Hey everyone, Happy New Year! I've had a blast out here in Chi-town but now its time to come back to Tulsa. The Chi has been good to me and I'm not a big fan of Tulsa. Anyhow here are a few pics of me and my family.

ORU, here i come. One

Xanga, what has happened between us? It's been so long but here goes nothing. It's Wednesday morning, the time? 6:15AM!! That is correct, and no I'm not dreaming. So, my time is running out and I'll be home in Chicago before I know it. My flight leaves at 2:50pm this Thursday and I'm so excited to leave ORU because I will soon enjoy the company of my mom and brother, plus all other family and friends. You know I gotta check out youth service on Friday. It's kind of funny every time I get back into chi-town and just show up at church with no warning to any friends. The reactions are awesome and give me something to think about. It's been awhile since anyone has displayed any type of emotion toward me in that manner. I sure do miss those times and would be lying if I said otherwise. It's such a joy to be around people who really know you and care about you. This semester was not so great but I know spring semester will be better. I learn so much when I'm here and a lot of that learning comes from my own mistakes. But I learn from people's mistakes as well. You know how it goes, "that’s what not to do" type of thing. To be honest with and open there are only a few things I am really excited about from this past semester. One I will mention here, a certain person by the name of Robin McRae. Hold up everybody! slow down and don't run away with this. (Hi Robin, I'm sure ya see this) First of all she is a New Testament Major; Theology is where it's at sucka!! Second, she is so freaken funny but can also be serious enough to carry a Theological conversation. I'm always laughing around her but I'm not to sure that I'm as good as she is when it comes to making other people laugh. I can't forget the crazy face expressions she does. Robin where did you come from? Ha! J/K Well, I'm off to breakfast with some of the guys, I'm so hungry. Good Morning

HEY all you sucka's out there!! It's been awhile but I have some new pics for you.

The mission of the church can be summed up in the phrase "reflected glory." When we see, as Paul says, the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ... we rediscover what that phrase means, we see and discover this not for our own benefit but so that the glory may shine in us and through us, to bring light and life to the world that still waits in darkness and the shadow of death (N.T. Wright). As a person, as a Christian what am I reflecting?

Mission of the church: To be enabled to reflect that glory Paul says is found in the face of Jesus Christ.

How might this be displayed in someone's life? How is this lived out in your life?

Love and Live like the Master,

miguel

Here is a pic of my brother and the other was taken while in Puerto Rcio this past summer. Too much work and not much time! How does this happen? My sister wing is awesome because they really care or do a good job of making it seem like they do. Haha I'm joking they are so sweet and I'm thankful just to know many of them. God keep teaching me to love like you love while being hurt over and over again by those you love. Love and Live like the Master,

migs