Jamaica is only one short day away! And I haven't started packing my stuff yet. This is what you can responsiblity at it's finest! ;)
Granted all my stuff (i think) is all on my sister's bed ready to be packed, however, none has come near a suitcase yet.
My school stuff should be here soon. Anyday now actually. sweet.
I made the dean's list at UINDY. hehe....too bad i'm not going back.
starting to make some awesome plans for the future. but keeping those hush-hush, you'll just have to wait to find out.
peace. love. blessings.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Slackin'
I am totally slackin' when it comes to my blog. Let's recap a little shall we..?
First off, my buddy Josh, aka my fellow muskateer, left for the Bahamas today. He will be gone for a month on this mission trip. Pray for him and his team please!
But we did have a fun road trip yesterday, which included ice cream, interprative dancing, laughing, and being awesome! it was fun! :)
Second, youth group was a ton of fun the other night! the ice breaker went over really well, and we were dominated by boys this time. shocker i know, normally we have more girls! it was good!
Third, Jamaica is coming up sooon!! T-minus 10 days! I'm stoked! Please pray though.
Also, there have been some tough times hitting some people around me. So, I found this scripture today, and I hope it helps a little. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." --Psalm 147:3
Helped Andrea around the church today. Sarah (an almost 2 year old) was a lot of fun today too. :)
This blog is totally random today, but it's ok. I'm random at times ;)
BE BLESSED!
First off, my buddy Josh, aka my fellow muskateer, left for the Bahamas today. He will be gone for a month on this mission trip. Pray for him and his team please!
But we did have a fun road trip yesterday, which included ice cream, interprative dancing, laughing, and being awesome! it was fun! :)
Second, youth group was a ton of fun the other night! the ice breaker went over really well, and we were dominated by boys this time. shocker i know, normally we have more girls! it was good!
Third, Jamaica is coming up sooon!! T-minus 10 days! I'm stoked! Please pray though.
Also, there have been some tough times hitting some people around me. So, I found this scripture today, and I hope it helps a little. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." --Psalm 147:3
Helped Andrea around the church today. Sarah (an almost 2 year old) was a lot of fun today too. :)
This blog is totally random today, but it's ok. I'm random at times ;)
BE BLESSED!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Everything
"You calm the storms, and you give me rest.You hold me in your hands, you won't let me fall.You steal my heart, and you take my breath away."
These lyrics are so powerful and the video is just awesome! It's such a friendly reminder that there will be times when we fall, and Satan will totally use that as an opportunity to make a wedge between us&God. But when we reach out to God, he's gonna reach out to us. And yes, with God we have VICTORY! :D
"You're all I want you're all I need, you're everything, everything."
Sunday, June 20, 2010
With Everything
With Everything. Two simple words, yet a powerful meaning when combined. This is where I'm at in my walk. Just wanting to give, serve, love with everything that is in me.
I had this song playing while I was praying the other day, and man it was awesome. I just fell to my knees, lifted my hands, and cried out to God. The tears were flowing, but it was such a beautiful moment between me&my heavenly father.
You see, I have a passion to see lives changed, bring hope to the hopeless, love as God has loved me, set the captive free, and just see people transformed by Jesus.
And that's what I pray we will do. That with everything within us we will give God our best efforts. Even if it's inconvient for us, I pray that we will be inconvient enough to lay down our agenda, and pick up God's agenda.
With Everything :)
Go Change the world!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
L-O-V-E
Sometimes we feel that there's not much we can do to help people. We may feel they won't listen to us, they're beyond help, or perhaps we don't even want to take the time to try to help them because it would be inconvient for us.
I love the verse John 15:12 where it says, "Love each other as I have loved you." Now, stop and think for just a second. God loved us so much that he sent his son to die for us...so that we can have an eternal,awesome life. Hm....that's pretty big! Not only that, but he loves us so much that he constanly forgives us and pours out his grace upon us, even though we mess up everyday. He loves us soooo much that his thoughs for us outnumber the grains of sand. He loves us so much that he has made a plan for our lives. God loves us so much that he gives us life!
Now, people may be different, cultures may be different, lifestyles may be different, but EVERY person wants to feel loved&valued. That's where you step in my friends!
I think one of our biggest missions in life is to love. To love our neighbor, love our enemies, and love everyone!
You may feel like you have no affect on someone's life, but trust me, just by loving them you could change their life. It can even be as simple as a smile, or just saying hi to them.
So, let's go love others as God has loved us! :)
Be blessed! <3
I love the verse John 15:12 where it says, "Love each other as I have loved you." Now, stop and think for just a second. God loved us so much that he sent his son to die for us...so that we can have an eternal,awesome life. Hm....that's pretty big! Not only that, but he loves us so much that he constanly forgives us and pours out his grace upon us, even though we mess up everyday. He loves us soooo much that his thoughs for us outnumber the grains of sand. He loves us so much that he has made a plan for our lives. God loves us so much that he gives us life!
Now, people may be different, cultures may be different, lifestyles may be different, but EVERY person wants to feel loved&valued. That's where you step in my friends!
I think one of our biggest missions in life is to love. To love our neighbor, love our enemies, and love everyone!
You may feel like you have no affect on someone's life, but trust me, just by loving them you could change their life. It can even be as simple as a smile, or just saying hi to them.
So, let's go love others as God has loved us! :)
Be blessed! <3
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
"Take Heart for I have overcome the world"
Life is like a roller coaster. Up, down, and all around. It can be fun, kinda scary, and full of uncertainties.
We have had two South Putnam students die this summer. Both unexpected and sudden. Tyler Adams was going to be a Junior & Haley Bain would've been a sophomore next year. It's times like these when you realize just how precious life is, how life throws you a curve you didn't see coming, and just how fast time goes.
I had never been to a teenager's viewing before. And I'll admit, it was tough. Seeing so many people cry and devasted isn't fun. But even in the midst of sadness, we can learn from the life Haley led.
I picked up the card telling about Haley as I entered the church. It has a beautiful picture of Haley on the front, an adorable picture of her as a young child on the inside, and listed some information about Haley. But after I got back home, I noticed something else in the card, a quote by Haley.
It says, "My future might be full of uncertainties, but I am ready to face it head on. I am so excited to see what God has in store for me. I want to go through life forgiving, forgetting, loving the people around me, and just being happy."
We may feel that Haley's life was cut short, but she led an awesome life that we can learn from. So many times we take advantage of life, people, and situations. We may say, "I'll call them tomorrow...I'll apoplogize later....I'll start reading my bible again next week....I'll go back to church soon....etc."
Life is not going to always be easy, but we have a God that is all powerful, loving, caring, awesome, compassionate, and great! He brings joy, comfort, peace, happiness, love, vision, strength, and so much more than you ever thought could be possible.
I love John 16:33, and I feel it's a good reminder for everyone. It says, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
If God is for us, who can be against us? We may have the occasional curve ball, or speed bump. But TAKE HEART! For God has overcome the world!
be blessed!
<3
We have had two South Putnam students die this summer. Both unexpected and sudden. Tyler Adams was going to be a Junior & Haley Bain would've been a sophomore next year. It's times like these when you realize just how precious life is, how life throws you a curve you didn't see coming, and just how fast time goes.
I had never been to a teenager's viewing before. And I'll admit, it was tough. Seeing so many people cry and devasted isn't fun. But even in the midst of sadness, we can learn from the life Haley led.
I picked up the card telling about Haley as I entered the church. It has a beautiful picture of Haley on the front, an adorable picture of her as a young child on the inside, and listed some information about Haley. But after I got back home, I noticed something else in the card, a quote by Haley.
It says, "My future might be full of uncertainties, but I am ready to face it head on. I am so excited to see what God has in store for me. I want to go through life forgiving, forgetting, loving the people around me, and just being happy."
We may feel that Haley's life was cut short, but she led an awesome life that we can learn from. So many times we take advantage of life, people, and situations. We may say, "I'll call them tomorrow...I'll apoplogize later....I'll start reading my bible again next week....I'll go back to church soon....etc."
Life is not going to always be easy, but we have a God that is all powerful, loving, caring, awesome, compassionate, and great! He brings joy, comfort, peace, happiness, love, vision, strength, and so much more than you ever thought could be possible.
I love John 16:33, and I feel it's a good reminder for everyone. It says, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
If God is for us, who can be against us? We may have the occasional curve ball, or speed bump. But TAKE HEART! For God has overcome the world!
be blessed!
<3
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Drum Roll Please....
This has been an exciting time for our church! Prior to announcing to the church congregation our building plans, my mom&i were set to meet with Pastor Matt and Andrea to go over some last minute details and such....well...right as we were getting ready to meet pastor Matt was informed that they accepted our offer on the building that we want!! woooooooooo!!!!!
Why so cool? Because it has been a total God thing.
What exactly does this mean? it means that we skipped the 3 month negotiations, and got our offer accepted on an amazing building!
Where do we go from here? now it's time to start raising the money. but I believe the money will come in.
The building is truly awesome. It is right in town, which would be a great relocation for us compared to being waaay out in the country. The walls are apparently moveable(I don't exactly get how this works because i'm no construction wiz), but this would help us as we grow. It would seat possibly up to 250. There are 5 stalls in each bathroom, changing table included!! which is a BIG step up from one bathroom that can barely function.
And it is just an all around beautiful building. One of which already feels like home. It just has this soothing effect to it. Like we are meant to be in there. It's pretty cool.
Drum Roll Again Please....
Not only did we tell the congregation about the future building plans, but Pastor also told them about my plans. And boy did we get some feedback....all of which was totally positive!
