Glad to hear your sermon went well.

RYC: I did not go full-time. The managers did not get back to me on whether or not I am/or can fully go to full time, but I did get moved up in position from being a cashier to being in customer service. I plan on just going for part-time benefits instead. At least it will be something.

Sounds like the preaching went well! I'm sure it was 20 mins packed w/ Power!

Will do- I got a letter from them Saturday, stating that they want me to continue with the application process! (I just need to make a better Math and English ACT score by Feb. 2007)

Your comment is encouraging, confirmation from God. Why? I was a bit nervous about whether or not I posted the right message (it was an irrational nervousness, seeing that the message is from God), God was comforting my conscience, and your comment is icing on the cake.

About your training for the campus battlefield, a Japanese (I think) saying comes to mind: "bleed in the dojo, (and you'll) smile in the fight"

At my grandparents house.

By the way... Welcome back.

Welcome back.  I'm glad the preaching went well.  I've heard that it's harder to do a short sermon than a long one.  I imagine you were nervous.  I'd fall apart at the idea of speaking in front of people.  I got butteflies leading a Sunday school class of 5th and 6th graders.  :)

ryc:  I'm glad you came by to see that post.  I wanted you to know that I wasn't really questioning the fact that predestination is true or scriptural or not.  I guess I was having a confused moment and wanted to toss it out there for others to respond.   Actually I was at a Bible study and one of the leaders made a statement.  I knew what she meant but someone else in the class took it another way.  I had a hard time explaining the concept.  I was hoping if I put it up for others that I could come up with a better way.  It would seem that the majority of the commentors have the same thoughts on the subject.  It's one of those things that is difficult to understand.  I don't really think it's completely necessary to understand it either.  Our job is to "go therefore...." right?  So I'll check the scriptures again, ask God to help me (and my friend) to understand it the best He wants us to and move on.  Oh yeah, and I'm going to read your article too.

Thanks for your thoughts. 

Be God's.

Hey Jim , 30 min. sure does look a lot longer than 5 , but at 20 my church would vote you in as our pastor in a heartbeat . Please pray that my church will receive the pastor God would have for us in His perfect will . I enjoyed your post and thank the Lord that He is usuing you to reach others for His kingdom .

Kayaking in the ocean , such a little boat in such a big water but it looks fun .

Have a great week in the Lord !

Barry

I've never been kyaking but I've been canoeing. 

Wow God is using you all over isn't He?