Beautiful

[jehoshabeath]

At one time, I searched hard to find a way to put my interest in Bible history to use. I considered becoming a missionary, looked at going on for my doctorate, studied ancient languages, was tempted to become a pastor, tried to initiate a new Bible study using a timeline to map out major prophecies about the Christ, attended lectures about

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[ext_2016505]

This is a lovely post! The journey you describe here is familiar to me. From the time I was young, I was told I had been given talents and that God expected me to use them to serve Him. I gradually came to believe that God expected a lot from me

[jehoshabeath]

Amen :) That's so true. It reminds me of a post I wrote a few years ago called The Everyday Adventure.

The advice that your parents and friends gave you sounds really good and very similar to the advice that I've received from my family and friends! Their support is such a blessing. I'm excited to see where God will lead us in the future!

ordinary days

[ext_2016505]

I think we will never know the full value of ordinary days. To "do justice, love mercy, walk humbly with our God; or to rejoice always, pray without ceasing and give thanks in all things - there is power in that, and anytime, by God's grace, we manage to do it, that is miracle enough. The angels watch us, and who knows the full impact of a life lived to the glory of God, no matter how long or short, how famous or unrecognized that life may be.

Re: ordinary days

[jehoshabeath]

Amen again :) As Ricky Skaggs sang, "A simple life is the life for me..."

Is this Dad? *hugs* How are things in Erie?