Do you believe in gohsts?

I had an interesting discussion with a fellow music major today about ghosts. She seems to think that there is one in her house...what a scary thought! Well, it is to someone who believes in ghosts, at least. It took me totally by surprise that she was telling me this in all seriousness, somehow expecting me to respond as if I believed her. I responded by talking to her about Ephesians 6:12, which says, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkenss, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." I told her that ghosts don't exist, but demons do and that we are in a real struggle. I don't think she really understood, but maybe God allowed me to plant a seed of truth in her heart. And what an interesting discussion to be thrown at me unsuspectingly :) It helps me understand better what the Bible means when it says to be ready to defend your faith at all times.

Out of my element

Today was the most interesting day I've had in a long while. You see, I'm a very structured person and when things become different or out of the norm I become frustrated. That is what happened last night, when I began to talk to my parents about my stress level. I have gone two weeks in a row without a restful weekend and even though I enjoy being buisy and doing exciting things I often forget that I need rest. So tomorrow I am taking the day off. If you don't understand my personality it's a hard concept to grasp, but every time I repeat the phrase "a day off" I just want to burst out laughing. It seems so "wrong" to me to do something so abnormal. My routine is to go to class, to study responsibly, and to never miss a commitment unless I'm sick. Now I find myself wondering "what will I do when I wake up tomorrow?" At the same time it is exciting to have time to sit and read and relax. I need the time to think and pray. I believe that this year is a defining year for me in several ways. First, I will find more direction as far as what the next few years will look like, and second, I will truly find out who I am as a person and as a Christian. I am thankful for wise parents who see when it's time for me to have a day off.