1. God cannot be put in a box. I said a while back, “dude, I don’t wanna do youth ministry. Those guys have the hardest job in the building other than the pastor, and get paid PEANUTS for it. You don’t need to go to Africa to live in relative poverty, just be a youth minister.” Fast forward to today when I’m a part of the praise and worship team for the youth and college ministry of my church, and LOVING IT.
2. So far I’m kicking butt in my classes. If I can avoid annoying my english comp teacher by raising my hand and calling her out too often, I think we’ll get along ok. Public Speaking also going very well. Dr Jon’s class is probably the most complicated this trimester, but only in the depth and breadth of material presented, not tested.
3. I am starting the marathon of dental work to repair my war zone of a mouth. I’m hoping I can keep most of my teeth. Seriously, that is a concern. I’m certain two of them are going to be leaving in short order. Two more are teetering on the edge. A couple need root canals and caps, and I have a host of fillings needed. As Karri said, “maybe you’ll brush when it doesn’t hurt just to have the bristles touch your teeth.”
4. My satisfaction level at work has fallen off the map. I spend most of my time either working on the busywork-ish stuff I’ve been handed or thinking about (and writing about) Theology, family, church, the kids, etc. I continue to be simply consumed by fiery zeal for my savior, Jesus Christ. It is a textbook obsession. I’m an incurable Bible geek now.
5. This new laptop rocks!

That is all…