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Circle Square Ranch!!!

Hey Everyone! Maria here. We decided to use Andrew’s blog to keep you all posted this summer. We’re in our room. It’s 7 pm and Zoe’s already fast asleep for the night. There’s a beautiful rainfall and the sound is slowly putting Andrew to sleep. We arrived today and already, Andrew’s learned to brush, saddle, … Continue reading →

The Poetic Voice of Job

I was reading in the book of job this morning and was struck by the powerful imagery used by the poet. The whole book is full of vivid imagery, but I found this excerpt particularly poignant. “God gives me up to the ungodly and casts me into the hands of the wicked. 12 I was … Continue reading →

Fall Semester All Wrapped Up.

Hi All, Maria and I have officially entered into a time of rest as all our papers are handed in. Christmas is always a much anticipated time for me as a student – focused time with the family and friends, and time spent with the Lord are my priorities for these few weeks. I’m reading … Continue reading →

Ford’s Problematic Self–Identification

Brian Walsh, God Bless Toronto: The Piety of Rob Ford This is a response from one of my professors, Brian Walsh, to the Mayor of Toronto’s speech this week, in which he issued an apology for his past use of illicit drugs to the people of Toronto. As most of you know, Rob Ford’s conduct … Continue reading →

come back, kid

It was brought to my attention today (by my Dad) that I haven’t posted anything in a while. This is due in part to the fact that I couldn’t muster the energy this summer after a hard day’s  work in the sun, and having fallen out of the routine of writing and thinking in general, … Continue reading →

A challenge comes to me this morning from Oswald Chambers – a challenge to a growing simplicity of relationship and faith with and in the Lord. “It is not true to say that God wants to teach us something in our trials. Through every cloud He brings our way, He wants us to unlearn something. … Continue reading →

Transitioning

The time following exams has always been a toughy for me.  There are a mixture of factors at play that make it feel like a strange time. Firstly, there is the issue of my not having deadlines to meet and work to finish in order to meet them.  During the semester, it seems as though … Continue reading →

Who is Jesus to you?

An exercise we did this morning in my New Testament class.  Crazy how fast this semester when by… Who is Jesus for me He is the Risen Lord or who reigns and is seated now a the right hand of God.  the portrait (s) of Jesus found in Revelation are significant for me right now; … Continue reading →

I posted another paper on the papers page. It’s what is called a comparative exegetical paper, comparing Hebrews 1:1–4 and Philippians 2:5–11. Blessings.

the next two weeks

Hey all, Just thought I would give an update on my end of term schedule, mostly to ask for your prayers in this busy time.  I have a presentation this Wednesday on Romans 15:8–16:27, and I have three papers due next week.  A greek exam is also in store for next week, which will cover … Continue reading →