Foolishness and Wisdom

"20 Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. 22 Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength." 1 Corinthians 1:20-25

What good is wisdom and knowledge if it's not from Christ. As I sit here procrastinating on studying for a biology test that I have no motivation to study for, I realize that God's wisdom far outweighs anything I could learn here on Earth. As a science major, I feel that God gives us scientific knowledge of understanding the world around us, but it is but a glimpse of his wisdom. Though it is important for me to be diligent in my studies in order to become a Physical Therapist, I have to constantly remind myself that school is merely a stepping stone to the life God has called me too. It shouldn't be the most important thing in my life though. Any earthly wisdom is nothing compared to the knowledge Christ. How reassuring this news is, knowing that I need not stress about this test tomorrow when it is so insignificant with respect to our omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent God.

Peace :)

A Hopeful Romantic :)

I have this week immersed myself in the far-off world of the 19th century English classic that is Jane Eyre. I am struck by the eloquence of the classic vocabulary and the romance of a simpler time. How I find similarities between the main character and I, and how I long to experience the love that attaches her and Mr. Rochester. It's a story of love and mystery, and I cannot seem to put it down. Somehow in my soul I cannot help but believe that this type of old-fashioned romance and courtship is still possible today. I wish to be captivated by a true gentleman through the admittance of flaws and the knowledge of true character. I wish also to captivate said gentleman with something more than looks can attain. Someday, though I know I'm not ready now, I wait patiently to experience such a love, one that is not forced by any outward circumstances. It will be true, genuine and as deep a connection as is possible in this world. Call me a romantic, but I will not settle for anything less :)

One for One :)

So I was looking at the tag from my new TOMS (which I use as a bookmark) and one saying that was on it really planted an idea seed in my head...the saying is "The One for One Movement".

This made me think, Toms shoes is all about providing someone in need with a pair of shoes with every shoe that is purchased.. what if we could apply this one-for-one attitude to everything else in life.

I'm talking, one school in India for every school in the US, one hospital in Africa for every hospital in the US, one house in Cambodia for every new house built in the US, one meal for starving kids in Africa for every meal you buy at chipotle...and so on!

Think about it the TOMS movement has sold over 1 million shoes, that 1 million people who have benefited from the simple act of buying shoes. Not only that, but it's become a part of the culture. I see so many people walking around ASU with TOMS on...

Now I realize the some of the things I mentioned earlier may not be as easy as buying shoes, but there has to be a way to expand the idea of one-for-one. Just think of what would happen if businesses and organizations here in the US stopped looking for more and more profit and started actively pursuing justice around the world. We could start with restaurants...that's easy. We all buy food. Then how about real estate companies? Buy one house, build one house. It can be done!

TOMS shoes = tomorrow's shoes
TOMS world = tomorrow's world

Who's with me?

Dreamin'

I'm a dreamer...always thinking of the possibilities. I dream of going to far off places and doing justice. These dreams have always been frozen in my mind as simply possibilities...reality always sets in. And what does the reality revolve around? MONEY. It always comes back to money...

Now, I sit here on the brink of a summer filled with possibilities that could actually become a REALITY! It could lead me far beyond anywhere I have been before.. mentally, spiritually and emotionally. And what's stopping me? MONEY. Again.

I have a chance to either spend 10 days in Fiji building houses and serving women who have had so much taken from them, but who have so much hope to keep going. And/or I could spend 5 weeks in Peru providing medical care to families in need by both serving them and learning skills that could potentially help me on a career path.

BUT, I am and always have been a dreamer, whose ideas never come to pass. It's easy to say and hear people tell me to pray about it or to trust that God will provide...and I know there is truth in that. But when the people closest to me present the actual reality to me and therefore don't support the possibilities...what am I supposed to do?