I signed up for the course for a number of reasons. I want to deepen my knowledge of God’s Word, thus deepen my relationship with Him. I enjoy learning history and about other cultures and their languages. One day I hope to visit Israel.
My spiritual journey began when God interrupted my life as an atheist, revealing Himself to me one night nearly 34 years ago. It would take a very long time to share everything God has done in my life since then. I can, without hesitation, say that my life has changed drastically since that moment, and I am thankful and grateful daily for the new life I have in Him.
My family left Louisiana last year and moved to Tennessee. We moved in with my parents to help maintain their home and property. We were blessed to find a church that is deeply committed to teaching God's Word. The pastor often shares the meaning of Greek and Hebrew words in his messages, and he challenges us to get into God's Words daily.
Last year, I committed to studying each book of the Bible in-depth rather than my usual topical studies. Right now, I am studying Isaiah and Revelation. I find myself wanting to immerse even more in His Word. I have the Logos program which provides lexicon/word studies, but I would really like to understand more than just a word here or there. I want my relationship with Jesus to grow and flourish more and more, and I believe learning the original language of the Holy Scriptures will allow me to do just that.
I am a retired educator who now works as an independent research consultant. I spend a great deal of time crunching data, writing reports, providing organizations and legislators with data and information, helping draft legislation when asked, and testifying before legislatures on education policy. When I am not working on research, I spend time volunteering at my church, homeschooling my 15-year-old grandson, going on camping adventures with my husband, hiking, biking, kayaking, and roller skating.
About four years ago, I qualified with the United States Roller Sports Association and began skating competitively. I'm too old to jump and spin anymore so I compete in dance and figures only. My goal in life, after having been sick for a number of years, is to live the life God has given me to the fullest, to enjoy the abundant life He promised us, and to live in such a way that when I stand before Him, He will say "well done good and faithful servant."
I just finished Lesson 2 in Hebrew Quest and have learned so much in just those few lessons. I am looking forward to learning even more.
