Greetings

It has been some time since I last tried my hand at blogging, for which I was known as "The Wandering Seminarian."  The purpose of that blog was to chronicle my time in Baldwin, Wisconsin as an intern at First Reformed Church.  Well, over a year has past since my last post, that title no longer applies.  You see, I've graduated seminary and moved on, so I'm not really a wandering seminarian anymore.  Instead another title is necessary.  I grew up a congregationalist and they are the ones that landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620.  I also view this whole Christian life as a journey, we are all pilgrims in way or another.  So partly as a nod to my theological heritage and partly as a recognition that we are indeed walking the pilgrim way as followers of Christ, I figured this title fit.

At this point in the journey of life, I'm looking for a pastoral call.  Lord willing that will come soon.  The last few months have been frustrating when it comes to the whole waiting for God to send me where he plans to send me.  I'm not always the most patient of individuals.  There have been numerous highs and lows.  There have been a couple times where I thought I was close to something only to see it fall through.  Yet I have been blessed to still serve as a volunteer at my church with its youth group.  There has been heartache the last few months, but God has proven ever faithful and provided a balm to my soul in more ways than one.

So what is the purpose of this blog?  There are a few different reasons for posting here.  One of those being theological.  I have not been a student in the formal sense of the word since last May.  I have found in the last few months that the tools that were once quite sharp have dulled somewhat.  So there will be theological reflection, partly as a way of keeping sharp those tools I've acquired over the years.  There will also be a few reflections on life events as well.  Plato told us that the unexamined life is not worth living, so there needs to be some introspection.  Hearing from others may also give clarity to such musings as well.  Finally, there will also be lighthearted posts as well.  If I see something that gives me a good laugh, this may also be an avenue to share it for laughter is a balm to the soul.

Well, for an introductory post this is getting long.  So I figure I'll close this for now.  I plan to post at least once a week.  Hope that this finds you well.