X(mas) Marks the Banquet:

Last night as you know from yesterday’s writings was the Christmas banquet. Last night, all beauty took on a new name: Rebecca Miller. I wanted to: a) die, b) faint, c) scream like an excited little school girl, and d) start blushing like mad and telling her how amazingly gorgeous she looked. I went with option d). I didn’t think that having a dead, fainted, or embarrassingly giddy would have made her night enjoyable. I think my heart was ready to explode as I saw her descend the stairs.

Becca is a beautiful girl, even when she lacks her contacts and make up. I make a note of letting her know that I think she looks nice. I normally end up qualifying those statements by a “not like that is different than any other day” - but last night she stopped me. She looks ravishing. I do not think in my entire life I have seen someone that embodied beauty and purity all in one until now. I am beyond honored to say that I am her boyfriend....that she is my girlfriend. Again, God has truly blessed me.

I know that I have said in times past, and I wish to stick to this, that I am keeping the details of our relationship out of this blog, but last night was significant.

I am the luckiest man alive.

The Nervous Noel:

So in the past 2 years, this time of year has been a little bit of a frantic time. Today, you guessed it, is the Bethany Bible College Christmas banquet. Every other year, the guys would gather together in the common bathroom of Ingersoll dorm to see who is available as a date to this year’s match maker or engagement party ... I mean, prom, ... I mean, Christmas banquet.

I have to admit being guilty of being involved in such gatherings. The guys - with my best interest in mind - have tried to set me up, but to no avail. However, this year is different. I have a girlfriend. (I like the sound of that ;) ). Not only do I have girlfriend, but I have an amazing girlfriend who lets me be me and likes me despite my antics.

This is a wonderful thing, but I am nervous. Holy crap am I nervous! I have never gone to a formal occasion with a date before. I don’t know what to do! I guess I just be me and play the gentlemen. I have this funny feeling in my stomach. I bet that she’s going to look so amazing that I’d want to die at that very moment. I’m excited and nervous all in one!

Felony, Irony, and Armored A - wings:

So I know that it has been a while since I have last written. Life is good, but slightly cold right now for it is December in New Brunswick. This mornings happenings are worthy of writing though. That does not necessarily make them good.

In this morning’s chapel service, President Medders delivered a sermon on Matthew 5:38 - 42. In this passage, Jesus says:

“You have heard it said “Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.”

The irony of this situation is that during this great sermon on how to deal with people who are opposing you, a hand full of vehicle in the parking lot of the Nicholson Hall building were broken into. CD players, money, wallets, and the like were stolen. This is not the first time this has happened either.

Right now, my girlfriend is waiting with one of her friends of which her vehicle was broken into and her wallet was stolen. A comment at lunch was made that “grace only goes so far before my fists come into play.” I think my response was something along the lines of “His grace has been sufficient enough for me, why can’t it be for them too?”

It is odd to think that a truth spoken just earlier would be tested that very same moment. How will we as a campus reaction to these acts? Will the test prove that God’s grace is enough or will the feelings of anger and self - hurt cloud our judgment.

I know that I am feeling blessed right now because my vehicle was parked in that lot this morning and everything is as it should be in it. Praise God for an armored A - Wing (Astro Van).

A Christmassy Themed Blog:

It has been a while since I have blogged because of the excruciating amount of work which I have completed in the past week. Today’s efforts have caused me to deal the death blows to said school work as I press on to the tests of next week.

This week has been full of Christmassy things. For example: TP looks, feels, and smells like Christmas! We even have a real tree! I helped decorate it, too! Pardon my over excitement - it has been a good week - a little bumpy with school work and the rigors of a Damien-sized life.

Today sitting in church was a little rough - I was very fidgety and so I decided that I was going to put the energy that I presently had into being creative.. the last time that happened, I molded to 2 creatures out of wax.... as I am assuming, Fritz, the one that made it out alive, is sitting on Becca’s shelf. This time, my creative energy was put into deep thought (thinking - yes, I do that.. even if people have told me to stop). As said the last time I put a creative work of mine on here - it’s my blog, you’re just gunna have deal with what I throw on it! Here goes:

What Child:

What child is this?
In His eyes shine
The lights of life, of love, of hope.
In His hands
He created a thousand starts.
With these same hands
He nailed the sins of the world to a tree.
His head,
Once crowned with heaven’s celestial splendor,
Was crowned with thorny weeds... for me.

What child is this?
It is the same Jesus
That, with Father and Spirit, spoke
And all life seen and unseen
Came into being.
It is the same Jesus
That, despite myself,
Without single condition,
Even in juxtaposition to His holiness,
Loved me.