Much Study Wearies The Body

Ecclesiastes 12:12, "Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body."

I started a new job today. I will be working in the library in the periodicals section. Working in this section brought me to the realization that there are many papers written by many people over the past century. I often wonder how anyone can add anything new to these vast collections. Will something I write end up in one of these journals?  Some of the journals are over a 100 years old and look as though no one has touched them in that time. I often wonder if there is an article in one of them that has an incredible insight. It could just be waiting to be discovered.

It is easy to become overwhelmed when I think about the idea of trying to have an original idea in writing my papers. It seems as though everything has been said and every insight explored. All I can do is try and add my thoughts and hope they will be original

Live Long and Prosper

Today, I was walking out of one of my classes and right into someone's conversation. It was one of those conversations that you have no context for and only hear a few lines in passing. The tone is one of interogation.

Student A: "Hey are you a REAL Treky (Star Trek Fanatic)? I mean have you seen every espisode?"

Student B: "Well, Yeah, I mean I have seen...."(I left too soon and missed the end)

First Week of School

This was my first week of school and it has been  an amazing experience for lack of a better term. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to keep up with the other students, because I have been out of school for the past few years. Lets just say my confidence is a little shaky academically speaking. It is a bit intimidating being in such an intense environment. It is also the third quarter and most of the students are already well acquainted with the current system. I love my classes here and I feel challenged theologically and spiritually.

Back to school

Today was my first day of school since June of 2005. My first class was Pentateuch and I was on the waiting list hoping that a few people would drop the course. It was a surreal experience being back in the classroom, but I really enjoyed it. 

 

On another note Melody and I are still adjusting to our new surroundings. Our new place here in Pasadena is much smaller than our place in Portland and we are always bumping into things. The doorways are smaller than normal and  I find myself running into them. It will take some time to adjust, but we still love our hamster cage. I have an office (closet) to study in so that makes me happy. It doesn't have any windows, but sensory deprivation is an important part of my study habits.

First Post

Yesterday was orientation at FTS. It is always a strange feeling to go through any orientation. I have been through many in my time as a student and they never get less awkward. It was nice to meet some other new students especially since it hasn't really been a warm welcome so far. I knew it was going to be hard starting in the Spring term, but it has really been a struggle to even get anyone to talk to me. Melody and I always smile at people, but they seem to thing we are crazy or something. We found a really great church though and we are excited to learn more about their different ministries. I know that God has called me to this place, but it doesn't always feel that way. I start school on Monday and I am excited to start but also sad to say goodbye to my free time.