Harry Potter and FREEDOM

Hey everyone,

Well, I finished the 6th instalment of the Harry Potter series, so anyone who would like to talk about it, PLEASE email me! As for this week, it went well. We went to the zoo Tuesday and today watched a movie - gotta put that money somewhere, you know;-) It was good though - both the zoo and the movie. The guys in my dorm plan L-rd-willing to watch "My Fair Lady" tonight. (They asked me to pick out some classics - because I LOVE old movies - and I saw this one at a friend's house, so I thought we could watch it.)

As for this weekend, I plan to do a lot of catching up and studying for the final exam (yeah right). OK, I may play some more basketball and walk around the Old City. Life's rough I know, but someone has to enjoy these things;-)

As for a thought, Tom (who went on the tour in May with me) forwarded me an article dealing with last week's parasha and something within really caught my eye. The concept is freedom, and as Christians we need to spend every moment as if a freed slave. (I know, we're slaves to Christ, but ponder this thought for a moment.) We live hectic and often depressing lives. Can you imagine living every moment as if you just gained your freedom from namelessness, monotony, and oppression. Think of the joy you would find in each moment and the compassion you would feel towards others, knowing them to be "enslaved". It overwhelms my soul to ponder the Israelites finally crossing the Sea of Reeds suddenly realizing that they are now free! No wonder Miriam busted out a song (which I believe is some very, VERY old Hebrew.) I don't know, that thought just inspired me to be more like Jesus this week; it may do the same for you;-)

Have a great weekend!

Shalom,

Geoff