Life Update

The difficulty with a blog is that just when things happen that you want to remember and let people know about, simultaneously life becomes very busy and you have no time to do so.

So, here's a fairly lame, no photo update.  Sorry bout that.

The school year started with Ben working at Bethlehem and teaching at 2 homeschool co-ops.

In December, he talked to some friends who work in Bangkok and decided to lead a short-term trip there this coming August.

Then he felt compelled to do student teaching, so he wrapped up the homeschool co-ops and started student teaching in January.

Just before starting student teaching, the Lord prompted him (2 weeks past the application deadline) to apply for the Bethlehem Seminar MDiv program.

Then we were invited by some friends in SE Asia to consider coming to teach with them for 2 years, starting this fall.

We spent time in prayer, asked for others to pray, and waited to see what God would do next.

Ben got the call that he has been accepted to Bethlehem Seminary.

The next day, he was encouraged to consider applying for a ministry position (part-time) at Bethlehem (there are multiple other applicants).

After more prayer, Ben decided to confirm plans to attend Bethlehem Seminary.  He needs to take Greek this summer, the last two weeks of which overlap with the anticipated trip to Bangkok.

Ben applied for the ministry position (interview still pending).

What will happen next?  What does God have in store?

I have no idea, but it's a wonderful thing to rest in the hands of a sovereign Father who will make the next step clear, but maybe only the very next step.

Be sure to check back here for an update.  I'll keep you posted within 3-6 months of anything exciting happening, you can count on it.