The Gospel of John

Tomorrow my Tuesday Bible study group will begin studying the Gospel of John. I can hardly wait. We don't meet in the summer and three months is too long without these friends. It will be enlightening to explore the Gospel of John with these women. My favorite gospel account? Why the one I'm reading right now, of course. I love that God gave us four remembrances of Jesus' life on earth. The differences in the gospel accounts keeps the good news fresh and exciting. If you want a fresh perspective on the gospels, I recommend Four Gospels, One Jesus: A Symbolic Reading by Richard Burridge.

New School Year Begins

The end of August and the start of classes is just around the corner. Convocation is Sunday and I'm looking forward to the start of classes on Wednesday. It will be great to see students in the halls, in the library, sharing lunch in the student commons, attending chapel. Students bring the mission of Austin Graduate School of Theology to life. They remind me that I play a part in promoting the knowledge, understanding, and practice of the Christian faith as the school equips Christians and churches for service in the kingdom of God. I can hardly wait to see what God does this year at Austin Grad. I pray I will be attentive to the opportunities he sets before me and that every student will see Jesus in me.