Who knew that a post could refer to papermaking? Well, I sure didn't until I looked it up on dictionary.com
Disclaimer: I am fairly tired and in a strange mood currently. Any material in this post may or may not represent the views of Josh Hill. I hope it makes you laugh because laughter is good for your soul.
Do you ever notice the most random things when you are tired? I just noticed that the words your and soul both use an o-u combination.
Anyway, I suppose I should let you in on a little bit of my life. I am currently planning on going to Louisiana for a week at the beginning of the summer. I will be going with some people from my church and working with the disaster relief stuff that is going on down there.
After that, I will be home for less than a week before travelling to the Dominican Republic for 2 1/2 months. I wll be doing an internship with Orphanage Outreach in Monte Cristi. Basically, I will probably be heading up some kind of ministry down there, possibly something with music, and leading and helping out the teams that will be down there throughout the summer. I would appreciate your prayers as I prepare and as I am there. Also, I am going to need approximately $4000 for the costs of the program and the airfare, so I would appreciate your prayers for that. If you would like to contribute money, that would be appreciated as well and you can talk to me about that.
Other than that, I am staying busy with school stuff. I have quite a bit going on for the rest of the semester, big projects to start and/or finish, and other things still going on, but I think I am going to make it through probably, despite a desire to dropout and just become a full-time missionary right now. I love you guys.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Procrastination, Wednesday Night, and Bilocationalism
Well, I decided I should post in my blog so here I am. There were several factors in this decision. First of all, I think it has been a couple of weeks since my last post. Second of all, I have three things, one of which I have started, due tomorrow, and this is a good Procrastination (first part of the title) tool. When I said several factors, it mainly meant two, but there are probably some underlying subconscious factors as well.
As for Wednesday Night, my roommate recently informed me that Wednesday night is the place to go for free coffee. He said this after returning from U Cup on a wednesday night, tonight, having gotten free coffee because of friends who work there and were closing and would have just thrown out the coffee had he not taken it. I told him I was at Wednesday Night and didn't get any free coffee but he didn't believe me and said I couldn't have been there since I was here. I tried to make the argument that he was here too so by his logic he couldn't have been at wednesday night, but he still did not agree so I let him know that I was at two locations at once, both at Wednesday Night and at our house. He said that would only be possible with the Spiritual gift of teleportation (which, by the way, my sister is supposed to be working on a teleportation device for me and also reminds me of Jumper (I think that's what it's called)) to which I responded that I actually have the Spiritual Gift of Bilocationalism. He really didn't have a response for that, so I am pretty sure he finally must have given in due to my profoundly insightful logic and persuasion.
On that note (C# if you couldn't figure out which note it was) I should probably start doing my homework. Goodbye and
As for Wednesday Night, my roommate recently informed me that Wednesday night is the place to go for free coffee. He said this after returning from U Cup on a wednesday night, tonight, having gotten free coffee because of friends who work there and were closing and would have just thrown out the coffee had he not taken it. I told him I was at Wednesday Night and didn't get any free coffee but he didn't believe me and said I couldn't have been there since I was here. I tried to make the argument that he was here too so by his logic he couldn't have been at wednesday night, but he still did not agree so I let him know that I was at two locations at once, both at Wednesday Night and at our house. He said that would only be possible with the Spiritual gift of teleportation (which, by the way, my sister is supposed to be working on a teleportation device for me and also reminds me of Jumper (I think that's what it's called)) to which I responded that I actually have the Spiritual Gift of Bilocationalism. He really didn't have a response for that, so I am pretty sure he finally must have given in due to my profoundly insightful logic and persuasion.
On that note (C# if you couldn't figure out which note it was) I should probably start doing my homework. Goodbye and
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
When it rains, it pours
The title was actually supposed to be random, but as I was writing it I thought of a couple applications. First of all, it rained yesterday, for the second Monday in a row in the heart of winter. I liked it. It was a nice change. One thing that bothers me is when people make negative statements about the weather, especially for no reason, especially about rain. I like the rain. Sometimes, I don't really get excited about getting wet. However, I generally enjoy the rain. Second of all, as I always say, if you can't control it, you might as well enjoy it. We cannot control the weather. However, we can control our attitude about the weather. So, why not be happy?
The second application has to do with the winter retreat this past weekend. The title of the weekend was Drenched. We talked about letting God's presence and blessing and all that good stuff fall on us and getting rid of the things that are in the way. I have felt drenched lately, in reference to the title of this post, I have felt like it has been pouring, but not necessarily in a good way. I have been learning a lot about myself and things that need to change in my life and stuff like that, and I have gotten somewhat overwhelmed. However, I have also been learning some good things about the authority we have in Christ and about the Holy Spirit being our comforter and friend. In other words, I am realizing that it is good for me to learn all of these things about my life, but it is also necessary to give those things up to God and allow the Holy Spirit to be the strength of my life, rather than trying to do it on my own, because I can't do it on my own.
