Wow. I haven't posted in ten days. I have been quite busy with school and other activities.
Last weekend, many of you know that I went home. I had my buddy pick me up here at West Point, and I came back to surprise my family. However, they were not home, so I hung out with my buddy for a while, and then we decided to go break into my house. We got in, I grabbed my keys and took the car. That was awesome. It was like old times (not that we've broken into other houses, we've just done some crazy stuff together).
Anyway, so I got to surprise my family and friends. It was great; I love to do stuff like that... I loved seeing everybody after being gone for about two months. I played with my brother a lot, as well as our two, rapidly growing puppies. I even helped my mom at puppy kindergarten on Saturday morning, which is not fun at all! My dog doesn't listen to me. Later that day, I went to give blood at a blood drive held at my school in my dad's honor. It was pretty neat.
I also went spent time with some other very close friends while I was home. I got to build a huge fort with some of the younger members of the family, play games (UNO Flash, one of the best games ever!), and stay up late talking. Sunday, after church and Chinese with Mom and Isaac, we headed back. It stunk to say goodbye, but now I only have two more weeks till I get to see everybody again. Spring Break, baby!!!!
This week went well. I was REALLY busy with academics, as I will be these next two weeks as well. I have three WPRs, and two papers due in the next two weeks, so I won't have much free time. It is okay, though, at least I'm not bored. I am still doing fairly well acadmically. Some of my classes I have to work a little harder in, but I'll pull it off. If you think about it, please pray for me these next weeks as I sacrifice my sleep for studying and extra work.
I had a great week spiritually this week. I read my Bible everyday, and I even got to meet with my "spiritual mentor." We met on Tuesday, and we went through the Bridge Illustration, but a much more indepth version. it was really neat. I was also doing some research online about the Navigators (the conference I went to two weekends ago). I found an article on praying the anmes and attributes of God. Basically, what it entails is thirty days of praying, each day focused on a different attribute of God. Its really neat, and I think its something that I am going to do. I also have been working on some memory verses. Right now I am working on Galatians 2:20 - "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." I know that I used to memorize about 3-5 verses a week for quizzes, but I really think that the majority of verses I learned were for the grade, not for my growth. So, now, I am trying to change my motivation, or rather, God has changed it to what it should be for me, because I am now challenged to know the Word so that I may teach it (as Jesus Christ exemplified). If anyone wants the list of verses I am memorizing, I can email you the link. They are verses that tie to certain illustrations the Navigators use in discipleship.
I also had my birthday this week, and let me tell you, birthday's here STINK! It was an alrite day, but it was just like any other. Thankfully, a family friend who is a firstie here heard it was my birthday, and she treated me to dinner. That was probably the highlight of my day. Tomorrow, my family is coming up to celebrate (and tomorrow is my sister's birthday). We are going to go to church and then out to eat. I can't wait to see them again. Even though it has only been a week. So, now, my sister is 15, and I am 19. Only two more years for me!! Then I am 21, and that means....I choose not to drink even though its legal. I guess I don't have as much hype for 21 as everybody else here does.
Well, I have to go run concessions at a Varsity Lacrosse game vs. Cornell. That is one of the glories of being a plebe and Corps Squad. Corps Squad has to run concessions for other Corps Squad teams, and the plebes are usually the ones stuck doing it. Oh well, it'll be fun. I'll try to post a little sooner this week.
Remember Joshua 1:8 this week!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
It's better to be single wishing you were married than married wishing you were single...
That is just one thing I learned from this past weekend at the All Army Navigators Conference. It was amazing. I met some amazing men of God from Army posts all across the US (including one guy from Germany), I was challenged in many areas of my life, and I had a lot of fun, as well. Here is some evidence...
The tubing was awesome. The path was all ice, so it made for super-fast sliding and easy bruising. It was well worth it. One of the times, we loaded four guys onto an old base of one of those small sailboat and rode that down. It was great until it turned sideways and threw us all off! We did some pretty stupid stuff, but it was all well worth it (and we're still alive and in one piece).
I spent some time with some awesome guys on the trip. It was awesome to finally meet some guys from West Point that share the same faith I do, and desire to live it out. That was such a blessing. The first night, the guys in our room shared how we each came to know Christ and how that got us where we were today. It was amazing to hear the different backgrounds of some the guys and how God worked with them and through them to make them into who they are.
