Post-Discussion

I had an . . . intense, somewhat passionate discussion with some friends tonight.  Whenever these discussions happen, I replay them in my mind. Again and again and again. Did I say the right thing, did I seem presumptuous,  was I tactful, did I speak rudely,  was I able to graciously get my point across, did I need to continue the discussion, was I nasty, how did I come across? Are they thinking about this conversation as much as I am? Or am I just over analyzing everything?

I think I think too much. I also put too much weight on my own personal thoughts and not enough on God's Word. But His Word is becoming much more near and dear to me. I want to find the answers in His Word and not just spout what I think I know.

Why must I feel like I need to prove something to them with my conversation?  I know where I stand, but I couldn't keep quiet with some undoctrinal statements being made which, I believe,  can greatly hinder your walk. I had to speak out and voice their concerns. I just pray that what I said doesn't hinder a walk with God, I pray that it will draw people into the Scripture to study it for themselves.

I believe firmly in what I said and held to tonight, but is it Biblical? I'm here in WI, in this specific Northwoods town, in my apartment, working at my school with my kiddos, attending Faith, building relationships.  I can't change the world, but I can keep living for and serving God where He has placed me.

Food

I love food. I love cooking. I love shopping for food. I love the smells of food. I love discussing food. I love serving food. I love how food brings people together. Food is incredible.

Conversations

Conversations can make everything clear. A conversation today made me incredibly grateful that I'm teaching where I'm teaching. It was a conversation I didn't realize I needed to have, but one which I was glad I had once it was over.