I don't often talk about my son for a couple of reasons...
First, he doesn't like the world knowing his business, and I respect that. And, second, he doesn't live his life to be in the spotlight, and I admire that, also.
But, let me say that he is an amazing young man.
He goes to homes of our church folks to fix computers, or program their cell phones, or whatever tech problem they may be having.
He takes time to talk to little ones at church, bending to their level and taking great interest in what they have to say. And, at the same time, will stand with an elderly person for a very long time talking and sharing and taking in their wisdom.
He's one of the people in the back of the church hauling in chairs when we run out of seats.
He has a work ethic that is extraordinary. And a black and white attitude to what is right and wrong.
He loves his sister without measure.
He protects his mom.
He admires his dad.
He loves and serves God.
He's extremely intelligent, but always humble about his knowledge.
He is a precious boy.
He is outside right now washing my car...just because it needed it. Not because I asked.
Thank you, God. What a treat it is to be his mother.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Beautiful Scenery
One Saturday morning recently, 
Lex offered to take me and my amateur
photography senses to the foothills.
He has a route that encompasses mainly rural areas and includes some beautiful scenery!
Here are a few pics from the morning.
Lamentations 3:25,26
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
Lex offered to take me and my amateur photography senses to the foothills.
He has a route that encompasses mainly rural areas and includes some beautiful scenery!
Here are a few pics from the morning.
Lamentations 3:25,26
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Back to Normal
I love vacations and normalcy breaks. Holiday's are exciting. Days off are beautiful.
But, what is it about getting back to the "normal" routine that feels so good? There is a safety and calm that accompanies "normal routine".
It's Tuesday. Ladies Bible Class is back in session. People are back from Spring Break. Our folks from the Mexico Mission trip are home. Ashley is back in Abilene. And everything feels like it should.
I appreciate a break in the action, but I love getting back to the familiar schedule.
I hope your Easter was beautiful.
Blessings!
But, what is it about getting back to the "normal" routine that feels so good? There is a safety and calm that accompanies "normal routine".
It's Tuesday. Ladies Bible Class is back in session. People are back from Spring Break. Our folks from the Mexico Mission trip are home. Ashley is back in Abilene. And everything feels like it should.
I appreciate a break in the action, but I love getting back to the familiar schedule.
I hope your Easter was beautiful.
Blessings!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Spring Break and Breakfast Burritos
I have been making Breakfast Burritos on Sunday evenings, storing them in the fridge for the boys to warm up in the mornings before they go off to work. 45 seconds in the microwave wrapped in a moist paper towel and you have a fairly healthy protein filled breakfast. Better than nothing.
This week was Spring Break for Ashley, and she has been home, which, of course makes me very happy. We have enjoyed our time together. She was part of an amazing group of people who sang this morning in our Easter Choir. As she sang "Redeemer", the singers were doing our "ooo's" and "ahh's", it was hard to stay focused. I really just wanted to stop and watch her sing. She is amazing. Beautiful, passionate, talented. But it's not just those things that make me watch her with an amazed heart. It is the joy of watching your own child sing a song that states "Well, I know my Redeemer lives..." with great passion and conviction. That is such a blessing.
So, I'm in the kitchen tonight making my usual Breakfast Burritos. Ashley, her Dad and brother, and a friend are in the front room watching a movie. I hear all the sounds...the familiar "every body's home where they belong" sounds. And then it hits me. She will fly back tomorrow morning.
It wasn't just a little tear here and there...oh no, it was the full-on Lucille Ball cry. But fairly silent...didn't want to disturb the movie...or be made fun of for being such a mush.
She left the room for a little intermission break and I told her to come see me in the kitchen when she walked back through. What I meant to do was tell her how proud I was of her. How fun it was having her home. How very special she is. And how very much I love her. But what came out was, well, nothing. She took one look at me and started laughing as she opened her arms and said..."Oh, mama..." We laughed, I cried, and never could say a word. Then she walked back in for the rest of her movie.
