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Memorial Day

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Chris
on May 26, 2008
in Pictures and Social Commentary
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Memorial Day

This cartoon sums up what Memorial Day is for most Americans. Many of the people I talk to who haven’t served in the military, think that this day is nothing more than a day off of work, or a day to go to the lake, or have a barbecue. In reality, it isn’t a day of celebration, but a day for the remembrance of the sacrifice of those who have given ALL defending our freedom.

May we take some time today to thank God for the men who have given their life for the cause of freedom, and for those who are currently serving. May we soon celebrate their victorious return, and not simply remember their sacrifice.

Summer Vacation is about over

Published
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Chris
on May 19, 2008
in Family and Seminary
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I have been off of work and school for the last two weeks. That is all about to come to an end. I go back to work on Wednesday, and my summer classes will start on June 2nd.  We didn’t go anywhere during my time off, but I have greatly enjoyed relaxing, spending time with the family, and doing some unnecessary reading strictly for enjoyment.

Over the last two weeks, Rachel and I have taken the kids to the zoo, to two movies, and to a company picnic. We have spent a lot of time at home just enjoying being a family. Since we weren’t able to take a real vacation this time, we are planning on going off somewhere in August when my next vacation time is scheduled. We were able to dump the kids off for one night, and go out and have a bit of personal time. A movie, a good dinner, and time alone is always a needed, and appreciated experience.

I was able to catch up on a little yard work, but I didn’t make that a priority. I am glad I don’t live in a community which enforces strict by-laws on yard, and home maintenance. They would have already kicked me out. Fortunately, we have a close by neighbor whose yard looks like a jungle. Just passing his yard makes me feel better about mine.

I have been reading two books over the past few weeks. Debating Calvinism, and In My Place Condemned He Stood. I have enjoyed both of them. When I finish, I plan on posting a review of each. Hopefully, I will be finished with them both before my next classes start on June 2nd.

So far I have only registered for one class, although I am still contemplating whether or not I will take a second. The summer should be busy, especially if I get a practicum. I have requested it, but since I was about five months late in the process, it isn’t certain if I will actually get one. It really doesn’t matter either way, I can either take more classes which will get me closer to the M. Div or I can go play chaplain for a summer. Either one will be beneficial.

Much to do, and much to look forward to. All for the glory of God.

Theological Worldview Quiz

Published
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Chris
on May 6, 2008
in Theology
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This was quite fun, and somewhat accurate. A few questions are hard to answer, but you have to. That is probably the reason for the high score in a few areas which I do not agree.

What’s your theological worldview?
You scored as Reformed Evangelical. You are a Reformed Evangelical. You take the Bible very seriously because it is God’s Word. You most likely hold to TULIP and are sceptical about the possibilities of universal atonement or resistible grace. The most important thing the Church can do is make sure people hear how they can go to heaven when they die.

Reformed Evangelical
96%
Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan
82%
Fundamentalist
79%
Neo orthodox
64%
Charismatic/Pentecostal
36%
Emergent/Postmodern
36%
Classical Liberal
29%
Modern Liberal
7%
Roman Catholic
0%

One book to go

Published
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Chris
on May 1, 2008
in Seminary
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That’s it. One book on spiritual leadership and an exam, and I am through with the Spring semester. I have just finished up with fifteen weeks of reading on leadership, vision, Christian education, linguistics, expository outlining, and personal evangelism. Exciting stuff? No. Not really. Unfortunately, for every class you want to take, the degree requires two that you don’t want to take. They want me to be well rounded or something. However, I did enjoy the expository outlining course, but the linguistics portion was a bit too deep for me. Oh well, at least I am through with this semester.

Now for some reading on topics which I will truly enjoy, KJV Onlyism, Sign gifts, and Calvinism. Yeah! I get a whole summer to read for pleasure.

Just two weeks left, and so much to do.

Published
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Chris
on April 17, 2008
in Seminary
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That’s it. Two weeks! That’s two weeks until my semester is finished, and I still have a ton of work to finish. I have four books to read, and write reviews of. I have three major assignments which I have not started yet, and two major projects which I should have done a month ago. I have four tests to study for, and then take. All of this in less than two weeks. All of that and I still have to work my full time job. But at least I have the next six days off. Thank God for that!

Anyway, come May 5th, I will have a few more letters to put behind my name, as I will graduate with the M. Min. degree. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean much, since the Army says I need the M. Div, or equivalent to serve as a chaplain. That is going to take me at least one more year to accomplish. But at least I have made some progress.

Then later this summer, I will serve a month or two on active duty. The location and actual dates have not yet been determined. I am in the process of choosing, and making my request to the Army at this time. Oh, and that means I must get with my workout program. I am not even close to being in physical shape for active duty. I gotta start running, and losing about twenty pounds.

Oh, then there is Spring modules and Summer classes which I need to sign up for. I don’t know how I will have time to do these. I may not. Sometime this summer, we need to take a little vacation somewhere, and it will be kinda difficult with the classes. Plus, there is all kinds of things that need attention around the house, like cutting the grass. Again. It seems my list of things to do never ends, yet I can never find the time to do them. What have I gotten myself into?

Well, if this is what it takes, then this is what I do.

To God be the glory!