Monday, August 19, 2013

The Hiatus is Over


I know I have been gone for quite some time, so I’d like to take this opportunity to update everyone on what’s been going on this summer. First, my wife and I wrapped up our secular jobs in mid-June and mid-July, respectively. Then, we took a two-week trip to Zambia, Africa, to visit my sister-in-law and her family, who are missionaries there. We flew into Livingstone via Munich, Germany and Johannesburg, South Africa. We had a wonderful time visiting with family, participating in ministry, and seeing the sights (including a safari!).

After the Africa trip, we had exactly five days to adjust to the time change, pack up all of our belongings, and drive a U-Haul from Jacksonville, FL, to Wake Forest, NC. I am preparing to start a second master’s degree, one with a lot of electives I intend to fill with philosophy courses. The school I am attending is Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and I am already excited. We have met new friends, bought books, and are looking for a new church home. We intend to decide soon, so we are praying for the Lord’s wisdom and guidance in this area. Neither of us have full-time jobs, and Jodi is looking for one while I go to school full-time and do adjunct work for Trinity. We may add a donation link through the website for anyone who would feel led to help during this time (but no one feel any pressure! I don’t roll that way). All we ask for is your prayers, if we could.

I intend to resume writing again as soon as tomorrow. Until then, God bless you, and thanks for your patience with the lack of content!

4 comments:

  1. Glad you are back and look forward to your articles.

    Blessings in your studies!

    Ron Hale

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  2. Good to know you're back in the saddle ! Do you think you'll be doing some studying under Dr. Little ?

    I read his short theodicy, "God, Why This Evil ?" and liked it quite a bit due to its approach in leaning away from a greater-good theodicy. I'm wondering whether I should read his "A Creation-Order Theodicy: God and Gratuitous Evil". I know it's the same theodicy, but not sure if any more is covered in that than the former.

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    1. I don't have Dr. Little yet, but it's almost a guarantee if I continue on in philosophy. I would read "A Creation-Order Theodicy," as it is a little more detailed. I happen to prefer greater-good theodicies as opposed to gratuitous evil, but I like developing arguments even if evil happens to be gratuitous.

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