**It is going to be really hard to write about everything that happened this weekend, but I will give you a general overview, and if you want to know more, I'll have to talk to you in person.
I met some great men of faith who challenged me right from the moment they spoke to me. I had one guy come and sit down next to me and right away asked me "So, how many days have you done your Quiet Time in the last 30 days?" Ouch, that one hurt. However, after I answered, ashamed at my response, he immediately opened the Bible and further exhorted and encourage me. This was only one instance this weekend where I was exhorted, but I needed it.]
There were also many meetings and workshops that I was able to attend. The main focus on the retreat was on Spiritual Generations and the need for discipleship. As I listened to these men talk about those they have discipled, and just observing how great their understand of the Bible was, I realized how much I wanted to be like that. To know the Bible so well, to have a wealth of verses memorized and flowing from my mouth in everyday conversation, and to be able to disciple someone to the point of being able to say what Paul said, "Follow me, as I have followed Christ." It was humbling and challenging at the same time.
I posted the title I did because of an incredible workshop I attended. It was called "Man, Mission, Mate." We looked at Genesis 2:4-24, and how God first created man, then he gave him his mission, and lastly his mate (helper). This really meant a lot to me because I so often think about how in the world I am going to be able to fit marriage into my lifestyle, but I was reminded that I don't need to worry about that. Before I even think about that, I need to be developing myself as a man - physically, emotionally, socially, and, most of all, spiritually - and seeking the mission God has for me in life. Concerning my mission, we are all given a general and specific mission. Everyone's general mission is in Matt 28:19-20 (making disciples), and until God reveals to me my specific mission in life, I need to be concentrating on my general mission. I need to do these two things, man and mission, before I even think about a mate. Even though I don't really like the sound of that, I know that is what I need to be doing, and what I am doing.
Besides the messages, conversations, and such, I also found some time to play some dodgeball, basketball, wrestle a little, and go tubing down the hill at furious speeds. It was an amazing weekend. I know it may be hard to understand everything I talked about because I was kinda all over the place, but bear with me.
We got back Monday night, and my week has started again. I received back some major graded events on Tuesday and was elated at the outcomes (a LOT better than I was expecting). I also had a Psychology test yesterday. Today isn't too bad. I only have two classes and then a briefing tonight, after practice. I'm already pretty exhausted, but at least this week is short.
Well, I think it is time for me to get back to some homework. But before I do, here are just a few more memories from this weekend...
Ski bike, big hill, lots o' ice...nuff said.
Just hangin' out...
On our way to tubing.
The tubing was awesome. The path was all ice, so it made for super-fast sliding and easy bruising. It was well worth it. One of the times, we loaded four guys onto an old base of one of those small sailboat and rode that down. It was great until it turned sideways and threw us all off! We did some pretty stupid stuff, but it was all well worth it (and we're still alive and in one piece).
I spent some time with some awesome guys on the trip. It was awesome to finally meet some guys from West Point that share the same faith I do, and desire to live it out. That was such a blessing. The first night, the guys in our room shared how we each came to know Christ and how that got us where we were today. It was amazing to hear the different backgrounds of some the guys and how God worked with them and through them to make them into who they are.
**It is going to be really hard to write about everything that happened this weekend, but I will give you a general overview, and if you want to know more, I'll have to talk to you in person.
I met some great men of faith who challenged me right from the moment they spoke to me. I had one guy come and sit down next to me and right away asked me "So, how many days have you done your Quiet Time in the last 30 days?" Ouch, that one hurt. However, after I answered, ashamed at my response, he immediately opened the Bible and further exhorted and encourage me. This was only one instance this weekend where I was exhorted, but I needed it.]
There were also many meetings and workshops that I was able to attend. The main focus on the retreat was on Spiritual Generations and the need for discipleship. As I listened to these men talk about those they have discipled, and just observing how great their understand of the Bible was, I realized how much I wanted to be like that. To know the Bible so well, to have a wealth of verses memorized and flowing from my mouth in everyday conversation, and to be able to disciple someone to the point of being able to say what Paul said, "Follow me, as I have followed Christ." It was humbling and challenging at the same time.
