Witty subject line related to the length of time it's been since I've posted

Well, a great deal has changed since the last time I put something on pleonast. Sorry it's been so long. (I feel like most of my posts begin with some sort of statement like this. It's like that person you can't call without first apologizing, then stating that you'll be better, and that you really do mean to stay better in touch. Empty promises, mark my words.) But cetainly, a lot has changed. Several lots, actually.

So what's going on? I think it calls for a top 10 list.

10) I live in Temple Terrace with Micah Bingham, Caleb Dunn, and Jonathan Engel. We're a quiet bunch, which is fantastic. We also don't see a lot of each other, which is not as fantastic. But my apartmentmates are all in school, busily scurring about the rat-race of academia, while I work and stay busy elsewhere. So we bond when we can.

9) I work at Florida College as an admissions counselor. I work there (and work the summer camps associated with the school) because I think FC really helps people spiritually while it helps them academically. God certainly used FC to bless me, and I believe He is continuing to do so. Thus my job of recruiting. It's a good job, and I work with good Christians and friends who make fun of me all the time. They're great.

8) I still go to North Livingston. Today's service, btw, was very good. Jason Moore, our new preacher, is doing good for our group, and I'm thankful for that. Good things are happening there, and I'm facing some good challenges there that are helping me grow. God be thanked!

7) I might be moving to Pittsburgh in the fall. Crazy I know, but it really is so. This could change, of course, but Pittsburgh is the most likely scenario at this point, and it has been for a while. Why Pittsburgh, you ask? A small group of Christians on the east side of town (who drive an hour to the nearest congregation) are interested in starting a new work on the east side by all the colleges. If they do that, some people and I would like to move there to help out that work, not to "preach" but just to help them with evangelism in general. If you can, please pray for this situation and for those of us who are trying to decide if this is a good opportunity.

3) I've gotten the chance to be involved with some really good bible studies this semester and last. Ben is now leading Jeremiah, Kyle's leading I Samuel, and other studies are really helping me to grow. I came across a prayer list from this summer, and I saw on there that one of my biggest concerns for this fall and new year was my use of my free time. Looking back at my life since I moved back here in August, I can see how God has continued to bless me in helping me to use my time better. Thank you all who have been a part of those encouraging works.

2) I have very good friends who have been a huge blessing in my life these past months. God has helped me so much through you guys, and I thank Him and you for that. You are all a blessing, especially you. No, really. you. I mean it.

1) God has been... indescribably blessing me. He has given me a job that allows me to travel, Christians in all parts of the country, friends and family that are trying to do what is right, and grace and mercy to help me every day.

So that's what's up.

aeroplane of the day: JM