Had fun at frosh connexions today.

Met Sarah, Justin, Alex, Jon, Howard and some other frosh too from Laurier.

Met some people from Mac, Queens, Western, and froshies like me.

Had free BBQ and ate alot. cuz it was free...*smiles*

Found out something that made me sad..and then i decided to read the Bible: I Cor 13...then i remembered that Char/Cat/Sharon got me this New Testament commentary thing that's as thick as a Physics 121 textbook. So i read it and it helped. The last few verses of the chapter showed me what i haven't been doing. It also encouraged me. The kinda love God shows us is unconditional. It's the kind that we all try to live by and show to others but we're human and definitely not perfect---not even close to being able to love like God loves us. But we can try...

These are some exerpts from the I Cor commentary:

13:4 Because love is so important among the believers, Paul described that love in more detail. How does such love look when lived out in the lives of believers? first of all, love is patient, the opposite of being short-tempered. Such love bears with certain annoyances or inconveniences without complaint. It does not lose its temper when provoked. It steadily perseveres.

13:5...Love does not demand its own way.Love looks out for others, seeks their best interests, willingly gives up its own for the sake of another...Love is not irritable, meaning easily angered or touchy...they will not let themselves be easily provoked over disagreements, but they will be able to always respond in a loving manner...Love keeps no record of when it has been wronged. When mistakes are made, love overlooks them and allows believers to continue to serve with the gifts God has given them.

13:7 Paul listed four positive attributes of love. Love never gives up, but willingly protects others. The word in Greek means "cover" or "hide by covering". This does not refer to hiding hurtful sin but to protecting someone from embarrassment, gossip, or any other such harm...Love never loses faith. It is willing to think the best of others. It does not mean that believers must be gullible, trusting everyone; instead, it means that they are willing to think the best as opposed to the worst of others. Love gives the benefit of the doubt. With real love, believers can deal with conflict lovingly. When everyone willingly thinks the best of everyone else, people are freed to be honest and open. Love is always hopeful. Believers who love look forward, not backward. They seek for growth and maturity in the church, knowing that God is working in every person. Love endures through every circumstance. Believers who love are active and stadfast in their faith. they hold on, no matter what difficulties they face. Hardship and pain do not stop love. When believers persevere, they face suffering within the body. They face persecution. They hang on when the going gets tough. They strive to save their marriages despite disappointment, to continue to trust God despite setbacks, and to continue to serve God despite fear or sorrow. when beleivers truly persevere, nothing can stop them.