I posted the title I did because of an incredible workshop I attended. It was called "Man, Mission, Mate." We looked at Genesis 2:4-24, and how God first created man, then he gave him his mission, and lastly his mate (helper). This really meant a lot to me because I so often think about how in the world I am going to be able to fit marriage into my lifestyle, but I was reminded that I don't need to worry about that. Before I even think about that, I need to be developing myself as a man - physically, emotionally, socially, and, most of all, spiritually - and seeking the mission God has for me in life. Concerning my mission, we are all given a general and specific mission. Everyone's general mission is in Matt 28:19-20 (making disciples), and until God reveals to me my specific mission in life, I need to be concentrating on my general mission. I need to do these two things, man and mission, before I even think about a mate. Even though I don't really like the sound of that, I know that is what I need to be doing, and what I am doing.
Besides the messages, conversations, and such, I also found some time to play some dodgeball, basketball, wrestle a little, and go tubing down the hill at furious speeds. It was an amazing weekend. I know it may be hard to understand everything I talked about because I was kinda all over the place, but bear with me.
We got back Monday night, and my week has started again. I received back some major graded events on Tuesday and was elated at the outcomes (a LOT better than I was expecting). I also had a Psychology test yesterday. Today isn't too bad. I only have two classes and then a briefing tonight, after practice. I'm already pretty exhausted, but at least this week is short.
Well, I think it is time for me to get back to some homework. But before I do, here are just a few more memories from this weekend...
Ski bike, big hill, lots o' ice...nuff said.
Just hangin' out...
On our way to tubing.Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Almost there...
Hey, what's going on everyone? I'm midway through my week, and I'm almost there...the weekend that is. A THREE DAY WEEKEND!!! I'm going to Camp Pinnacle to a Navigator's Conference. I'm so excited!! However, I still have to focus on finishing up this week strong.
So far this week has gone really well. I got my results back on my CH102 WPR, and I got a 97! I was ecstatic. I also got my Prelim 1 paper back from my AP teacher, I got a B, which I am more than happy about. I was so nervous about that paper. Now, I have an even bigger one coming up due the beginning of March. Tomorrow I have my first WPR in MA104. That's a little nerve-wracking. I understand most of the material, but I'm just hoping I still understand when it is front of me on the test. I've been studying for it earlier tonite, and I'm about to get back to it soon. It's a funny thing here. I also have a AP Lab during the time I was supposed to take my WPR, and guess what takes precedence? The Lab! So I now have to take it earlier in the morning, instead of in the afternoon. Oh well, I'll live.
Last night I had my OCF small group. It ended up only being 3 of us, the small group leader and then another one of my buddies. It was good, though. We talked through John 6, and about the New Covenant. We noticed that Christ says four times in that passage (do you think that's enough emphasis?) that we are CHOSEN by God. We did not choose Him, it was not our will. He chose us. That is pretty amazing when you stop and think about it. It's humbling, especially after you think about everything wrong you've ever done in your life, and still, a perfect and holy God chose you and me. This just got me even more pumped for this weekend. I can't wait to be spiritually renewed and revived, and have some fun on the side!
This part is for those who actually care about working out. I do, so this is my story of this week, so far... The Sprint workouts have become more intense. We added ladders and boxes (plyos baby!), as well as the usual sprints. I'm actually kinda exhausted, scratch that, I am exhausted at the end. It's a great feeling, though. Some of you know what I am referring to - the lactic acid build up in your legs, the feeling like you can't breathe, you can barely walk and you feel as if your knees are going to collapse. I don't know about you, but that is one GOOD feeling. Even better than that...I reached a new max of bench. It was actually pretty intresting. Some of you may remember when I was trying to break 200, and how long that took me and how bad I wanted it. Well, this was a little accidental. I was doing my normal routine. I warm up with 135, repping 6 times. I bumped it up to 185, repping 6 times again. I wanted to push myself this day, so I decided to put it up to 205, which I have only repped 3 times previously and preceded to do so this time. I told my partner, "Alright man, I wanna go for it, 225". So we loaded on the 2 45s to each side and I told him I wanted to pound out 1 and do a negative. So I pounded out 2 and negatived the last one. So, again, I was like, I'm feeling good, lets bump this up 30 lbs. So, we slapped that on there and I got one rep. I was still feeling great, and I just told my partner, I'm going for it man, 2 45s and a 25 to each side, 275 lbs! I said I just wanted to do a negative, but I brought it down, I felt good, and I pounded it up!! I was so psyched. I had so much adrenaline pumping and I was going crazy. I had never even tried to lift over 215 before. It was a good feeling. Now some of you may be thinking I'm bragging...well, maybe just a little bit. I'm more excited that anything. Don't worry, though, I was quickly humbled when my lifting partner took me over to squats...I STINK at squats. It was a great day, though.
