Winter in the South is pretty sweet. A little cold, but not too much.

We started spring classes yesterday.  This semester is a little different than the others.  I have Fridays off and most Wednesdays.  This is one of the reasons I am looking for a job.  Funny thing though is that there might be a chance to up my shifts in the computer lab.  The good thing about the computer lab is that when there isn’t anyone that needs help, which is most of the time, I get to do homework.  Even making less than I could otherwise it is hard to compete with getting paid for doing homework most of the time.  I may just end up in the computer lab this spring. 

It also looks like I will be doing one whale of a lot of translating this spring.  I have three classes all requiring translations from either Greek or Hebrew.  Ugh!  Maybe I need to be in the computer lab this spring.  It is amazing how the Lord works. 

We have a stewardship retreat we have to go on next weekend.  I can’t say that anyone is looking forward to going, but I think most of that is the lack of information about what we are going to do.  This is such a touchy subject to be sure, but we are all here for the same reason and that includes being good stewards with our blessings.  I just hope we get home in time for the Superbowl. J 

I supply preached last week in my field congregation.  It was nice as I am starting to feel like a pastor in that role.  It also makes me feel good since I am heading to Internship this summer.  It is nice to think that I might actually feel the part.  I don’t need to fake it till I make it.  Yea! 

We had a 6 hour boundaries workshop we had to attend today.  This was put on for the seminary faculty, staff and student leaders.  Since I am in the student government I qualify as a student leader.  That makes three of these seminars I have been to during my short seminary career.  It is evident to me that the seminary is taking this very seriously as the church as a whole should.  The hurt that comes with someone violating boundaries can be very damaging to a victim and a congregation.  Just ask the Catholic Church.

May the grace that gives us a fresh start everyday lead you this time of New Year and all year.    Go forth in response to what Christ has done for us and do something so that next year your spirituality is different than it is now.  Do something different this year.  Give the Lord a chance to grow in you.  God bless you all!  Steve