I'm back in Texas!
After wrapping things up at BCOM for this first year, I got back to Houston with my family late Tuesday night and have been unpacking and unraveling here at home. I'm excited for these next four months! I'm looking forward to plugging back in with Christ Chapel (my home church), finding outlets for :::creativity::: and artistic endeavors, hopefully getting a job at a local coffee shop (I have my interview tomorrow!), and seeking potential partners to support me as a missionary through Bethany International Ministries in my upcoming adventure to Austria!
I'll keep ya'll posted, but I just wanted to say a big "howdy" from Texas. :) I must say it's good to be home!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Texas in the Windshield
Just about two years ago I saw home fade away in the rearview mirror, and now, an Honor Academy internship and 1 year at BCOM later, Richmond, Texas is soon to show up in the windshield; I'm quite excited!
This year at BCOM has been one of the most enriching, fulfilling, satisfying, and deepening years of my life. God has tilled the soil of my heart and I feel chalk full of seeds! I'm excited to watch them grow and bear fruit that will last. God has been so faithful to keep me for Himself and I've been greatly encouraged to see prayers that I've been praying since I was twelve start coming into fulfilment!
These last two weeks at BCOM are filled with...
1. Quite invigorating and unpredictable classes with Tony Hedrick on the topic of apologetics. He's an awesome artist who says things as they are and is about the most non-religious follower of Jesus that I know. :) It's quite refreshing.
2. Time with Jeffrey Beiler! We've almost been dating for 3 months and I have been so blessed by his friendship. This past week we enjoyed horseback riding, painting, running (he's a challenging but encouraging running-buddy :), and a fancy night out to the Cheesecake Factory with two other couples from BCOM. I'll be making a pit-stop to his house in Indiana after we graduate, and from there I'll head home with my family! It will be sad to say goodbye for four months, but we're both excited for what God has during this next season and for the challenge of growing closer together while being a part.
3. Friends, friends, friends. I've been so blessed by Godly friendships of all kinds this year! Some of my favorites...my friend Emily Ona whom I'm currently at Panera bread with (we enjoy hazelnut coffee, cinnamon rolls and good conversation together:)...my teacher, Nita Steiner, a missionary veteran who has Jeff and I over for Brazilian food and offers up many a faith-filled prayer on my behalf...my lovely roommate Heather Hall whom I have enjoyed growing with and fighting through the hard times on our knees together. We went to an adorable Nepalese restaurant this past weekend and were both encouraged as we reminisced of what God has done in our lives over chicken and curry. :)...and last but not least, Lindy Beamesderfer, a spontaneous but disciplined lady who walks with Jesus and loves life, people, and juice. She's been a very enjoyable friend, and I look forward to continuing our friendship as we'll be teammates in AUSTRIA!
I'm getting more and more excited to invade Vienna here in just a few short months. I'm really excited for this upcoming time of preparation and planning and am excited to see a lot of you all very soon!
If you could be praying for me this week for God's direction, inspiration and creativity as I prepare for this next season at home. If you could also pray that God would give me a steadfast spirit to sustain me, and for great endurance and perseverance to remain in the Lord!
Love to you all!
-McKenzie
This year at BCOM has been one of the most enriching, fulfilling, satisfying, and deepening years of my life. God has tilled the soil of my heart and I feel chalk full of seeds! I'm excited to watch them grow and bear fruit that will last. God has been so faithful to keep me for Himself and I've been greatly encouraged to see prayers that I've been praying since I was twelve start coming into fulfilment!
These last two weeks at BCOM are filled with...
1. Quite invigorating and unpredictable classes with Tony Hedrick on the topic of apologetics. He's an awesome artist who says things as they are and is about the most non-religious follower of Jesus that I know. :) It's quite refreshing.
2. Time with Jeffrey Beiler! We've almost been dating for 3 months and I have been so blessed by his friendship. This past week we enjoyed horseback riding, painting, running (he's a challenging but encouraging running-buddy :), and a fancy night out to the Cheesecake Factory with two other couples from BCOM. I'll be making a pit-stop to his house in Indiana after we graduate, and from there I'll head home with my family! It will be sad to say goodbye for four months, but we're both excited for what God has during this next season and for the challenge of growing closer together while being a part.
3. Friends, friends, friends. I've been so blessed by Godly friendships of all kinds this year! Some of my favorites...my friend Emily Ona whom I'm currently at Panera bread with (we enjoy hazelnut coffee, cinnamon rolls and good conversation together:)...my teacher, Nita Steiner, a missionary veteran who has Jeff and I over for Brazilian food and offers up many a faith-filled prayer on my behalf...my lovely roommate Heather Hall whom I have enjoyed growing with and fighting through the hard times on our knees together. We went to an adorable Nepalese restaurant this past weekend and were both encouraged as we reminisced of what God has done in our lives over chicken and curry. :)...and last but not least, Lindy Beamesderfer, a spontaneous but disciplined lady who walks with Jesus and loves life, people, and juice. She's been a very enjoyable friend, and I look forward to continuing our friendship as we'll be teammates in AUSTRIA!
I'm getting more and more excited to invade Vienna here in just a few short months. I'm really excited for this upcoming time of preparation and planning and am excited to see a lot of you all very soon!
If you could be praying for me this week for God's direction, inspiration and creativity as I prepare for this next season at home. If you could also pray that God would give me a steadfast spirit to sustain me, and for great endurance and perseverance to remain in the Lord!
Love to you all!
-McKenzie
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