We’ve been sick since last week (though it feels like it’s been several weeks). That’s annoying. Also, we’ve hit a big milestone–the first full read-through of The Chronicles of Narnia! We’re starting Madeleine L’Engle’s Wrinkle in Time series next, woohoo :)
2026/03 Ship's Log
In the past week I’ve had the joy of reading the Bible with three people!
First, last Saturday, Mark and I read the first half of Genesis 9. We had a fulfilling conversation about how much God loves humans and wants them to multiply. We reflected how our hearts expand to love all the children we have, and how more children means more love!
Second, during the week Courtney and I read the end of Proverbs, about the rare and treasured woman. We considered what such a treasure might be found, and I was humbled to consider how industrious and full of foresight is my own treasured soulmate.
Third, Amie and I reflected on the calling of Andrew and Peter at the end of the first chapter of John. It was a joyful and emotional experiment to envision myself in the story; hearing John’s message, going after Jesus, his turning and asking “what are you looking for?” Then going to be with him where he’s staying, but running off first to get my brother. I’ve written a song about it actually; perhaps I’ll share it here when I’ve finished.
Unless I can’t get an enrollment exemption, it’s looking likely that I’ll begin a DMM PhD program this Fall! I’m going to take a couple self-paced courses to gear up before I begin; I’m so excited!
It’s a good day for a campfire!
I’ve heard from Dr. Blair about PhD next steps! He found Dr. Hutchcraft and learned what he needed about my MBA program. While I’ll need an exception to start a PhD program (no surprise), I can move to the next step: discovering if I can find a sponsor with Ephesiology. I’m stoked that the road continues!