Accepted!

I guess it really didn't take that long, but it seemed like quite a wait to me.  I received word this morning that I have been accepted into the Master of Theology program at Dallas Seminary.  This represents the beginning of a significant change in direction in my life as I prepare for a greater role in serving Christ.  I am really looking forward to the challenges of learning both Greek and Hebrew.  Language was never a strong point for me.  It will be really cool to see God working in me to get through it.  But, the greater thrill will be to see how the Lord will use us in the future to the benefit of Him kingdom.

I have often thought of the seminary experience as both blessed immersion in the Word and fuel for the race.  To be prepared to handle the scripture from an educated and tested standpoint under the leadership of Christ and to be able to deliver the message passionately and clearly, will be a privilege.

There are many things yet to do and much prayer needed.  If you feel lead, please pray that the Lord will continue to prepare my heart and mind for this exercise.  Also, please pray that my family will be prepared and supported, that our financial needs will be met, that God would show Himself strong and faithful through continued encouragement and provision and that we will glorify Him throughout this chapter of our lives.  Finally, please pray that our place of ministry will be prepared, even now, for our service.

It is love that drives me to this place and a desire to spend the second half of my career engaged in things of eternal meaning.  Thank you, Lord for giving me the skills to employ in your service and the faith to yield to it. I'll admit, I am both scared and excited in ways hard to describe.  But, that's ok...let's get started!