A short time ago, a month or so, I was given an opportunity to help at my home church. While back in the sacristy, an older woman named Carol and I were talking. She asked a few questions about school and which seminary I plan to attend. After finding out that her husband, a second career pastor, had passed away three years ago she continued to ask me a wonderful question. You might have caught on already, but just in case, she asked if I would be interested in her late husbands books! My obvious response was, "absolutely."
Over the past month I have received many great books that will be useful and necessary for seminary. What a blessing. I told Carol yesterday while I was picking up more books that I am overwhelmed with her giving-heart. She instantly reminded me that God had it in mind for us to meet and how great it is to give to the next generation of pastors. After moving a bookshelf into my room last night my little brother and I spent some time unpacking and organizing my 'new' books. Take a look at this...
If you can make the bottom center books out you might be able to tell that there are four volumes of Luther's Works, and more to come. Eight boxes of books and if Luther's Works do not intrigue you that much, then take a look at this picture...
This is the lovely three volume (four with the index) Christian Dogmatics by F. Pieper. What a great blessing. Even though this summer has been hard, having Jess be so far away and a plethora of other things, it is great to have God remind me that His blessings are a bigger encouragement than the set backs and frustrations.
