Working out Salvation with Fear and Trembling

I was told by some that I needed to up-date my blog since it has been over a month since I posted anything. I usually do not post personal issues but since this is the reason for my failure to keep my blog up-to-date I thought I had some explaining to do. This is especially for you Crawford!

I have been spending a lot of time with a wonderful, godly, young woman named Tracy who I met while representing TBS down at her church in Pennsylvania. With a little persuasion and match-making by her former pastor, Fred Zaspel, we have been spending time getting to know each other over the last few months. Finally, we have gotten the official okay from her parents to make our relationship more permanent. So, as of this past Sunday Tracy and I are now officially dating, or courting, or whatever you want to call it! This is the main reason why I have failed to keep my blog up-to-date!

She is a Suzuki trained piano teacher and very active in her Church. She has a wonderful family whom I am enjoying getting to know better. The picture above was actually taken at her younger sister’s wedding this past weekend. Tracy was maid of honour at the ceremony. From the picture you can tell I’m getting the better part of the deal (i.e. she’s a lovely young woman and I’m a big lug!).

Anyway, as time goes on we will continue to get to know each other and enjoy our relationship together and our relationship with the Lord. Please pray for the two of us! If I have delays on blogging here in the future you all know why!

I want to thank everyone for praying for me. I have been offered the position of Administrative Assistant to the Principal (Dr. Michael Haykin) at Toronto Baptist Seminary and Bible College. I start in 2 weeks. It is a tremendous opportunity for me and a pleasure to serve such a wonderful institution for raising up ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

 Since hearing about it, I have been called by two individuals “the new Ian.” Ian Clary, who is a student at TBS previously served in my new capacity. I told Dr. Haykin I was going to get cards made up that said “Allen Mickle… the New Ian!” I hope I do as good a job as he did!

 Thank you again for all your prayers! Continue to pray for me as I start this new ministry and begin work on my Ph.D.