You may be asking me this seeing how I have been lacking in my posts here. Well, a lot has been going on lately to be honest. I’m in school, working full-time, and trying to be the best husband I can. It pulls me pretty thin. I feel a part of everything and nothing all at the same time. I don’t say this to complain – just stating that I am busy. “So, what’s really going on?” you prod. “What are you learning?” I’m learning that I am weak and that He is strong. I am learning that I don’t have as much strength as I like to think.

“…but what are you learning theologically?” I have been asking myself this a lot lately. I would have to say that I am learning the hardest part of theology – the application. Leading up to my first year of college in the fall of 2004 I had been learning about theological terms. Theological debates inspired me, grew me, and energized me. Now – not so much. Since that year I have been learning about people and God’s love for them. I have been learning that living with people is tough. Theologically speaking, God is supremely glorified in my utter weakness. This weakness in me has been pointed out to me through relationships with family, friends, co-workers, colleagues, and even online friends (whom I may never meet in real life). Knowing theology (academically) is nice, but it is in vain if never applied. In my life, God is teaching me love, forgiveness, weakness, pain, humility, and many other things that are also theological but tend to veer towards God’s relationship to people through me. Many times I feel like I am not growing, but I am struck in awe when I look back to see what works He does without my realizing it.

So, am I studying all the latest debates and theological hot topics? No. I am studying life through God. I honestly think it is more exhausting and time-consuming. I wouldn’t trade it for anything though. Maybe some day I will get back to studying commentaries and systematic theology books. For now, life in Christ will have to do.

I prod you now. What are you really learning?

- Josh

So, I got to watch sharks pass by today and I didn’t even have to leave the office. I thought this was super cool. Apparently, Ripley’s Aquarium has a webcam by the water so you can see sharks, mantas, and other rad sea creatures swimming around. Every time I have gone to a large aquarium like this, I am always astounded at God’s creativity. Enjoying his creations is so refreshing! And this way sure beats paying $25 (or however much it is). Check it out!

Ripley’s Aquarium Cam

Here are a couple screen shots that I got.

- Josh