Back in Session

This past week was the official beginning to our new semester here at Bethlehem Seminary. After all the pizza parties, retreats, and minutia of preparation we found ourselves in chapel, bowing before the Lord and asking for his help as studies resume.

Dr. Tomlinson, our school president, gave us a faithful charge from 2 Peter. His encouragement was that we not just learn while we're here, but that we grow into those who love like Christ. Pray that for all the men here in the Seminary and all the college students.

Here's my course load for the next 4 months: Hebrew Exegesis, Soul Care, Preaching, and Church History 2. Pray for the professors of each of those courses as they prepare to lead us through the material. Pray for learning and transformation.

Pigeons, Parks, and The Pleasures of God

Whew! What a race it's been readjusting to life in the mini-Apple. Benaiah's been to the park everyday, except when it rains, and it turning it into his home turf. Today was the first day though that he noticed his park has pigeons and squirrels. What a realization that was! He would get all excited and run after the little animals who were not too disturbed by this tiny person. We have no idea what we're going to do when winter hits :-)

Rachel's summer work schedule is almost over, then we'll start to get into a groove for the fall. It's been good for us to just enjoy a few weeks together as a family after the summer apart. Sharing memories of our experiences together. Dreaming for the fall and beyond together. Playing with all our super-cool toys together. And just generally being together.

We're grateful to God for these simple blessings. Thank you for your prayers as we prepare to transition into the fall.

We're Home!!

Just a brief bulletin, we made it. More reflections to come. Thanks for journeying with us.

Where's Daddy?

I'm getting closer buddy, only lake Michigan is between us now. Tomorrow I will be getting up at 4:00 to jump the pond and be reunited with my family. More reflections will be posted here...when I make the time to reflect :-)