engaged, enraged, and excited!

First off, wow!! I'm engaged! I can't believe it!!! Yes, I finally asked "the question" on 21 November at probably around 1730ish. Its been an amazing journey so far as each day I think about the days ahead and how, thanks to God's grace, each day ahead is going to be better than the last!! God is simply amazing and more gracious and providing than we can ever ask for or imagine! Don't believe it? Just look at my fiance; she's awesome!! (Love yah babe!! :) )

Second, I'm enraged. I have been blogging, discussing with friends, and talking with colleagues how the "24/7" media cycle has created this constant cycle of "bleeding and leading" news that is wrapped in blaring, blasting, and glaring "discourse analysis." This discourse analysis is simply a fancy academic term for stereotyping, something, sadly, as those living in a fallen world, we are too familiar with. However, lately, my anger has been directed at the "discussions" and tolerance taking root within the church. This leads me to my third point... I'm excited!!!

I'm excited because my fiance (Beth) and I know that we have been called by our great and saving God to start a church and defend the truth of God's Doctrine and the doctrine of Truth through proclaiming Christ and His crucifixion. So, I'm excited! We've taken the first step that God has called us to and started an engaged couples bible study in Arlington, VA. So, every other Saturday beginning 24 January 2009 come on out, but and most importantly, PRAY for God's strength and success through us!!

Soli Deo Gloria!

--Kevin