Alright, I think its time for me to get back to studying. Hopefully I'll be able to write this weekend, but I don't know if I am taking my laptop to the retreat. I'll post again when I get back, though. Continue to pursue God and know Him more. I know I am, and its insane!
So far this week has gone really well. I got my results back on my CH102 WPR, and I got a 97! I was ecstatic. I also got my Prelim 1 paper back from my AP teacher, I got a B, which I am more than happy about. I was so nervous about that paper. Now, I have an even bigger one coming up due the beginning of March. Tomorrow I have my first WPR in MA104. That's a little nerve-wracking. I understand most of the material, but I'm just hoping I still understand when it is front of me on the test. I've been studying for it earlier tonite, and I'm about to get back to it soon. It's a funny thing here. I also have a AP Lab during the time I was supposed to take my WPR, and guess what takes precedence? The Lab! So I now have to take it earlier in the morning, instead of in the afternoon. Oh well, I'll live.
Last night I had my OCF small group. It ended up only being 3 of us, the small group leader and then another one of my buddies. It was good, though. We talked through John 6, and about the New Covenant. We noticed that Christ says four times in that passage (do you think that's enough emphasis?) that we are CHOSEN by God. We did not choose Him, it was not our will. He chose us. That is pretty amazing when you stop and think about it. It's humbling, especially after you think about everything wrong you've ever done in your life, and still, a perfect and holy God chose you and me. This just got me even more pumped for this weekend. I can't wait to be spiritually renewed and revived, and have some fun on the side!
This part is for those who actually care about working out. I do, so this is my story of this week, so far... The Sprint workouts have become more intense. We added ladders and boxes (plyos baby!), as well as the usual sprints. I'm actually kinda exhausted, scratch that, I am exhausted at the end. It's a great feeling, though. Some of you know what I am referring to - the lactic acid build up in your legs, the feeling like you can't breathe, you can barely walk and you feel as if your knees are going to collapse. I don't know about you, but that is one GOOD feeling. Even better than that...I reached a new max of bench. It was actually pretty intresting. Some of you may remember when I was trying to break 200, and how long that took me and how bad I wanted it. Well, this was a little accidental. I was doing my normal routine. I warm up with 135, repping 6 times. I bumped it up to 185, repping 6 times again. I wanted to push myself this day, so I decided to put it up to 205, which I have only repped 3 times previously and preceded to do so this time. I told my partner, "Alright man, I wanna go for it, 225". So we loaded on the 2 45s to each side and I told him I wanted to pound out 1 and do a negative. So I pounded out 2 and negatived the last one. So, again, I was like, I'm feeling good, lets bump this up 30 lbs. So, we slapped that on there and I got one rep. I was still feeling great, and I just told my partner, I'm going for it man, 2 45s and a 25 to each side, 275 lbs! I said I just wanted to do a negative, but I brought it down, I felt good, and I pounded it up!! I was so psyched. I had so much adrenaline pumping and I was going crazy. I had never even tried to lift over 215 before. It was a good feeling. Now some of you may be thinking I'm bragging...well, maybe just a little bit. I'm more excited that anything. Don't worry, though, I was quickly humbled when my lifting partner took me over to squats...I STINK at squats. It was a great day, though.
Alright, I think its time for me to get back to studying. Hopefully I'll be able to write this weekend, but I don't know if I am taking my laptop to the retreat. I'll post again when I get back, though. Continue to pursue God and know Him more. I know I am, and its insane!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Exhaustion...
I am exhausted after a long week...
This week was quite busy with academics, sprint football practice, and then a busy weekend. Academics: I had a huge test called a WPR (Written Partial Review) in Chemistry on Friday. I believe I did really well, but we'll see on Tuesday. I spent a lot of time studying for that test, and I thought it was pretty easy, but that means nothing here. That can still get you a failing grade. I also had a Writ in AP (Politics). It was worth 150 points, and only four questions. That can spell disaster, but as long as you have a good understanding of the material, you can do well. I'll find that score out this week as well. For my military movement class, we did rock climbing this week. I loved it. We have a 70 ft wall in Arvin, and we just fooled around and learned some techniques doing boulder problems (staying under 12ft). On Friday, I started working for my Level 2 certification by going to climb with my roommate from last semester (who's on the Mountaineering Team). He showed me some things, and I belayed him while he climbed to the top of the wall, and then I climbed to the top. It was a blast. I plan to finish up my certification as soon as I can.
