Another great day in class!

Today was day two of Hermeneutics. It was great! Dr. House started with a devotional about DL Moody and how important prayer is. I was challenged to increase my prayer life over some important issues at LifeSpring and in my own life.

Our morning discussion was on topic of "Setting" as a focus in hermeneutical study. Dr. House lectured for a while before letting us loose to work in groups on 6 problems in the library that used the tools he had covered in the lecture. It was exciting to use the resources in the library to explore the passages. I was particularly struck when studying Jesus' use of the terms "shepherd" and "door" in John. Our group found a reference that contrasted that passage against the same terms in Ezek 34. It provided additional insight into our role as shepherd's of the flock we are given. Good stuff!

Jessica (my new friend) and I had lunch at a fun little Mexican place (similar to El Camino, but not quite as good.) We had a great conversation about our faith journeys and how we think we will be changed by this experience in grad school. I love it when I have significant conversations with new people! Funny how one of my concerns when I as a young adult was that my bubbly personality would hide the ways I was striving to lead a life of significance. I am thankful that I have been able to find a way to balance the two.

The afternoon was spent doing "word studies." There was another lecture followed by more time to work in a group. I like the format and am learning a lot this way. The group I work with is great. Each person is working hard and there seems to be a real collaborative spirit among us.

One more day and then I head back to the land of Goshen. I'm excited to see everyone, but I will miss the academic focus of these first days of class.