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I started seminary classes today (for the third year). Preaching Lab and chapel in the morning, and Ordination Prep in the afternoon. Ordination Prep is meant to prepare us for the process of pastoral ordination, especially in terms of Bible knowledge. Ordination, especially at Grace Community Church, is rigorous, comprehensive, and intimidating. And it should […]
August 27, 2005
I’ve been asked to join FoolishBlog as a writer there, and I’ve accepted the invitation. FoolishBlog is maintained by Eric and Heather Zeller (husband and wife) and Eric’s younger brother Scott. I went to school with all three of them, and consider them to be like-minded friends. I still plan on writing regularly here, but […]
August 26, 2005
Returning TMC students come back to campus and move into their dorm rooms today. There’s an interesting situation in Hotchkiss Hall. Hotchkiss Hall is a dorm that’s two stories tall and built in the shape of an “H.” There are four wings for girls on one side of the H, and four wings of guys […]
August 25, 2005
As I mentioned a few days ago, I took a week-long class called “Hospital Chaplaincy” this summer. We spent five unforgettable days at a major hospital complex in Los Angeles. During this time, I wrestled a lot with the issue of sharing the hard parts of the Gospel with those who are already hurting. Since […]
August 22, 2005
Yesterday C.J. Mahaney preached at Grace Community Church in both the morning and evening services. Cindi and I went to the evening service, where he preached on Hebrews 13:17—Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy […]
August 19, 2005
A lot of people died this summer. A lot of people die every summer, but what I mean is that a lot of people that I knew died in the past few months - more than during any other period of my life that I can remember. Stephanie Wood/Perfect and family. John Bower. Lynda Varner. Bethany Rehrer and […]
August 14, 2005
I learned something tonight. Something very simple, and something that many people already practice, no doubt. But as always with me, the overall lesson was greater than the immediate lesson. During the summer, the church we’re a part of has dinner together every Sunday night. Tonight we had StoneFire. During the service, an offering was […]
August 13, 2005
I recently posted this as part of an update on our website, and thought it would be worth copying here for those of you who would like to know and are eager to pray. Cindi and I are currently beginning the process of looking into adoptions out of Rwanda. If you saw “Hotel Rwanda” and if you […]
August 11, 2005
This is one of the sporadic August postings. I’m up late tonight because I took a nap this evening. Also, based on a few gracious comments I’ve received (thanks to those of you who spoke/wrote – it’s encouraging), it seems like it’s beneficial to keep writing. I’m very blessed to have the study/office that I have in our […]
August 5, 2005
It’s August, which means that The Master’s College Student Life Machine is officially up and running. This also means that there’s no time for responsible blogging. I may return sporadically or sometime in September if I’m convinced that readers are actually out there and actually benefiting. The lack of comments has me convinced otherwise. We’ll […]
August 30, 2005
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