When most of you read this it will be early Monday morning and the 3rd day of the "Running of the Bulls" in Pamplona, Spain will be over. We have decided that those who participate in this wild tradition fall under one of three categories: 1. Drunk 2. Drunk 3. Fearless and a little tipsy. However, here in Salamanca we have our own Bull to Fight and that is the Spanish language itself. We will be in class 4 hours a day for the next two weeks learning as much Spanish as possible. We are thankful to God for the opportunity to Study Spanish in Spain. We are using the course as an opportunity to invite our classmates to a Bible study on Ecclesiastes each Wednesday in July. Margaret asked me why I chose Eccleseastes and not anything else. It is my belief that a such a secular society like Spain (or America for that matter) could use a good reminder that at the end of the Day all but fearing God and keeping his commands is meaningless. And I like how Solomon couches his thoughts throughout the entire book. Pleasure, toil, wisdom, all the things that we chase after are not going to give us ultimate joy only in fearing the Lord and following his Son can give us final fulfillment. Please pray for us as we begin our Bible Study this week and as we begin our course. Thanks for your prayers and encouragment...we really do need it and appreciate it. Peace. Gregg
11 comments:
Definitely praying for you - can't wait to hear how your first day of class goes!
Deb
I'm loving it! The blog is absolutely amazing, just like you guys. The pictures are sweet and you guys are really capturing your experience. I'm going to have to show Krista tonight, but it makes me feel like I"m right there with you guys (and definitely wish I REALLY was right there with you guys). Can't wait to talk to you guys soon, Jason
Hard to think when it is noon here it is bed time there....enjoy the blogs - mom is going to send the blog address to her family today - Heather asked for it also. You are in our prayers and trust you are taking care of yourself physically as well as spiritually.
DAD
Hey there Gregg & Margaret! BMarsh just came by and told me about the blog. It's great to catch up. Congrats on the baby!
You guys- we are so excited that you are able to take spanish classes!!! You are doing a wonderful job with the blog- way to go!
I can see how the conversation goes, "Hey wanna run with the bulls?"
"No way..."
"Ok, have another beer..."
After a few you warm up to the idea and before long a bull is gorging you... Nice drunk people are funny...
GreggandBird,
Nice choice on Ecclesiastes. I think it's a great choice and David Wells does too (according to his writings anyway, which I'm going through for Ethics class). He notes a great tie with the entire book to Paul's argument in 1 Corinthians 15 about arguing for the historicity of the resurrection.
Proud of what you guys are doing out there. And thanks for the blogs. I got a job by the way!
--Aaron
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Is that the personalized t-shirt comment? He's hitting everybody!
Bird, you are too cute! I know you'll do well in your spanish class. Remember: Tu conoces? We got in a fight over it! Recuerdo?You know Spanish Birdee, it's in your heart!
Eva Jean
Looks like you are an expert in this field, you really got some great points there, thanks.
- Robson
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