Getting Closer

My first semester in seminary is getting closer to the end. I can't say that this has been an enjoyable first semester, but it hasn't been awful either. The Lord has been good to show me that He is faithful always. He has provided financially, with a job, new friends and keeping up with old friends, and a ministry. Though I would much rather serve him overseas or in a local missions ministry He has me here studying. So I am praying that I learn what it is He has for me to know.

So far this semester I have written 9 papers, taken 6 tests, and read too many books (and by read I really mean skim). I only have 4 papers left to write and 1 test left to take. And of course, a lot more reading left to do.



I received the following e-mail from one of professors with this as the subject line "OK – so where are those tests we took?" This is what he wrote:

I am reading through what I have received and am in the process of grading them. I am NOT using the following methods:
(1) Throw the papers up in the air--those that land first get an 'A," the next 'B,' etc.
(2) Longer answers get an 'A,' shorter answers a lower grade, etc.
(3) People who typed their answers get an 'A,' the others a 'B," and so forth.

The method I AM using is to go through the papers, read and assess them, and then try to apply the most reasonable grade possible. Even with two graders, that takes time.

It made me laugh. If longer answer don't get you an A then I spent way to much time on my written answers! :)