my new class assignment.

So, my class...the most I don't even know how to describe it class I have ever had: history and philosophy of the geosciences. What is a myth? apparently, it's deep and intense. who knew? the things these people came up with...explanations for the seasons that involve goddesses dying and being stuck on spikes then, get this, being RESCUED by the other gods and goddesses. she's apparently just fine besides being evil, of course. and there is more to the story...look up Anat. so weird...

then, in paleo...learning about different kinds of coral and how their spicules are shaped...actually, those are the sponges aren't they...we talked about sponges and coral yesterday...oh, and jellyfish, which are apparently in the same phylum as coral...coral are at the juvenile stage...the polyp stage....for most of their lives while jellyfish are in the adult stage for most of their lives....I didn't know corals could be like jellyfish???

anywho...on to more pleasant things...like the first Aletheia Midday!!! and the first Aletheia Wednesday!!!! very exciting! Matt Light did an awesome job talking about the first part of John 3, Cam did great leading worship...despite being sick - poor Cam...there was just some amazing stuff...the place wasn't packed like a Sunday, but it was packed for a Wednesday - especially the first one of the semester!! so, I had a great time...still get nervous every time I do the powerpoint...and I get to make it for Wednesdays this year...but it worked out just fine! :)

I have loads of homework to do. am I doing it? obviously not. I'm thinking about it, though. that's something, right? sure it is.

and here's a poem I wrote a couple of weeks ago. it really says how I was feeling then and what I'm feeling right now.

I look to the heavens
I cannot see God
but He sees me
He is always watching

The comfort of the King
is all encompassing
the blessings He does bring
are more than I'm deserving

I reach out in praise
I do not feel God's touch
but He feels me
my praise is a touch

The comfort of the King
is all encompassing
the blessings He does bring
are more than I'm deserving

I cry out to my God
I do not always hear Him
but He hears me
and He always answers

The comfort of the King
is all encompassing
the blessings He does bring
are more than I'm deserving

and just a few more thoughts:
God really is truly beyond amazing! Just thinking about the support system He has set me up with is so cool. I have loving friends and family who listen to me, teach me, advise me, and just are there for me all the time. I don't deserve all these wonderful people in my life or my awesome God. But He didn't care, or rather, He cared so much about my undeserving state that He formulated a way for me to come to Him despite my unworthiness.
I've really been seeing God in my life so much lately; no matter what has happened, the next instant, I know God is there. There have been clear moments, just seconds after I have an issue or even a cool thing happen, where I am instantly reminded of God's hand in things through a song or a billboard (it has happened) or a friend. It's awesome and amazing.