I am blessed.
I hope your Easter was filled with moments that brought you closer to your Savior!
This week was Spring Break for Ashley, and she has been home, which, of course makes me very happy. We have enjoyed our time together. She was part of an amazing group of people who sang this morning in our Easter Choir. As she sang "Redeemer", the singers were doing our "ooo's" and "ahh's", it was hard to stay focused. I really just wanted to stop and watch her sing. She is amazing. Beautiful, passionate, talented. But it's not just those things that make me watch her with an amazed heart. It is the joy of watching your own child sing a song that states "Well, I know my Redeemer lives..." with great passion and conviction. That is such a blessing.
So, I'm in the kitchen tonight making my usual Breakfast Burritos. Ashley, her Dad and brother, and a friend are in the front room watching a movie. I hear all the sounds...the familiar "every body's home where they belong" sounds. And then it hits me. She will fly back tomorrow morning.
It wasn't just a little tear here and there...oh no, it was the full-on Lucille Ball cry. But fairly silent...didn't want to disturb the movie...or be made fun of for being such a mush.
She left the room for a little intermission break and I told her to come see me in the kitchen when she walked back through. What I meant to do was tell her how proud I was of her. How fun it was having her home. How very special she is. And how very much I love her. But what came out was, well, nothing. She took one look at me and started laughing as she opened her arms and said..."Oh, mama..." We laughed, I cried, and never could say a word. Then she walked back in for the rest of her movie.
I am blessed.
I hope your Easter was filled with moments that brought you closer to your Savior!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
God Working...
I am looking forward to this morning...it is 7:00 a.m. Sunday morning, and so far, the person speaking and I are the only ones at the building. However, in about 15 minutes, the worship team will be rolling in.
I love some of the songs we're singing this morning. Every week, we sing something that is a favorite of mine, not because we sing the same things over and over, but because thousands of songs are my favorites!
However, it's not the song itself that is exciting to me, although it is a beauty. It is because one of the singers, singing for the very first time, will be singing a part in a trio. I found out, accidentally, that she sings beautifully. I already knew I loved her as a woman of God and sister in Christ, but when I found out she can pull out that alto part, I was giddy!
She refused flat my first prodding of singing with us, but after prayer, came back and told me that God is dealing with her in this particular area of faith. Then, I made it worse by telling her she would be singing a special trio without other altos. She was close to angry, in a loving way, that I would even suggest it. Absolutely not, she told me last Sunday. I asked her to listen to the song, pray about it, and if she said "no", I would respect it.
Early last week, she came in and said that she didn't know why, but God was calling her to this and she had no other option but to obey!
So, this morning, she will lift her voice for the first time on a worship team, and aside from probably feeling a bit emotional about it, I will be very proud that I was able to watch God work and shape an amazing woman into an even more beautiful child of his. She has taught me much through this.
She is Scared. She is Anxious. She is Faithful. She is Obedient.
I love some of the songs we're singing this morning. Every week, we sing something that is a favorite of mine, not because we sing the same things over and over, but because thousands of songs are my favorites!
However, it's not the song itself that is exciting to me, although it is a beauty. It is because one of the singers, singing for the very first time, will be singing a part in a trio. I found out, accidentally, that she sings beautifully. I already knew I loved her as a woman of God and sister in Christ, but when I found out she can pull out that alto part, I was giddy!
She refused flat my first prodding of singing with us, but after prayer, came back and told me that God is dealing with her in this particular area of faith. Then, I made it worse by telling her she would be singing a special trio without other altos. She was close to angry, in a loving way, that I would even suggest it. Absolutely not, she told me last Sunday. I asked her to listen to the song, pray about it, and if she said "no", I would respect it.
Early last week, she came in and said that she didn't know why, but God was calling her to this and she had no other option but to obey!
