The Dead Sea Scrolls were found between 1947 and 1956 when a young Arab shepherd boy was searching for a lost goat. He threw a rock into a cave only to hear the sound
of breaking pottery. Ancient manuscripts were found in that vase, leading to an excavation that
would carry this discovery. Among other manuscripts (hymns and some pseudopigrapha) were found many
OT and some NT manuscripts that are dated around 200 BC. These were some of earliest found of their time and they validated the AD 900 manuscripts that we used for our Bible of the time. It was a joyful discovery
for evangelical Christianity!
It may also interest you to know that we have over 1,300 manuscripts that helped to construct the OT we use today and over 5,300 for the NT, yet some secular works that are read often in public schools across America have only 3 manuscripts and those are accepted as truth (or at least reliable) over the Holy Bible. The sad truth of it all is that even though this is irrefutable evidence for the thinking mind, it's not enough to penetrate the hearts of a fallen humanity. Only God's gospel used by God's Spirit can rescue the souls of men and women.
So I've been noticing trouble in the area of personal discipline in my life and it bothers me quite a bit. I remember the days when I would pop right out of bed when the alarm clock went off and couldn't understand those people who hit the snooze button 2-4 times. Now I've become one of them, although I'm getting better I suppose. More than that though, I used to be so much more disciplined in many areas of life.
I'm wondering if this whole grace perspective thing is unbalanced in me somehow.
Anyway, no news from Moody yet. I'm still in prayer regularly about it. I've pretty well decided that if I'm accepted and just put on the waiting list that I won't take online classes next semester so I can just work my butt off to save money instead. I would regroup and see where I was at at the end of next semester. It doesn't make
sense to spend over $600 and have to work less (therefore save less) when, if I do get in at some
point, I'll be able to take almost as many classes as I want for free. The challenge is paying for
room and board, so I think my efforts should focused there. Although I could take 1 class...?
We almost have an entire other family living with us now (a mom and 2 teens). I've witnessed to the son and plan on witnessing to the others in the near future. While it's nice to have ministry opportunities at home, it's also challenging. I'm wondering if my dad may be being taken advantage of as well. There
of breaking pottery. Ancient manuscripts were found in that vase, leading to an excavation that
would carry this discovery. Among other manuscripts (hymns and some pseudopigrapha) were found many
OT and some NT manuscripts that are dated around 200 BC. These were some of earliest found of their time and they validated the AD 900 manuscripts that we used for our Bible of the time. It was a joyful discovery
for evangelical Christianity!
It may also interest you to know that we have over 1,300 manuscripts that helped to construct the OT we use today and over 5,300 for the NT, yet some secular works that are read often in public schools across America have only 3 manuscripts and those are accepted as truth (or at least reliable) over the Holy Bible. The sad truth of it all is that even though this is irrefutable evidence for the thinking mind, it's not enough to penetrate the hearts of a fallen humanity. Only God's gospel used by God's Spirit can rescue the souls of men and women.
So I've been noticing trouble in the area of personal discipline in my life and it bothers me quite a bit. I remember the days when I would pop right out of bed when the alarm clock went off and couldn't understand those people who hit the snooze button 2-4 times. Now I've become one of them, although I'm getting better I suppose. More than that though, I used to be so much more disciplined in many areas of life.
I'm wondering if this whole grace perspective thing is unbalanced in me somehow.
Anyway, no news from Moody yet. I'm still in prayer regularly about it. I've pretty well decided that if I'm accepted and just put on the waiting list that I won't take online classes next semester so I can just work my butt off to save money instead. I would regroup and see where I was at at the end of next semester. It doesn't make
sense to spend over $600 and have to work less (therefore save less) when, if I do get in at some
point, I'll be able to take almost as many classes as I want for free. The challenge is paying for
room and board, so I think my efforts should focused there. Although I could take 1 class...?
We almost have an entire other family living with us now (a mom and 2 teens). I've witnessed to the son and plan on witnessing to the others in the near future. While it's nice to have ministry opportunities at home, it's also challenging. I'm wondering if my dad may be being taken advantage of as well. There
seems to be all kinds of reasons why no one in the family can work and it's been at least a couple months
now. It's nice to have someone to help cooking and doing household things so I can focus on school and
my dad can have a break, but even that is slowing down.
It's taking some faith to pray and trust God for His provision and I don't wanna "ultimately" trust Him. I want to thoroughly and practically trust Him on
every level. The other day they were interviewing a guy that may be an Asst. Produce Mgr. somewhere.
I don't know if it's at my store or not. If it is, I found myself wondering... what will happen if I'm not accepted?
Also with the family living at my house, will my dad be able to help support me if I'm in Chicago? Then I
remember how big God really is.
Evangelism has been going well. I may have mentioned travis bought a sound system. Please pray God provides for him financially on that. It wasn't cheap and he has a decent sized family. I also picked up some free resources on witnessing to Mormons and JW's. I got a tract booklet from Mount Zion that's better than the one I have now on the Trinity. It just lists many of the verses for support. While some of them are repeated and not direct... it should prove to be a good resource.
There's probably more, but this blog posting thing is SO annoying right now!
Prayer...
-Moody: acceptance for Spring and provision
-Discipline this week and next in classes. I have a Midterm this week and Csm has asked me to do 2 Evangelism training sessions. Both will require double timing on my normal studying.
-Witnessing courage and easy open doors w/those in my home
-Discipline overall in life
-Mental struggles and temptation
IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO FIX MY PROBLEM OF THE WORDS RUNNING
OFF THE PAGE... PLEASE HELP! i DON'T HAVE TIME TO FIX IT...
now. It's nice to have someone to help cooking and doing household things so I can focus on school and
my dad can have a break, but even that is slowing down.
It's taking some faith to pray and trust God for His provision and I don't wanna "ultimately" trust Him. I want to thoroughly and practically trust Him on
every level. The other day they were interviewing a guy that may be an Asst. Produce Mgr. somewhere.
I don't know if it's at my store or not. If it is, I found myself wondering... what will happen if I'm not accepted?
Also with the family living at my house, will my dad be able to help support me if I'm in Chicago? Then I
remember how big God really is.
Evangelism has been going well. I may have mentioned travis bought a sound system. Please pray God provides for him financially on that. It wasn't cheap and he has a decent sized family. I also picked up some free resources on witnessing to Mormons and JW's. I got a tract booklet from Mount Zion that's better than the one I have now on the Trinity. It just lists many of the verses for support. While some of them are repeated and not direct... it should prove to be a good resource.
There's probably more, but this blog posting thing is SO annoying right now!
Prayer...
-Moody: acceptance for Spring and provision
-Discipline this week and next in classes. I have a Midterm this week and Csm has asked me to do 2 Evangelism training sessions. Both will require double timing on my normal studying.
-Witnessing courage and easy open doors w/those in my home
-Discipline overall in life
-Mental struggles and temptation
IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO FIX MY PROBLEM OF THE WORDS RUNNING
OFF THE PAGE... PLEASE HELP! i DON'T HAVE TIME TO FIX IT...
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