not understand but confirms, "yes. I am called to this. I was created for this."
I consider myself a most unlikely candidate, but isn't that how God works? not calling the qualified, but qualifying the called. Father, be glorified!!
please be in prayer for Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. The leaders, professors, students, alumni, future students, and families of all of the above.
TAKE HEART!
