Finding Finances in Seminary

When I began full time at seminary I was working full time as a general manager for a restaurant. Now, I have stepped down to being a waiter, and the school workload is much easier. But the stress in my family relationships (I have a wife and two babies) is still pretty high. [...]

Losing Faith at Seminary

it’s been a while since i posted anything…i guess it could be writer’s block…or just ennui about blogging…or simply that life has been crazy keeping a full time job, full time schooling, and a family to raise.
with that said, i wanted to write tonight.
i met a man the other day on [...]

Grace and Obedience

(this is from my lesson today in church history, about the middle ages and the falling away from the doctrine of free grace)This lesson is about much of what makes us “reformed”. I know this is a dissentious topic. I will try to tread lightly.
I think there is sometimes, within Reformed [...]

Did the Irish save Christianity?

(this is my notes from my lesson in my church history course today about the Irish missionaries of the early middle ages)This lesson has some pretty incredible stuff happen. I really think it attests to God’s gracious hand. Christianity could have very easily faded out into oblivion if it hadn’t have been for [...]

why studying for tests is counteractive to learning

i dont really know anyone who LIKES studying for tests. do you?
you see, i just spent the last couple days studying for midterm for a course i am taking in my masters right now. i will have to say that i love the course, but i didnt like the studying. its not [...]