Beginnings: Read First

“The good news as Jesus preached it is that now it is possible for ordinary men and women to live in the presence and under the power of God. The good news as Jesus preached it is not about the minimal entrance requirements for getting into heaven when you die. It is about the glorious redemption of human life.” – John Ortberg, The Life You’ve Always Wanted

I want this to be less of a day-to-day and more of a spiritual journal. My life as a 5th year student at Texas A&M, retired from student involvement, is simply not that exciting. With three months left in college, I am focused more on growing my relationship with the Lord and preparing for the next step: working life. Much of who I am has been defined over the past 5 years -- and will continue to be defined over the next 5. I also believe that your life is the sum of the decisions you have made -- one of my crucial decisions is to follow Christ, which is more and more affecting every aspect of my life.

I'm not sure whether I will share this journal or not -- but if I do, I would like to start by saying that I was a sinner, saved by grace to be made what I am today: a saint. Sin is no longer the rule of my life, but the exception. This does not mean I am without sin (just ask the guys I am in an accountability group with!) but it does mean that my sin is forgiven. In other words, when God looks at my life, He sees Jesus's sacrifice on the cross. Additionally, the Holy Spirit works in me as a kind of irresistable grace, making me more like Christ everyday (as long as I stay out of the way). Additionally, don't trust anything I write as the truth -- test it for yourself against scripture. If you can give evidence that I'm wrong on anything I write, please email me -- I want to know the truth more and more!