Verbalizing my faith.

A couple of days ago I was sitting on campus when two girls approached me. They said they were with a group from U. Minnesota, here on Spring Break with Gator Christian Life, and that "they were trying to get a 'feel' for what the Christian vibe was on campus."

The good weather had put me in a particularly chipper mood, so I obliged their survey request. They asked the following:

• Do you practice any certain faith?
• Did you have a Christian upbringing?
• Who is Jesus to you?
• Do you believe in salvation by faith alone?
• Do you believe in Heaven/Hell?
• How confident are you the you'll go to heaven?
• (and maybe some others)

Z claims that sitting outside (on campus) regularly will deliver several such encounters per week, but my small-school background made this a relatively novel experience. It was interesting for me, because while I've talked to plenty of friends--old and new--about my faith, I don't think I've ever had a random stranger approach me about it. Call me sheltered, or a bad disciple, or whatever you want. I'm just trying to be honest here.

If you're curious, we (the two girls and I) had a really lovely conversation. [I think they were pleasantly surprised, both by my willingness to chat, and my established faith...]

This was my train of thought after the conversation ceased:

If you have a minute, I encourage you to scroll back up to those questions and answer them for yourself. Seriously, don't just glance over the words; think/say exactly how you would respond. It's a nice little exercise.

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In other news...

IT'S MY LAST DAY IN GAINESVILLE! dang. Where's the time go?

Have a wonderful Friday, everyone. Happy St. Paddy's Day [tomorrow]!
-M