These are things I have learned before, but they are becoming more real to me now, and I hope they continue to become more real. I hope the Holy Spirit becomes real to you, as well. Have a wonderful day.
The second application has to do with the winter retreat this past weekend. The title of the weekend was Drenched. We talked about letting God's presence and blessing and all that good stuff fall on us and getting rid of the things that are in the way. I have felt drenched lately, in reference to the title of this post, I have felt like it has been pouring, but not necessarily in a good way. I have been learning a lot about myself and things that need to change in my life and stuff like that, and I have gotten somewhat overwhelmed. However, I have also been learning some good things about the authority we have in Christ and about the Holy Spirit being our comforter and friend. In other words, I am realizing that it is good for me to learn all of these things about my life, but it is also necessary to give those things up to God and allow the Holy Spirit to be the strength of my life, rather than trying to do it on my own, because I can't do it on my own.
These are things I have learned before, but they are becoming more real to me now, and I hope they continue to become more real. I hope the Holy Spirit becomes real to you, as well. Have a wonderful day.
Monday, January 28, 2008
It's a race....I'm winning; I'm winning.
Well, I am kind of racing against the clock because my computer doesn't have much battery left right now and I am not near the power cord. I just want to write a few things about my weekend because it was pretty awesome.
On Friday I worked and had fun with Jessica (a co-worker) and her brother Richard playing with bouncy balls and stuff. Also, my friend Katie came in a couple times and brought me lunch one of those times. After work I went to the Unity Ball with Katie, which was pretty fun. I went mostly because I knew she wanted to but it was fun learning 3 different ways to do the hustle. After that we went and got Lindsay and watched a movie at Katie's and all fell asleep. I just slept on her couch that night and then hungout a little in the morning before coming home and then going to play racquetball with some friends. Then I went with Mitch to go sledding with some friends and so we went over to their apt and ate and then went sledding in the dark on a dangerous hill and there is more to that story but you will have to ask me if you want more details.
I got to play bass and sing this morning at church and then came home and ate and went to the U cup to meet with Alyse and talk and then ended up talking with several other people there afterwards. Came home and took a nap and then ate and had devos. Good devos and then a good talk with Grant. I may have forgotten something, but it was a good weekend, in general. God is good.
On Friday I worked and had fun with Jessica (a co-worker) and her brother Richard playing with bouncy balls and stuff. Also, my friend Katie came in a couple times and brought me lunch one of those times. After work I went to the Unity Ball with Katie, which was pretty fun. I went mostly because I knew she wanted to but it was fun learning 3 different ways to do the hustle. After that we went and got Lindsay and watched a movie at Katie's and all fell asleep. I just slept on her couch that night and then hungout a little in the morning before coming home and then going to play racquetball with some friends. Then I went with Mitch to go sledding with some friends and so we went over to their apt and ate and then went sledding in the dark on a dangerous hill and there is more to that story but you will have to ask me if you want more details.
I got to play bass and sing this morning at church and then came home and ate and went to the U cup to meet with Alyse and talk and then ended up talking with several other people there afterwards. Came home and took a nap and then ate and had devos. Good devos and then a good talk with Grant. I may have forgotten something, but it was a good weekend, in general. God is good.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
If you were a hypothetical situation, what situation would you be?
Well, I have now been to all of my classes at least once, but only one all four times in the two weeks due to the cancellation of my four tuesday classes last week.
They are going pretty well. In lifeguarding I have been learning how to swim properly which is a slow and difficult process but exciting. It is mainly exciting for a couple reasons. First of all, I think I will enjoy swimming more once I actually know how to do it right. Secondly, I was able to swim 550 yrds last week, with much difficulty, and I am figuring it will be much easier to do when I know how to swim.
In two of my classes, I am the only male. The joys of being a Family Studies major. Yeah, I know, many guys would love being in a room full of ladies. I, on the other hand, am currently somewhat afraid/uncertain of females.
Another interesting fact about my classes this semester is that right after HEV 411, which according to my prof is the capstone Family Studies class, I have HEV 100, which is the introduction to family studies and other HEV fields. Needless to say, HEV 100 tends to be somewhat boring. Today, in that class, I learned about Freud for the 1,235th, give or take a few, time in my college experience.
I am looking forward to doing volunteer hours for one of my classes. I am just not good at setting that stuff up.
I am also somewhat interested in my PSY 330H class. I like the professor because he is organized and sticks to the point while also giving interesting stories and examples. Today, we discussed a study that dealt with religion and psychology and it was interesting to have that discussion with a professor from the Psych side rather than the religion side. He readily admitted he doesn't have a great understanding of certain religions, whereas the religion professors who have had similar discussions seem to have a great understanding of religion along with a good understanding of psychology, at least psychology related to the topic being discussed.
