not enough caramel for this apple

A few weeks ago in the children's message, the pastor asked a typical question and one of the youngsters gave a typical answer. Pastor replied, "ah, you are thinking like a modern day Christian." But back in the day (I am paraphrasing now) the people who surrounded Jesus were thinking. . . .

So last Sunday, in his grown up message he refered to Jesus, and our sins being forgiven, etc. And I got to thinking. . . If this is a part of the 'modern day Christian thinking', then what were they thinking when Jesus said "your sins are forgiven". Did they get that? I know it made them mad, but wouldn't it be sort of mystical? Did they walk around talking about sin, and forgiveness, that it was something in the forefront of their minds to actually make them mad?

I guess I better do some Biblical study on this or I can wait for a few comments to help me put this in my brain.

New experiences

I just finished an incredible week in Nebraska City working with students with vision impairments working on my student teaching. All of it was wonderful.

The best part was the feeling of confidence, competence, and affirmations.

I have been in my job so long, I think I have forgotten to look for the things I do well. I am so comfortable that I have not tried so much new stuff to feel rejuvenated and challenged.

My new challenge will be to treat my co-workers as I have been treated this week to share the feelings.