My church backed me up, and showed their support! which was so refreshing compared to some of the negative feedback I've been getting from other people. I love my Soul Harvest Family! :)
Well, that's enough news for right now.
Be blessed and have a great Memorial Day weekend!
Why so cool? Because it has been a total God thing.
What exactly does this mean? it means that we skipped the 3 month negotiations, and got our offer accepted on an amazing building!
Where do we go from here? now it's time to start raising the money. but I believe the money will come in.
The building is truly awesome. It is right in town, which would be a great relocation for us compared to being waaay out in the country. The walls are apparently moveable(I don't exactly get how this works because i'm no construction wiz), but this would help us as we grow. It would seat possibly up to 250. There are 5 stalls in each bathroom, changing table included!! which is a BIG step up from one bathroom that can barely function.
And it is just an all around beautiful building. One of which already feels like home. It just has this soothing effect to it. Like we are meant to be in there. It's pretty cool.
Drum Roll Again Please....
Not only did we tell the congregation about the future building plans, but Pastor also told them about my plans. And boy did we get some feedback....all of which was totally positive!
My church backed me up, and showed their support! which was so refreshing compared to some of the negative feedback I've been getting from other people. I love my Soul Harvest Family! :)
Well, that's enough news for right now.
Be blessed and have a great Memorial Day weekend!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Kids at Heart
My mom only has about 5 days left with the kids...and then...they will be....4TH GRADERS!!! wooooo!
But seriously, I am gonna miss them. Granted, I don't have to deal with their moods and attitudes 24/7, but they are sweet kids. Chatty and hyper most of the time, but sweet nonetheless.
This little kid Jacob, has about 10 billion stories for you everytime you see him. But he sure can make you laugh. This little girl named Holly has really warmed up to me lately. She told me today she might be moving...I really hope she doesn't so maybe I can mentor her through the years. Andrew, who was adopted from Ukraine, is a sneaky little guy. He tries to pull stuff on you, and poke fun at you, but he's a great kid. This little girl named Haley is so cool. She never said a word to me until this month, but man is she a hoot. She just opens up into this little social butterfly, but she's super sweet. Another little guy named Kenny has it pretty rough at home, but he always gives me a hug and high five everytime I see him.
Actually, most of the kids always give me a hug before I leave. I wish I could take some of them home with me, but...I think that's illegal...? Something about kidnapping I guess isn't allowed..Psh. Ha, totally kidding, but I do hope I can somehow stay in touch with these kids.
It seems that they're the highlight of my day when I see them. Kinda like they bring out my inner child, but at the same time they look at me like a "cool" teenager. Some of them thought I was in middle school, because you know that's when you're "old"
Anywho, lift these kids up in prayer....a lot of them have some real issues at home or in the past. But as long as they dont' start down the wrong path, I think they could turn into great people.
Be blessed! :)
But seriously, I am gonna miss them. Granted, I don't have to deal with their moods and attitudes 24/7, but they are sweet kids. Chatty and hyper most of the time, but sweet nonetheless.
This little kid Jacob, has about 10 billion stories for you everytime you see him. But he sure can make you laugh. This little girl named Holly has really warmed up to me lately. She told me today she might be moving...I really hope she doesn't so maybe I can mentor her through the years. Andrew, who was adopted from Ukraine, is a sneaky little guy. He tries to pull stuff on you, and poke fun at you, but he's a great kid. This little girl named Haley is so cool. She never said a word to me until this month, but man is she a hoot. She just opens up into this little social butterfly, but she's super sweet. Another little guy named Kenny has it pretty rough at home, but he always gives me a hug and high five everytime I see him.
Actually, most of the kids always give me a hug before I leave. I wish I could take some of them home with me, but...I think that's illegal...? Something about kidnapping I guess isn't allowed..Psh. Ha, totally kidding, but I do hope I can somehow stay in touch with these kids.
It seems that they're the highlight of my day when I see them. Kinda like they bring out my inner child, but at the same time they look at me like a "cool" teenager. Some of them thought I was in middle school, because you know that's when you're "old"
Anywho, lift these kids up in prayer....a lot of them have some real issues at home or in the past. But as long as they dont' start down the wrong path, I think they could turn into great people.
Be blessed! :)
Welcome to the Big Leagues
I have to run some errands today for my potential future boss. Scary.
I know making copies doesn't sound hard, but society has programmed our stores to complicate even the simplest of tasks, like making copies.
I hope I don't sound like I'm complaining, it's just I do NOT want to mess this up. I mean, who wants to mess up? Definitely not this girl right here! lol
But now, on to more positive things! :D
I know we all wish we could save the world, and do everything humanly possible to help others, but we can't. But yesterday as I was chillin' at mom's school, I just looked around at all the kids. If we could just get to know them, love on them, guide them, what a difference we could make in their lives! If we got real ministry and people who are in love with Jesus into school systems, whoa. We could make such an impact! My life may not be in the place to take on something like this right now, but who knows, maybe down the road this could lead to something big.
Church was AWESOME last night. I have been really challenged lately to step up my faith. Seek more, in order to receive more. I was reading in Acts yesterday, it was great! and then Thursday night sermon on top of that was super duper stellar. I'm so pumped!!
Preparation continues for Sunday's special service. Get ready, be excited, you'll love it! :)
be blessed.
peace.
I know making copies doesn't sound hard, but society has programmed our stores to complicate even the simplest of tasks, like making copies.
I hope I don't sound like I'm complaining, it's just I do NOT want to mess this up. I mean, who wants to mess up? Definitely not this girl right here! lol
But now, on to more positive things! :D
I know we all wish we could save the world, and do everything humanly possible to help others, but we can't. But yesterday as I was chillin' at mom's school, I just looked around at all the kids. If we could just get to know them, love on them, guide them, what a difference we could make in their lives! If we got real ministry and people who are in love with Jesus into school systems, whoa. We could make such an impact! My life may not be in the place to take on something like this right now, but who knows, maybe down the road this could lead to something big.
Church was AWESOME last night. I have been really challenged lately to step up my faith. Seek more, in order to receive more. I was reading in Acts yesterday, it was great! and then Thursday night sermon on top of that was super duper stellar. I'm so pumped!!
Preparation continues for Sunday's special service. Get ready, be excited, you'll love it! :)
be blessed.
peace.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
"She works hard for the money..."
Today was a very productive day!
I finished my first book in the pile that Pastor Matt gave me! WOOO HOOOO! lol It was "Six Steps to Excellence in the Ministry" by Kenneth Copeland. It was a really awesome book! I took a lot of notes from it. Mr.Copeland had a lot of good advice, suh-weet testimonies, and just power packed stuff for you to just meditate over. Great book to start with!
I also had about 10 billion tables at Monicals tonight. In a situation where I would totally be overwhelmed, actually went pretty good. There is no way that I could have done it without the "Big Man" aka God, of course! He helped me stay calm, cool, and collected.....ok, maybe not cool, because I was burning up! but you catch my drift! lol
We have our special one service on Sunday....YAHOO! which will be announcing some MAJOR SUPER DUPER AWESOME STELLARIFIC news!! stay tuned to find out more!
Also, tomorrow is field day with my mom's class...can't wait. And I'm going to DC with Laur. should be a good day!
But what's even cooler is that God is just showing me how amazing he is. Between blessing me with lots of tips, to helping me stay calm @ work, to allowing me to have tons of opportunites, He just keeps blessing me. :) I can't wait to see what else is in His awesome plan for me.
Love you all!
p.s. the title was because I had that song stuck in my head. lol
I finished my first book in the pile that Pastor Matt gave me! WOOO HOOOO! lol It was "Six Steps to Excellence in the Ministry" by Kenneth Copeland. It was a really awesome book! I took a lot of notes from it. Mr.Copeland had a lot of good advice, suh-weet testimonies, and just power packed stuff for you to just meditate over. Great book to start with!
I also had about 10 billion tables at Monicals tonight. In a situation where I would totally be overwhelmed, actually went pretty good. There is no way that I could have done it without the "Big Man" aka God, of course! He helped me stay calm, cool, and collected.....ok, maybe not cool, because I was burning up! but you catch my drift! lol
We have our special one service on Sunday....YAHOO! which will be announcing some MAJOR SUPER DUPER AWESOME STELLARIFIC news!! stay tuned to find out more!
Also, tomorrow is field day with my mom's class...can't wait. And I'm going to DC with Laur. should be a good day!
But what's even cooler is that God is just showing me how amazing he is. Between blessing me with lots of tips, to helping me stay calm @ work, to allowing me to have tons of opportunites, He just keeps blessing me. :) I can't wait to see what else is in His awesome plan for me.
Love you all!
p.s. the title was because I had that song stuck in my head. lol
Sunday, May 16, 2010
I'm a Big Girl Now
Tonight was the night! It was awesome&so great! Tonight was the night I got to take my first jab at teaching the youth! yahooooo!!!
I had a great time making out my "lesson plan" and the kids were great! They seemed to listen and I really hope it hit home.
Pastor Matt and I made a good team. We were feeding off each other, and I think it went over really well.
I just wish that one other person, scratch that, a few other girls could have made it. But there's gonna be times when the person who needs to hear the message doesn't come. However, I had a great time, and I love to teach the kids!! I can't wait to do another one. I just hope I can really impact them, and help disciple them.
