Student of the Word

In the fast-paced age of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and blogs (like this one), human beings are transmitting and receiving a seemingly infinite amount of information in a way that no era has never witnessed. I'm too lazy to look up statistics, but if you're reading this, I'm sure you have also observed the mass-digitization of our social interactions in which, I believe, we have sacrificed quality for quantity. Now, I'm not here to rant or make you feel guilty about using social media and technology. Please remember that while reading this post. I just want to provide a few thoughts on the topic you might find interesting and hopefully freeing. I recently broke open a fortune cookie from Panda Express (one of the greatest places on earth). On the side without the lucky numbers, one small sentence read, "Speak less of your plans, you'll get more of them done." I was taken back by the simple yet profound words from inside my sugary cookie. This idea is ...

I moved into a new house this year that's like a two minute walk from the northeast end of campus. (Please don't stalk me.) I love living here because it's super close to my classes and I have some great roommates. I have the smallest room in the house, but my favorite part about it is that it has these really cool windows. Every day they fill my room with natural light. In the morning, I love to stare out at the trees in our backyard as the sun comes up. It's a beautiful sight that makes me break out into glorious singing! God's Word is a lot like a window. Windows give us a clear view of something beyond them. They are lenses through which we can see something outside ourselves, and a way for someone outside to see in. (unless it's one of those one-way viewing windows) The Bible is a window that allows us to gaze into the heart of God. It's a summary of the things that are important to Him. It contains an incredible story of redeeming broken people and ...