It has been far too long since I’ve posted, but I can guarantee that I have not been twiddling my thumbs. I want to keep you all updated, so here is the promised video of me giving a tour of my apartment. Ian and I were able to hang out on Thursday night, so he filmed this for me.

The days here go faster than ever. It is hard to believe that I have been here for almost a month and a half. I’m still getting a handle on seminary classes and what it means that I am now a graduate student. I am totally loving the time I get with the Jr. High and High School. The Lord has been gracious to allow me to enjoy hanging out with them and I think they enjoy hanging with me to some extent. It is strange to be just out of college and to be doing what I have always wanted to do and what I am training to to do.

This week was really tough. I only slept a little over an hour on Monday night and only a couple hours last night, and yet I did not get anything done. I know that all of this is growing me and stretching me, but sometimes it is just painful. I feel like I cannot give my all to either ministry or seminary because I am being pulled so strong on both ends. But I know that the Lord gives the grace to endure and I am constantly seeking His face for the strength.

I am so thankful for all the people who pray for me. They have been a crucial part in my transition process, which as gone well. It is so encouraging to know that God’s people support one another and we can do that through speaking with our compassionate Creator. So, if you have been praying for me thank you, thank you, thank you – it means so much to me.

Our church down here is in the middle of a big outreach campaign to reach the city of Upland. Teams have been going from 6:30am to 10pm spreading the gospel to college campuses, nursing homes, and neighborhoods. These people are hardcore ambassadors of the gospel of Christ. It has been humbling to see them minister in such faith and persistence. If you remember them the rest of the week, please pray that hearts would be soft to the Word of God. We have already seen several people make professions of faith.

There is so much more to fill in on, but that will have to be at a later time.