The Last Four Months

I can not believe that I have neglected to contribute to my blog in the last four months. Not that I feel I've cheated any of you (whoever you may be) of anything special, but I'm upset that I haven't kept up with my commitment to myself about this blog.

But now, I'm over it.

Alright! It has been four months, let's see what I can catch people up to speed on. First of all, there was India. India was, for lack of a better word, amazing! There's nothing quite like giving your time in service to other believers around the world. Even though you are motivated by a giving heart, you come out of it feeling more blessed than you thought you would. In addition to that, experiencing worship with brothers and sisters from the other side of the world, but united in a love for Christ, is unlike anything you can experience in your bubble of comfort in the states. For all believers, I'd really encourage you to leave your home and travel for the purpose and pursuit of worship with siblings from all over.

It was a joy for me and Sergio to teach teenagers about the life, ministry, death and resurrection of our Savior. They were rambunctious at times, but when it came down to the lessons, they were attentive and respectful and engaged. It was easy to fall in love with many of them and I pray that we'll be able to see them again soon.

The food was fantastic. I'm still trying to lose the weight I gained there. Most short term missions almost guarantee a need to sacrifice good food. Not so in India.

As far as the grad school front is concerned, many things are still a mystery. Not only am I not sure where I want to go, I'm still unsure about what I want to major in. There are pros and cons to continuing in my study of English/American Literature, but my real passion and desire is to study Theology.

A lot depends on where Sergio goes to seminary. The two contenders are The Masters Seminary here in Los Angeles, and Bethlehem Seminary in Minneapolis. Personally, I'm kind of hoping we move only because I feel that life here has become much to comfortable for me. Shaking things up a bit would be a welcomed change for me.

If we stay in town, I plan on applying for grad school as a Lit major at UCLA, and USC and as a Theology major at Talbot. If we move, I'll apply to the University of Minnesota for Literature and to the Central Baptist Theological Seminary as a Theology major.

Regardless of what ends up happening, I know that we're going to end up exactly where the Lord wants us to. I'm learning that as confused, unsure, and indecisive as I am, there's absolutely no need for anxiety or worry because of the sovereignty of our God. What a joy and what peace there is in resting on that knowledge! I do ask that those of you reading this keep our decisions in your prayers as we seek to honor the Lord with wisdom and discernment in this and in everything else.

There's still so much to be said. Until next time...