on the other side

so this is my second attempt at writing a new post on this here blog. i did learn that blog is a mating of two words web log, and someone started calling it blog. that was free info just for you.

it's fall break and most everyone has skipped town, including my roommates, lauren, and most of the students. i'm pretty sure i haven't had this much free time on my hands in a really long time. it feels good, but it also feels lonely. i went to the gym and then to pcj to get an anna bananna and i sat there reading the encore and thinking about how lonely life is without people. and okay, that sounds like a not-so-smart comment. but really, my life is filled with amazing people, and i can't quite imagine what it would be like without them. it makes me think of those students or those young professionals who haven't found community or authenticity or a place to fit. i'm just pretty darn convinced that my life would be 80zillionmillion times harder without people who love me in it.

i'm still reading real sex, but i'm almost done and i'll have to say i'm learning a lot through it. just about real issues and the way we think about sex, and what that looks like inside of a marriage relationship. i think it's a book worth reading, especially to you out there who has a distorted view of sex. which, is probably everyone. the book is designed for those who are waiting for marraige, but i think just about anyone can benefit.

now that i'm on the other side of the busyness of fall, i am thanking God for all that He's done, and the new students that he brought in. It's really amazing. With 19 functioning small groups in every dorm on campus and students who are owning the mission, God is working and changing uncw for Christ. i'm just excited to be a part of it.

i'm just hanging around here this fall break and looking forward to tomorrow, i get to do grow zone for 2 services, how awesome. i love those kids and teaching them that Jesus is their friend forever. :)