Hello all, first of all I’d like to note that it just so happens that the internet server here on campus has a protective program which blocks MySpace but not Facebook. To keep in touch with all of you, my *precious* friends and family, I have set up a Facebook account instead so feel free to find me there. And now….
It’s Friday! And I’ve just finished the first block class, Introduction to Bible Study. I believe I have achieved a 98%, Oh, happy day~ but I’m not quite sure when we actually get our grades seeing as these are block and not semester classes. I have finished my very first inductive bible study and presentation on Ephesians 2:1-10 (which looks a lot like a sermon. What is that difference between teaching and preaching?) and in final format the outline was two pages and the written portion was five. (But the background research and general observation notes reached seven pages, ouch)
Seeing as Calvary Chapel isn’t too big on female preachers I tried to tone the essay down but I’m not sure how much luck I had with that… I have a problem with being too intense sometimes. But I was short on time during the presentation, ten minutes max, so I trimmed the best part, the application, by quite a bit. I have it so if anyone wants to read and then critique it for me I would be appreciative. Just… be gentle. I didn’t really have anyone else to check through it for me and I’m kind of like a mother with her first born baby and I want to kill the doctor for spanking the baby even though I know it’s important for it to breathe.
But besides that, it has finally cooled down here into overcast but I’m enjoying it. (Thought I’d never be able to break out the jeans) But it does remind me of Idaho so I keep battling the desire to grab a cup of coffee, a good book , a scarf and find a secluded spot. Did I mention that there is nothing like a Seclusion Spot here? I’m missing that aspect but I am still enjoying my dorm girls and fellowship with them. But I’m on a hunt to find some spot to be alone. Especially since I do my most earnest praying and talking to God aloud… and sometimes, it is just best that no one but God be responsible for hearing it.
On another note, I have applied to an Office Depot and I KNOW… Why office depot? Well, there were some interesting ‘random’ circumstances that led me to believe that it might be where God specifically wants me to be and so I sent the application in and as they say, time will tell. I was (and still am, as usual) considering the pros and cons of getting a job and trying to pin down my motivation for it as being what it should be or not. I would like a job to enable my ability to return here next semester and to help pay for this one but this hinges on 1) if it is God’s will I return and 2) if it is God’s will that I get those finances through my working and that it isn’t my lack of faith or trust in God’s ability to provide.
All in all, I am and will be happy that I am here and certain that it is God’s will for me. As Psalm 119 was the means to teaching Hebrew children the alphabet and the benefits of reading God’s word, I am being immersed in the most worthwhile way to spend my life and heart.
But… I’m not feeling as peachy keen as usual. I may be a little homesick. Who would have thought?
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Good to hear things are going well.
More than CCBC having a problem with it, I think the Bible has the problem with it, which is where CCBC comes to their conclusion… as they should.
1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
I doubt you could get technical with those references. Seeing as how they have so many different “meanings” for the old words, I don’t think those verses clearly point out a gender specific guidance.
Well, maybe I can’t get too technical, but I know someone who can
. But here is a great write up on the Biblical Patriarchal Structure.
Well…I try to never get involved in these conversations you all have but I think I will on this one. “This one” being female “preachers” and the difference between “teaching an Preaching”
Women preachers . . . the Old and New have many instances of women preachers, (preaching meaning proclaiming the Lord’s Word.) A women Pastor is a different matter Biblically.
A small distinguishing point perhaps but a sound one I believe.
Teaching and Preaching . . .Ahhh . . .. the age old debate gos on and on.
One thing to consider is that “Teaching” is basically the impartation of information.
“Preaching” on the other hand is the proclamation of something (the Gospel or something else -people can Proclaim anything they want). When it comes to preaching or teaching the Gospel, TEACHING is the impartation of facts PREACHING INVOLVES THE CALL FOR A MORAL RESPONSE TO THOSE FACTS BEING PREACHED.
Now . . .for my humble thoughts on these things. After Preaching most of my life and living 62 years with and without Jesus Christ, I don’t think either of these things are important. There ARE essential things in God’s Word . . .these two just don’t fall in that category.
And that’s my meager input!
It is fun to kick things like this around though, don’t you think?
Love Dad
Word to my father.
…. whoa….that was epic.
Happy 21st Birthday, Leslie! It breaks my heart that I am not celebrating it with you tonight!