A Time of Contemplation.....

Yes I know this submission is out of no where considering my last offering was sometime back in August.

Considering the road that I have traveled over the past 2 1/2 months a lot has transpired. Many things that I wish hadn't happen, but I can't help that now. However there are some things that have happen that I'm glad that I was able to be apart of.

In the words of Andrew Osenga from his song "Hold the Light" I would agree with him that "it's been a long year, like sleepless night." These past months have seemed to be 3 times as long as they usually feel.

I have repented and asked forgiveness for a lot of things, the trouble is making this spirit of mine wrapped in this flesh believe that forgiveness and rest in it, (really rest in it) and be content.

Being content and at peace with the way things are for me right is easier said than done. I'll just be honest its a struggle. There is one thing that more or less is constantly on my mind, and all the time I wish that I could have this "Thing" back. However, I both know and believe that God's will be done and however that plays out is fine with me.

These past two months or so have been spent determining yet again how I can best serve the kingdom believing that I've been called to vocational ministry service, and at the same time determining if vocational service is what I am in fact called to. I've always felt drawn to Student Ministry and Worship. That's what I'm pursuing as of this submission.

This has also been a time of contemplation given the choices that lay before me, trouble is of the choices I have both are equally good.

Proclaiming The Name of Christ

As a result of being in right fellowship with Christ; the Holy Spirit has made me sensitive to those around me and has renewed my attitude towards being a reflection of Christ and reaching the lost that work around me.

On that note, I had an interesting encounter with a guy last night who goes to Southeastern either the college or seminary I'm not sure. He strikes everyone he talks to as very odd and at times creepy. He talks to people in the familiar that he has yet to introduce himself to. I say this because he talks to me and I don't even know his name. That being said he asked friend of mine at work whether not he was Christian. (before I continue he is Christian) He asked in such an abrasive way that my buddy was felt uncomfortable even though his response was an affirmative one.

The guy then turns to me and says for the longest time he wasn't sure that I was a believer cause he didn't know whether or not I went to seminary. He then asked; (again I remind you that I don't know his name he's never introduced himself) if I went to Southeastern my response was yes, and he said, "You should tell everyone that, and a lot at that." He then walked away started to work scanning packages.

I say all that to say this: I told my friend afterwards that I try to tell others that I'm believer in Jesus Christ and what he's done for me in my life before I tell them where I'm going to school and what I'm studying. As well just because an individual goes to a Christian or Bible college/school doesn't mean that person is a Christian. The story has been told time and time again from the Southeastern chapel pulpit about a number of seminary students walk forward during a chapel service and accepted to Christ.

To tell someone that you go a bible college or are attending seminary does not prompt the average person to ask about the saving knowledge of Christ though I will agree it can open the door I just think that your testimony about how Christ has changed your life is a better wait to witness to those around you.

Let Games Begin Year 2

Well its that time again.....As of tomorrow its back to the books and back to the hours of study. This semester should offer a lot of blogging fodder with classes such as Theology and Bible Exposition and Hebrew. I will and should have a lot to discuss

Until then........


Grace and Peace to You All

Getting Slim, Getting Wise

I'm not sure that I have mentioned it here but for the past 2 months or so I've been sticking to healthy diet and workout regime that has resulted in the loss of over 25 lbs. I currently sit at 304 lbs. with much lose still ahead of me.

My overall goal is to get rid of the spare tire known only as my gut of a stomach and to weigh somewhere around 275 to 285. I'm doing this in part for my own well being as well for my future wife and family. In part that I will live to see those days and the days beyond. Weight gain and weight problems have a alway been a struggle for me and my immediate family with the exception of a brother which at some points we wondered if he was truly adopted( j/k).

I take time to mention is now or again to ask for prayer school for me starts a week from today and my request would be that I be disciplined enough to maintain my workout schedule and diet as well excel in my studies as well


"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."
2 Timothy 2.15 (ESV)