So, this morning, she will lift her voice for the first time on a worship team, and aside from probably feeling a bit emotional about it, I will be very proud that I was able to watch God work and shape an amazing woman into an even more beautiful child of his. She has taught me much through this.
She is Scared. She is Anxious. She is Faithful. She is Obedient.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
"Carl's Jr., a fast food chain, has announced the return of two items to its menu, chili cheese burgers and chili cheese fries.", stated a Feb 22 press release.
This, my friends, makes me very, very happy.
"Welcome to Carl's Jr. Can I take your order?"
"Yes. Can I please have an order of your Chili Cheese Fries...light on the chili, heavy on the cheese, please. Oh, and a large Diet Coke."
Mmmmm...lunch today was delightful.
Blessings!
This, my friends, makes me very, very happy.
"Welcome to Carl's Jr. Can I take your order?"
"Yes. Can I please have an order of your Chili Cheese Fries...light on the chili, heavy on the cheese, please. Oh, and a large Diet Coke."
Mmmmm...lunch today was delightful.
Blessings!
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Good Friends
I can't believe it's been a whole week since I last blogged! Time is swooshing by at high speed.
One of the sweetest experiences I had this week was a short drive to Modesto (about 1 1/2 hours from Fresno) to have lunch with a dear friend from my past life. We all have those people who are so special to us but no longer intersect with us on a daily or even yearly basis. I get a Christmas letter from her each year, so I feel I have "kept up", but to actually sit and have a long leisurely lunch with conversation was absolutely priceless!
As we sat and talked, we literally couldn't get it all in. There is so much I still want to say, or ask, or remind and laugh about, but it was a start. I remembered how precious she was to me during that time. What a good friend she was for me. How very blessed I am to have a friend like her. Because, the truth is, I have always known that although we didn't keep in close contact, I could have called if I had needed her.
She was the friend who came to be with me and help take care of my little Ashley, (7 months old at the time), while I endured my Dad's death and funeral and the days that followed. She was the friend who stood up as my very best matron of honor. We were college roommates and I don't remember much that we learned in class, but I do remember some life lessons we experienced together.
She has always been that gentle, kind, hilarious friend. I don't know if everybody is blessed with one like her, but I am so grateful that I am.
So, my advice is that if you have a great friend from the past, give him/her a call this week...
Blessings!
One of the sweetest experiences I had this week was a short drive to Modesto (about 1 1/2 hours from Fresno) to have lunch with a dear friend from my past life. We all have those people who are so special to us but no longer intersect with us on a daily or even yearly basis. I get a Christmas letter from her each year, so I feel I have "kept up", but to actually sit and have a long leisurely lunch with conversation was absolutely priceless!
As we sat and talked, we literally couldn't get it all in. There is so much I still want to say, or ask, or remind and laugh about, but it was a start. I remembered how precious she was to me during that time. What a good friend she was for me. How very blessed I am to have a friend like her. Because, the truth is, I have always known that although we didn't keep in close contact, I could have called if I had needed her.
She was the friend who came to be with me and help take care of my little Ashley, (7 months old at the time), while I endured my Dad's death and funeral and the days that followed. She was the friend who stood up as my very best matron of honor. We were college roommates and I don't remember much that we learned in class, but I do remember some life lessons we experienced together.
She has always been that gentle, kind, hilarious friend. I don't know if everybody is blessed with one like her, but I am so grateful that I am.
So, my advice is that if you have a great friend from the past, give him/her a call this week...
Blessings!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Psalm 89:15-18 (NLT)
Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship,
for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
They rejoice all day long in your wonderful reputation.
They exult in your righteousness.
You are their glorious strength.
It pleases you to make us strong.
Yes, our protection comes from the Lord,
and he, the Holy One of Israel, has given us our king.
Blessings!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
SingSong 08
I had the pleasure of heading to Texas last weekend for the annual Sing Song event at ACU. I had never seen the production before and must say, WOW!
