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PaulaMarolewski -> Cats, Gardens, and the Word of God (7/2/2008 8:09:06 PM)
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Hello, all! How does one go about describing oneself? Well, first, the light-hearted side:
I have a cat named Jasper who is a very pampered pet! How pampered? He has his own rug and shade umbrella on the patio! [:)]
I love to garden! One of my favorite spots in my yard is my daylily bed, where I have some 20 different specialty daylilies, ranging in color from burgundy to purple to yellow to flame orange.
I am passionate about traveling, though with current airfares I didn’t go far this year.
Now, the serious side …
My whole desire and God’s calling on my life is summed up in II Peter 3:18: to help others “grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.” As a result, my Christian walk has been characterized by the following:
A deep love for the Word of God. Since becoming a Christian in 1980, I fell in love with the Bible and have consistently spent time reading, memorizing, studying, and meditating on the Word.
A hunger to learn more about God. I am a bookworm of the first order, and read constantly. My mother was our church librarian, so early on I was devouring books on every topic in the Christian life – and I’ve never stopped!
An appreciation for theology. During college, I was introduced to the study of theology – really digging into the doctrines of the Christian faith. I firmly believe that our love for God grows in direct relation to our knowledge and understanding of God, and theology is essential to that growth.
A commitment to teach and disciple others. Since the early 1990s I have been actively engaged in teaching and discipling adults in the church.
It is because I desire to see others grow in their relationship with the Lord that I have joined this forum. I hope and pray that together we can strengthen each other’s faith as we study God’s Word!
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