Once again I am traveling for my job. Though the location this time is domestic. I'll be based in Philadelphia for the next 4 weeks. Luckily, I'll be there with 3 other members. By the looks of it, the weather is going to be great during my time there. In a way, I'm kind of scared. Traveling to Italy for a week was relatively nerve-wrecking, but 4 weeks? I'll be in constant prayer mode.

Recently, I've been getting plugged into the church I've been attending. There is a small group/bible study that meets every Wednesday. It alternates from being co-ed to seperate genders. The women are so encouraging and though no one can replace "my girls", these ladies bring laughter back. One of the girls, Beth and I have gotten closer. She's an elementary school teacher and a former ballerina. I look forward to getting to know "my sister" better.

I've been learning a lot about God's love recently. Especially perfect love. In 1 John 4:7-21, it talks about how we need to live in love. One major thing which knocks my socks is the following verse, NIV version

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment, The one who fears is not made perfect in love." 1 John 4:18

Being completely unafraid when in comes to love? Uh....I don't know if I'm strong enough for that. I'm scared to let anyone love me as I am. More so, can I love others without fear? We are all the same, right? Sin is still sin, no matter what it is. And God loves us all the same. Since we are the same, we are loved the same, shouldn't we love each other the same?

Prayer Requests (In No Particular Order): Sarah (new Christian), Sarah C., Pepto, BJ, Janiece, new friends from Bible study, RC, Philly trip, family, Bethany Church, WSU, Lisa, Bianca, Andy, Kevin, Matt, Jenny & Nathan