August. September. October. November.
Thanksgiving. In a couple days I have the privilege of going home for the holiday. I haven't been able to go home for Thanksgiving since I was a Senior 4 years ago. When I was going to school in Canada, this was often the thing I wished I could get back home for. I find that having been more removed from my home area, I am not sure I look forward to this time with the same anticipation as I might have a couple years ago. I wouldn't say it's any less anticipation, just not the same.
My time in Minneapolis continues to be a journey of adjusting. Sometimes it has been really difficult in finding my place in this new school. Throughout this time I have been able to grow in my dependency on God. He is forever faithful. This weekend I helped represent my school at South Dakota's youth convention in Sioux Falls. As I was sharing about North Central and encouraging students to check it out, I realized some things that I really do love about where I am at right now.
living in Minneapolis. Especially downtown. I wouldn't want to live here forever, but for this season I am enjoying it. I can ride by bike down to the Stone Arch bridge in 10 minutes and find some biking paths. Sometimes I need that little escape to nature. close to family. What a blessing to be able to travel home for the weekend. Something I haven't been able to do the last few years. I have been able to go see my sister at various occasions and visit family more than just my Christmas break. spiritual life. I am grateful for the spiritual life of this campus. It is very different than any other school I have experienced. Sometimes I find that the pendulum sways too heavily on the outward worship, and not enough on studying the Bible. Of course they are biblically grounded, but I just think it could be more balanced. One thing North Central does have going for it is its ability to lead others into worshiping through music. Because this is my primary way of worshiping, I am blessed to be a part of this community that desires more of God.