Sprint: We are still doing basic lifts and speed and agility training. I am back to where I was with benching before I left last semester. I'm pretty pshyched about that, because now I plan to increase as much as I possibly can before the Spring Conditioning. Squats, however, I had to decrease a lot of weight so I could work on my form (which is horrible). I also am weighing in WELL over the weight limit we are supposed to have during the season. I have plenty of time to cut weight, but I'd rather not weight as much as I do now anyway. I am weighing about 187 lbs (compared to the 175 I weighed after Beast) right now, and 172 lbs is the league weight. I do not want to starve myself duing the season to make weight, so I have begun to run and bike more. Oh well, you win some..you lose some. Oh yeah, I'm not fat either!
I went to OCF this week on Tuesday, but I missed Bible Study this morning. I slept through my alarm for the second time. I have to get a new one that annoys me even more. I did make it to church, though, and I listened to a really great message on 2 Timothy 2:22. I would provide you with more about the message, but I actually left my Bible in my mom's car, but I can tell you that I need to turn my focus away from those things that are fleeting or vain, and pursue things that are for a more eternal value.
Speaking of my mom's car...she came up this weekend!!! First, on Saturday, my friend and her parents came up. They wanted to see West Point, so they went to the museum in town, and then I gave them a personal tour of post. I had a good time, but I'll let them speak for themselves. Today, as I've said already, my mom came with my sister and brother. It was great. She picked me up, we headed to Grace, and then went out to eat at the traditional place. It was awesome to see them after not having seen them since I left. I've been really busy doing homework most weekends, so I enjoyed having a break this weekend. If anybody who is reading this would like to come up and see me, feel free. Just let me know, and I'll let you know if I'm available. I love visitors, when I actually have the chance to escape.
I had some heartbreak this week. Concerning my summer schedule and getting caught up with classes, I had formulated a plan of attack in my mind, but it was foiled this week when I found out I had been misinformed. It was devastating. I had a mental breakdown that afternoon, but the next day I recovered. It wasn't so much that it wouldn't work, is more that I overlooked a minute detail and set myself up for the disappointment. However, I am in the process of formulating a new plan. I will you updated on what happens after I talk to my contacts.
I've realized I need to begin writing in the middle of the week, because my post is quite lengthy, and I'm not even remembering everything that happened at the beginning of the week.
This week is going to be another hectic week. I didn't do very well at getting to bed at a decent time last week, and I don't know how well that'll go this week. I have a huge WPR in calculus on Thursday, and I am no where near prepared. Every other subject I just have the normal amount (a lot!) of work.
Spiritually: I struggled this week. I sacrificed my quiet time for extra sleep, and, as I've said already, I missed Bible study this morning. I would appreciate your prayers as I get myself back into shape spiritually. My goal is to read 5 chapters a day (which is what I had been doing), and I also have another devotional I'm going through. It's not too hard, I just need to wake up that 15 or 20 minutes earlier to do it. I did have some spiritual victories this week, too. I was having a hard time in a decision I had to make, a course of action. It was a pull between my flesh and what I knew was right, and I, definitely NOT in my own strength, made the right decision. I also had a good talk with my roommate about why I do and don't do some things. This isn't the first time I've had this discussion; it actually comes up frequently, so please pray for him as well.
It's time for me to get ready for accountability formation. Until next time...
This week was quite busy with academics, sprint football practice, and then a busy weekend. Academics: I had a huge test called a WPR (Written Partial Review) in Chemistry on Friday. I believe I did really well, but we'll see on Tuesday. I spent a lot of time studying for that test, and I thought it was pretty easy, but that means nothing here. That can still get you a failing grade. I also had a Writ in AP (Politics). It was worth 150 points, and only four questions. That can spell disaster, but as long as you have a good understanding of the material, you can do well. I'll find that score out this week as well. For my military movement class, we did rock climbing this week. I loved it. We have a 70 ft wall in Arvin, and we just fooled around and learned some techniques doing boulder problems (staying under 12ft). On Friday, I started working for my Level 2 certification by going to climb with my roommate from last semester (who's on the Mountaineering Team). He showed me some things, and I belayed him while he climbed to the top of the wall, and then I climbed to the top. It was a blast. I plan to finish up my certification as soon as I can.
