II Timothy 2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God,
a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.
Well, those who are actually interested in this blog knew this was coming. Hubby went back to school on Thursday. Our new favorite line is "19 1/2 credits?!?" Yes, I have a determined and disciplined hubby. It will be a busy semester, but God is gracious. This semester, Chris starts Greek and we have already learned the alphabet together. He also has a Composition class, Hebrews and General Epistles, Major Prophet, Systematic Theology I, Intro to Mission, Financial Management, and Orientation along with the preacher boys class. I am so thankful that God has given both of us a love for learning and a desire to grow.
Hubby is not the only one studying anew. I started Violin lessons on Friday. I am so excited. About 2 years ago, my parents let me take my brother's violin so that I could learn to play while Chris was deployed. I taught myself some things, but was afraid of establishing bad habits, so I waited for some help and now have a teacher. Chris is waiting for a beautiful rendition of "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" or "Canon in D" He may have a little bit of a wait.
There is so much to learn out of the classroom as well. We have both been studying prayer and God's desires for a fruitful prayer life in His children. We long to see God work in our lives to make us tools fit for His service, to move in the hearts of the unsaved as we go door-to-door, and to heal families and our nation. We have seen our lack in earnestness, fervency, sincerity, and humility which are traits that God desires to see.
I was challenged yesterday about "Grace Giving." It is a blessing to hear messages that God uses to change me and to challenge me to stretch out of my comfort zone. I am thankful for those who have helped me in this area. Many have shared their tips for saving money, some have shared of their excess, others have shared the local discount stores and free deals at drug stores, many just exemplify joy in spite of difficult economic situations that is a rebuke to my oft complaining soul, still others show me how to reuse or make do with what I have (which is a whole lot). God is so good in ALL situations, not just during what I perceive as the good times.
BTW - the garden is now onto green beans - Yummy! The tomatoes are slowing down and it is finally cooling a little and the third planting of the year may go in this week. We will try the lettuce, spinach, kale, carrots, beets, and onions again and also add in some parsnips :) Once the beans are all in, we will also finish painting the house and also paint the shed.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God,
a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.
Well, those who are actually interested in this blog knew this was coming. Hubby went back to school on Thursday. Our new favorite line is "19 1/2 credits?!?" Yes, I have a determined and disciplined hubby. It will be a busy semester, but God is gracious. This semester, Chris starts Greek and we have already learned the alphabet together. He also has a Composition class, Hebrews and General Epistles, Major Prophet, Systematic Theology I, Intro to Mission, Financial Management, and Orientation along with the preacher boys class. I am so thankful that God has given both of us a love for learning and a desire to grow.
Hubby is not the only one studying anew. I started Violin lessons on Friday. I am so excited. About 2 years ago, my parents let me take my brother's violin so that I could learn to play while Chris was deployed. I taught myself some things, but was afraid of establishing bad habits, so I waited for some help and now have a teacher. Chris is waiting for a beautiful rendition of "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" or "Canon in D" He may have a little bit of a wait.
There is so much to learn out of the classroom as well. We have both been studying prayer and God's desires for a fruitful prayer life in His children. We long to see God work in our lives to make us tools fit for His service, to move in the hearts of the unsaved as we go door-to-door, and to heal families and our nation. We have seen our lack in earnestness, fervency, sincerity, and humility which are traits that God desires to see.
I was challenged yesterday about "Grace Giving." It is a blessing to hear messages that God uses to change me and to challenge me to stretch out of my comfort zone. I am thankful for those who have helped me in this area. Many have shared their tips for saving money, some have shared of their excess, others have shared the local discount stores and free deals at drug stores, many just exemplify joy in spite of difficult economic situations that is a rebuke to my oft complaining soul, still others show me how to reuse or make do with what I have (which is a whole lot). God is so good in ALL situations, not just during what I perceive as the good times.
BTW - the garden is now onto green beans - Yummy! The tomatoes are slowing down and it is finally cooling a little and the third planting of the year may go in this week. We will try the lettuce, spinach, kale, carrots, beets, and onions again and also add in some parsnips :) Once the beans are all in, we will also finish painting the house and also paint the shed.
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