R.I.P.

Study break

I hate studying.

Because my credentialing application was not seen at the last Mental Health Consortium meeting, I have to wait to see clients until September 6th.  Thank you government red tape. 

So...to make good use of my time, I've been studying for the licensing exam that all psychologists must pass at some point in their credentialing process.  I'm choosing to take mine early.  Want a sample?  Here's one for you:

Which of the following statements best paraphrases Thorndike's Law of Effect?
a. all behavior is caused; everything that is done has an effect on behavior
b. Elimination of the UCS or the reward results in a decreased frequency of behavior.
c. A positive correlation exists between responding and aversive stimulation
d. A reward tends to increase the probability of recurrence of the response that it follows.

Scroll down for the answer...

I keep asking myself: How is this going to help advance the kingdom of God?  I'm really not sure.  I just know that I have to get a permantent license in order to practice in Kansas.  So...I jump the hoops. 

I'm excited about Sunday's lesson.  I hope that this series and all of my lessons have been useful to people.  I know that they have been helpful for me. 

See you Sunday.

Answer: D

More Holiness give me...

The old song came to mind this morning as I was getting ready for work.  I must have sung that old hymn hundreds of times, but never really gave much thought to "holiness." 

This week, we're focusing on 2 Peter 3:8ff "add to your faith....godliness."  What does it mean to be Godly?  Notice I capitalized Godly.  What does it REALLY mean to become "like God?"  It means being holy.  It means living your life as blamelessly as possible...not because you are AFRAID of hell, but because you respect and FEAR God.  FEAR in the sense that I was afraid of losing my own father's respect.  Fear of NOT being included in the family.  Fear of NOT being appreciated and contributing to the betterment of the family.  I WANT to be close to my Father! 

So...how then do you "get close" to God?  You have to become blameless.  Spotless.  Without sin.  Live your life as if you were a foreigner in a different country.  You SHOULDN'T fit in!  Because you are different, though, others will take note.  Others will be curious. 

More to come...see you Sunday.

Ok...I get it, God.

This week's lesson is over perseverance...last week was self-control...It's absolutely amazing how God uses His Word to teach you DAILY lessons...if you're willing to look for them. 

I started my new job as a staff psychologist at Family Service and Guidance Center on Monday.  It's THE perfect job for me and my family.  Local, working with kids and families...as a psychologist.  So, first of all: Praise God for His divine wisdom and timing.  He IS the Creator, the Beginning and the End.  Why do I ever doubt?  Lessons learned...speaking of lessons learned....

I found out yesterday that my credentialing application was not even considered yesterday because they got it late.  So...until it is passed, I can't see clients.  Work comes to a standstill....Perseverance....Self-control....

My family is adjusting to me leaving in the morning for work.  Risa looked at me this morning and told me "I don't want you to go to work ever again!"   Perseverance...Self-control....How I wish I COULD just stay at home with my gang. 

What does God want me to do through all of this....?? 

GROW!  LOOK FOR HIM!  DAILY! 

Remember, it's a PROCESS...

Looking for God...

Where is God?  I mean RIGHT NOW...

I'm still looking for a job.  The wife and kiddos are wonderful as always, but I'm still looking for a blasted job!  Frustration...

So many prayers.  So many things to consume time. 

I pray that God blesses my family (both here, north, and south).  I pray for peace.  I pray for unity at Central.  I pray for those people that I am to meet and hopefully influence for Christ. 

I lift my eyes to the hills...