I've never written a blog like this. Sure, I had my myspace page once upon a time, and that was full of...interesting thoughts. That obviously had to be shut down when I started teaching as a graduate student in a small university--there are some things that teachers just shouldn't advertise.
I shouldn't be writing this blog at this time. I'm finishing my master's degree in English in a matter of weeks, my thesis is due this weekend, and with everything else going on in my world, another distraction (besides watching old episodes of "Emergency!" on Netflix) is the very last thing I need. Somehow I feel led to this, like God has been waiting for me to take this step. That or I'm trying to justify procrastination. Both are good.
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My name on here is Criada. For those of you not fluent in Spanish (like I used to be...now I just have fun with the waiters at the local Mexican restaurants), it means "servant." While I'm no expert on spiritual gifts, I know that God created me to serve others. I love to teach. I love to be needed. I am often the person who, although she takes on too much, will almost always say "yes" to any request. I volunteer. I guide. To other Christians, I'm being loving. To the world, I'm a doormat.
I want to use this blog to focus myself on God, using the ability to write (well) that He blessed me with. I want to explore this world and my faith with others. I want to encourage other men and women out there (although I will admit that many future blogs will undoubtedly be female-focused--guys, you can consider it a window into the mysteries of our gender). I want to make sense of the battle inside and outside of me as my educational goals complement and conflict with my faith. I want to make a difference. Maybe, just maybe, this is my chance to do something that will truly last.
Feel free to comment, question, and/or anything else. May we all be blessed by this.
Criada
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