“I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and … [Read more…]
As much as I love to read, I don’t always have the best comprehension of what my eyes translate as they scan a page. With sometimes as many as six books assigned per class, I can’t read them all word for word. And with critical in-class discussions to follow, I can’t afford not to, either. … [Read more…]
The window at my desk is open, and I can hear the birds chirping in the just-budding trees. Baxter, my tuxedo cat, is nestled against the window screen, praying that it disappears long enough for him to escape into spring. In fact, I feel like I’ve just escaped into spring after being held captive in … [Read more…]
I’m not a fan of fall. I don’t know if I ever have been. A friend of mine once called fall a “disease”. I believe him now. My allergies are turning my sinuses into Defcon 5, my nostrils constantly flaring with itch and redness and congestion and sneezing. My joints start to ache. I never … [Read more…]
It’s the mid point once again in this semester’s journey at Memphis Theological Seminary. I’m still here to blog about it. I’m taking four classes this fall, totaling 10.5 hours. For the most part, I’m really enjoying the classes once again. The most unusual is a class the seminary makes every new student take. I’m … [Read more…]
My journalism background teaches that a writer should use words that most levels of education and ability can read, know and pronounce. We were taught to avoid technical jargon as much as possible. So cracking open my seminary text books can leave me with a headache some days. * Thank goodness for spring break. * … [Read more…]
While I make no secret that I’m completely in love with my young seminary journey so far, it has been a challenge adjusting to the atmosphere surrounding a theological education. I’ve sought counsel from a few friends even, struggling with the idea of letting God into my education. I know. It sounds weird to me, … [Read more…]
I got a speeding ticket last night. I honestly thought the speed limit was 70 miles per hour. It was 55. You do the math. With the blue lights blazing in my rearview mirror, the officer came to my window for the details. Upon taking my license and registration, he disappeared back to his … [Read more…]
Like everyone else in this increasingly self-gratification fueled culture, I want things when I want them. Mostly, I want them NOW. I blame the internet. Instead of opening a paper map and carefully calculating a journey, all I have to do is punch in an address on my phone’s mapping app and I’m whisked away … [Read more…]