I also got to go into mom's class, and just love on the kids. We actually went on a field trip! It was so fun! :) We went to the Ruth Lily Health Center, and also saw a movie on the Huble at the IMAX.....did I mention it was in 3D? yea, it was suh-weet! But I really liked just being able to love on the kids, talk with them, hang with them, and act silly with them. My heart goes out to a lot of them because some of them are traveling on a really rough road. Which is why I'm so thankful for my Mom...because if anyone could truly care for them, it's her.
I go back to work tomorrow. And as much as I would love just to lay around, it'll be nice getting back in the swing of things. Wish me luck!
Be Blessed!
love you all.
I had a great time making out my "lesson plan" and the kids were great! They seemed to listen and I really hope it hit home.
Pastor Matt and I made a good team. We were feeding off each other, and I think it went over really well.
I just wish that one other person, scratch that, a few other girls could have made it. But there's gonna be times when the person who needs to hear the message doesn't come. However, I had a great time, and I love to teach the kids!! I can't wait to do another one. I just hope I can really impact them, and help disciple them.
I also got to go into mom's class, and just love on the kids. We actually went on a field trip! It was so fun! :) We went to the Ruth Lily Health Center, and also saw a movie on the Huble at the IMAX.....did I mention it was in 3D? yea, it was suh-weet! But I really liked just being able to love on the kids, talk with them, hang with them, and act silly with them. My heart goes out to a lot of them because some of them are traveling on a really rough road. Which is why I'm so thankful for my Mom...because if anyone could truly care for them, it's her.
I go back to work tomorrow. And as much as I would love just to lay around, it'll be nice getting back in the swing of things. Wish me luck!
Be Blessed!
love you all.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Here we Go..
We have had some crazy weather lately. Sunny to cloudy, warm to chilly, and now here comes the rain. It has definitely been too chilly for May lately, but on the the bright side, No snow like up in South Dakota. :D
God has been teaching me a lesson lately....well, a few actually. The first being not letting my mind or emotions dictate my decisions. I will admit that even the great Emma Rich was fearful about taking on a Sunday School class of 5th and 6th graders. My mind was telling me that I can't handle that much responsibility & that I will let the kids down. But my mission is to make disciples and raise up a generation that loves Jesus Christ. My mission is to serve, no matter what it takes, serve! So, I will be stepping out in faith and taking on my first class. God is my strength and with Him all things are possible, including me teaching. lol
The Lord has also been teaching me about applying Pastor Matt's sermons to my life. He talked about when you have unsaved loved ones, we tend to look at all the negatives. Things such as their quirks, faults, and issues. Instead, we should focus on the positives. Should we still pray for them? of course because there is power in prayer. should we still invite them to church? yes. But instead of nagging and being pessimistic, be optimistic toward them and stand on God's word&promises.
Healing and faith school was SOOOO GOOOOOD tonight. We talked about prayer, spiritual warfare, and our armor. Learning how to take my prayer to the next level was awesome. And I have been wanting to learn more about spiritual warfare. Not only that, but the armor of God is always awesome to talk about. I always thing about what Pastor Zac said about armor now. He talked about how all armor only protects the front because it was meant to go forth into battle, not run away from it. The same is said of our armor. We are meant to face it, not retreat and be defeated by it. In case you forgot, we have an almighty God and victory on our side!
My mom asked me a really in depth question tonight. What would I do if Pastor Matt was called to some place else? Would I leave too? Or would I stay put? I had never even considered this one....kinda strange to think of him leaving, but God has a plan that is just for me, and like no one elses...so we'll see where He leads me.
Liz&Bob's engagement pictures turned out nicely. The photographer was pretty stellar, if I do say so myself. ;)
I also finished my first year of college with a 4.0....yea! I know! whoa....I was pretty stoked though! I just hope Dr.Milam read that book I got him, which leads into him reading "The Book" (aka the Bible).
Love.
God has been teaching me a lesson lately....well, a few actually. The first being not letting my mind or emotions dictate my decisions. I will admit that even the great Emma Rich was fearful about taking on a Sunday School class of 5th and 6th graders. My mind was telling me that I can't handle that much responsibility & that I will let the kids down. But my mission is to make disciples and raise up a generation that loves Jesus Christ. My mission is to serve, no matter what it takes, serve! So, I will be stepping out in faith and taking on my first class. God is my strength and with Him all things are possible, including me teaching. lol
The Lord has also been teaching me about applying Pastor Matt's sermons to my life. He talked about when you have unsaved loved ones, we tend to look at all the negatives. Things such as their quirks, faults, and issues. Instead, we should focus on the positives. Should we still pray for them? of course because there is power in prayer. should we still invite them to church? yes. But instead of nagging and being pessimistic, be optimistic toward them and stand on God's word&promises.
Healing and faith school was SOOOO GOOOOOD tonight. We talked about prayer, spiritual warfare, and our armor. Learning how to take my prayer to the next level was awesome. And I have been wanting to learn more about spiritual warfare. Not only that, but the armor of God is always awesome to talk about. I always thing about what Pastor Zac said about armor now. He talked about how all armor only protects the front because it was meant to go forth into battle, not run away from it. The same is said of our armor. We are meant to face it, not retreat and be defeated by it. In case you forgot, we have an almighty God and victory on our side!
My mom asked me a really in depth question tonight. What would I do if Pastor Matt was called to some place else? Would I leave too? Or would I stay put? I had never even considered this one....kinda strange to think of him leaving, but God has a plan that is just for me, and like no one elses...so we'll see where He leads me.
Liz&Bob's engagement pictures turned out nicely. The photographer was pretty stellar, if I do say so myself. ;)
I also finished my first year of college with a 4.0....yea! I know! whoa....I was pretty stoked though! I just hope Dr.Milam read that book I got him, which leads into him reading "The Book" (aka the Bible).
Love.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
A New Season
Things have been absolutely awesome lately!
First, I took the kids to a Youth Conference (Awaken) in Warsaw last weekend. It was soooo good. The kids absolutely loved it, loved the people, and were ministered too. Pastor Zac's teaching was sooo good! I got a lot out of it and I know the kids did too. The crew up at New Life just treated us so well, I can't thank them enough for all they did for us. John Bryan, the youth pastor up there, put together a great event and blessed us tremendously. Overall, I think the kids got pumped, I got some vision and experience, and it was just awesome!
Second, I had my meeting with Pastor Matt about my future plans yesterday. Dun Dun Dunnnnnnnn. lol Just kidding, it also went GREAT! I will be taking Bible correspondance classes and should be done in about 15 - 20 months-ish. All the classes are will be on my computer, but I also will be getting one-on-one mentoring, and hands on experience. I'll be able to continue to help out with the Youth, and possibly become the Youth Director, but that is a long way away and we will see what God has in store for me :)
Pastor Matt also asked me if I would lead the 5&6th graders in their own sunday school. I would teach first service and then go to "big kid" service for 2nd service. I'm not totally sure about it yet, but I'll pray about it. It would be good to get to know the kids more because they'll be in youth group soon, but at the same time I don't want to bite off more than I can chew. Ya know?
Liz(aka Sista) and Brotha Bob are coming home on friday! suh-weeeeet! I cant' wait.
I need to go see if I can still work at Monicals, hopefully I can. But I definitely wont be working as much as I did last summer...but that's ok!
I'll be going to Jamaica and conferences this summer, plus be helping the youth and what not, and gonna take a little vacation time, but I should have a busy summer nonetheless.
I'll start school in August, and just dive right into it. I have a lot of books to read too, but hey, I love to read! Atleast I do right now....lol I'm sure I will too after I get throught the books Pastor Matt gave me.
Sorry I have not updated that much, I tried to like 2 days ago, but it wouldnt' let me, so I guess this will have to do for now!
Love you. God bless!
First, I took the kids to a Youth Conference (Awaken) in Warsaw last weekend. It was soooo good. The kids absolutely loved it, loved the people, and were ministered too. Pastor Zac's teaching was sooo good! I got a lot out of it and I know the kids did too. The crew up at New Life just treated us so well, I can't thank them enough for all they did for us. John Bryan, the youth pastor up there, put together a great event and blessed us tremendously. Overall, I think the kids got pumped, I got some vision and experience, and it was just awesome!
Second, I had my meeting with Pastor Matt about my future plans yesterday. Dun Dun Dunnnnnnnn. lol Just kidding, it also went GREAT! I will be taking Bible correspondance classes and should be done in about 15 - 20 months-ish. All the classes are will be on my computer, but I also will be getting one-on-one mentoring, and hands on experience. I'll be able to continue to help out with the Youth, and possibly become the Youth Director, but that is a long way away and we will see what God has in store for me :)
Pastor Matt also asked me if I would lead the 5&6th graders in their own sunday school. I would teach first service and then go to "big kid" service for 2nd service. I'm not totally sure about it yet, but I'll pray about it. It would be good to get to know the kids more because they'll be in youth group soon, but at the same time I don't want to bite off more than I can chew. Ya know?
Liz(aka Sista) and Brotha Bob are coming home on friday! suh-weeeeet! I cant' wait.
I need to go see if I can still work at Monicals, hopefully I can. But I definitely wont be working as much as I did last summer...but that's ok!
I'll be going to Jamaica and conferences this summer, plus be helping the youth and what not, and gonna take a little vacation time, but I should have a busy summer nonetheless.
I'll start school in August, and just dive right into it. I have a lot of books to read too, but hey, I love to read! Atleast I do right now....lol I'm sure I will too after I get throught the books Pastor Matt gave me.
Sorry I have not updated that much, I tried to like 2 days ago, but it wouldnt' let me, so I guess this will have to do for now!
