100th Post, A little about myself

In preparation for Blog Action Day tomorrow, I've been going over in my head what to write. I want it to be important and thought provoking. However, what is important to me might not be important to the next person, so I decided to write a little bit about myself so you, the reader, can decide if your morals, values, and priorities are anything similar to mine.

First and foremost I'm a Christian. I grew up a Christian, I have no spectacular conversion story or stories about hardships in my life before I came to the church. It's the way I was raised. I can't offer any insightful images of being raised this way, all I can say is that I was loved, made to feel special, and taught how to live a Christ-like life. This is what I strive for, to live in the way Jesus exemplified in his life.

Which brings me to another important aspect of my character which does not stand apart from my identity as a Christian. I am an environmentlist! (yes I said it..) Many Christians cringe at this word... Some even feel that environmentalism is anti-Christian. But let me point out, that the fact that I am an environmentlist shows that I value God's gift of Creation.

Many people are not sure how to handle my environmental tendencies. I can remember at 11 being called Crunchy for the first time. I had no idea what that meant, but as I grew up I found out. Some call my weird, some call me a hippie, some call me crazy, most commonly I'm called a treehugger, but most recently I've been called an earth muffin. These names don't hurt my feelings so if you are going to use them don't be upset when I'm not offended.

I've worked a very long time to model both Christ and Environmentalism in my life. It's who I am, and by being who I am, I hope that I can open up a dialogue between those Christians who don't believe in Environmentalism and those Environmentalists who don't know what to do about all those Christians.

Hey Friends, I haven't been so good at this. Mostly because I've been extremely busy with school, work, and field ed. My next post is going to be the 100th, so I promise for something good. Hope all is well with everyone. Peace.

I might be dumb

There is quite a list of blogs that I read weekly if not daily. And I would LOVE to be one of those people who wrote all the time and had a faithful readership. It probably won't happen, at least until I'm done with my degree, but it doesn't mean that more people shouldn't read my blog. The only problem is that I don't understand how to do that? Any suggestions?

In Full Swing

Life here in Ohio is in full swing with little time for leisures like blogging. I finished my third week of school and feel proud that I have made it through and am not behind in any of my classes. I've figured out that to graduate with my MDiv with a specialization in Christian Education I will need to attend for four more semesters after this fall. I will be done with my graduate education in December of 2009. Now, I only have to figure out what happens next.

In the meantime, I got a job as a part time nanny for two amazing children. They are smart and full of love which makes going to work a real joy.
I am also interning at Terra Nova this year, I will be experiencing many aspects of the church and am really looking forward to learning more and contributing to the wonderful community that is Terra Nova.

The last few weeks I have really come to enjoy living in Delaware. It's a great town with a lot of resources. I haven't talked about this much because things have been up in the air for many months, but Ryan and I are trying to buy a house here in Delaware. While there are not many plans beyond school here in Ohio, we know that we will be here at least for the next five years, but most likely beyond that. We have some great friends and I we are hoping for opportunities present themselves when they are most needed.

Anyways, like I said things have been busy.

Blog Action Day

I hope that you will notice that I replaced the stopglobalwarming.org banner with a banner spreading the word about Blog Action Day. On October 15th, bloggers will unite to write on one topic. What topic is that you might say?? Well none other than one of my favorites, the ENVIRONMENT. I have signed up and hope to have a special post prepared for this day.

I encourage you to take a look at the site and if you feel so moved, please sign up to participate in the day. I'm looking forward to the environmental buzz.