You were marked in him with a seal

I am discovering more and more how important it is for me not only to be studying scripture by myself but also with someone else. It's so neat to me how when I let my jumbled thoughts loose and voice them out loud to someone else, they seem to settle more gently with me rather than their usual uneasiness. But it doesn't finish there. When people respond and then confess their heart, I am spurred on and encouraged in my faith. What a concept.

Tonight, Chris and I ventured down to Quack's, our favorite coffee shop/tasty bakery. Over americanos, a sugared cinnamon roll (yum!), and a gingerbread cookie, we started studying Ephesians together. Needless to say, I am already really enjoying it and seeing the benefit of doing it. Good idea, Chris :) We ended our time reading and questioning each other with trivial pursuit cards. I would say we are both now experts on 90s pop culture and politics. Try us!

Strip away my calloused heart

Why is being consistent with things I don't want in my life so much easier than with things I do. I figure if my true desire is to live this way, I would live it out. For some reason, It doesn't work that way. Lord, I need to hear your voice louder. I need to hear your convictions loud and clear. I hate living in vain. I need something more fulfilling this. Help?