Today I’m thankful…
…for whichever friend it was who “liked” MIQRA’s Facebook Page, making it show up on my newsfeed
…for God’s providence that had me “like” MIQRA despite my general abhorrence for “liking” things (on Facebook)
…that I saw the book club announcement and “just happened” to save it
…that Evan directed me to the videos that convinced me to go
…that the Barnes and Noble in Omaha had a copy of the book–which I drove up to buy, which then locked me in to attending even when I was tired and starting to second guess my decision the first evening.
…for Jake’s familiar face that first night
…for Chad’s affirmation of my contributions (and of my writing)
…for Brian and Emily’s concern that I get to my car safely, walking me there or giving me a ride
…for walking and talking with Julie about homeschooling
…for Randy asking me about the week I missed book club
…for Nate’s passionate articulateness–so different and so similar to my own
…for Tom’s thoughtful observations and carefully reasoned comments
…for Jason’s baby :-) and a wee bit of fellowship with a real-life blogger (I’m the only really regular blogger of my “real-life” acquaintances until Jason)
…for the comfort of knowing that I wasn’t the only one who had a hard time wrestling with Christian involvement in the military–thanks so much, Jason H, for sharing
…for the others whose names aren’t coming to mind now, but who welcomed me, engaged my mind, and didn’t roll their eyes when I opened my mouth yet one more time.
…for the book itself, The Myth of a Christian Nation, which challenged and stretched me–and expanded my vision of the kingdom of God
…for the curly headed barista who prepared my Italian Soda, no cream, every Monday night
…for the discussions that brought me from bad mood to good
…for the genuine acceptance, questions, and offers of help that so many extended when I shared about “off-topic” parts of my life
…for the amazing God who has allowed me, at least for this season, to know Him with such marvelous comrades.
