Monday, February 25, 2008

What do You Want to be When You Grow Up?

Crossway has a new release by Colin Creel, titled : Crossroads: Navigating Your Calling and Career. I am hoping this title will arrive soon, so I can read it and write a review. This book explores an area I've been wrestling with these past few years, my calling and career. I've been in full time IT work for the past 12 years. However, I've felt a calling to go into full time teaching at a college or seminary since I was in my teens. I've seen some detours along the way. I'm excited to be in the MAR program at Reformed Theological Seminary, so I can keep moving towards the completion of my masters degree. After that I'll be looking for a PhD program. I'm hopeful that I'll be able be able to pick up some adjunct teaching assignments during my PhD studies. For those of you who have been here before, I'd appreciate any feedback or insight you could offer.

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Which Bible software?

Opinions on Bible Software run almost as deep as the preference for Mac or PC. I used version 6 of Bibleworks and didn't like the interface. I use logos right now and am fairly pleaseed with it. I really appreciate that LOGOS continues to come out with new and innovative features on a regular basis. If I eventually make the switch to Mac, I think Accordance will be in my future. I'd really like to hear from those of you who are doing advanced biblical and theological studies about which software you're using and why. You never know if you sell me on Accordance, I may have to move to a Mac sooner than later.
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Saying goodbye to vista

I've spent 6 months with vista on my laptop and have decided to go back to windows XP. Performance has been mediocre at best. Program compatibility has been challenging as well. I've noticed that many of the "big boys" in biblical and theological studies are using Macs. While the idea of buying a Mac would've seemed like hubris a few years ago, the idea is really growing on me. I'm sure Peter will keep praying for me to see the light. Do any of you have any words of wisdom or similar experiences with leaving vista or switching to Mac?
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