update

So I haven't blogged in awhile so here's a little update...anything and everything I can think of:

I got strait A's on my midterm. (woot!)
This is Homecoming weekend, so it's a little crazy here. Our class schedules got a little mixed up today with Homecoming chapel and other events happening. We were supposed to have our 11am class at 9:30 and that was the only class I had all day. My phone, which I use for my alarm, fell off my bed some time last night so it didn't wake me up this morning. I woke up and it felt kinda late so I looked at the clock...9:38: AHHHHHHHHHH! So I jumped up, changed clothes, grabbed my books and hurried to class. I put a piece of gum in my mouth for my awful breath. I got there at 9:43! lol So I was late, but it was okay.
I found a church, River Valley Christian Fellowship. I like it a lot. I also got involved with Awana on Wednesday nights. I'm helping out with the 3 and 4 years olds. I had a blast! I love kids and church...well you know that....lol. It was funny though because I really began to analyze what's going on in the classroom. I see things that I like and things that I don't like. lol But anyway, I met sooo many people. I went in not knowing anybody and I hope I can remember at least a few names for next week. There was a little boy at the end of the night I was talking to...he was showing me a craft project and I asked if he made it that day. He said, "No, I made it when you were gone." Lol Like I had been there and was gone for a week or so and now I'm back. : ) I love that if you know any bit of love and attention to kids and they love you, they want to sit by you, play with you, follow your directions.

Today

I voted today!
I felt very "powerful" filling in the little ovals, and very proud putting the ballot into the machine. I got a sticker and showed it to all my friends. : )

Oh yeah! Who's an adult now?!?! lol

Second Generation Christians

In my Christian Ed class we talked about an idea of "second generation christians." Now this term isn't exactly the best term for it, but basically the idea of Christian parents bringing up their kids according to the Shema. Parents bringing up their kids surrounded by Jesus. Horace Bushnell said it betst: "that the child is to grow up a Christian, and never know himself as being otherwise. In other words, the aim, effort, and expectation should be...that he is to open on the world as one that is spiritually renewed, not remembering the time he went through a technical experience (of conversion), but seeming to have loved what is good from his earlierst years." When I read this, I pretty much yelled out loud in agreement! This is exactly how I grew up. Instead of having some great transformation, it has been more of a progressive impression. I love that! I hope to bring my kids up the same way!

Not that I am a grandchild of God, this is completely different. My faith is my own, as it should be. Part of growing up is figuring out for yourself what you believe. But how great is it be to brought up in a safe enviroment where you can figure out what you believe through being challenged, but also supported and loved with God's love, brought up knowing what is right and wrong...

"I'm only human"

Many times when we make mistakes, when we sin, we use the excuse, "Well, I'm only human!"

In fact, it is the exact opposite! God created us to be human, and we chose to sin...so in fact sin makes us less human! "Sin is a failure to be human!"

Interesting! Something to think about!
This came up in twice in my classes on Monday, independent of one another! CRAZY!!!