| | A Summation of Spring...First of all, I would just like to say that I forgot how wonderful of a band The Format is... Good Stuff... for real.
Well, you are probably wondering what is new with me since the last time I was here. Well pull up a chair, grab a latte and lets get started...
Much has happened since I last graced this Xanga. I last posted on here about the death of a friend. But just as she stepped into the glorious light of eternal life, life began to sprout all around as Spring began its annual parade of beauty down the streets of this town. There is something about the warming of the Spring that brings new life to my weary soul. As spring began to...well...spring, I decided it was time to shed some pounds. I have been embarking on a full out diet for the past few weeks now. Don't worry... I am being smart about it. I am aiming to lose 2-3 pounds a week. So far it's going well, and it's amazing how much different you feel when you just eat healthier. Also since the last time we talked, I have been working with the Center for the Homeless in downtown South Bend. I am teaching basic computer classes for the residents there. It's been a wonderful thing... I can't help but wonder how my passion for the homeless will be written into the ever unfolding novel of my life.
Speaking of the novel of life... As mine continues to be written, I am amazed by how God continues to be faithful. I believe Jesus finds great joy in the creativity I have as I scribble down page after page. Laying out where my life is, and where it is going. Sometimes I find myself with a bad case of writer's block, and tearing pages in frustration. Sometimes I even question if I have any idea where my life is taking me. It's in those moments I feel my Creator reach down and take the pen, and with 3 simple, yet profound words, I am refreshed, and clarity begins again. I would be lost without the love of the Father... And despite all that I write, only He knows where the next chapter will take me. Faith brings such strength in uncertain times...
So back to whats going on... I just got finished with a musical at Church which was quite fun, the job is good, things with Kelly and I are moving forward every day, and I'm getting more and more used to this "real world" with each passing day... I've been saying that I'm beginning to find contentment wherever God may take me... Even though I still have a list crumpled and tucked in my back pocket with the exceptions to my willingness to follow Christ. I need to get rid of that... Thats something to pray about...
::prepare for random tangent::
Can I tell you something that's been bothering me lately? I don't tithe. I give money to my Church... but it's nowhere close to what I should be giving as far as my 10% goes. If my Christian upbringing and interpretation of Scripture is correct... this is a sin. I get so caught up worrying about the much more public sins that send hordes of people running to the altar every week that I don't even think about my offering, but how many people do you know that have run to the altar in tears to apologize to God for not tithing. I think I need to re-adjust my views on this. If all sins are equal, then I am a habitual non-tither. Not a good thing. I certainly don't want to think of myself as someone who steals from God. And seriously... I give 10% of my income to much lesser causes than the Church. That needs to change. People complain that Churches talk about money too much, but if we aren't giving our tithe, do we really have any room to complain? Hmm....
Well, I suppose I have gone on long enough for tonight. I hope to start posting some more poetry and focused theological posts here... but for now... this random scattering of thoughts will have to do. Godspeed friends.
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| | Posted 4/30/2007 9:59 PM - 50 views - 3 comments
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