Love you. God bless!
Monday, April 26, 2010
God's Moving
As my time at UIndy is coming to a close, I'm starting to really think about the future. I have so much on my heart to do and so much vision that is just is kinda crazy. But as I've been seeking to get more and learn more, I've just been blown away.
No matter what people may say, GOD IS MOVING. His love is touching people, lives are being transformed, bondages are being broken, and restoration is here!
People are rising up, people are speaking out, and people are starting to serve an audience of one.
Is the world still lost? yes, but don't underestimate the power of God! He has and is giving hope, love, joy, peace, and a future.
I can't wait to see how God moves, and uses people. I'm excited to grow closer to God, and be used by Him more.
God is love. Let us unite as a body and let us be the hands and feet of Jesus!
No matter what people may say, GOD IS MOVING. His love is touching people, lives are being transformed, bondages are being broken, and restoration is here!
People are rising up, people are speaking out, and people are starting to serve an audience of one.
Is the world still lost? yes, but don't underestimate the power of God! He has and is giving hope, love, joy, peace, and a future.
I can't wait to see how God moves, and uses people. I'm excited to grow closer to God, and be used by Him more.
God is love. Let us unite as a body and let us be the hands and feet of Jesus!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Purpose Driven Life
I have been reading "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren. I must say that at first I didn't think I would really need to read this book because I thought I had a good handle on what my purpose in life was. But I have gotten so much out of this book, and I'm only on day 9 out of 40. I HIGHLY recommend this book for everyone. Believer or not, READ IT!!! You'll be blessed fo' sho! ;)
I also found a new love of mine, it is called either, Books on Sale or Half-Priced Books. You may think that these stores don't have a lot to offer, but they do my friends!
I got 2 Karen Kingsbury books from there. Also, a book on Billy Graham with his sermons from his 2005 crusade. I also picked up a book by Max Lucado and Dr.James Dobson. Not to mention Lee Strobel's "The Case for Easter." And rounding it out with Beth Moore's book "Getting out of that Pit," which is one of my mom's favorites.
A pretty successful trip to the bookstore! :)
Now it's time for a.....PRAISE REPORT
so I wrote another paper that had to do with God for my english class. I got an 83 on my first draft, which I wrote in a day. WHOA! not to shabby right?
What's even better is that my professor didn't even have a ton of negative comments. He just didn't like some of my topic sentences, which is common for me in that class. Gah, I just hope it speaks to his heart!
This is also going to be my last week at UIndy. I'll be done with this chapter in my life on Wednesday. Weird right? Pray for me that finals go well, and that God's will be done in my life.
love you all.
I also found a new love of mine, it is called either, Books on Sale or Half-Priced Books. You may think that these stores don't have a lot to offer, but they do my friends!
I got 2 Karen Kingsbury books from there. Also, a book on Billy Graham with his sermons from his 2005 crusade. I also picked up a book by Max Lucado and Dr.James Dobson. Not to mention Lee Strobel's "The Case for Easter." And rounding it out with Beth Moore's book "Getting out of that Pit," which is one of my mom's favorites.
A pretty successful trip to the bookstore! :)
Now it's time for a.....PRAISE REPORT
so I wrote another paper that had to do with God for my english class. I got an 83 on my first draft, which I wrote in a day. WHOA! not to shabby right?
What's even better is that my professor didn't even have a ton of negative comments. He just didn't like some of my topic sentences, which is common for me in that class. Gah, I just hope it speaks to his heart!
This is also going to be my last week at UIndy. I'll be done with this chapter in my life on Wednesday. Weird right? Pray for me that finals go well, and that God's will be done in my life.
love you all.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Love List
A Love List: a list of things I have been blessed with or love. :)
1. I love GOD! He brings me hope,joy, peace, love, and everything I need!
2. I love my family. My support system, my best friends, and the morons I have to deal with all the time ;)
3. I love drinking a diet mt.dew with my dad while running errands on a saturday morning.
4. I love going to the beach. Laying out, squishing my toes in the sand, and playing in the ocean.
5. I love watching a good movie. Old movies, love stories, or even disney movies.
6. I love getting lost in a good book. Like Karen Kingsbury!
7. I love reading in my bible and getting revelations, and learning more.
8. I love going to Hillsong United Concerts! i'm hooked now.
9. I love buying an awesome pair of new shoes! shoes are great!
10. I love getting lost in worship. One of the greatest things in the World.
11. I love working/helping out in the church.
12. I love my Pastor and his wife! Where would I be without them?
13. I love acting completely stupid with my sister and Goose.
14. I love eating outside for lunch or getting a coffee with my frann Goose.
15. I love taking pictures. Photograpy is a hobby I'd like to get into more.
16. I love to write. Mom told me I'm pretty good at it too. Whoo Hooo!
17. I love spending the quality time with my entire family.
18. I love going to Dairy castle to endulge in sweet,deliciousness
19. I love to go for walks to relax.
20. I love finding new songs to belt out too.
21. I love listening to people.
22. I love it when my nails are painted with an awesome color.
23. I love going on trips and traveling.
24. I love treting my dog, Simon, like a little baby.
25. I love to see my dog, Dollar, wagging his tail when I get home.
26. I love spring and seeing new life form.
27. I love seeing a new mom hold her baby.
28. I love seeing older couples hold hands.
29. I love to dream about the future.
30. I love to act silly and make people laugh
31. I love to make new friends.
32. I love the smell of downey, fresh cut grass, and gasoline.
33. I love lillys, tuileps, and this other flower that I cant' remember the name.
34. I love getting other people gifts and presents.
35. I love my litte "solar powered praise flower" that sits on my desk.
36. I love having minty fresh breath.
37. I love acoustic guitar and the piano.
38. I love to highlight in books and my bible. It looks like a coloring book now.
39. I love Monicals Pizza. yummmmmm.
40. I love looking through old picture albums.
41. I love when I have a good hair day.
42. I love to drive with my windows down on a nice summer day.
43. I love to wear a tee, skinny jeans, and flats or sneakers.
44. I love when I feel really healthy.
45. I love when my mom plays with my hair or rubs my back.
46. I love the name "caleb" for a little boy, and "lilly" for a little girl.
47. I love wearing jewelery.
48. I love getting good grades.
49. I love going on mission trips.
50. I love what God has&is doing for me! :)
what do you love?
1. I love GOD! He brings me hope,joy, peace, love, and everything I need!
2. I love my family. My support system, my best friends, and the morons I have to deal with all the time ;)
3. I love drinking a diet mt.dew with my dad while running errands on a saturday morning.
4. I love going to the beach. Laying out, squishing my toes in the sand, and playing in the ocean.
5. I love watching a good movie. Old movies, love stories, or even disney movies.
6. I love getting lost in a good book. Like Karen Kingsbury!
7. I love reading in my bible and getting revelations, and learning more.
8. I love going to Hillsong United Concerts! i'm hooked now.
9. I love buying an awesome pair of new shoes! shoes are great!
10. I love getting lost in worship. One of the greatest things in the World.
11. I love working/helping out in the church.
12. I love my Pastor and his wife! Where would I be without them?
13. I love acting completely stupid with my sister and Goose.
14. I love eating outside for lunch or getting a coffee with my frann Goose.
15. I love taking pictures. Photograpy is a hobby I'd like to get into more.
16. I love to write. Mom told me I'm pretty good at it too. Whoo Hooo!
17. I love spending the quality time with my entire family.
18. I love going to Dairy castle to endulge in sweet,deliciousness
19. I love to go for walks to relax.
20. I love finding new songs to belt out too.
21. I love listening to people.
22. I love it when my nails are painted with an awesome color.
23. I love going on trips and traveling.
24. I love treting my dog, Simon, like a little baby.
25. I love to see my dog, Dollar, wagging his tail when I get home.
26. I love spring and seeing new life form.
27. I love seeing a new mom hold her baby.
28. I love seeing older couples hold hands.
29. I love to dream about the future.
30. I love to act silly and make people laugh
31. I love to make new friends.
32. I love the smell of downey, fresh cut grass, and gasoline.
33. I love lillys, tuileps, and this other flower that I cant' remember the name.
34. I love getting other people gifts and presents.
35. I love my litte "solar powered praise flower" that sits on my desk.
36. I love having minty fresh breath.
37. I love acoustic guitar and the piano.
38. I love to highlight in books and my bible. It looks like a coloring book now.
39. I love Monicals Pizza. yummmmmm.
40. I love looking through old picture albums.
41. I love when I have a good hair day.
42. I love to drive with my windows down on a nice summer day.
43. I love to wear a tee, skinny jeans, and flats or sneakers.
44. I love when I feel really healthy.
45. I love when my mom plays with my hair or rubs my back.
46. I love the name "caleb" for a little boy, and "lilly" for a little girl.
47. I love wearing jewelery.
48. I love getting good grades.
49. I love going on mission trips.
50. I love what God has&is doing for me! :)
what do you love?
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Hillsong United
The Concert was cuh-razy!!! but totally awesome. Definitely is one thing that everyone should do at least once in life.
but this video is of when they came back on for "one more song" but ended up playing like five i think. Epic!
you can kinda see how many people and just how crazy the crowd was. but it was great! :)
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
EXCITEMENT TO THE EXTREME
The title shows that I am super STOKED!!! for those of you who do not know the term "stoked" it refers to pure, utter Joy/excitement.
Why am I so excited you might ask? BECAUSE OF WHAT GOD IS DOING THAT'S WHAT!
