I just keep getting more and more behind on blogging-- ahhh! Which is a good thing, in a way-- that means my life is full of meaningful things & sometimes DO-ing cool stuff is more fun (sounds like the sanguine in me!) than reflecting on it or recording it... but i hope to do both, of course!
John and Jen Kelsey were recently here from Oklahoma University to lead our spring retreat. Connexxion campus ministry was simply WAY blessed by the fellowship and spiritual teaching we all enjoyed. Good to "connect" with God and each other at the front end of the new spring/summer semester. Jen shared about what she's learned from dealing with a chronic illness and pain: “I feel green and nourished …on the inside, even though I live with pain… it’s worth it, it’s worth it-- to know God in this way.” Wow!
From "Kels" (John) on commitment: Understand the difference between: 1) training & 2) trying. Did you TRY to understand quantum physics? Or Russian? No. You don’t dabble—you train to learn these things. But what if I’m committed & under grace & get really excited about God, & have a cool T-shirt—and I “try” – and put a Christian sticker on back of my car? Isn't that like asking, 'can’t I just show up and throw the shot-put at a track meet-- without training'??!! I just can’t experiment, but I have to TRAIN!
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