Things Going On

Hey everyone....just dropping in to give you all an update. Things are going well starting to learn the ins and outs of my new job. God was really smiling on me the way things have been arranged I'm working in the lowest stress area of the the entire Hub. For those you who don't know and I'm not sure that I mentioned this but I recently landed a job working for UPS. At any rate the biggest thing where I'm working is being accurate and making sure that right packages go in the right bags headed for the right city. At the moment I'm considered a seasonal worker, but from the sounds of if you do a good job and perform well there's almost no down time between Christmas time and getting called back to work as a permanent employee. As far as I'm conerned until a "church job" comes my way I plan on staying with UPS I mean how many people can say that they work part-time and they get full health benefits.

I'm enjoying a break from school...apparently SBC still has a college mentality to it in that we are on "Fall Break" I feel like I just started and we're already on a break; then again its not really a break cause its definently implied that you work during the break.

College Pranks

After an invigorating discussion about my previous post I aimed to bring some humor back into the mix here @ The CrazyScotsman.

This video is from a group who attends the University of Michigan. In my honest opinion and I'm one who is capable of some pretty elaborate pranks. This is by far the most original way to interrupt Lecture class

The Video

The Site

Enjoy!!!!

"Just a spoonful of Calvinism makes the medicine go down"

Here in recent days the topics of John Calvin and Martin Luther have come up and have been discussed. Martin Luther I always enjoyed to discussing because he is essentially the father of the protestant stream of of faith. I always shyed away from John Calvin and his theories because the first thing you think about when his name comes up is the idea of predestination; and how some are chosen to spend eternity in heaven and then others are destined to go the hell.

Upon further study I find myself to be a 3 point Calvinist of which is there is a possibility of being a 5 point Calvinist. I believe that in total depravity that man cannot save himself. I believe in unconditional election in that going to be with God is not based on foreseen virtue, merit, or faith but on God's mercy alone. Finally I believe in perserverance of the saints simply put once saved you can't lose your salvation regardless of what may happen.

It's funny how assumptions about a controversial theory can shape or thinking/attitude. This post has along links using the gi-normous resource of Wikipedia. There's alot here to be explored.

I can really feel the pressure, we starting to near the end of the first third of semester and we all know what that means.....Tests,exams.....ugh!! My prayer request would be that God grant me the ability to be a better manager of my time.

Grace, Peace, and Coffee

*My hope this generates more traffic my way and whole lot more discussion via my comments*

nudge nudge...wink wink

In the News

Well totally un-expected to this blogger was the newsheadline that The Croc Hunter had died due to an accident involving a Stingray. In all the times I watched his show I always had feeling that he would meet his maker involving getting too close to one of those dangerous animals. He was a man who loved what he did and live every minute to the fullest. He will be missed by many. My prayers and thoughts go out to his wife and his two young children.

On a lighter note....We saw the University of Tennessee(Go Vols!!!!) hit the ground running this season taking the Golden Bears of California to task 35-18. This due in part to the return of this man. I was able to take in the game this past weekend from the comforts of home that being Knoxville, TN due part to the labor-day weekend.


With the weekend being over it will be back to hitting the books. I start my job this week as well which is going to be challenge for me before I even start. I'm worried about being able to work enough to pay for my expenses and having enough time left over to study and succeed in school.

Grace, Peace, and Starbucks

A Turning Point

Last night was turning point in my journey of faith so far. I was in my quiet time(something I haven't been able to say in a long time) the scripture was Luke 11:1 where Jesus' disciples approach Jesus asking him to teach them to pray. Jesus there afterwards gives them a model prayer also known as the Lord's Prayer.

As I read the scripture I felt this spirit come over me and really sink in and for the first time in a long time the words of scripture actually had a deeper meaning than just words on a page. It was at this point that God convicted me of things in my life that were displeasing to him(better said I finally came to terms or acknowledged what God had already convicted me of much earlier instead of causually sweeping in under the metaphorical rug). I nailed it to the cross and gave it to proceeded to do what I need to do to make sure that the habitual sin that was in my life could never happen again. My heart was drawn to Psalm 51 which I read and was reminded of what it was like for me in High School. After reading through the psalm several times as a sort of prayer I felt restored in my faith and so much closer to God.

As result the music and the message in chapel resonated in my heart more deeply and with more meaning than they have ever before.

Now for something a on sort of a comical note, Does it say in the Word that God considers it more righteous if you dress in coat and tie for seminary class. I know that's not true and the gentlemen I see might have a viable reason for being dressed this way.

I just thought I would insert in here for some funny feedback and thoughts that sure to come.

Grace, Peace, and Chai <><