Last week BJ started his first week of graduate school at the seminary. He is LOVING it already!! It is a lot of work, but he is so glad to begin this next step in his goal to become an Army chaplain. I occasionally catch him singing the Hebrew alphabet song and it makes me smile :)
I've decided that while BJ is busy with his studies, I will also work to increase my knowledge. No, I'm not talking about graduate school for me...at least not for now! There are a few books that I just now have decided to get around to reading. The first is "Who Calls Me Beautiful" by Regina Franklin. It is a book about self-esteem in women and young girls. For youth group, we are planning a girls only event in November to specifically tackle the issue of self-esteem, so I'm gearing up for that by studying this awesome book! Secondly, I am pulling out a book that I was given as a wedding gift by BJ's cousin and his wife. The name is "The Power of a Praying Wife" by Stormie O'Martian. This book has high relevance to a wife at any stage in her marriage...but now seems like the perfect time for me to read it. With BJ transitioning into a very overwhelming season of studying and pursuing God for his ministry, supporting my husband in prayer has never been more crucial! I am just beginning this book, and although I've always known that prayer is important, I am learning that it is a duty and a privilege to pray for your spouse...and God's blessings can exceed any expectation I have for my marriage when I lift my husband up in purposeful prayer each and every day!
Needless to say, there is always something on which we can expand our minds...whether it is in a classroom, or simply from a book of our choosing!
BJ on his first day of Seminary!
That is awesome Emily!!! That is so cool that you are continuing to reach out to young women as well. Kara and I are planning another purity retreat for this coming January to do with some girls out here!!! I will miss you though.
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