Pen And Paper

A few Sunday nights ago, we had a Chapel service. We gathered together for a time of worship and prayer, then sat and listened as our teacher gave a lesson. We ended with extended worship and communion. During this time, I found a place to stand away from all the other worshipers. And as I stood there, I watched all the other students as some stood to their feet and raised their hands, others bowed their heads and whispered prayers, and some where on their faces weeping before the Lord. I sat there... in worship once again... and fought the familiar feeling of numbness. It’s something I have been struggling with for a while now. Just because I’ve literally grown up in church my entire life, I’ve been a Pastor’s kid now for about.... I don’t know... 6 years maybe? My dad has been leading worship in one way or another since I can remember. Needless to say, I’ve heard it and lived it all my life!! And as I’ve gotten older, I’ve struggled with making it new, and getting something out of ...

“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” ~Philippians 1:6 I really believe God gave me my personal “semester verse” the other day. I had to read Philippians 1 for a homework assignment and I came across this verse. It really stuck out to me and I just kept going back to it. I found it interesting that I’ve read Philippians a few times before, but never really noticed this verse. But that is why it is called the LIVING word of God. For one could read the same passage over and over and find something new each time- that is, if they are looking for it and allowing the Holy Spirit to reveal His words.  I just feel like God used this verse to speak to me. It’s His promise to me that He’s not finished yet and He promises to finish the work He’s started in me. It’s what I’ve been looking forward to this whole time... It’s one of the biggest reasons I came to Bible College. In many ways, it’s...

I had my first Bible Study Methods class yesterday and it was super awesome! I’m really excited to get more into that class! We’re going to be going over some pretty awesome stuff! Just in case anyone is wonder what the class is about.... it’s just literally... Bible Study Methods. They are going to take us through different steps on how to get more out of the Bible, answer questions, do our own research, ect.  Some things came up in this class I want to share with you all! First thing is quick and simple..... Seven easy steps for a closer relationship with God through your personal devotional: -Pray, Praise, Read, -Meditate, Memorize, -Journal, Close. *BAM!* It’s just like that. I encourage you all to try it. Start with 15 minutes then work it up. If you take 15 minutes out of your day, every day.... that’s only 1 hour and 45 minutes of your 168 hour WEEK!! Think about it.... I think you can find the time, don’t you? Moving on.... Our homework this week...

We went to the beach yesterday, which turned out to be quite an adventure as was drove for almost 3 hours trying to find the right place. We made a few wrong turns along the way, but eventually made it there safe and sound! Only by the Lords grace did we make it there safe and sound.  When we first got in the car and began our little journey to the beach.... I forgot to put my seatbelt on. I usually don't wear a seatbelt when I'm crammed shoulder to shoulder in a car.... it's just kind of awkward trying to find the right place to click the seatbelt in...... Anyways, as we hit the road, I got a little feeling that I should put my seatbelt on, so I obeyed. Then I began hearing a still small voice telling me I should pray for our safety.... that we will get to the beach without getting into a car accident. At first I kind of ignored it thinking "Riiiiiight.... we're not going to get in a car wreck! We're fine!" But that little voice didn't go away, s...