Ok, so first off, I got my final english paper back. The one on God of the old testmanent and new testament, yep got my grade up to a 90!! woot woot! not only that, but my prof said it was "well written and deserved a good grade." HECK YEA!!! that is awesome! but I give all the thanks to God because there is no way I could've done it without Him. :)
Secondly, I'm gonna get to talk more at youth group on Thursday. sweet. And help out a lot with "Godz Galz" which is a new ministry taht we're gonna have for young teen girls. Awesome. I have so many ideas, I can't wait! I just need to keep in mind that there may be some bumps along the way, but it's all part of the learning/growing process! Oh my goodness, God is gonna do great things!!!!
Third, missions missions missions are on the move! We'll be heading to Jamaica and Lakeview teens will be headed to El Salvador! Awesome!
Finally, only like 2 weeks left of school and I'll get to focus more on the ministry! yessssssssssss!!!!! :)
Can't wait! so excited! I know this is random! but hey, it's awesome!!! :)
love.
Why am I so excited you might ask? BECAUSE OF WHAT GOD IS DOING THAT'S WHAT!
Ok, so first off, I got my final english paper back. The one on God of the old testmanent and new testament, yep got my grade up to a 90!! woot woot! not only that, but my prof said it was "well written and deserved a good grade." HECK YEA!!! that is awesome! but I give all the thanks to God because there is no way I could've done it without Him. :)
Secondly, I'm gonna get to talk more at youth group on Thursday. sweet. And help out a lot with "Godz Galz" which is a new ministry taht we're gonna have for young teen girls. Awesome. I have so many ideas, I can't wait! I just need to keep in mind that there may be some bumps along the way, but it's all part of the learning/growing process! Oh my goodness, God is gonna do great things!!!!
Third, missions missions missions are on the move! We'll be heading to Jamaica and Lakeview teens will be headed to El Salvador! Awesome!
Finally, only like 2 weeks left of school and I'll get to focus more on the ministry! yessssssssssss!!!!! :)
Can't wait! so excited! I know this is random! but hey, it's awesome!!! :)
love.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
The Big One-Niner
I turned 19 today. I had such a great day!
me&mom went shopping, out to eat, and a movie. I love my mom, she's one of my best friends! :)
I'm sooo soooo sooo blessed!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Bulldogs, Faith, and Relationships.
Butler just made it to the Championship game! woot woot! :)
Only 2 weeks till the Hillsong United Concert...can't wait!
Only 5 days till my big 19th birthday...weird.
And only 1 day till Easter aka Resurrection day! awesome.
My English prof. gave me my paper back. I've been thinking, and I dont' think I need to throw the word "doctrine" in there. Doctrine meaning a set of official beliefs. Yes, followers of Jesus Christ aka Christians, do believe the same things most of the time...but to me sometimes doctrine can mean a set of rules. I don't think being a believer should be about a set of rules or regulations. It's about the transformation, the journey, running the race. Once you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you are NOT the same again....ever. Period. You are made whole and new. Not part of this World anymore.
Just like I think it should be about having a relationship rather than a religion. Jesus doesn't want us to go through the motions. He wants us to seek Him, to grow closer to Him. He doesn't want us to have services or ceremonies where our heart isnt' in it.
So, I'm gonna leave my paper like it is for the most part. I feel like it's good as it is really. I'm happy with a B, and I'll just let God take care of the rest. He's a faithful father. ;)
Run the Race. Seek Him with all of your heart. Have a deep relationship. It'll be worth it. trust me.
Only 2 weeks till the Hillsong United Concert...can't wait!
Only 5 days till my big 19th birthday...weird.
And only 1 day till Easter aka Resurrection day! awesome.
My English prof. gave me my paper back. I've been thinking, and I dont' think I need to throw the word "doctrine" in there. Doctrine meaning a set of official beliefs. Yes, followers of Jesus Christ aka Christians, do believe the same things most of the time...but to me sometimes doctrine can mean a set of rules. I don't think being a believer should be about a set of rules or regulations. It's about the transformation, the journey, running the race. Once you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you are NOT the same again....ever. Period. You are made whole and new. Not part of this World anymore.
Just like I think it should be about having a relationship rather than a religion. Jesus doesn't want us to go through the motions. He wants us to seek Him, to grow closer to Him. He doesn't want us to have services or ceremonies where our heart isnt' in it.
So, I'm gonna leave my paper like it is for the most part. I feel like it's good as it is really. I'm happy with a B, and I'll just let God take care of the rest. He's a faithful father. ;)
Run the Race. Seek Him with all of your heart. Have a deep relationship. It'll be worth it. trust me.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Jesus is the Man
Do you want to know what I think is awesome? Jesus. Yes, I said Jesus. Don't turn away just yet, what I have to say is good stuff.
Ok, so everyone knows that Jesus died so we could have eternal life. But have you thought lately just about how big his sacrafice was? Let us start from the beginning...
In the garden as Jesus was praying he knew what was coming. He knew he was going to die, but he didn't run away. As it panned out, He was beaten, whipped, spit on, had his beard ripped out, and was ridiculed. He even carried his cross after all that. But he went through with it for us.
As he was hanging on the cross and dying in one of the worst ways possible, he said, "Father, forgive them." Forgiveness? What?!!?! After all that he was put through and he wanted to forgive us? Wow. He must really love us.
He also made the ultimate sacrafice. He laid down his life so that we may have eternal life. As I'm rounding out my fast, it makes mine seem like a breeze. I've just given up facebook, tv, movies, secular music, sweets, meat, and dairy products. Yea, mine is way easier than what Jesus did.
But the beauty of it is that Jesus loved us soooo much that he took it at the cross for us. He didn't have to, but he did!
My challenge to you is this: forgive others like God forgives you. Love as God loves you all the time. And thank Jesus for the sacrafice that he gave for us.
Think about it. Pretty radical. :)
love.
Ok, so everyone knows that Jesus died so we could have eternal life. But have you thought lately just about how big his sacrafice was? Let us start from the beginning...
In the garden as Jesus was praying he knew what was coming. He knew he was going to die, but he didn't run away. As it panned out, He was beaten, whipped, spit on, had his beard ripped out, and was ridiculed. He even carried his cross after all that. But he went through with it for us.
As he was hanging on the cross and dying in one of the worst ways possible, he said, "Father, forgive them." Forgiveness? What?!!?! After all that he was put through and he wanted to forgive us? Wow. He must really love us.
He also made the ultimate sacrafice. He laid down his life so that we may have eternal life. As I'm rounding out my fast, it makes mine seem like a breeze. I've just given up facebook, tv, movies, secular music, sweets, meat, and dairy products. Yea, mine is way easier than what Jesus did.
But the beauty of it is that Jesus loved us soooo much that he took it at the cross for us. He didn't have to, but he did!
My challenge to you is this: forgive others like God forgives you. Love as God loves you all the time. And thank Jesus for the sacrafice that he gave for us.
Think about it. Pretty radical. :)
love.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Oh, the weather outside is dreary...
It's days like today when I just want to have a pity party for myself. It's gloomy outside. As well as rainy and dreary. No beautiful sunshine or light breeze to tousle my hair.
So when I went to meet my friends for lunch, like I always do, I was in a perfectly normal mood. We decided to just wait for our final friend in the cafeteria. Well, little did I know that I would soon find out that I have a pet peeve of people hanging up on me. Our final friend called me to see where we were at. I answered, told her where we were, and then BOOM. She hangs up on me. She didn't say one word on the phone. No "thanks emma," or "ok I'll see you in a minute." Nothing. I dont' know what it was, but that started my grumpy mood.
So, we're eating lunch. I'm silently praying, and asking God to help me not hold my anger towards my friend. After all, she didn't intentionally mean to upset me. As we're eating, no one talks to me. Doesn't say a full sentence in my direction. Strike two, the mood is now mad again. Awesome.
The mature Emma would've let her feelings go, and just enjoy lunch with some friends. Nope, immature Emma took over and what does she do? She gets up and leaves before her friends are done. I know, I know, not the greatest thing to do, but my flesh was in control today I guess.
Now, I'm here in my dorm room packing to leave campus. It's going to be chinese night for me and my daddy. And I personally CAN'T WAIT TO GET OUT OF HERE. But then I stop and think how much worse people have it than I do. I mean I have the privledge of eating lunch everyday. I have the ability to go home when I want. I can even get an education. These are 3 things some people don't have, and here I am complaining about my "horrible" life.
I also try to remember that I am different from my friends. My friends have heard of God, but none of them are anywhere near living the life God wants us too. I know I probably shouldn't hang around them so much, but I try to justify it by saying, "well I can be a good influence in their lives." Or I might say, "I can love them like God wants me too, and maybe they'll see God's light through me."
However, even though I've cooled off, and plan on having a talk with God about my lack of maturity today, I do need some good,solid christian friends in my life. I mean my mom is wonderful and one of my best friends. My Pastor is awesome too, but I need someone my age, that can build me up. Not people who are married,have 3 kids, and are 20 years older than me.
So, if anyone reads this, please pray God would send friends into my life. Friends that I can grow spiritually with, but also connect with. I need friends who I can laugh and cry with. Friends that will pray for me and that allow me to openly share my walk with.
God has a plan for me, and I know I'll be okay. But right now all I want is an "eternal buddy." One I can spend time with now, and one that I'll spend time with for eternity in Heaven.
I'll get off my soap box now. But if anyone needs someone to talk to, I'm just a call away! love.
