back in the groove

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009. The day when, as that first shrill bell of the year rings, everyone leaves the summer behind and heads back to school. It's fun.. maybe.. or it might be not so fun, once you realize that Grade 12 isn't nearly as easy as those other grades were, especially as you're heading home with a full backpack of homework already!

Well, I am very thankful for being able to go to my school, and for the knowledge that I am able to gain as the year goes on, learning more about our wonderful Savior's creation. But I'm (really!) far from perfect, and often am not thankful for my school, and for the sacrifice my parents pay to help me go there. How selfish can I get??!

Anyways, for everyone who might be going back to school today, I want to pass on the challenge that my dad (who is also my pastor) gave this Sunday to us students. And that is to be bold for Christ from day 1 (and if you maybe weren't so bold, or didn't hear of or think of this, day 2 is a good day to start too!). I was thinking last night that, as I go to a Christian school, this is one of the easier places to be bold for Christ in... and yet I am still so scared, and shy back from the open doors that God places in front of me. So let your prayer be the same as mine this school year: to be bold for Christ and to not be ashamed of the one who gave up his life to save you!!