Sprint: We are still doing basic lifts and speed and agility training. I am back to where I was with benching before I left last semester. I'm pretty pshyched about that, because now I plan to increase as much as I possibly can before the Spring Conditioning. Squats, however, I had to decrease a lot of weight so I could work on my form (which is horrible). I also am weighing in WELL over the weight limit we are supposed to have during the season. I have plenty of time to cut weight, but I'd rather not weight as much as I do now anyway. I am weighing about 187 lbs (compared to the 175 I weighed after Beast) right now, and 172 lbs is the league weight. I do not want to starve myself duing the season to make weight, so I have begun to run and bike more. Oh well, you win some..you lose some. Oh yeah, I'm not fat either!
I went to OCF this week on Tuesday, but I missed Bible Study this morning. I slept through my alarm for the second time. I have to get a new one that annoys me even more. I did make it to church, though, and I listened to a really great message on 2 Timothy 2:22. I would provide you with more about the message, but I actually left my Bible in my mom's car, but I can tell you that I need to turn my focus away from those things that are fleeting or vain, and pursue things that are for a more eternal value.
Speaking of my mom's car...she came up this weekend!!! First, on Saturday, my friend and her parents came up. They wanted to see West Point, so they went to the museum in town, and then I gave them a personal tour of post. I had a good time, but I'll let them speak for themselves. Today, as I've said already, my mom came with my sister and brother. It was great. She picked me up, we headed to Grace, and then went out to eat at the traditional place. It was awesome to see them after not having seen them since I left. I've been really busy doing homework most weekends, so I enjoyed having a break this weekend. If anybody who is reading this would like to come up and see me, feel free. Just let me know, and I'll let you know if I'm available. I love visitors, when I actually have the chance to escape.
I had some heartbreak this week. Concerning my summer schedule and getting caught up with classes, I had formulated a plan of attack in my mind, but it was foiled this week when I found out I had been misinformed. It was devastating. I had a mental breakdown that afternoon, but the next day I recovered. It wasn't so much that it wouldn't work, is more that I overlooked a minute detail and set myself up for the disappointment. However, I am in the process of formulating a new plan. I will you updated on what happens after I talk to my contacts.
I've realized I need to begin writing in the middle of the week, because my post is quite lengthy, and I'm not even remembering everything that happened at the beginning of the week.
This week is going to be another hectic week. I didn't do very well at getting to bed at a decent time last week, and I don't know how well that'll go this week. I have a huge WPR in calculus on Thursday, and I am no where near prepared. Every other subject I just have the normal amount (a lot!) of work.
Spiritually: I struggled this week. I sacrificed my quiet time for extra sleep, and, as I've said already, I missed Bible study this morning. I would appreciate your prayers as I get myself back into shape spiritually. My goal is to read 5 chapters a day (which is what I had been doing), and I also have another devotional I'm going through. It's not too hard, I just need to wake up that 15 or 20 minutes earlier to do it. I did have some spiritual victories this week, too. I was having a hard time in a decision I had to make, a course of action. It was a pull between my flesh and what I knew was right, and I, definitely NOT in my own strength, made the right decision. I also had a good talk with my roommate about why I do and don't do some things. This isn't the first time I've had this discussion; it actually comes up frequently, so please pray for him as well.
It's time for me to get ready for accountability formation. Until next time...
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Introduction
Alright, so this is my first blog, so it'll be a little long. I have created this blog so that everyone may keep up with what is going on in my life and stop waiting for my email that will never come. Basically, I will try to let you know what I have been up to lately, what God has been teaching me, and pretty much anything that I feel like putting at that particular point in time. So here it goes...
January is finally over, and I have completed three and a half weeks of my second semester at USMA. God has been amazing and working in incredible ways just through my academics since I came back on Jan. 4th. As many of you know, I have to repeat my first semester classes because of coming home last semester. However, after talking to a few of my instructors, I was able to advance in math and chemistry. That eliminates 2 of the 7 courses that I would have had to make up either during the summer or next year. Praise God!! However, I still have to go through STAP (summer school) during my first block of the summer, with FOB Buckner during second block. Right now, third block is schedule for Sprint Football PIAD, but I have to talk to my coach to see if I can do another STAP. Please keep that in your prayers as I try to knock out as many classes as possible this summer. If I can do the two sessions of STAP, I will have eliminated four more classes, leaving only one to overload next year.