So when I went to meet my friends for lunch, like I always do, I was in a perfectly normal mood. We decided to just wait for our final friend in the cafeteria. Well, little did I know that I would soon find out that I have a pet peeve of people hanging up on me. Our final friend called me to see where we were at. I answered, told her where we were, and then BOOM. She hangs up on me. She didn't say one word on the phone. No "thanks emma," or "ok I'll see you in a minute." Nothing. I dont' know what it was, but that started my grumpy mood.
So, we're eating lunch. I'm silently praying, and asking God to help me not hold my anger towards my friend. After all, she didn't intentionally mean to upset me. As we're eating, no one talks to me. Doesn't say a full sentence in my direction. Strike two, the mood is now mad again. Awesome.
The mature Emma would've let her feelings go, and just enjoy lunch with some friends. Nope, immature Emma took over and what does she do? She gets up and leaves before her friends are done. I know, I know, not the greatest thing to do, but my flesh was in control today I guess.
Now, I'm here in my dorm room packing to leave campus. It's going to be chinese night for me and my daddy. And I personally CAN'T WAIT TO GET OUT OF HERE. But then I stop and think how much worse people have it than I do. I mean I have the privledge of eating lunch everyday. I have the ability to go home when I want. I can even get an education. These are 3 things some people don't have, and here I am complaining about my "horrible" life.
I also try to remember that I am different from my friends. My friends have heard of God, but none of them are anywhere near living the life God wants us too. I know I probably shouldn't hang around them so much, but I try to justify it by saying, "well I can be a good influence in their lives." Or I might say, "I can love them like God wants me too, and maybe they'll see God's light through me."
However, even though I've cooled off, and plan on having a talk with God about my lack of maturity today, I do need some good,solid christian friends in my life. I mean my mom is wonderful and one of my best friends. My Pastor is awesome too, but I need someone my age, that can build me up. Not people who are married,have 3 kids, and are 20 years older than me.
So, if anyone reads this, please pray God would send friends into my life. Friends that I can grow spiritually with, but also connect with. I need friends who I can laugh and cry with. Friends that will pray for me and that allow me to openly share my walk with.
God has a plan for me, and I know I'll be okay. But right now all I want is an "eternal buddy." One I can spend time with now, and one that I'll spend time with for eternity in Heaven.
I'll get off my soap box now. But if anyone needs someone to talk to, I'm just a call away! love.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Rockin' Weekend
Man, this weekend was pretty much the definition of sweet. What made it so sweet? Bunches of exciting things that's what! :)
First off, Friday night me&mom started to try and get my paper organized. Figure out what kind of infomation to put in it. We ended up talking for like 2 hours, and having a really good discussion. I ended up finishing the paper Sunday, but overall I was really pleased with it. It's packed with scriptures and fascinating informaion. It's in God's hands right now, so we'll just see how God uses this!
Second, I got to look at the possibly new church building. It's right in town, which could draw new people. It's bigger, so we will have room to grow! It doesn't have a gravel parking lot, which would be awesome! Overall it has a lot of potential. It even has 2 apartments at the back, which I really liked....I mean if God brought a single,worship/youth leader, that puts God first, and happens to like single,blonde,dedicated christian girls named Emma and they got married, I would have no problem with them living in one of those apartments! ;) That was a joke, but if it's God's will then I will be okay with that! But like I said it has potential and I really liked it. But I know wherever God leads us wil be suh-weet!
Third, I got to catch up on some good ol' reading. Mom has me hooked on Karen Kingsbury. Man, she's a good writer! Ladies will love her writing,and probably even some guys would enjoy it! Anywho, I finished the fourth book in one series and got through most of the 5th book. It was very relaxing.
Finally, Prayer was absolutely awesome on Saturday night! We set a new attendance record, and there was such a sweet pressence. Even at the end me and mom smelled this really sweet scent. Not like perfume, but just a sweet scent....Hm.....The service on Sunday was also good! We had 75 people with 12 families gone on spring break. We sang "Jesus Loves Me" as a congregation, and it gave me goosebumps. Funny how a simple song like that can give you chills. I think we set an offering record too, but I'm not totally sure. It was good even if we didn't set a new record. :) God's doing great things!
So that was my weekend! Now I'm back at school, and trying to focus on school work. Not easy after the weekend I had, but only like a month left of school! WOO HOO! Have a great week everyone! love.
First off, Friday night me&mom started to try and get my paper organized. Figure out what kind of infomation to put in it. We ended up talking for like 2 hours, and having a really good discussion. I ended up finishing the paper Sunday, but overall I was really pleased with it. It's packed with scriptures and fascinating informaion. It's in God's hands right now, so we'll just see how God uses this!
Second, I got to look at the possibly new church building. It's right in town, which could draw new people. It's bigger, so we will have room to grow! It doesn't have a gravel parking lot, which would be awesome! Overall it has a lot of potential. It even has 2 apartments at the back, which I really liked....I mean if God brought a single,worship/youth leader, that puts God first, and happens to like single,blonde,dedicated christian girls named Emma and they got married, I would have no problem with them living in one of those apartments! ;) That was a joke, but if it's God's will then I will be okay with that! But like I said it has potential and I really liked it. But I know wherever God leads us wil be suh-weet!
Third, I got to catch up on some good ol' reading. Mom has me hooked on Karen Kingsbury. Man, she's a good writer! Ladies will love her writing,and probably even some guys would enjoy it! Anywho, I finished the fourth book in one series and got through most of the 5th book. It was very relaxing.
Finally, Prayer was absolutely awesome on Saturday night! We set a new attendance record, and there was such a sweet pressence. Even at the end me and mom smelled this really sweet scent. Not like perfume, but just a sweet scent....Hm.....The service on Sunday was also good! We had 75 people with 12 families gone on spring break. We sang "Jesus Loves Me" as a congregation, and it gave me goosebumps. Funny how a simple song like that can give you chills. I think we set an offering record too, but I'm not totally sure. It was good even if we didn't set a new record. :) God's doing great things!
So that was my weekend! Now I'm back at school, and trying to focus on school work. Not easy after the weekend I had, but only like a month left of school! WOO HOO! Have a great week everyone! love.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Pray Continually
I just got an email back from a professor saying that "the Bible is in no way authenthic" and that there really isn't any evidence to support God for my paper.
At first I felt kinda like I had been punched in the stomach. It makes me sick to think that people can be so lost. However, God just reminded me that He's got my back! :)
After reading my email I looked down at my little solar powered praise flower. I picked it up over spring break and it definitely brightens my day. It's a white daisy in a little pink pot, and light makes it's leaves move and the flower sway. Well, on the pot it says Pray with 1 Thes. 5:17 under it. So, I looked up the verse. It says, "pray continually."
I decided to read around it. This is verses 16-19; "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not put out the Spirit's fire;"
My conclusion was this: put it all in God's hands and pray for my professor. Don't pray about the grade, pray that my professor would see the truth.
God is a good God, and I thank Him for all he has done for me. I would be nothing without him, and I hope that my professor will see the joy God brings to those who believe in him and his word. And I believe that faith works, God's word is true, and that God is the same past, present, and future.
<3
At first I felt kinda like I had been punched in the stomach. It makes me sick to think that people can be so lost. However, God just reminded me that He's got my back! :)
After reading my email I looked down at my little solar powered praise flower. I picked it up over spring break and it definitely brightens my day. It's a white daisy in a little pink pot, and light makes it's leaves move and the flower sway. Well, on the pot it says Pray with 1 Thes. 5:17 under it. So, I looked up the verse. It says, "pray continually."
I decided to read around it. This is verses 16-19; "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not put out the Spirit's fire;"
My conclusion was this: put it all in God's hands and pray for my professor. Don't pray about the grade, pray that my professor would see the truth.
God is a good God, and I thank Him for all he has done for me. I would be nothing without him, and I hope that my professor will see the joy God brings to those who believe in him and his word. And I believe that faith works, God's word is true, and that God is the same past, present, and future.
<3
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Love Thy Neighbor
"Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God's hand for that person." --Proverbs 3:27(MSG)
Sometimes it's hard for me to try to help others if they aren't directly asking for help. Why help someone who doesn't want to be helped?
When you step back and think, God doesn't have to help us out. He didn't have to send his son to die for us. He doesn't have to love us. He doesn't have to forgive us. But he does!
We were all created by the same God. People really aren't so different from one another. Cultures may differ, skin colors may not be the same shade, styles may change, and what's "in" may be "out" tomorrow. But all people want to feel appreciated. Everyone desires to be loved.
That's where we step in. When people are lost, we can show them God's love, joy, and hope. We can show them how God has helped us, and tell them they can have that too. We all can do something because we all can love,and by doing so we can show other's God's love through us.
So never walk away from someone who deserves help, just love them as God loves you.
Sometimes it's hard for me to try to help others if they aren't directly asking for help. Why help someone who doesn't want to be helped?
When you step back and think, God doesn't have to help us out. He didn't have to send his son to die for us. He doesn't have to love us. He doesn't have to forgive us. But he does!
We were all created by the same God. People really aren't so different from one another. Cultures may differ, skin colors may not be the same shade, styles may change, and what's "in" may be "out" tomorrow. But all people want to feel appreciated. Everyone desires to be loved.
That's where we step in. When people are lost, we can show them God's love, joy, and hope. We can show them how God has helped us, and tell them they can have that too. We all can do something because we all can love,and by doing so we can show other's God's love through us.
So never walk away from someone who deserves help, just love them as God loves you.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Nothing You Do for Jesus Is Ever Useless!!
"So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless." --1 Cor. 15:58
Air One sent this to me today. And the great this about this is that I needed this reminder.
