Ryan BurnsJust wanted everyone to know that I added a social network aspect to the blog today. At the end of every post there will be a “ShareThis” button. Click on it will reveal a host of social networking sites that you can share Going to...
I’ve blogged previously about one pastor’s opinion on how to decide on a seminary and, somewhat related, I’ve given my thoughts on what seminary is the best, so now it is your turn to weigh in… What do you think is the most...
Just wanted to thank everyone for the encouraging words today. Very cool! Orientation was good… nothing spectacular, but good. As I was walking out I got a call from my mom (a flight attendant) who happened to have an unexpected layover in our...
I’m 30 years old… the last time I went to an orientation for school was… 12 years ago. Today is new student orientation at my seminary and me and Just a Gal will be heading over to campus while Just a Brother watches the Little Man...
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My favorite question was, “When you finish this quiz do you plan on blogging about it?”
I laughed out loud because I knew I would… HA!
Have a good Saturday everyone.
I’ve spent years trying to find the best way for Just a Gal and I to manage our money. While I’d like to think that I had the noble motives of being the best steward of the gifts God gave us, the reality was that most of the time I was...
Trying to decided if God is calling you to seminary or not can be difficult. While you could give the magic eight ball a try, there is probably a better way to determine what God is calling you to do. For me, I found Finding the Will of God by Dr...
Well, today is Two Cent Tuesday… your chance to let everyone know what you think about the question of the week. Today is a fun and occasionally controversial question: {democracy:3} Let your two cents be heard. If clicking a box is not enough...
My heart broke today. I walked into the kitchen to fix some lunch and saw my wife crying… enough said, right? I walked up and simply held her. “I’m sad,” she said through her tears. “I miss my friends.” There...
Just a Gal is a runner. She loves to run… Me, not so much… Last night was date night and I took Just a Gal out to see Spirit of the Marathon. Chronicling the lives of 6 individuals preparing to run in the 2006 Chicago Marathon, the movie...
When I was in High School I occasionally got lunch detention (aka. Study Hall). Looking back, I couldn’t tell you what I did… but I’m sure I deserved it. That said, I will admit that it wasn’t really punishment. I mean, I got...
As you may or may not know, I recently completed a 2 week intensive for Hebrew 1. Today I got my grades and was very pleased with my B+. The grade however got me to thinking… do all seminaries have the same grading scale? My B+ was a 91...
So, I’ve decided to spice things up around here and start adding some questions. I think it’ll be interesting to see how people weigh in on various seminary related questions. Today’s question is one that I think is particularly...
A recent conversation with Little Man: Just a Guy (JG) – So, what did you learn about in class (Sunday School) today? Little Man (LM) – Ummm… Jesus— and Matthew. JG – Oh, what did you you learn about Jesus and Matthew...
I took a little time this weekend and updated the Seminary Bloggers blogroll. Check it out and see if you’re on the list and to visit some of the bloggers out there who are going to seminary. If your blog isn’t on the list and...
Want to win a $50 amazon card? At goingtoseminary.com I dream of the day when I’ll give away an actual scholarship (my goal is to have a $1000 scholarship available by this time next year). Until then, I have to start small… So, for our...
I love technology. In particular, I love computers. In more particular, I love macs. That said, I think it might be time to unplug the drug and start taking notes the old fashioned way… with pen and paper. “Crazy” you say...
Thanks to the folks at Said at Southern I stumbled across this video today. Nothing quite like watching a middle aged, white, Ph.D. rap about philosophy. While “technically” not a seminary related post, Dr. Jim Orrick is a professor at...
The other day we got a comment from Eric in our 6 ways to save money in seminary post about a book meta search site called addall and I was reminded that it is almost time to go book shopping. One of the great joys of being a seminary student is the...
At dinner I was explaining to Little Man that I was learning Hebrew and that Hebrew has a alphabet (he has learned the English alphabet so I was trying to bridge that connection). So, I got out my Hebrew alphabet sheet and we went through the letter...
Ok, this is just too funny not to post. Apparently the Student Ministry at Western Seminary has stumbled upon Going to Seminary and has posted some flyers on campus… including above the urinals and in bathroom stalls! Thanks to Eric for...
For those who have read about my experience with taking distance education seminary classes you might think that I am not a fan of them… Quite the contrary. I think they are great. In fact, here are 6 things I think are great about online and...
Ok, I might have been a little ambitious to require 5 comment posts in order to be added to the Seminary Bloggers Blogroll. The fact is that there are a lot of really great seminary bloggers out there and there are a lot of people visiting this site...
While taking some time reading through some posts on Seminary Survival Guide I was struck Mark’s obvious, yet often overlooked, observation that we must learn triage. There’s no way for you to work all the hours to get all the money you...
So, I’m five days deep into taking Hebrew 1. To make the class harder the seminary has it as a winter session class (2 weeks) and it is done online! That’s right… online Hebrew. Here is how it works: The class has a CD that...
So, our new home has some new decorations thanks to winter term Hebrew I.
Throughout the house you will find the following hanging on walls, doors, mirrors, and even the shower:
So, I stumbled upon a GREAT new resource the other day. The Seminary Survival Guide is blog written by a pastor and former seminarian, Pastor Mark. I was absolutely thrilled to find another blogger out there trying to help seminarians make the most...
Well, the move is over… lots of driving and lots of unpacking. I’m exhausted, but about to go to the airport to pick up the family! So excited to see them and bring them to the new house. Hopefully next week I’ll get back in the...
Happy Christmas Eve to all!
We’re with family today and tomorrow and then I get to drive a moving van for two days. Internt access will be off and on, so posting will likely not be for a couple days.
Keep us in your prayers!
See ya soon.
Super busy lately. I turned 30 yesterday and spent a good 3 hours shopping for health insurance (weeee). Went out to dinner with friends and ended up sitting at the table talking for 6 hours. It was a great night. Today I have to rent the moving...