A Questioning Time

Good evening my friends. I certainly hope the holidays are treating you well.

It is amazing what time will do to us. Here I am, months after my last post, with many new stories and familiar feelings. If I thought that nothing could best the summer in business, this past semester strongly argued against such thoughts. I smile because I generally think that I can do a lot, but I may have bitten off more than would have been lady-like to chew. I definitely learned a lot, most importantly about myself and my relationship with God. Admitting my faults as a Christian can't be done enough. This year has done nothing but remind me of the dire need that we all have of God. Without Him, what is there?

Mainly, I have been asking a lot of questions this year. I hope to be better about blogging, but I am not called to be a minister and to stand in front of people lecturing (although, I gave my first full sermon this semester. Another new story). I prefer the bible study setting where we all join together in fellowship and support. So, may I ask one thing of you? Let's let this be a place of conversation. The next few posts will be on my favorite Bible verse, the one at the head of this blog, and I will end with a question. I want so much to know what you think. And please, if there is anything any of you would like to explore, please let the rest of us know. If I have written anything in the past that is curious, feel free to bring it into question and/or conversation.

So, standing on the brink of another new year and reflecting upon the past, my experiences swirl around me to create a storm of thoughts. There are so many wonderful experiences and joys from this past year; so very many new things that I got to do like study abroad, work hard-core full time, write a novel and thesis, give a sermon, meet new friends and get to better know old ones. There were also many trying struggles like exhaustion and stress on all levels: physical, mental, and emotional. My favorite bible verse is what I feel drawn to at the moment.

Hebrews 11:1 "Now, faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."

Can we bring in the new year exploring this verse together?