My Journey Through Seminary
I am embarking on a new journey that I would love to share with you, my readers. This past summer I was struggling with trying to find a way to study the Bible that seemed to “fit” me. Having tried numerous study guides and methods, nothing seemed to be right for me. I was sharing this at lunch with a group of ladies from my church. One of them spoke up and said she thought that the online course some of the ladies were taking might be just what I was looking for. So after much prayer, I decided God led me to this course and I would definitely give it a try.
What course am I studying? Berean School of the Bible through Global University. It is a 3 year course that can be taken for personal growth or to obtain a ministry degree. I hope to obtain a degree, but really want to grow in my knowledge of the Bible.
Do I feel “called” to ministry? I do, although I will admit that Satan has already attacked me in this area, making me question if I was truly “called”. Thank God for the lady that first talked to me about signing up for this course. Her name is Jean and she has been a true blessing. We cried together over this attack and she gave me some much needed encouragement. Imagine our surprise when our pastor preached a sermon that same morning regarding this very issue. God is truly amazing!
How can God use someone like me? I will be the first to admit that I am far from perfect. I need God’s hand on my life in many areas. One of which is my sharp tongue. Yep, I definitely need my tongue tamed. I don’t mean to be sharp but it happens a lot. Sometimes it’s not so much what I say as my tone of voice. Does God expect me to be perfect? NO! No one can be perfect except Jesus. However, He does expect me to admit my sins and strive to overcome them. WITH HIS HELP! I can do nothing on my own. God can and will use any of us. You can look at His disciples and the many problems they had and overcame to see that this is true. It is not easy to share my faults with everyone but I am hoping to be able to help others that may have some of the same issues.
I am a work in progress and I am looking forward to this new adventure. I will be taking my first BIG test this week so please say a prayer for me. I hope you will follow me on my journey. God Bless!
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;”
Proverbs 3:5 NKJV
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My dad was an ordained Baptist minister for 48 years prior to dying at age 62 of colon cancer. He studied in seminary and at Atlantic Baptist Univeristy in NB. He went on to study philosophy, political science, theology, religious studies, etc. all the usual. He was brilliant and even though he preferred the “rural” church scene, his studies, without a doubt, made the difference in his ministry. He encouraged me to move from a pregnant HS drop-out to my PHD: GED to PHD, that’s me.
Wow! What an encouragement your father was to you. Congrats on your complete turn around and success in your life.
I wish you the best of luck with this!
I sure can relate with a sharp tongue! I need to watch what I say! I find you embarking on learning all you can at a Berean School of the Bible through Global University. This sounds like a very good Bible based school. I am truly moved by you wanted to go to Seminary School! I am praying for you as you continue in your studies.
Thank you so much Julie! I appreciate your prayers.
What an awesome journey… If you are committed, you will do great. This is something to be proud of!
Best to you on this–sometimes I am sure that you will find it a challenge–I myself have just signed up for the KI–studies and I find some I surely stumble, and I am impatient with myself for not knowing or remembering–I love the verses that you select– I use a few with my 9 yr on his read write and know it study.. Thank you for this
Blessing on your studies.
I tell my husband all the time (he has a sharp tongue too). It’s not what you say, but HOW you say it. One of these days I’m going to video him to prove my point.