That is just a little bit about my classes. I will leave it at that for tonight. You have a good one. God bless. Remember, if your wife don't find you handsome, she sure will find you handy.
They are going pretty well. In lifeguarding I have been learning how to swim properly which is a slow and difficult process but exciting. It is mainly exciting for a couple reasons. First of all, I think I will enjoy swimming more once I actually know how to do it right. Secondly, I was able to swim 550 yrds last week, with much difficulty, and I am figuring it will be much easier to do when I know how to swim.
In two of my classes, I am the only male. The joys of being a Family Studies major. Yeah, I know, many guys would love being in a room full of ladies. I, on the other hand, am currently somewhat afraid/uncertain of females.
Another interesting fact about my classes this semester is that right after HEV 411, which according to my prof is the capstone Family Studies class, I have HEV 100, which is the introduction to family studies and other HEV fields. Needless to say, HEV 100 tends to be somewhat boring. Today, in that class, I learned about Freud for the 1,235th, give or take a few, time in my college experience.
I am looking forward to doing volunteer hours for one of my classes. I am just not good at setting that stuff up.
I am also somewhat interested in my PSY 330H class. I like the professor because he is organized and sticks to the point while also giving interesting stories and examples. Today, we discussed a study that dealt with religion and psychology and it was interesting to have that discussion with a professor from the Psych side rather than the religion side. He readily admitted he doesn't have a great understanding of certain religions, whereas the religion professors who have had similar discussions seem to have a great understanding of religion along with a good understanding of psychology, at least psychology related to the topic being discussed.
That is just a little bit about my classes. I will leave it at that for tonight. You have a good one. God bless. Remember, if your wife don't find you handsome, she sure will find you handy.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Awwwwesssomme
Well, I finished my first week of my 6th semester. I still have not had one of my classes because classes were cancelled on tuesday, my day of four classes, because of a power outage. My lifeguarding class is interesting. I am realizing how bad I am at swimming. However it has also been exciting because even with my lack of swimming skills I was able to perservere through 550 yds of swimming, and I think once I actually know how to swim it will be much easier.
One thing I am learning about myself and working on is about relationships. I need to work on loving people. Most of the time I pursue relationships for my own benefit rather than the other person's. I also started reading Five Love Languages of Singles today on my first day back at work. It was good to be back. My day today consisted of swimming for about 1 1/2 hours with some guidance from one of our assistant instructors in my class, making and eating lunch/planning dinner for monday with Matt, working for 5 hours, eating dinner, playing racquetball with Chris and Nick, and watching Bourne Ultimatum with those two and others.
Tomorrow I am going to Issue Day. I am not really sure what it is all about, but I figure I should go since I have issues. Actually, I am pretty sure it is about issues such as hunger and homelessness, AIDS, etc.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4
One thing I am learning about myself and working on is about relationships. I need to work on loving people. Most of the time I pursue relationships for my own benefit rather than the other person's. I also started reading Five Love Languages of Singles today on my first day back at work. It was good to be back. My day today consisted of swimming for about 1 1/2 hours with some guidance from one of our assistant instructors in my class, making and eating lunch/planning dinner for monday with Matt, working for 5 hours, eating dinner, playing racquetball with Chris and Nick, and watching Bourne Ultimatum with those two and others.
Tomorrow I am going to Issue Day. I am not really sure what it is all about, but I figure I should go since I have issues. Actually, I am pretty sure it is about issues such as hunger and homelessness, AIDS, etc.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4
Monday, January 7, 2008
What a friend we have in Jesus
I had a wonderful time in Chicago. Overall, my break was excellent. I am glad to be back home with my brothers. I am excited for what God will be doing this semester. Here are some of my goals/expectations:
-Pray expectantly
-Live purposefully
-Focus on God, rather than myself
-Get guys excited to serve with His House
-Be more intentional with relationships
-Get back on track with God
Please, keep me in your prayers for these things. Also, I am trying to figure out what to do this summer. I have two main possibilities right now, but who knows what God will throw at me. I am currently applying for Youthworks and for missions in Senegal. I am excited about doing either.
Well, I should maybe go to bed soon. I am excited that I only have one class tomorrow, and it is my lifeguarding class. After that I need to run some errands and get some of my life organized.
Goodnight
-Pray expectantly
-Live purposefully
-Focus on God, rather than myself
-Get guys excited to serve with His House
-Be more intentional with relationships
-Get back on track with God
Please, keep me in your prayers for these things. Also, I am trying to figure out what to do this summer. I have two main possibilities right now, but who knows what God will throw at me. I am currently applying for Youthworks and for missions in Senegal. I am excited about doing either.
Well, I should maybe go to bed soon. I am excited that I only have one class tomorrow, and it is my lifeguarding class. After that I need to run some errands and get some of my life organized.
Goodnight
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