I just sent in my thesis for my english class. I'll be writing about the God of the old testament being the same God for modern christianity. You see, my teacher has made it pretty obvious he doesn't really believe. And as I was trying to think of a topic to write about I kept coming back to the same place. That being God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He has been and will be the same from the beginning of time till the end of time. I was skeptical at first to try and tackle this topic because I didnt' want to appear as if I was trying to slap him with my faith or to be disrespectful and tell him he's wrong(even though he is).
However, I want to write about God because I'm not only interested in God more so than Greek mythology, but I love learning about God and writing about things I'm passionate about.
Now, am I afraid of getting a bad grade? Not really because at the end of the day, I still have God, and that's all I need. Do I care if he says that I'm wrong, and rips my paper to shreds? No, because I won't answer to my professor on judgement day, and I know without a shadow of a doubt that God is the alpha and omega.
My hope for my paper is this, that I can bring God glory through this paper. Maybe it will bless me, and maybe it will bless my teacher. I hope that it plants a seed in his heart, but I know that he'll at least be reading truth.
I pray that I don't come off defensive, snoody, hypocritical, or like I'm trying to condemn others.
so, please pray for me! I know at the end of the day everything will be ok, but I just want to bring God glory in all aspects of my life, even my school work.
Now go enjoy this beautiful, sunny day! love you all! :)
Air One sent this to me today. And the great this about this is that I needed this reminder.
I just sent in my thesis for my english class. I'll be writing about the God of the old testament being the same God for modern christianity. You see, my teacher has made it pretty obvious he doesn't really believe. And as I was trying to think of a topic to write about I kept coming back to the same place. That being God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He has been and will be the same from the beginning of time till the end of time. I was skeptical at first to try and tackle this topic because I didnt' want to appear as if I was trying to slap him with my faith or to be disrespectful and tell him he's wrong(even though he is).
However, I want to write about God because I'm not only interested in God more so than Greek mythology, but I love learning about God and writing about things I'm passionate about.
Now, am I afraid of getting a bad grade? Not really because at the end of the day, I still have God, and that's all I need. Do I care if he says that I'm wrong, and rips my paper to shreds? No, because I won't answer to my professor on judgement day, and I know without a shadow of a doubt that God is the alpha and omega.
My hope for my paper is this, that I can bring God glory through this paper. Maybe it will bless me, and maybe it will bless my teacher. I hope that it plants a seed in his heart, but I know that he'll at least be reading truth.
I pray that I don't come off defensive, snoody, hypocritical, or like I'm trying to condemn others.
so, please pray for me! I know at the end of the day everything will be ok, but I just want to bring God glory in all aspects of my life, even my school work.
Now go enjoy this beautiful, sunny day! love you all! :)
Sunday, March 14, 2010
"Point of Difference"
Hello all! I'm back in chilly Indiana, but I must say it's good to be home :)
However, while in Florida, I snagged the Hillsong United's worship DVD. Featuring their I HEART REVOLUTION. I haven't actually watched the main part of the DVD, but I did watch behind the scene action & a music video by them. It was called "Point of Difference." Hadn't heard the song before, listened to it, loved it, gotta share it!
Let's start with the lyrics....
"The tide is turning
This is redemption's hour
In the midst of the world lost for love
You are all we have now
The lost returning
Salvation is all around
In the midst of the world broken down
You are all we have now
For You are God and this hope is ours
So Father open the skies
Flood the Earth with your light
This is love, to break a world indifferent
Sing
Our hearts are burning
The fire that won't burn out
In the midst of a world that's grown cold
You are all we have now
The earth resounding
The anthem of your renown
As we lift up our eyes
And look to your glory
Call us out let the world see
You are God and this hope is ours
So call us out, let the world see
You are God as we sing
Open the skies
Flood the Earth with your light
This is love to break a world indifferent
As we lift up our eyes
Fill our hearts with your fire
In a world the same we'll be the difference, the difference
So call us out let the world see
You are God and this hope is ours
Our eyes are open
Every chain now broken
In this world we are different
Let your love become us
As we live to make you famous
We're in this world but we are different
So call us out, let the world see
You are God as we sing
Father open the skies
Flood the Earth with your life
This is love to break a world indifferent
As we lift up our eyes
Fill our hearts with your fire
In a world the same we'll be the difference, the difference
So call us out let the world see
You are God one and only
In this world you are all we have now"
Now, take a second, deep breath....and realize the power in these lyrics!!
I love, love, love them. Scripture laid out and so much truth in just one song.
To me this reminds me of a few things.
1.We are set apart, we are different, but that's not a bad thing whatsoever!
2.We CAN make a difference and be used by God. ---> John 14:12 "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even GREATER things than these, because I am going to the Father."
If Jesus says we will do greater things, I think we should believe Him!
3.God is all we need. Our World is like they say cold,indifferent,evil,etc.
But we have a God that will never leave us and that loves us unconditionally. Not only that but He has covered us with mercy and grace, and has allowed us the opportunity to reunite with Him in Heaven for eternity. We don't needs things of this world, they'll be dust one day! All we need is God!
So, I hope that this song blesses you like it has blessed me. Never give up hope or your faith because God is with you! Love you all! :)
However, while in Florida, I snagged the Hillsong United's worship DVD. Featuring their I HEART REVOLUTION. I haven't actually watched the main part of the DVD, but I did watch behind the scene action & a music video by them. It was called "Point of Difference." Hadn't heard the song before, listened to it, loved it, gotta share it!
Let's start with the lyrics....
"The tide is turning
This is redemption's hour
In the midst of the world lost for love
You are all we have now
The lost returning
Salvation is all around
In the midst of the world broken down
You are all we have now
For You are God and this hope is ours
So Father open the skies
Flood the Earth with your light
This is love, to break a world indifferent
Sing
Our hearts are burning
The fire that won't burn out
In the midst of a world that's grown cold
You are all we have now
The earth resounding
The anthem of your renown
As we lift up our eyes
And look to your glory
Call us out let the world see
You are God and this hope is ours
So call us out, let the world see
You are God as we sing
Open the skies
Flood the Earth with your light
This is love to break a world indifferent
As we lift up our eyes
Fill our hearts with your fire
In a world the same we'll be the difference, the difference
So call us out let the world see
You are God and this hope is ours
Our eyes are open
Every chain now broken
In this world we are different
Let your love become us
As we live to make you famous
We're in this world but we are different
So call us out, let the world see
You are God as we sing
Father open the skies
Flood the Earth with your life
This is love to break a world indifferent
As we lift up our eyes
Fill our hearts with your fire
In a world the same we'll be the difference, the difference
So call us out let the world see
You are God one and only
In this world you are all we have now"
Now, take a second, deep breath....and realize the power in these lyrics!!
I love, love, love them. Scripture laid out and so much truth in just one song.
To me this reminds me of a few things.
1.We are set apart, we are different, but that's not a bad thing whatsoever!
2.We CAN make a difference and be used by God. ---> John 14:12 "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even GREATER things than these, because I am going to the Father."
If Jesus says we will do greater things, I think we should believe Him!
3.God is all we need. Our World is like they say cold,indifferent,evil,etc.
But we have a God that will never leave us and that loves us unconditionally. Not only that but He has covered us with mercy and grace, and has allowed us the opportunity to reunite with Him in Heaven for eternity. We don't needs things of this world, they'll be dust one day! All we need is God!
So, I hope that this song blesses you like it has blessed me. Never give up hope or your faith because God is with you! Love you all! :)
Monday, March 8, 2010
Surrendering, Losing Yourself, & Giving it all
Hello All! I am writing to you from Melbourne,FL! lol Spending spring break with my sister and Bobskii this year! So far so good. We're having a lot of fun!
However, something really awesome happened yesterday. Me and Liz were at her church, Zion, and while we were worshiping I noticed a few things. When I go somewhere new I tend to like to look around sometimes, get a feel of the place, and watch some of the people. Some may consider it creepy, but I tend to look at it as just observing my brothers and sisters in Christ. ;)
Anyways, here was one of the first things I noticed. One of the worship leaders, Ashley I think was her name, looked without a doubt happy times ten. She had this huge smile on her face, and she was just getting lost in worship. It wasn't like some worship leaders who get up, sing the songs, and sit back down. She sincerely looked like she loved to be up there leading worship. Something that is really cool to see.
Next, the Pastor got up and told us that one of the guitar players had just lost his mom last night, but he was up there playing with the worship band. When you looked into his face, you could see that there was some pain and sadness there, but he still was worshiping. I even read his lips a few times, and he was still exalting God even though he was hurting.
We also took communion yesterday. As they were passing the plates the worship team played the song "Healer." I'm sure you've probably heard of it. "I believe You're my Healer....I believe You're my portion....Jesus you're all that I need." Yeah, great song! Anyways, there was this little old lady in the front row. She was holding the elements, looking upwards, and singing. It was so awesome to witness. We sang some more songs and I looked at the same little old lady. One song talked about dancing, and she wasup there swaying and lifting her hands. On another song I watched her for a bit, and she looked so lost in worshiping. It was like she didn't care who was around her or cared who was watching. She was surrendering herself in worship. :)
The last guy I'm gonna talk about was not timid at all! He was behind me, off to the left. During all the worship songs, even though I couldn't see him, you could tell he was singing from the bottom of his heart and was singing it to an audience of only one. Not only that but he had a powerful amen during the sermon. Maybe some people were annoyed, but not me. To me it didnt' seem like he was putting on an "amen act." Instead, it seemed like he was one person that was so excited about worship and giving God the praise.
