One Way

Hey all! This post will be the first in a series called "Hunger for Heaven" that will cover what I learned from my most recent Bible study on longing. You can read the intro to this series here . I said this in the introduction, but I wanted to put this disclaimer here as well: I am merely a studier of the Word. I am no expert, and I'm certainly not God! Although I enjoy sharing my insights, I certainly do not understand everything, or believe that I am necessarily right on everything I do understand. Even if I quote well-known theologians, such as Matthew Henry or John Piper, don't just believe it! I'd encourage you to take everything with a grain of salt, and go look it up in the Word, because God's Love Letter is the only written word in which we can trust completely!! So, let's get started! :) As I said in the intro, I want to long after God more, and not just at random points, but all the time! If I'm going to be rid of the selfish longings

I'm baaaaack! For those who don't know, the last post I wrote was in May, due to my college classes ramping up to the finish line. I have about two weeks left of school, but it's fairy easy work, so I'm hoping I'll be more regular on blogging again! A lot of changes have occurred in my life in the past couple months - some expected, some rather out of the blue! But I've seen God's hand and plan in each of these changes, and am excited to see what He has for me now that I'm almost done with college. Even so, I've recently been challenged by many sources (the Word, family devotionals, sermons, and personal study) to keep my focus on the future...as in the  future. The eternal future. About mid-July this challenge really hit home (no pun intended...ok, who am I kidding ;) ). I'd previously had a couple emotional experiences of intense longing after my heavenly home (in a very non-suicidal way, need it be said X-) ), but the "bout" of