"Why have we lost, or neglected, the ability to disciple the mind for Christ? In part, it may be that we have confused the need for childlike faith (that is, an attitude of profound trust in God, and a faithful love for Him) with childish thinking. The apostle Paul, for one, had no confusing on this point. Reading any one of his epistles will show you that. And even Peter - the everyday workman, the fisherman - was no intellectual slouch, judging by his writings. What we have, everywhere in scripture, are profoundly intelligent teachings poured out from minds that are also inspired and centered in a love for God."

- Love Your God with All Your Mind.

I have momentarily forgotten how much I love this book. I just bought it on kindle for HALF of what I bought it in hard copy. Kindle is the jam. You can highlight stuff, and then go to a section where all the parts you highlighted are categorized. It's so sweet. Cause in real books, I always highlight so much that I can sometimes never find what I'm looking for. You can also write notes on stuff; I love it.

I experienced a lot today at work. Slightly traumatizing. The more and more I work with these children (having it be my 5th year, it never gets old) I am realizing that we can truly never ever pass judgment on anyone. I sat with a student today who literally told me, in between huge breaths and cries, why he would rather be dead than alive. It wasn't a petty dramatic cry either. He was legitimately looking me in the eye saying, "you don't understand. I can't do this anymore." Except with much MUCH more emotion than how I just wrote that.

Autism is such a mystery. I mean, on the other hand, another student of mine, we laughed a lot together today. It's those moments that I try to treasure and really BE THERE for. My mind is somewhere else usually. When we have those moments, though, I try to be there, in them.

Traveling this weekend to NY with some wonderful people. Like I said, I love leading worship. There is something quite beautiful about it. Lord, just let your love do what only it can do.