Week One: Humility

When I first walked onto the Moody Bible Institute campus I think I made a false accusation. I thought I would just walk right on campus and everything would just flow.

........ I was humbled. After going to some of my orientation classes I realized that I was with some of the most intellectual theologians around. At times I feel I don't even belong by being around such Bible geniuses. I just felt overwhelmed with the professors using such huge words, and me feeling like the only one who didn't understand. I am going to be completely blunt. Coming into Moody I was carrying a large load of pride on my back. I thought that I would easily be able to fit in and make friends and do just fine being here. After just the first day I realized that I was wrong. I will be thrilled if I graduate from here! ha But on a serious note God has an incredible plan for me here. Maybe for the first couple of weeks it was for me to realize that I'm not all that I thought I was. I have been so humbled by being here and it's challenging but it is what I need to go through in order to fully be seeking Christ. So what am I getting at? Well my initial attitude was to see how I could make a difference on the campus. Maybe my difference is saying I don't have it all. Leaving my pride at the door, and picking up the cross that the Lord lays before my daily. It's been tough, but God's grace and mercy have been what has been pushing me to strive. 

Were Back and Rolling

Ok were going to give this another shot haha! I am going to try my best to keep this blog updated as much as possible to keep you guys informed on how everything is going at college and ways that you can be praying. Wow! everything happened so fast this summer missions trip to Mexico, 4-H Fair, and now college. It's so crazy how fast this summer went by and to think that I am now a college student. My transition into Moody wasn't quite as smooth as you would think. On August 20th we began Freshman orientation and that lasted three days. Those were probably the most hectic three days of my entire summer. I had a ton of things to do: finalize my schedule, move into my room, sign and fill out like a million papers, get books, and try to meet some new people. I was getting really frustrated with my schedule because it didn't get finalized till my first day of classes. 

Well.... two weeks later I'm still alive! It's been a crazy ride but I am finally beginning to see why God opened this crazy door for me to be here. 

What A Comeback!

This week at the Crossing we have talked about lives that have "Comeback" and been turned around by Christ. Some of the stories will just blow you away - how God's grace and mercy have just performed miracuously in the lives of many individuals. So as we talked about these great comebacks, a famous person's name was brought up. Kobe Bryant. I know what your thinking, he's not a Christian so why talk about him? I feel there has been no greater comeback in the Hollywood World, in the past five years than the story of Kobe. As most of you may know he was charged with a felony of sexual assult on July 18, 2003 in an alleged incident with a 19 year old girl in a luxury hotel. Previously on July 4, 2003, he was arrested and had to post bond of $25,000. Eventually all charges against Bryant were dropped, but his story would never be forgetten by all who have heard of him. At this point Kobe could have just handed in his jersey and tried to take his face out of the world so he could try to live in peace and ignore the press. But he did something that many superstars never do after their public figure has been destroyed. He displayed perseverance. It wasn't easy coming back to the Lakers and trying to go on as if nothing had happened. He had to come back facing the fans, teammates, coaches, anyone who watches or knows anything about what he did! But you know what is real funny, that almost 5 years later Kobe Bryant has the Los Angeles Lakers in the semi-finals of the Western Conference Finals. He helped lead his team to capture a first place in the West and also earn himself a MVP this year.

Moustache May

There has been declared a challenge to NMC males for the whole month of May to grow a moustache. Due to some allergic reaction to the whiskers under my nose, I will sadly not be able to participate. But best of luck to all those growing them out - it should be a good time. I am looking forward to seeing Dan Weiss' stache the most!

It's Too Late, To Apologize

That's the truth - it is officially to late to apologize for not blogging in like a year. Just kidding, but seriously it has been forever. Hopefully, I will be more consistent with my blogs in the next couple of weeks. But during the time I haven't blogged all of this has happened...........
NFL Draft, 2 More Ducks Games, Softball Starting, Lakers sweeping the Nuggets, I mean holy cow! I will try to blog as much as possible the next couple of weeks to make up for my lack of blogging lately.

And the winner is....... Tim Johnson???

Yep, that's right the winner of this years Eby's 2008 Spring Break Quarter Bracket People's Tournament was Tim Johnson. If you don't know who that is, he is a made up person that Griggs created freshman year just to be incredibly random. So whenever we would need someone really random we would just say, "hey what about Tim Johnson." Anyways, the overall winner in points was Kristy Mikel with 115 points. It was fun, and of course always random, and I can't wait to see who will be crowned champ in 2009!

Ducks 6-2!

Tonight the Ducks pulled off another quality win by beating Cockapalooza 63-60. We only had 4 guys , so my pops Todd stepped in and did a great job. The Ducks are currently 6-2 with two weeks remaining before the tournament.