Chemistry

Tomorrow begins College Chemistry I. The last time I took this class, Donna and I were just about in divorce court. Times were tough and our chemistry wasn’t working out that great. In my brilliance as a young husband, I wrote my wonderful wife a “here’s everything that you do wrong” letter and sent it to her work email address to ensure that she read it. She got it and oh did I get it too! I took only one test in that chemistry course, yet somehow scored a D for the class. I think that D actually helped my GPA. I managed to achieve a 0.7 or something in that ballpark for the semester. I practically withdrew from school without really withdrawing. One of the many reasons I’m not in already med school!

This semester is different. Things have changed a bit. While our chemistry certainly isn’t where we’d like it to be, we’re making strides in the right direction. We are talking through our decisions, though ups and downs still occur. We are attempting to meet each other’s needs more completely. (As you can see I just finished His Needs Her Needs by William Harley and we’re about to read it together.) We are striving to change the way our family works and interacts. We are trying to teach our kids to love God and one another. We are aiming to learn and grow as one flesh. We are seeking Him to lead our family. All of this is strategically important for the mission that I believe God has for us. I don’t know all that God has in store for us, but am certain that He is leading us in faith, if we’re willing to go. College Chemistry is just one step in this new direction.

Another step we are taking is coming up with the Short version of the Shorter Catechism. Ever since reading J.I. Packer’s Knowing God, I’ve liked the idea of teaching my children some form of doctrine. Catechism offers some significant strengths and tradition by which we can teach important tenets of our faith. I’ll post it as we prayerfully work out the essential elements that we’d like to stress in our family.

I’m anxiously awaiting to see where we will go and where He will lead us. Please pray for us as we plan to do God’s will, first and foremost! And please offer any insights you have into family Godliness. Again, any insights you can offer are greatly appreciated! Thanks!