Sprint is going really well right now. On Mondays and Wednesdays we are doing Speed/Agility Training, Tuesdays and Thursdays are lifts, and Fridays are Cardio. It's pretty decent right now, but after Spring Break, spring conditioning starts, and that will be another story. Lifts are pretty simple right now, just bench, squats, RDLs, power shrugs, core work, and ISO rows. They will get more complicated with spring conditioning, though, and those of you who really know me will know that I am looking forward to that!
I have started attending a new Sunday School at 0900 Sunday mornings (right before Grace Baptist Church that I attended last semester and am continuing to attend). It is pretty awesome. We are going over a study entitled "The Call to Discipleship". Right now I'm learning a new way to study the Bible using a three step process: Observation, Interpretation, and Application. First, I look at the passage, define key words using Greek or Hebrew definitions or a concordance, and observe the surrounding context. Second, I cross-reference and pick out some lessons that can be learned. Lastly, I apply it to my life. Basically, the study looks like this: "What the Bible says about being a disciple", "What discipleship means", and "How can I be a disciple". I am really enjoying it right now.
My small group leader for OCF, who is also my Sunday morning leader, invited me to a conference hosted by the Navigators (a Christian group within the Army) over President's Day weekend. I can't wait! It's a weekend filled with good food, great workshops, and I'll get to spend some time with some great men of God.
Well, it is off to work on some homework now. I want to get some done before I watch the Superbowl tonight! I am going over to my small group leader's house for the game. Yeah buddy! I will contintue to post about once a week. Please follow my blog and feel free to email me whenever. I will always read the emails, its the responding that's the problem.
January is finally over, and I have completed three and a half weeks of my second semester at USMA. God has been amazing and working in incredible ways just through my academics since I came back on Jan. 4th. As many of you know, I have to repeat my first semester classes because of coming home last semester. However, after talking to a few of my instructors, I was able to advance in math and chemistry. That eliminates 2 of the 7 courses that I would have had to make up either during the summer or next year. Praise God!! However, I still have to go through STAP (summer school) during my first block of the summer, with FOB Buckner during second block. Right now, third block is schedule for Sprint Football PIAD, but I have to talk to my coach to see if I can do another STAP. Please keep that in your prayers as I try to knock out as many classes as possible this summer. If I can do the two sessions of STAP, I will have eliminated four more classes, leaving only one to overload next year.
Sprint is going really well right now. On Mondays and Wednesdays we are doing Speed/Agility Training, Tuesdays and Thursdays are lifts, and Fridays are Cardio. It's pretty decent right now, but after Spring Break, spring conditioning starts, and that will be another story. Lifts are pretty simple right now, just bench, squats, RDLs, power shrugs, core work, and ISO rows. They will get more complicated with spring conditioning, though, and those of you who really know me will know that I am looking forward to that!
I have started attending a new Sunday School at 0900 Sunday mornings (right before Grace Baptist Church that I attended last semester and am continuing to attend). It is pretty awesome. We are going over a study entitled "The Call to Discipleship". Right now I'm learning a new way to study the Bible using a three step process: Observation, Interpretation, and Application. First, I look at the passage, define key words using Greek or Hebrew definitions or a concordance, and observe the surrounding context. Second, I cross-reference and pick out some lessons that can be learned. Lastly, I apply it to my life. Basically, the study looks like this: "What the Bible says about being a disciple", "What discipleship means", and "How can I be a disciple". I am really enjoying it right now.
My small group leader for OCF, who is also my Sunday morning leader, invited me to a conference hosted by the Navigators (a Christian group within the Army) over President's Day weekend. I can't wait! It's a weekend filled with good food, great workshops, and I'll get to spend some time with some great men of God.
Well, it is off to work on some homework now. I want to get some done before I watch the Superbowl tonight! I am going over to my small group leader's house for the game. Yeah buddy! I will contintue to post about once a week. Please follow my blog and feel free to email me whenever. I will always read the emails, its the responding that's the problem.
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