Caleb and I walked beside the Ohio River last night, smoking some expensive cigars, celebrating the coming of the New Year. We ate at Rocket's Burgers, paroused Barnes & Nobles, and discussed biblical concepts and ideas. We exchanged Christmas gifts; he bought me new jeans, a new sweater, a new belt, and new shoes. I tried it on, and he said, "You're looking quite snazzy. Let's wear it to lunch tomorrow and see how many comments you get."

This week is going to be incredibly easy school-wise. I have tomorrow off of work and finals; on Tuesday I have one final at 8:00 and then I'm done with school and work; on Wednesday I have one final at 10:00 and then I'm done with school and finals; on Thursday I have one final at 10:00, work at 3:30, and at 6:30 or 7:00 I'll be on my way home for break!

One of my friends is going through the same kinds of trials I am, and he wrote these words in a beautiful acoustic song:

"He wants to know what went wrong. He's thinking God told him this was right, an answer to his prayers for love, and gone before the evening turned to night." (Broken People)

And these words of David inspire me in these difficult times:

"If you'll hold on to me for dear life," says GOD, "I'll get you out of trouble. I'll give you the best of care if you'll only get to know me and trust me. Call me and I'll answer, be at your side in bad times; I'll rescue you, then throw you a party. I'll give you a long life, give you a long drink of salvation!" (Psalm 91.14-16)