Ponderings of an Enervated Mind

Well, my search for a new employer is becoming exhausting. Nevertheless, with the grace of God, I am still staying optimistic. Many more resumes and applications went out this week…and not all to schools this time. I’ve decided to broaden my search (as I did at the beginning of the search). Still no call backs though there is one new opportunity that has presented its self to me and is a very likely possibility–it’s called Jordan Christian Academy, located in Coachella. As a smaller school, they have a 7to1 ratio of students to teacher. Rather nice. Each year they expand a grade level so that they will eventually be Pre-K to 12th Grade. Since they are growing each year, it is quite likely they will need more personnel. Please keep this matter in prayer.

Again, I must thank the AVCS Elementary parents for your overwhelming support during this transition period. As you all pray for me, I in turn continue to pray for your students–that they will adjust well to whatever changes they are going to be faced with this year. Whether it be the changes to AVCS or going to a new school, I pray that your student will be blessed and encourage whatever the classroom setting is.

One thing I never allowed any of the students to say was “I can’t”. What a dreadful word! But, if you say something to yourself enough times, you are bound to believe it. Therefore, I did not allow any of them to tell me that. This build to the poin of the previous paragraph–I believe that each of the students in last year elementary will be able to accomplish whatever they believe they can accomplish. We live in a world that is constantly telling us we aren’t good enough. This past school year, I encouraged your child to believe that with God’s help, they can achieve whatever goal they have.

Some schools will be starting in less than a month. AVCS starts in just a little more than a month. I just want all parties to rest assured that despite everything that has happened within the last few months, I honestly do wish AVCS the best. I pray that the board really pursues the right direction of the school and that God’s hand will be at the center. It’s taken me awhile to be able to say such positive things, but I’ve come to the point where my life is not governed by the antics of AVCS or any other such organization but by God. A school board is just as human as anyone else. Why should I let human error get in the way of my relationship with Christ and His direction in my life?

Admittedly, times are a little rough right now as I am still not sure where my income is going to come from come September and the Financial Aid funds are dwindling. But I knowt that God has met my needs before and I am confident that He will meet my needs again.

Thanks to all of you who still take the time to read these. I still hope God has blessed your summer.

In Christ,

Mr. Josh

A New Computer and an Update

Wow, the last week has been…interesting. I finally have a computer that is able to access all areas of my college work (my other one could not). With school, setting up my new machine, and job hunting, I haven’t had the time to blog. So, I figured now that things have settled down a little bit, I would update this little blog of mine.

First of all, I am currently working on the full site. I should have it up by August. After August, when you go to anzanite.com, it will take you to a website and not directly to the blog. However, those of you getting the blog updates through feed burner will still be able to click directly to the blog (to subscribe, click the “Subscribe to this Blog” link on the left column).

It was quite nice to see a few of you at the birthday parties I attended for students. Glad I was able to show up to those. Thanks for still supporting me and allowing me to continue to share a part of your lives. God has been good and while I don’t have a job secured yet, I know that He has something extraordinary planned.

Many of you have been on the edge of your seat wondering what has come of that Arizona job. Well, to the relief and joy of some of your students, it fell through. God closed that door but He hasn’t closed all of them so I still have many available opportunities. Your continuing prayers are appreciated more than I can express to you in this blog.

I have finalized the application process to Community Christian. This school keeps the parents informed (at least to my understanding)In other words the school doesn’t make any decisions that the parents don’t know about. We’ll leave that as it is but I tend to like that philosophy. After all, the parents (biblically) are responsible for their child’s education and more importantly, their discipleship. A “Christian” School should be laying a foundation for faith and, through the church, attempt to reach out to parents and assist them in discipling their children. A church/school that takes the full responsibility on themselves to disciple children are not following God’s model for the church. This does not mean the church should not help disciple children, but they should be making EVERY attempt possible to train parents to do so.

There are some other opportunities as well but those one aren’t quite so clear. As a result, I am not going to mention them at this point. I just ask for your prayers as God leads me to where He wants me to serve next.

My summer is looking pretty full as I continue down life’s road. I’ve got my birthday coming up on Monday (7/14) and some other family events at the beginning of August. Despite all that, I am going to make every effort to set some time aside to keep all of you updated. Hopefully, I’ll be able to continue. Sprint is instituting new internet caps and my current internet use exceeds their proposed caps. I’m trying to see if I can work out a deal with them but they won’t budge…looks like I’m going to have to change my usage habits.

I truly hope you all are having a blessed and wonderful summer!

In Christ,

Mr. Josh