Tesco: Europe's Walmart.

Happy Thursday! First week of classes is almost over. What have I learned? Bible college does not mean less work. At all. As of right now I have two papers to write before Wednesday of next week. I also have to read through the book of Joshua three times this semester in different translations. I have two book reports, two other papers that I can think of (as well as the weekly Devotionals paper), some tests, 8 hours of service work a week, and about four hundred other things. Not to mention my own private time with God that's completely unrelated to school. So whoever said that Bible college isn't "real college" is probably the most stupid person ever. I actually don't mind all of the work though. I mean, it's about God. I love Him! Why wouldn't I want to learn more about Him? And whenever I get stressed I just put my Bible down and pray. He makes all things new and His grace is so powerful. It's so great to be able to say, "God, this work is hard and frustrating and I have no idea how I'm going to get it all done. But it's about You. Change my heart. Give me focus." And He does! Every time. 

Today, a group of us went to the city to get our student visas. I'm so glad that I went with the people that I did. We had a great time and lots of laughs. Paula, from Colombia, is hilarious. She's like the fun aunt you always wanted but never had. And Callie and Autumn are so much fun. Autumn is my roomie and Callie is super sweet. She braids my hair for me. We "worked out" last night. If you call jump roping, talking, laughing and trying to do pull ups working out.

We stopped in at Tesco on the way back from getting our visas. It's kind of like a Walmart. Just less trashy. Sorry, America. I bought a bottle of tea, pringles, a chocolate bar and a box of cereal for about $5. What the heck. It's my new favorite place. We were talking about a lot of interesting stuff on the way back and someone mentioned a relative who is having some problems and has some issues with Christians; you could really tell that this person had a burden for this relative. So Paula just said, "Well, I think we should pray." "Right now?" "Right now." So we did. It was amazing. I realized that so often we just talk about stuff that needs to be prayed for, but we never really do anything about it right then and there. It really kind of slapped my in the face and made me realize just how vital prayer is in that moment.


Anyways, I'll put more pictures up soon, but I've just been way more busy than I thought I would be. But here's one for starters!