I guess it's time...

Well, I have considered a blog for a long time now but have never really thought that I had anything too important to say...but after reading and thinking about what others share about themselves and their expereinces in the blogging world, I have decided that what others have to say matters to me so why should I assume my insights won't be helpful.

After a semester of seminary, I am finding myself always sorting through all of the changes I have experienced, some decisions I have made, and reanalyzing some old thoughts. I honestly can say today that I cannot name for certain a lot of my beliefs as far as God, the Church, United Methodists, etc. BUT, if I have learned ANYTHING in the last 6 months, it is this: If we cannot talk about things, there is no point in even trying. There are so many things that we can find to disagree about, and I am convinced that if we don't believe in talking about those things, we have lost all presence of God.

I have figured out one thing for sure. God is in the conversations that challenge, mold, and create us. For now, I will still seek God even in those places where I am scared, confused, or uncertain.
The other night at a Student Pastor meeting, something came out of my mouth before I even could realize it.
"I love Seminary, so I don't understand how anything bad could come out of that love."
Wow! Praise God for being where I need to be.....Emily