Saturday, January 13, 2007

how sweet the sound



It just so happens that on February 23rd, the 200th anniversary of the day British Parliament voted to ban the slave trade, Hollywood will release Amazing Grace. What a coincidence. The film is about the life of William Wilberforce. Not only was his career in British parliament marked by an unwavering stance for justice found in the slave trade, but his conversion story also an incredible testament to a God who pursues his children. I read his biography a few years ago and am excited to see his life depicted on the big screen.

Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Goodbye 2006

I’d like to jump back into the blogworld full force but I am leery of making any promises… let’s just say the survey Meredith and Aaron did sparked my ‘reflections’ on the last year; all the changes I’ve endured / enjoyed. I thought it might be enjoyable to return to blogging with an update on the last year of my life.

I’ve lived in four different cities this year: Cleveland, Dothan, Auburn/Opelika, and Chattanooga. I traveled with my church to Peru and never imagined I could learn so much from 7 days in a pickup truck. I taught Spanish to approximately 175 different students. I learned a lot from the book of Hebrews. I learned to trust. I broke up with four roommates and got a new one. I graduated college. I fell in love. I learned more about who I am and found talents God had placed in me that I didn’t know were there. I saw some things that make me mad. Mononucleosis tried to kill me. I was reminded that even if I’m paying my own bills now I will always need my family.

I don’t know why people seem to dislike making resolutions for the upcoming year. I happen to be one who does it every year and love it. Do I always keep my resolutions? Well, no. But sometimes I do and particularly for my lazy and undisciplined self, it’s a good thing.

Here we go . . .

1) Rather than doing a “read through in a year” plan I am going to focus on one book per month. I’m starting with Isaiah.

2) Write lesson plans one week in advance.

3) Keep in touch with the people I love.

4) Go back to Peru.

5) Blog more!