Now, I know I've rambled and wrote a lot, but I want to challenge you all. I challenge you to get lost in worship like these people, or be like the guitarist. When even when you are going through a rough time, don't blame God or get angry, instead know that God is right there with you. Leave it at his feet and talk to him. He's probably the best guy to go too when you have an issue. Afterall he does know everything. ;)
love you guys!
<3
However, something really awesome happened yesterday. Me and Liz were at her church, Zion, and while we were worshiping I noticed a few things. When I go somewhere new I tend to like to look around sometimes, get a feel of the place, and watch some of the people. Some may consider it creepy, but I tend to look at it as just observing my brothers and sisters in Christ. ;)
Anyways, here was one of the first things I noticed. One of the worship leaders, Ashley I think was her name, looked without a doubt happy times ten. She had this huge smile on her face, and she was just getting lost in worship. It wasn't like some worship leaders who get up, sing the songs, and sit back down. She sincerely looked like she loved to be up there leading worship. Something that is really cool to see.
Next, the Pastor got up and told us that one of the guitar players had just lost his mom last night, but he was up there playing with the worship band. When you looked into his face, you could see that there was some pain and sadness there, but he still was worshiping. I even read his lips a few times, and he was still exalting God even though he was hurting.
We also took communion yesterday. As they were passing the plates the worship team played the song "Healer." I'm sure you've probably heard of it. "I believe You're my Healer....I believe You're my portion....Jesus you're all that I need." Yeah, great song! Anyways, there was this little old lady in the front row. She was holding the elements, looking upwards, and singing. It was so awesome to witness. We sang some more songs and I looked at the same little old lady. One song talked about dancing, and she wasup there swaying and lifting her hands. On another song I watched her for a bit, and she looked so lost in worshiping. It was like she didn't care who was around her or cared who was watching. She was surrendering herself in worship. :)
The last guy I'm gonna talk about was not timid at all! He was behind me, off to the left. During all the worship songs, even though I couldn't see him, you could tell he was singing from the bottom of his heart and was singing it to an audience of only one. Not only that but he had a powerful amen during the sermon. Maybe some people were annoyed, but not me. To me it didnt' seem like he was putting on an "amen act." Instead, it seemed like he was one person that was so excited about worship and giving God the praise.
Now, I know I've rambled and wrote a lot, but I want to challenge you all. I challenge you to get lost in worship like these people, or be like the guitarist. When even when you are going through a rough time, don't blame God or get angry, instead know that God is right there with you. Leave it at his feet and talk to him. He's probably the best guy to go too when you have an issue. Afterall he does know everything. ;)
love you guys!
<3
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Need an awesome quote?
"If God exists, there can be miracles which take place beyond the norms of the constraints of this world. The bottom line is that, if we believe in God, we can be assured that good will come our way. No matter which dream, or promise, or desire may be rotting under a pile of life, we can be assured that God is a God of miracles."
I read this a week or two ago, but man it just makes me smile everytime I read it. And it is so true! This quote came from an article talking about the Haiti earthquake. And people coming out alive from under the rubble is nothing short of a miracle! One specific person they talked about was pulled out a month after the quake! A WHOLE MONTH! They stated that someone had been bringing them food. Hm....:)
I even had my own miracle the other day. My english midterm was last friday, and I was a tad nervous about it. That tad nervousness turned into full on freaking out once I got the test. We had to look at a quote, name the author, name the speaker of the quote, name the work it came from, and give an explanation for the quote. Shoot....I did all the reading, but I couldn't even remember how to spell "Odyessy"
I thought I was done for....but wait....and this was totally God's doing, because I got a 100 on the test. A perfect score! I almost fell out of my seat! Sure I thought God would help me pass, but a 100?! It was nothing short of a miracle by God.
I hope that you all read deep into the quote. God is a God of miracle and wonders even today. And in the words of Pastor Matt, "God is good. His word is true. And it works in my life!"
<3
I read this a week or two ago, but man it just makes me smile everytime I read it. And it is so true! This quote came from an article talking about the Haiti earthquake. And people coming out alive from under the rubble is nothing short of a miracle! One specific person they talked about was pulled out a month after the quake! A WHOLE MONTH! They stated that someone had been bringing them food. Hm....:)
I even had my own miracle the other day. My english midterm was last friday, and I was a tad nervous about it. That tad nervousness turned into full on freaking out once I got the test. We had to look at a quote, name the author, name the speaker of the quote, name the work it came from, and give an explanation for the quote. Shoot....I did all the reading, but I couldn't even remember how to spell "Odyessy"
I thought I was done for....but wait....and this was totally God's doing, because I got a 100 on the test. A perfect score! I almost fell out of my seat! Sure I thought God would help me pass, but a 100?! It was nothing short of a miracle by God.
I hope that you all read deep into the quote. God is a God of miracle and wonders even today. And in the words of Pastor Matt, "God is good. His word is true. And it works in my life!"
<3
Thursday, February 25, 2010
1 John 5 ---> good stuff!
So, I was reading in 1 John chapter 5 the other day....let me tell you that is just pure goodness! :) I'll quote a few passages so you can also see the sweetness.
"Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the son of God." (verse 5) That is really cool to think that just by believeing we can OVERCOME the world. Not get defeated, but victory!
"but God's testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son. Anyone who believes in the Son of God has this testimony in his heart." (vs 9-10)
"And this is the testimony: God has given us ETERNAL LIFE, and this life is in his son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." (vs 11-12) Okay, so many times I think that we tend to forget about what a big sacrafice had to take place for us to receive this gift. Jesus gave up his life in such a brutal way, just so we can also have eternal life. Sit and think for sec of all that he went through. The "cat of nine tails" whip is grusome enough, but then to be nailed to a cross, spit at, have a spear to the side, beard ripped out, etc.....dang dude! If that's not love I don't know what is.
But here's one of my favorite parts.....
"I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God SO THAT YOU MAY KNOW THAT YOU HAVE ETERNAL LIFE." (vs. 13)
So that we may know. It doesn't say that we "hopefully know" or "this might be truth," it says so that we may KNOW. Nothing in life is certain, but the one thing that is certain is Jesus. And it is certain that if we believe and accept the gift that he offered to us, we'll have eternal life in paradise. Cool right?
I encourage you to read 1 John 5. It'll be good reading for ya! :)
"Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the son of God." (verse 5) That is really cool to think that just by believeing we can OVERCOME the world. Not get defeated, but victory!
"but God's testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son. Anyone who believes in the Son of God has this testimony in his heart." (vs 9-10)
"And this is the testimony: God has given us ETERNAL LIFE, and this life is in his son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." (vs 11-12) Okay, so many times I think that we tend to forget about what a big sacrafice had to take place for us to receive this gift. Jesus gave up his life in such a brutal way, just so we can also have eternal life. Sit and think for sec of all that he went through. The "cat of nine tails" whip is grusome enough, but then to be nailed to a cross, spit at, have a spear to the side, beard ripped out, etc.....dang dude! If that's not love I don't know what is.
But here's one of my favorite parts.....
"I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God SO THAT YOU MAY KNOW THAT YOU HAVE ETERNAL LIFE." (vs. 13)
So that we may know. It doesn't say that we "hopefully know" or "this might be truth," it says so that we may KNOW. Nothing in life is certain, but the one thing that is certain is Jesus. And it is certain that if we believe and accept the gift that he offered to us, we'll have eternal life in paradise. Cool right?
I encourage you to read 1 John 5. It'll be good reading for ya! :)
Monday, February 22, 2010
New Direction
Well, my second semester is slowly coming to a close. Only a few more weeks and I'm outta here! wooo hooo! :)
Not many people know this, but I'm going to be taking a new direction with my life this upcoming year. Instead of physical therapy as my career path, I'm looking into going into ministry. Now some people may be thinking, "are you crazy?!?" or "why would you do such a thing?".....and the honest truth is that I need to do what God has placed in my heart. I know that this may be a pay cut, and may be more "hectic," but I have never had such an exciting feeling before. When I think about going into the ministry I have a spirit of peace and excitment and pure happiness. I'm really stoked to see what God has in store, and right now I'm just trusting that He will give me wisdom and open up doors of opportunity.
I'll also be able to help out more with the youth group at Soul Harvest, and from some of the upcoming events sounds like it's gonna be awesome! Jamaica is coming up too. We're leaving in late July for a week that I know will be great! Joyce Meyer conference is in September I believe, which is always so much fun. OH, and I may possibly be going to a Hillsong Concert in mid-April. So much fun in just a few short months!!! :)
Not many people know this, but I'm going to be taking a new direction with my life this upcoming year. Instead of physical therapy as my career path, I'm looking into going into ministry. Now some people may be thinking, "are you crazy?!?" or "why would you do such a thing?".....and the honest truth is that I need to do what God has placed in my heart. I know that this may be a pay cut, and may be more "hectic," but I have never had such an exciting feeling before. When I think about going into the ministry I have a spirit of peace and excitment and pure happiness. I'm really stoked to see what God has in store, and right now I'm just trusting that He will give me wisdom and open up doors of opportunity.
I'll also be able to help out more with the youth group at Soul Harvest, and from some of the upcoming events sounds like it's gonna be awesome! Jamaica is coming up too. We're leaving in late July for a week that I know will be great! Joyce Meyer conference is in September I believe, which is always so much fun. OH, and I may possibly be going to a Hillsong Concert in mid-April. So much fun in just a few short months!!! :)
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