"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord." I Cor. 15:58
I made it back to campus 5 minutes before curfew last night, which was rather disappointing because I had been invited to partake of a luxurious dinner of a spoonful of soup and lemonade :P Luckily, Philip was willing to share some of the leftover homemade rolls.
Classes will be over this Friday, but final's scheduling will probably require me to stick around campus until Friday of next week. I'm planning to work as hard as possible to finish out the semester stronger than what it began.
I had an awesome Thanksgiving. We had two Thanksgiving dinners: one with my immediate family and one at our Grandparents'. I got to make up for some lost time with my sister, mom, dad, and brother as well as visit some with the Hamiltons. This made for one very great break.
Most of all, I had some time to relax and focus on how much I have been blessed. Yet even now, I still don't fully understand God's love, providence, and guidance which manifests itself in so many various ways. Part of that is because I, probably like the rest of the world, take all the little things in life for granted and don't realize that God is guiding, chastising, and teaching us even if we try to resist.
Well, back to writing a speech to persuade my public speaking classmates to eat more fish because it can prevent cancer and Alzheimer's disease...
Hmmm...i wonder what happens to theives in the end? Will God be merciful at the jugdment seat? in stealing really a sin?... So many questions and i think you are the one to ansewr them since you have some experience with it.
yum, homemade rolls! sounded like a wonderful thanksgiving! i don't know if we could ever understand God's love, it is just so amazing and powerful! goodluck w/ the speech! God bless!
I did a paper on Alzheimer's disease last year... I must admit, it was one of the most touching papers I've ever written (mainly because I knew a lady who had it that passed away)
I hope everyone has a safe, restful, and thankful Thanksgiving. I will be headed home for the rest of the week to catch up with the family which I have begun to miss more and more. This will be one of the last times we all will be together for a while since Hannah will be moving away in just a few weeks. Wow! What a scary thought - it seems like just yesterday we were playing cowboys and Indians in the backyard! Hannah - remember "But Grandfather....?" :)
Pray for everyone to drive/travel carefully; one friend of mine in particular will be driving at least 15 or 16 hours straight.
And don't forget that Thanksgiving is more about being thankful for physical luxuries.
The summer preaching opportunity that I recently mentioned is in Coeur'd Alene, Idaho - way out west and north. It is about 2 hours from Canada. Again, this doesn't mean that I will be going there this summer. It is just one of several opportunities that are beginning to surface. I am still trying to weigh the pro/cons and advantages/disadvantages of each.
The cafeteria had pecan pie today for lunch, and it was delicious, though not nearly as tasty as Mom's. Hmmm, that reminds me. I wonder what homemade food I should request that Mom could make for me while I'm home....
Sadness. I just noticed the comma which changes the whole meaning. Instead of "red sorrel and white horses" it's "red, sorrel and white horses." Too bad. (Zechariah 1:8)
thanks. you have a good thanksgiving too. you should request greenbean casserole. yum. it is so great that you are going to miss your sister. you two really seem to have a great relationship. have a great break.
yay for home!! well u and hannah just have to play one more time before she leave, but make sure you tape it, b/c that will be really funny! you have to give everyone my love! be careful traveling!
You know, Idaho is a fairly easy drive from us... and a pretty fantastic place to explore - both summer and winter. Here is another vote to come see us, and your newest cousin!
Yesterday and today were two of the best days I have had ever since I have been at Florida College. I have felt blessed beyond my own means because of several things that have just fallen into place.
- I spoke for quite a while to a preacher whose congregation is looking for a college freshman to work with them this summer in a preacher-training program. It sounds like a VERY good opportunity for me. What's more, that church is in a very cool area that I always wanted to explore and maybe even live in. I'll let you guess where it is.
This does not mean that I will be working there for sure; we are still in the preliminary stages of deciding. It is just exciting knowing that I have such an opportunity.
- I had a lengthy chat with a very encouraging lady (she will remain unnamed) that works in the administration building about some pressing issues in my future.
I found out from this person that I will be eligible for some extra financial-aid next semester because I will be a sophomore! Answered prayers are a blessing. (As are unanswered ones.)
- Thanksgiving break is only a few days away. Enough said.
- Last, but definitely not least, I have recently spent some quality time (and had some more lengthy chats) with a few friends whom I have grown to respect and love more than I have ever done any other friends I have had. Christian friends are a blessing from God. ;)
I think this next week will be a very appropriate time for me to celebrate Thanksgiving for many, many blessings.
Yet, even when things aren't always going your way, thank God for His love: He does care and bless you even when you aren't watching.
ummm, well, if the congregation is near Gettysburg, that would be super cool! (think about it:
Gettysburg = civil war stuff
2 hours away from D.C. = great for day trips
2.5 hours away from Philadelphia = also good for day trips
super cool congregation
Appalachian trail
other cool mountains to climb)
what a wonderful post!! that makes me just so happy for you!! and amen at counting our blessings!! no matter how tough times get we are just showered by blessings from our amazing God!!
Who made you the judge of weird? I've been monitoring my brothers for years! I have a ton of experiance in this matter. What do you have to show for your so called "diagnosis"?
Yeah! Cause we all know what kind of troubles you have with being goth! *sigh* You know I actually posted that for your benifit. I hope you will apply these words
;)
You're preaching tomorrow?! Stink! (I mean, not stink that you are preaching, but stink that it is tomorrow.) Brittany told me you are a good preacher, and I told her I wanted to hear you, but I can't go this month -- I had really been wanting to visit new congregations when I came down here, but I didn't want to be negligent at Plant City. So I have allowed myself to go to one new place each month so that I can still visit new places, but not be “forsaking the assembly at Plant City” ;) -- and I have already visited somewhere this month – so I can’t come here you :(
Will you be preaching some time in January by chance? Would it be ok if I came? (I don’t plan on visiting anywhere in December because we have so little time down here and I would miss my PC peoples)
Good Morning to you, too! On the bright side of all this work, we are all going to appreciate Thanksgiving a whole lot more! Oh, and we're learning something. :) Good luck with your speech!
"Cats are can do..."? Maybe you should let me proof read your paper before you turn it in -- I think you are getting sleep deprived (or is that me that is getting sleep deprived?) :)
ooohhh! Did you have to send that message just now!? I was just about finished justifying going to bed when I read that! So now I feel compelled to stay up longer and work!
lol! Ok, here's the plan:
work until 1:30ish, go to bed, get up between 6:30-7 (depending on what time went to bed and how far along paper is), eat breakfast, go to class, work in library, chapel, work in library, go to class and turn in paper
how does that sound? Any time in there you would be available for proof-reading?
