chapel policy

so there's a promise of a repeal of some chapel policy that states that no more than 40 percent of chapel attendance can come from alternate chapels.

some campaign promise.

seriously, people. what's so hard about hauling your butt to sit in a semi-comfortable chair and listen to a little word from God? people in third world countries risk their life to travel to prayer meetings and services. instead, we sleep in. we do homework. we sleep or text in chapel.

i am not gonna lie. i am guilty of some of these infractions.

we've got it so easy... the word is brought to us. but why must we complain that we are being spoon-fed unwillingly? why does the chapel speaker fail to reach us?

we're selfish. we're spoiled. we want something real.

but how real are we willing to be?

obviously not real enough to practice the spiritual discipline of worship. how many of us actually pray and do devos every day? when was the last time you prayed?

thoughts

i'm listening to a sermon series on song of songs. it's pretty good.

five reasons for sex:
pleasure
children
one-ness/togetherness
comfort
protection (heh?... protection from temptation of sin)

i'll be going to virginia at the end of the week. i'm pretty excited about that.

i'm halfway through the final semester at EU. i can't believe it's all gone by...

praise God.

et retreat

i am at the ET retreat... and it's been wonderful. although i'm working on homework and operating on two cups of coffee, meds for allergies, and a multivitamin (i'm wired)... i feel wonderful.

i hope to get a job at St. John's. please pray for that.

jason patterson spoke last night.. i'm just so excited to see what God is doing in my heart... i see His phenomenal works in my life and my heart... how he has healed my broken and wearied spirit.

i'm beginning to see what a beautiful thing it is to just be still before God.

:)

i don't know where God is leading me in this next chapter, but I have confidence that it will all work out.

oh yah, i got a speeding ticket yesterday. 12 miles over. i think i'm not gonna contest it and just pay the fine. *sigh... at least i am not on my parent's insurance anymore... but that still sucks.


it's time to grow up.

part of me doesn't want to, but part of me can't wait for the next chapter of my life.

hunger banquet

we were supposed to have a hunger banquet tonight.

i was hungry.

i was cold.

i don't know how homeless people could stand to be outside during this time.

questioning faith in medicine

working at st. john's has caused me to question where my faith is. is it in God who can divinely heal? or is it in medicine that can provide palliative efforts toward rehabilitation?

i don't know.

but i love practicum-ing at the hospital despite witnessing people puke and yell at me.... :/ it's a place i feel comfortable.

i'm staying in springfield.

i've decided that.



i think i should pray and fast about that.

and fast about what my living situation is going to be.

*sigh

God is good!!

:D

i want to go on a missions trip.

i've never been on one before. i've never been out of the country (canada doesn't count)

there are so many things on my mind

krispy krunchies

yield: 4 doz

1 c butter
2 c sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c chunky peanut butter
2 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c quick oats
2 c crisp rice cereal
1 6 oz pkg chocolate pieces

cream butter and sugar tntil light and fluffy. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. add peanut butter and mix well. gradually add flour, baking soda, and baking powder, which have been mixed together; stir in remaining ingredients. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. bake. temperature: 350. time: 15-20 minutes or until lightly brown

recipe for mac-nut cheesecake bars

i found this recipe in my mom's recipe book. i think recipe books are my new passion.

1 c flour
1/3 c butter or margarine, softened
1/3 c brown sugar, packed
1/2 c chopped mac nuts
1 egg, beaten
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese softened
1/4 c sugar
2 TBs milk
1 TB lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

combine flour, butter, and brown sugar in small mixer bowl; mix on low speed until mixture is mealy. stir in nuts; set aside 1 cup for topping. press remander into ungreased 8" square pan. bake at 350 for 12-15 min or until light brown. combine remaining incredients in small mixer bowl; beat well on medium speed; pour over baked crust and spread evently. springkle with reserved flour misture. bake for additional 25-30 minutes. cool; cut into bars. if desired, top with fresh fruit of choice to serve.