Prayer of Thanksgiving

Almighty God,
Father of all mercies,
we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks
for all your goodness and loving-kindness
to us and to all whom you have made.
We bless you
for our creation, preservation,
and all the blessings of this life;
but above all for your immeasurable love
in the redemption of the world
by our Lord Jesus Christ;
for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.
And, we pray,
give us such an awareness of your mercies,
that with truly thankful hearts
we may show forth your praise,
not only with our lips, but in our lives,
by giving up ourselves to your service,
and by walking before you
in holiness and righteousness all our days;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer/Book of Divine Worship

Spring has Sprung

One week and two days until summer.
So close!

Home

I've been in America almost two months now....


But my thoughts and prayers are still in the Middle East.

Prophets

William Blake: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
“The Prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel dined with me, and I asked them how they dared so roundly to assert that God spoke to them; and whether they did not think at that time that they would be misunderstood, and so be the cause of imposition?" To which Isaiah answered: “I saw no God nor heard any, in a finite organical perception; but my senses discover’d the Infinite in everything, and as I was then persuaded and remained confirm’d that the voice of honest indignation is the voice of God, I cared not for consequences, but wrote.”


Whether you agree that Isaiah did not actually see God or, or even if you disagree,there is something to be said about honest indignation.

Ye cannot find the depth of the heart of man, neither can ye perceive the things that he thinketh: then how can ye search out God, that hath made all these things, and knows his mind, or comprehend his purpose? Juddith from the Apocrypha

Still Keeping Busy!

Hey again!

Once again, I am behind on blog entries. Maybe I'll write a bunch once I'm back home, with nothing to do, over winter break. Sorry guys... you'll have to keep checking back with me! Here a few quick pics of the last 2 weeks: Galilee and Parents!

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Keepin' Busy in the Land Between

Sorry Ya'll! It's been a while!

It's been crazy busy here the past few weeks. Midterms, Three day field trip to the Negev, my birthday, Four day trip to Galilee, and much much more! I'll try and give a quick update via pictures and a little commentary:


Amelia and me conquering the Wadi Kin


The Wadi Kin


Overlooking Tel Arad, where a double altar was found, one to YHWH and one to a pagan god. This was probably one of the temples Solomon built for one of his foreign wives.


Some of my favorites girls and a Mediterranean sunset.


Me (David) beating Amelia (Goliath) at tel Azekah, overlooking the Elah Valley where the battle took place


Masada


The family at Masada


Dr. Wright and the ladies at Masada


Masada


Me and the largest erosion crater on earth


Cave 4 in Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found


En Gedi


Floatin' in the Dead Sea


About to explore Hezekiah's tunnel (note my killer headlamp-- thanks Dad!)


Shrine of the Books (where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed)


My Birthday flowers from my parents!


My 21st! Brittany, Me, Lauren, and Amy


So there you go. Get excited for a double post... Next up: Four day field study in the Galilee!