So much has happened since I last checked in to this venue. Yes, I have been in Seminary now since June of 2011. What a ride this has been! It is one of the reasons for not been here posting (other than procrastination). I have been up to my neck in classes, classes, and more classes. Lexington Theological Seminary has transitioned their on-site seminary into an online offering.
You might think "Oh, he's getting a degree from an online church? Is it the church of what is happening now?" Actually this is the hardest thing I have ever undertaken. Think about trying to take a full semester class in just two weeks, with all the depth of theology, nuance, process, and a whole bunch more all rolled up together. It challenges your brain, your patience, your skills and most of all, your sanity. But I still have my sanity, I just don't know where it is at the moment.
Through this journey so far, I have felt close to God, far from God, indifferent towards God, and enamored and enthralled by God. Sometimes over the course of the same five minute span. I have learned how to read and understand Revelation (there is no "S" at the end)and I still struggle with understanding Brueggemann, although I think at times I always will.
Soon I will be traveling to Lexington, KY for 10 days of classes on campus. I will come home after classes with 6 credit hours. 10 days, 8 classes, and the month after coming home is the time to finish papers, create the practical assignments, and wrap-up the coursework. Speaking of which, must get back to reading. May God travel with you all this evening and all evenings.
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