Before I begin, I would like to wish everyone a happy belated Easter, a.k.a. "He is Risen." The thought actually crossed my mind to make a chocholate cross and fill it with cherry, so that people would remember the sweet sacrifice of Jesus. But then I remembered how expensive religious products are, and decided to just leave it here on my blog instead. I always appreciate feedback, so feel free to respond.
About a month ago, my brother told me about a form of education that some homeschoolers are learning, and seems to be a pretty big hit with the Christian community. This is called "Classical Education" which is absolutely fascinating.
If interested, feel free to wikipedia here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_education
After doing a little studying, I really liked what I read about this teaching method that's been lost. Although I was glad to find a nearby college, where I could take classes, I realised that I had "zeal without knowledge" and put student ministry above my studies when I was at St. Petersburg College. I would have to be an honor student, in order to even think about majoring in "The Great Books" or even studying under professors who know them well. They will not accept anyone below a 4.0 G.P.A. Oh, well, live and learn. I decided I would take the "Good Will Hunting" route, and read all the same books on my own from the library.
I found a book called "The Well Trained Mind", and that's when I struck gold. Within its pages, I found a list of "The Great Books". It's a master list, orginally intended for students to study at various ages and lengths in grade, middle, and high school. Of course, most students would not want to tackle this mountain of knowledge. I'm not sure why I want to myself. I guess, it's nice to have a goal.
I really hope I"m not coming across as arrogant or stuck up. I just think it would be wonderful to really know who Alfred Lord Tennyson was, more about William Shakespeare, and also perhaps a different glance at the Bible. It is the first book listed on, chuckle, The Great List, of the Great Books. Somebody must've gone to "great" pains to get that list together. Who knows, maybe my great great grandfather was studying the same materials? Just kidding. :)
In any case, as much as I would enjoy a return to college, it looks like I'm going to hold down the job I have as a valet for a while. I really enjoy meeting people, helping them get where they need to go, and getting a chance to safely drive some very nice vehicles.
I'm also getting a lot from this study through Galatians my church is going through. I believe it is a place where grace and truth are equally presented. Click here, if you'd like to study along: www.benttree.org Look for the manuscript study, a.k.a. "Dance Lessons".
I love how they use visuals as teaching devices. They literally had a cage to represent the prison of sin, and chains that people could pick up and feel the weight of. Easter weekend was about "Freedom". Although I didn't make it to service, and missed an opportunity to serve, at least I'm willing to both attend, and serve again. I am usually a regular at small groups, and am often there on Sunday morning.
I think God is doing a different type of work these days in my life. There are things internally that need to be gotten rid of. Replacements, repairs,...redemption and recovery, if you will. I'm definitely a piece of work, but God thinks I'm worth it. I have to pass the following cause it's too good to keep to myself. People value things based on what their worth. What was the blood of God's only Son worth to Him? It was priceless. How much worth does God place on us then? He considers us priceless, worth going to any means to obtain. Isn't that wonderful? God is so good to us. Oh, yeah one more thing. I was doing a study and reading John 1, and the study led me to read Genesis 1. The same Jesus that made everything, saw how sin had torn everything down, is the same Jesus who's still around. He is able to make everyone whole, because he made everyone anyway. Is there anything too difficult for God? Nothing.
