Third Grade

Here is a fun distraction for you. If you're not feeling on top of theology or computer programming or statistics, see if you can do US states. Hopefully, it will make you feel smarter again. I may not get through this quarter of my master's program, but at least I can pass third grade!

Too Virtual?

I keep a blog, obviously. I like connecting with people over the web, and keeping up with friends. But an online church? This will take some thought.

Write Now

No, I am not giving up my blog for Lent. I am giving up caffienated beverages because I found myself way too dependent on my Cherry Coke. However, I am pretty much giving up the blog until the end of the term. But, to keep my lovely friends and readers updated, here are some of the things that are occupying my mind at the moment.
For New Testament: the relation between faith in works in James 2:14-26, and how that relates to Paul in general. (Actually, strike that- its printing as I type. yay!)
For History: the rise of Pentecostalism in Latin America, and (separately) education as a social movement in the Second Great Awakening. Did y'all know that Oberlin, my husband's alma mater, was founded as part of that movement?
For Ethics: Should Christians be involved in the political process, specifically voting? I'm falling down on "yes" here, and I think the liberation theologians will help me explain that.
For Preaching: How did Mary Magdalene react to the Resurrection?
Come Spring Break, my brain will be tired and full, which is usually a nice feeling of contentment. Until then, I will be typing away. I guess that is a kind of Lenten discipline too. Good luck to everyone else finishing up a term!


PS- Speaking of writing, congrats to Tripp on getting published!!

You've GOT to be kidding me...

Jane had a fun little quiz on her site, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Here are my results for the Yankee or Dixie quiz: 66% (Dixie). A definitive Southern score! Thats even with me knowing about Devil's Night.

I am clearly spending way too much time with Tripp and Jeff.

10!

The Indigo Girls have a new album out this week - All That We Let In. I'm listening to it right now. It sounds most like their last album Become You. That makes 10 Indigo Girls cds in my collection.
This morning Luke, AKMA, and I drove up the Evanston Hospital, but not for anything as dramatic as my Hoosier friend! It was the Winter quarter blood drive here at Seabury. While we were trying not to pass out or anything embarassing, we watched TV and there was an ad for a book. Does anyone else find it ironic to be advertising a book on TV? Maybe not so much ironic as desperate? This morning though, I just found it funny.