No. 262 - Crazy Love Complete

Our Girls Group finally completed Crazy Love by Francis Chan this past Thursday (I've talked about this process here and here). Haha, it's taken us long enough but that's just how we roll. Also, it really allowed time for the material to sink in and (hopefully) manifest itself in my life. Here is some review.

• I learned about living in the present and concentrating on each day and what God would have me do today.
• I learned about being a lover, a risk taker, a friend of all, a crazy one, humble, a server, a giver, a sojourner, engrossed, an unguarded one, rooted, dedicated, and a sacrificer.
• I learned that "We never grow closer to God when we just live life; it takes deliberate pursuit and attentiveness" (pg. 170). 

I highly recommend this book,
but I especially recommend taking time to go through it in order to really mull over what it is saying.

"My suggestion as you think, make decisions, and discern how God would have you live is to ask yourself, 
'Is this the most loving way to do life? Am I loving my neighbour and my God by living where I live, 
by driving what I drive, by talking how I talk?'"

-Francis Chan, Chapter 10: The Crux of the Matter-

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No. 182 - Master Plan & Crazy Love Update

First of all, exciting news . . .

this is my halfway point for the 365 day photo challenge! Woot, woot!

Technically, half of 365 is 182.5 so this could have been either today or tomorrow;

however, I decided today would be the day!

As for my post, I am sharing with you my master plan for my nursing final! 

It is on Febraury 21st and is cumulative of everything learned over the past 7 weeks.

First, I wrote out all my testable topics and averaged how long it would take me to study for each. The total amount of hours is 44.5. Then I divided that up between 10 days, which ends up being approximately 5 hours of studying per day. I assigned day 11 as a review day. 

Now, here are some helpful aids that will enable me to kick butt on this final.
1) My faux-glasses (or flasses); they make me feel smarter and hence, study smarter. 2) Cal Newport's How to Become a Straight A Student; Amazing insight and tips. 3) Coffee - of course. 

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Second update of the day. I wanted to touch base with my Crazy Love journey. I had started blogging about it here. Our Girl's Group is currently working on Chapter 4: Profile of the Lukewarm. Let me tell you, that chapter killed me. I had a moment of revelation where I realized I have more in common with the Pharisees of the New Testament than iconic Christians such as Peter or Paul. The question I asked myself is: "What part of my life have I actually given to God?" The answer was unfortunate . . . . Not to leave this update on an unpleasant note, but there is still a ways to go on this journey to find crazy love.

"The truth is, their [lukewarm people] lives wouldn't look much different 

if they suddenly stopped believing in God."

-Francis Chan, Chapter 4: Profile of the Lukewarm-

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No. 161 - Crazy Love

Our Girl's Group is just starting Crazy Love: Overwhelmed By A Relentless God by Francis Chan. I am excited, but also a little nervous. I think that's a good sign. Usually, you are nervous of the unknown or change. I think this book is going to positively influence me.
I'll let you know how it all turns out. 

"When I first saw those images, I had to worship. I didn't want to speak to or 
share it with anyone. I just wanted to sit quietly and admire the Creator." 
- Francis Chan, Chapter 1: Stop Praying-

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