Seminary OrientationAh...so this week I have been going to Orientation for The Master's Seminary. It has been a great blessing so far although at first I was quite a bit overwhelmed by both the academic and spiritual rigours impressed upon all of us. More than anything I think that I was sensing the realization that I began to come to three weeks ago when I quit my job; i.e. that my life is/will be forever changed. I feel more that I have, "put my hand to the plow" than I ever did, when I first believed, and ever have as a christian. I am becoming increasingly aware that the house that I will in the rest of my life is made of glass and on top of that I have voluntarily placed a bullseye on my forehead. Yes, I know, it does not sound very encouraging but I believe it is true. Nevertheless it is worth it because the Lord of the universe is infinitely worthy and it is my duty to let him have perogative over my life. Moreover the path of obedience (not to say that I am an obedient one, though I hope to be) results in the greatest joy. This morning I got a great picture of this joy in speaking with some of the fellow students and to hear about God's faithfullness in their lives was so awesome! God is good, and wherever we are we can have fullness of joy in Him. If I am brought to your remembrance please pray that the Lord would make me to be a vessel fit for His use. I hope that you all are doing well. 
(from left to right) Leif, Jeff, Nathan, Drew, Micah | 
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). Take a look at it if you have a chance. Is this not a picture of where the church is today? Pragmatism has taken over the mentality of the church...scary! 