Hey,
God has really been putting it on my Heart to cut everything out of my life that doesn't glorify Him! And at first I was completely on board, but then I realized how hard that truly is...So its a process, slowly cutting things out rather than going cold turkey! Today I erased all the games on my computer and blocked all Facebook games, I see no reason to sit on my butt and play computer games when I could be doing something that Glorifies the Lord instead! Next I think I will switch to books, cutting out books that aren't Christian ones, I don't need to be reading romance novels and the like. I've also been learning to pray more, still not as good as I want to be, but better than I was! (again a slow moving process) I'm also narrowing down my college choices, Montreat tops the list, but I am still looking into 3 schools I haven't visited yet. William Jessup in Sacramento, New Hope in Eugene, Oregon, and George Fox in the Portland-ish area. Praying lots and lots that God would show me the way He needs me to go so that I can give Him the most Glory through my life!
In Christ,
Ali Decker
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Visit of Montreat College
Hello again from South Carolina,
Today I crossed the state line and went to visit Montreat College near Asheville. I was amazed! To start if off it's beautiful, mountain town just like Julian, it wasn't as run down as Clinton, and the people were nicer than they had been in Clinton. The college itself is not only beautiful, but Tiny! There are only 462 students, the community aspect of this college I must say is my favorite part. My day started with a video about their mission statement which is "Christ-centered, Student-focused, and Service-driven" everything I'm looking for in an institution. :) I then got to attend their chapel which was awesome, it's Maundy Thursday, so there was worship, and John was read and then people were free to get up and wash each others feet. I totally would have done if I hadn't been there by myself! :) The worship was great, then I got to have lunch with a professor from the Bible and Religion department and he just let me pick his brain about Montreat etc and then introduced me to a lot of other staff members who came to have lunch with us. There was no separation from students and teachers, It of course was professional, but students were just coming up to talk about anything! I then had a tour of the campus and got a chance to ask the rest of my questions, and at the end I got to meet with an admissions counselor who went through my transcripts and told me what would transfer, and told me my current plan was perfect! Overall I am in love with Montreat! I was asking our student tour guide all sorts of questions and he continued to describe the depth of the community the student body has with itself, the professors, and the Black Mountain community!
In Christ,
Ali
This is the Library and the chapel of the prodigal son (named after beautiful painting inside)
Today I crossed the state line and went to visit Montreat College near Asheville. I was amazed! To start if off it's beautiful, mountain town just like Julian, it wasn't as run down as Clinton, and the people were nicer than they had been in Clinton. The college itself is not only beautiful, but Tiny! There are only 462 students, the community aspect of this college I must say is my favorite part. My day started with a video about their mission statement which is "Christ-centered, Student-focused, and Service-driven" everything I'm looking for in an institution. :) I then got to attend their chapel which was awesome, it's Maundy Thursday, so there was worship, and John was read and then people were free to get up and wash each others feet. I totally would have done if I hadn't been there by myself! :) The worship was great, then I got to have lunch with a professor from the Bible and Religion department and he just let me pick his brain about Montreat etc and then introduced me to a lot of other staff members who came to have lunch with us. There was no separation from students and teachers, It of course was professional, but students were just coming up to talk about anything! I then had a tour of the campus and got a chance to ask the rest of my questions, and at the end I got to meet with an admissions counselor who went through my transcripts and told me what would transfer, and told me my current plan was perfect! Overall I am in love with Montreat! I was asking our student tour guide all sorts of questions and he continued to describe the depth of the community the student body has with itself, the professors, and the Black Mountain community!
In Christ,
Ali
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Visit of Presbyterian College
Hello all from South Carolina,
I am attempting to choose a college to transfer to so I figure I should share the visits with all of you! I visited Presbyterian College today, it was amazing! First off, the campus was beautiful, all brick buildings with white columns and lots of windows! I got to talk to an admissions counselor who answered all my questions and explained that there is a special leadership development program for the PCUSA students, called celtic cross. That would augment my major of Christian Education nicely. This campus had everything I am looking for, It is currently at the top of the list. It had great security/honor code, great spiritual life opportunities, job/internship opportunities, and the town its in is an absolutely beautiful quaint town! Plus they are a division one school and have lots of sports. The one downside I can list is they have a silly mascot...The Blue Hose! haha oh well, its not necessarily a deal-breaker!
God Bless You,
Ali
This is Neville Hall, the largest academic building and its exactly in the center of campus!
I am attempting to choose a college to transfer to so I figure I should share the visits with all of you! I visited Presbyterian College today, it was amazing! First off, the campus was beautiful, all brick buildings with white columns and lots of windows! I got to talk to an admissions counselor who answered all my questions and explained that there is a special leadership development program for the PCUSA students, called celtic cross. That would augment my major of Christian Education nicely. This campus had everything I am looking for, It is currently at the top of the list. It had great security/honor code, great spiritual life opportunities, job/internship opportunities, and the town its in is an absolutely beautiful quaint town! Plus they are a division one school and have lots of sports. The one downside I can list is they have a silly mascot...The Blue Hose! haha oh well, its not necessarily a deal-breaker!
God Bless You,
Ali
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