August 28, 2009

hahaha. God does have a way of encouraging us, doesn’t He??
so, randomly scrolling down my facebook page trying to settle my mind down enough to attempt sleep, I reread the answer to the quiz “What bible verse describes your life”. Answer being: 1 Corinthians 15:58
“Stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to [...]

This is what you would call irony. August 28, 2009

some nights are bittersweet.
Awesome friends, awesome talent, awesome memories. Then reality breaks in. fox news. Jaycee found alive after 18 years of being kept in isolation as a sex slave.
here if you want to read the news story.
How dare I be at a bar having a good time, like I don’t have [...]

Be content; Do Not Settle August 20, 2009

Quick thought from group tonight, before I go to bed, out of Philippians 3-4.
God doesn’t call us to be happy with our circumstances (i.e. settle for what we’re given). We are, however, called to choose to praise God in the midst of our circumstances.
He gives and takes away,
he gives and takes away,
my heart will [...]

Innocence August 13, 2009

Why am I so obsessed with board games?
A friend me asked me this the other day, and I really had no answer for him. Then. I think its the innocence of them. Not only do they take me back to happy memories growing up with my family, but they’re good therapy in my chaotic world. [...]

Christ Crucified August 8, 2009

but we preach Christ crucified…
Christ (Messiah) meant power, splendor, and triumph. Crucified meant weakness, defeat, and humiliation. Christ crucified was the ultimate oxymoron, and this was what Paul preached!
If the cross doesn’t seem strange to you, then you either don’t understand how the cross was seen in Jesus’ day, or you don’t understand [...]

Warrior Princess August 8, 2009

encouragement from a friend, who got it from Stasi Eldridge:
“You are a woman. An image bearer of God. The Crown of Creation. You were chosen before time and space, and you are wholly and dearly loved. You are sought after, pursued, romanced, the passionate desire of your Fiance, Jesus. You [...]

Opposition and Opportunity August 8, 2009

A lot going on, not much of which I’m able to put into words.
Everything’s coming together in an odd, difficult sort of way.
Back story:
a good couple of months ago I felt that God was impressing upon me that I was going to be working with children. It was during the big push for [...]