We were in Mangalore with Eddie’s parents as the quarter began. The kids were having a great time playing. Their schooling was minimal as they did not have much energy to concentrate while much play invited them. Eddie had to keep up with his Greek learning. In those early weeks, it took a lot from…
The month of August has been positively memorable. Perhaps in the year 2020 when there has only been bad news around the world, for the DSouza household the month brought some good news. Edi got approved for admission at Bethlehem College and Seminary. We are waiting to hear from the Seminary about the scholarship.
One must learn throughout one’s life. To be a student formally is what people do to get a job or to land a better job. I am going to be a student formally to do my current job better. No greater pay, no greater position. Hopefully I will be more productive at the job I…
I am overwhelmed by God’s kindness this week. Through unexpected ways and beyond my expectation, God has worked. Last week I was not sure if I will be accepted for admission to the M.Div. program. This week I learned that I am approved for admission on the condition that I complete the pre-requisite Greek classes.…
Some days ago I wrote about the wait getting longer. And earlier this week, I was uncertain of what might happen. Thanks be to God we are one step closer to going to seminary. In September last year we were moved to consider going to seminary for getting trained and equipped further for the pastoral…
A strong person is probably rarely afraid of anyone. His stregnth gives him courage in the face of adversity. I have not been a strong person. In a weak moment, God showered his mercy in my life. Since then he has always been gracious to me. His kindness has taken me in the direction of…
Yesterday I posted about how nine months ago we rekindled the desire to go to seminary and study. This morning I learned that the scholarship that we were praying for has no funds for the upcoming year. The seminary has made an appeal for funds so that they can make their decision. Usually, they make…
The last nine months have been long and eventful. Early September 2019 a conversation with the missus sparked an old desire. A desire to study. To devote a season to studying and to being discipled so that we would be able to better serve God. This spark led to two conversations with pastor friends who…
Over the years many seminary trained people have told me that seminary education is overrated. They suggested that I can teach myself through good reading. At first I agreed with them. After all who would know better I or they? Obviously they would know better because they have acutally been to seminary. I spent some…
I have been a pastor for over a dozen years now. By some estimates it is nothing. By some estimates it has been a challenge. Many pastors claim that seminary did not prepare them for what they got into. I have had no preparation. I got saved by the grace of God. Period. What was…