Right Where I Belong

wYesterday I had a campus visit at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School where I'm looking to go to school. By the end of the day two words were forefront in my mind: overwhelmed and excited. Aside from the usual meeting with admissions and financial aid I had the opportunity to sit in on two classes and meet some students. The first class was Atonement and Forgiveness. Just as dense as you think it would be. I felt a little lost and intimidated when they were discussing the reading but when the questions and dialogue started I started to get excited This is what I want! The chance to learn and explore and talk to other people about what I'm learning! The second class was Intro to Preaching and the class was presenting five minute sermons. If that's not. That. I just tpok the next step intimidating.... But if those students are the future of the church then we're in good hands. At one point one of the students took me in to the chapel and had me go up and stand behind the pulpit. Looking out over the empty pews. I felt such a sense of something bigger than me I never thought in a million years my life would take me there but it doesn't matter because God knew. And I know Colgate is where I belong. Being around so many people who are so strong in their faith and open about talking about it is what I've been missing in my life. I also had the privilege and blessing to hear the new president of the school Dr McMickle preach at the chapel service and the only thing I can say is WOW. I'm still processing everything but I kno