In My Head

We sang Revelation Song from the most recent ZOE CD, "Fearless", yesterday.

You may have the CD, or possibly have heard it in another setting.

The words kept running through my head...all this week. Over and over.

I found a grounding, a peace this week that I'm going to attribute simply to having the following in my head:

Holy, Holy, Holy...
Is the Lord God Almighty.
Who was and is and is to come.

With all creation I sing
praise to the King of kings.
You are my everything
and I will adore You.

Blessings!

First Time for Everything!

On Wednesday night, the worship team gets together and sings through what will be happening on Sunday morning. It helps us, when Sunday rolls around, to have a good handle on what will take place, and actually know what we're doing enough to relax and worship as we lead.

So, I have the T.V. programmed to record AI. (American Idol, of course!)

After class/rehearsal last night, there was a little "meeting" I was required to be at, so it was late when I finally got home. As a little side note, my Dr. has decided she will no longer prescribe my diuretic (water pill), and so I'm ballooning up like a bull frog and feel horrible, physically. Needless to say, long day, tired body, swollen feet!

I put on my favorite wonder woman p.j.'s (what!? I love my wonder woman p.j.'s!) and settled in with my boys to see who would rock "Motown night" and who would make me cringe.

I have to say, I was quite impressed with the night over all, and think this is a really strong group of young singers...who actually seem like really nice people as well!

But, oh my goodness...Adam...heavens...did you hear him? I love Danny, and hope he keeps going...but Adam, Adam, Adam... I had chills. Goosebumps, shivers...he was amazing!

I've never done it before, but last night, I voted. By the time I finished watching, I had 30 minutes to vote. So, I voted for Adam, twice...but then, I also voted for two more singers. One I love, and would have felt poorly if I didn't vote for him, also, (Danny), and the other was just amazing and deserved the vote! (Allison)

I'm kind of sorry I deleted the show...I wouldn't mind listening to him again!

Blessings.

Long Day, Perfect Timing

Yesterday was a beautiful day.

I love Sunday's. I love coming together and singing and praying and listening...

I had the opportunity to pray on two different occasions with folks who were needing it for one reason or another.

I watched God work in an exciting way all morning.

I had a task to do in the afternoon/evening, and when I finally got home, I was exhausted. A little puny, a little sensitive, a lot tired. My feelings were right out there and it wouldn't have taken much to just push me off the edge I felt I was clinging to.

Right at the exact perfect moment, I got a phone call.

Someone who loves me deeply, cares for me, understands me, and laughs at me when I'm being sensitive, which makes me laugh at myself!

When you feel the prodding of the Holy Spirit to do something, even if it's small or seems silly, follow that lead.

You just might make the day of someone who needed you!

Blessings!

What I Like Best...

Sweet Daughter has been home all week from Texas enjoying her Spring Break.

It's been delightful. Absolutely and positively delightful.

We've had dinner with family, gone to favorite "girlie" stores and eateries. Worked on a church project or two. She helped a friend make a veil for her wedding next week. We've laughed, fussed, and overall enjoyed every single second of her being home.

We were supposed to go to friends house for dinner and visiting tonight, but because of circumstances beyond our control, friends had to cancel and we ended up staying home. Just the 4 of us, eating homemade macaroni and cheese and Kielbasa with homemade BBQ sauce.

We are about to sit down and watch a movie together and enjoy some "Cherry Surprise" with vanilla ice cream. (if you know what that is, you know it's GOOD!)

I think tonight has been my favorite. Sweet moments. . . together.

There will come a time tonight when my eyes water heavily. She leaves tomorrow, and it never fails that the night before she leaves, I become sad for a moment...then I'm over it.

But, I wouldn't trade it... None of it... The visit, the dinner, even the fact that she's leaving again. It's all part of life and from where I'm sitting these days, life is absolutely beautiful.

Blessings to you all.

Interim-Part-Time Youth Minister

Many of you know my husband works for our church as the "Interim-Part-Time-Youth-Minister". I am not sure that phrase is even a valid phrase. It's like you decided to be an "Interim-Part-Time-Parent". Not happening.

So, he works constantly, not because it's required of him, but simply because he loves the children like his own. He doesn't want them to miss a moment of fun, or study, or experience through God because of him, so, he works his regular 40-50 hour work week, and also loves these kids on a full-time basis.

Last weekend, he took them all, along with some very dedicated helpers, to Pismo Beach for a weekend of great fun as well as connection with the Creator of the Universe, and Pismo Beach!

There were adults that went to chaperon, some went to take the kids in their trucks for "joy-rides" in the Dunes, others went just to be there in support of the kids and Lex. Kenny and Tami Cowger went and cooked for the kids the whole weekend!

We have a precious and amazing group of young people, students, who make up the "Youth Group" of this church.

We have dedicated, Godly adults loving and leading these kids on a weekly, and sometimes daily basis.

When you marry someone, you think you know all their good (and bad) points.

I have to say that of all the things Lex has done, (and done well), this is the thing that I'm so amazed and proud of. I watch God work through him on a regular basis as he leads these students with the heart of a shepherd.

How great is our God!