This week has been such a week of
growth for my entire link year class, both individually, and holistically. We heard from three different speakers that
challenged us to work together and interact as a group, but also make us think
about our own lives, and the ways we view real world issues.
Monday we were privileged to hear
from Mary Willis, a Nutritionist from Kansas City. She taught us a lot about eating a balanced
diet, and making sure that we are getting enough of every food group. She laid out all that we needed to maintain a
healthy diet, and showed us simple ways to eat healthy on a budget. Most importantly, she told us how fortunate
we are to be in such a close-knit community.
Studies have proven that it is easier to stick to a healthy eating plan
when you are surrounded by a group of like-minded people with similar
goals. She challenged us to challenge
each other to work for the goals we have set out for ourselves.
Tuesday and
Wednesday we heard from Marvin Daniels, the director of Higher Ground at KAA.
Marvin challenged us to express our opinions about several different topics as
a group. We all moved to the back of the
chapel where he had designated one side as ‘agree’, and the other as ‘don’t
agree’. Six slides crossed the screen
with statements that could be argued either way. With each different statement, we were asked
to choose whether we agreed or disagreed, and stand on the corresponding side
of the chapel. There was no option of
middle ground; we were forced to pick a side.
As we discussed each statement, and our own personal standpoints behind
them, we could choose to change our minds.
It was interesting to hear the different opinions of my classmates and
peers behind each of the issues, and really defend my own beliefs against those
of others. We were also split into
discussion groups to talk about different areas in our lives that are more
personal to us individually. It was good
to be forced into some interaction during class, and have to participate, instead
of just sitting back and listening to another speaker.
Thursday
Morning, we were truly blessed to get to have Keith Chancey come and share with
us. Keith is the director of the Kanakuk
Institute, and a phenomenal speaker. He
walked us through the first three chapters of Genesis, and really dug deep into
the text. He talked about why we were
created. God was looking for TRUE
worshippers who will worship Him. Then,
he began to unpack the scripture. He
used verses from these first few chapters, and applied to them to modern day
issues that Christians often deal with.
It was a good eye-opener to see why the Old Testament is still important
to our lives today.
This week was definitely a good week of growth for our entire
class. We were forced to talk out our
own personal opinions, not just those of the people around us. It helped us to see what areas we need growth
in. These things will be crucial to be
able to defend all throughout my life.
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