The Good News!

[I had this as a draft and have just decided to post them after I added a word or two. Bear with me as the topics may be a little outdated lol.]

Hokay so...I just got engaged! I'm so lucky, and she is an amazing girl. The love of my life and my best friend. I was actually able to make an evening out of the event. There was dinner, walking around downtown, ice cream, revisiting a fountain from before we started dating, a guitar serenade, and, of course, the question. There were lots of emotions. After I popped the question, we both teared up, we kissed, and she gave me the biggest hug. I had to clarify, "Wait, I didn't hear a yes." She replied with an exuberant, "Yes." Both of our families are very excited, and the planning has just begun. We have a date set in Murrells Inlet, SC. God has definitely had a hand in our relationship, and we are blessed to be together. For more information you can hit up our website on The Knot.

I started reading Romans recently, and, just as I was told, the first part is pretty heavy - both in theology and It is also eye-opening though and real (if you will). I have enjoyed it very much so far. It has been very powerful. Chapter 5 is amazing.

The next point that has been revealed in Case for a Creator is the idea that science is slowing moving toward actually bolstering faith. It talks about how in the last 50 years or so we've made discoveries that almost absolutely shut out evolution and Darwinism as a possibility, and point toward a creator. Interesting stuff isn't it? You wouldn't even know though would you? The media is good at keeping stuff like this out of the spotlight.

At LifePoint, there has been much talk of reaching out and getting "beyond the walls" of the church so I've been trying to help when I can. I know that's not exactly the message, but it's a start! I've met with my pastor to learn about doing the podcasts for LifePoint. I'm excited about doing it and learning. It's a big part of LifePoint's ministry that reaches around the globe! Talk about God at work! Several thousands of people tune in weekly to listen to the podcast. I've also been helping with LifePoint's first Vacation Bible School when I can. Helping decorate and run the sound. The kids are so cute! (...and full of energy!). I also joined some other members of LifePoint at a boys home in the Greenville area recently for a birthday celebration. We played basketball with the kids and there was cake, ice cream, and presents afterwards. It was fun to connect with the boys! I hope to go back soon!