So don’t faint, but this is twice in one week for me to blog! I was reminded this week by a colleague of the great benefit of getting “out of the building” from time to time to find uninterrupted time to study the Word in an undistracted way. I have often done it over the years, but lately I’ve been so absorbed into and by everything that I hadn’t done it for quite a while. So Tuesday morning, after an early bible study and prayer meeting I grabbed my stuff and found a place of quiet and coffee! Having focused on a few special themes in our services over the past few weeks, it was good to get back into my study of the book of Hebrews, actually it was great. It was greatly refreshing and invigorating to get so absorbed by the Word that I lost track of time. A part from an occasional break for coffee, I enjoyed 7 straight hours of study. Equally amazing is that while I have always hated “studying” in school, I have always loved studying His Word. I was powerfully reminded of a favorite verse on mine.

Psalm 119:162 I rejoice in your word like one who finds a great treasure.

So, I quickly made it a point to work through my schedule over the next several weeks to be sure to intentionally schedule more of the “off site” or “out of the building” seasons of study. I’m really looking forward to them! I’m really looking forward to worshiping together this coming Sunday. Obviously I’m a bit “pumped” about beginning our study of chapter 12! See you there, Lord willing.

In Him,

P. Tim