Discussion

So after discussing the previous question "If the world was perfect would we still love and crave God?" here are some conclusions we came up with. One thought was that we wouldn't know any different and we would just praise God and love him continually. Then we thought, what if we knew what was good and bad or if we were in the state of mind we are now but everything was dandy? And we would still know what use to happen. So we thought that we may be very thankful that the world had changed and praise God for that but at the same time the world probably wouldn't stay that way for a while because there are way too many for us to screw up now rather then two like when the world started. We also thought about the fact of not needing forgiveness or any more loves because we're experiencing it from others so we may not need God or the bible for that matter. We wouldn't have needed Jesus to come back to earth so there is no new testament and the old shows us his power through miracles and his compassion for us and love. If we were perfect though then there wouldn't be any healing to do. The only thing we would know is that he made the earth. So we might not crave him then.

Over all we decided though that no matter what we would praise him and still love him. He is amazing even if it's only just making the earth and the fact that he's perfect. But there is soooooo much to him that we can't even comprehend. It's truly amazing to be following such a magnificent God!

Something Deep to Think About

So this past week at bible study we were presented a question. I haven't thought about it much until today so I have a few ideas but before I write them I want you to think about them. So here is the question. If the world was perfect, would we still love and crave for God? Think about it and I'll post the thoughts I, along with some others conclude about it later.

Being a RA

So school has now started and I've been here for 3 weeks now and have not gone home yet. If you know me then you know this is very unusual for me. I've only gone 3 weeks at school away from home one other time but here I go again and even longer this time. So life as a RA has been quite an experience already. There's been been lots of ups with a few downs. It's been great to hear others stories and where they came from but with that are some really tough stories to listen too. I can't wait though to see what God is going to do in all of our lives this year. There have been lots of late nights of hanging out getting to know each other and having fun. I love Kroske and all the fun we have and up beat people!! It's been tough though knowing what to share with your residents and not say to much. You want to be real and yet be a good role model. It's tough to draw the line between being friends and being their RA who keeps them in line. It's also difficult when we are on different levels as they are adjusting to the college life and I'm starting to think about life after college. It's crazy to think about it and tough to relate to them sometimes. But despite it all being a RA is such an amazing thing. I wouldn't trade it for anything!!! I love my Kroske family!!! I couldn't ask for more.

Summer Blessings

Let me first say that God is amazing. This summer has been a blessing for me in many ways. Before the school year ended I was, like many, worried about getting a job for the summer. I really want to go to Israel this January and there was no way I could do that if I didn't have a job. Many of us at school were told that we would have a job through the stimulus program and the Department of Labor. So many of us depended on that and were disappointed when our appointments got canceled. So it's the end of the school year and now it's panic mode for many. I really tried to stay calm and put my trust in God that whatever happen, happens. I am truly blessed by the USF staff and my supervisor I had throughout the school told me that I could at least work on campus through the month of June. I didn't qualify for work study this summer and so there was only enough in there budget for the month of June. So I still had to think about the rest of the summer as I knew that wouldn't be enough money for the trip. Half way through June they had a budget meeting and told me I could come back for 3 weeks in August. I was so excited as I knew that I would probably just have enough to go then and if I found a job throughout the school year I would come out close. I was looking forward to having some time off in July, as I knew I would be extremely busy. It was the last Friday in June and one of the professors came up to me and told me we had to talk. At first I thought I did something wrong and couldn't think of what though. She then proceeded to tell me that Human Resources was looking for some help and that she recommended me to work for them. And by that Tuesday I met with them and Thursday I was working. So it turns out I had a job for the whole summer. I wasn't going to have anything at first and then adding a month each time! It's been such a blessing to work and know I don't have to worry about coming up short for the trip! It's also so great to stay on campus and be in a wonderful atmosphere. It can be intimidating working with all the Vice Presidents of the campus, well at first anyways, but they are so much fun and care so much about me! What a wonderful place to be blessed and go to school!!

Truly Blessed

I've reflected over this past year a lot and I can't tell you enough how I have been truly blessed! Transfering is a tough thing to do and I've done it twice now. So my advice is to never do it in the middle of the year (In January) and whatever school you are at your sophomore year, stay there. I did not follow this at all and it would have been easier if I would have but I made it through. Coming to USF has made me a better person and help me to be myself and know who that is. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to transfer. I was scared to tell my mom because transfering can be a pain in the butt. I did it though! I was welcomed right away and I got involved and was with people that were already involved and invited me to come along too. It was tough to balance meeting new people and still hanging and spending time with my already established friends! It was tough at first but I have amazing friends who are willing to listen to my concerns and then ready to work them out with me! So we got through it! It was also tough when I didn't have the greatest rooming situation and we didn't always agree. It made me crabby. But then I moved buildings and got a new roommate and life was good again! And we both transfered from the same place so we were able to relate a lot. The semester started off great with the musical I was in and i met a lot of amazing people through it! I also started playing in the Wind Ensemble, which help me to get to know even more people! I love people so this was great for me! It started to get nice out and many of us would go and play frisbee and volleyball. The patience those people had for me, learning how to throw a darn frisbee was great! It sure takes a lot of practice. The friendships I developed couldn't be better! They don't care what your background is but look at what you can become and the potential! My old and new friends have also been amazing at being there for me when I had family issues and didn't know how to handle them or react. They alwasy assured that everything would be alright and God would help me through. I don't know if I could have gotten through this if I would have been anywhere else. My friends have been amazing and I'm excited for all of our friendships to continue and grow and I can't wait to see what God has in store for me next year and them too!