People at Fuller

I really like Fuller Theological Seminary.

Sure the classes are good and I am learning a lot through all the readings and lectures but what I really like about Fuller is the people.

They come from all over the country and all over the world to study here - they come with different life experiences and stories - and they all come with a desire to learn more about God and to serve him well with their lives.  The more people I meet and get to know, the more I am amazed by the opportunity to live in such a place.

Let me give you an idea of the coolness of this community.

So - I'm studying right? (context) - it's a Saturday morning, and I've been studying for quite some time.  Reading articles and statistics about Refugees in Syria.  I've got this big research paper looming over me and the worst part of it all is that I fear my passion for this subject is waning, it just makes the process so much more painful.  Am I heartless?  Why don't I seem to care enough about the Refugees suffering in Syria, this is real stuff Alison (self talk).  Coffee Break.

My good friend Berkeley works at the coffee shop right down the street and its always nice to visit Berkeley.  Saturday is off to a good start, procrastination choice number 1.

Picture taken before Convo
Just thought it looked cool

Inside the coffee shop I spot a friend (photo left).  I've been saying hi to the past few weeks.  This "friend" of mine, I don't really know well.  All I know is that he's from another country because he has an accent.  "What are you working on?" he asks me, "ohh, just a paper on globalization and Refugees," I respond half heartedly.  "ohhh, that's a good topic.  I would know that's a good topic," he responds.
"Oh is it?  How would you know?"
His response,"Do you know I was a refugee?"
.....and my mind begins to process ....
"A refugee, as in, the kind I am reading about, did you live in a camp?"  I ask ....more enthusiastically than before
"Refugee for 6 years, yes I did."
.....and my topic just became real.
Bill went onto explain that as a young boy he had to flee his country of Liberia because of war and reside in a neighboring country.  He was raised in a different government system with a different education than his own and food rations provided by the United Nations.

And that's one reason why I think Fuller is pretty cool.  Finished that paper today.

Two more large papers to complete by Friday and then it is time to rest.

 

A quick update.  This little light of mine flickers on.  God is good.  Always good.

 

I pray that out of his glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being." Ephesians 3:16

 

Christmas in California - passing through City Hall with two German exchange students last night



From the top of the library

Sun shining on my paper, sweet.  Love Does.