The clubs all competed with amazing talent and coordination. If you don't know anything about SingSong, ask someone who has been and they'll gush for a long time about the amazing production this little school puts on.
It was exciting to be there as my daughter's club, the Kojies, WON! They (all 100 of them!) were the cutest Honey Bees you've every seen singing things like "Taking Care of Beezness", and "Don't Stop Beelievin", among other things. Our friend, Blaine Martin, from Fresno, also won. His club, Galaxy, happens to be the "brother" club of the Kojies. What a fun time it was!
I've been waiting to post about it because I wanted to give you a link to the Kojie performance. So far, no link, but when I get it, I'll post it. As a side note, our friends Clifford and Mary Reeves were there also because their grandson, Ben, was a "Sing Song Host". He sang and performed beautifully. I'm sure they were very proud!
Now that this time consuming event is over, maybe those kids can get back to studying!
Blessings!
The clubs all competed with amazing talent and coordination. If you don't know anything about SingSong, ask someone who has been and they'll gush for a long time about the amazing production this little school puts on.
It was exciting to be there as my daughter's club, the Kojies, WON! They (all 100 of them!) were the cutest Honey Bees you've every seen singing things like "Taking Care of Beezness", and "Don't Stop Beelievin", among other things. Our friend, Blaine Martin, from Fresno, also won. His club, Galaxy, happens to be the "brother" club of the Kojies. What a fun time it was!
I've been waiting to post about it because I wanted to give you a link to the Kojie performance. So far, no link, but when I get it, I'll post it. As a side note, our friends Clifford and Mary Reeves were there also because their grandson, Ben, was a "Sing Song Host". He sang and performed beautifully. I'm sure they were very proud!
Now that this time consuming event is over, maybe those kids can get back to studying!
Blessings!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day!!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!
I hope these love notes have blessed you...made you feel special...given you confidence in the great love the Father has for you. And for today:
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Thank you, God.
My Prayer for You
So, for today's love note, enjoy the following...
Ephesians 3:16-19
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge -- that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Have a blessed day thinking on his love for you!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Love Notes
So for our second day of love notes, I give you this:
Romans 5:6-8
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Have a happy day confident in the knowledge that you are loved.
Monday, February 11, 2008
You Are Loved
It's Valentines Week. So, for this week, until Thursday, I will send you all "love notes".
Dear child,
John 14:1-3
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
Love,
Jesus
Blessings.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Tight Schedule
Have you ever noticed that the busier you are, the more you get done?
Let's see if I can phrase that a different way. The less I have to do, the less time it seems I have to do things.
Hmmm...still not clear.
The more I have to do, the more time I find to do more.
Are you getting me at all?
I've noticed that when I have much to do, I tend to be very scheduled and organized. However, my natural self isn't scheduled and organized, so when I have an abundance of free time, or time to myself, I tend to get less done. Isn't that silly? Is there any body else like that?
Just wondering.
Blessings!
Let's see if I can phrase that a different way. The less I have to do, the less time it seems I have to do things.
Hmmm...still not clear.
The more I have to do, the more time I find to do more.
Are you getting me at all?
I've noticed that when I have much to do, I tend to be very scheduled and organized. However, my natural self isn't scheduled and organized, so when I have an abundance of free time, or time to myself, I tend to get less done. Isn't that silly? Is there any body else like that?
Just wondering.
Blessings!
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Tag?
So, my brother "tagged" me, which means I'm supposed to pick up the nearest book with at least 123 pages, go to page 123, find the first 5 sentences, post the next 3 sentences.
O.K. There are many books that surround me. Lots of Bibles in different translations, many old books in my office that I cherish because this particular office used to belong to my friend, Wes Schmidt. Analytical Concordance to the Bible, Word Studies in the Greek New Testament, The New English Bible with the Apocrypha...seriously folks, remember this office used to belong to someone else and I cherish his books. I have not, I must admit, read them all!
But the things that really surround me at the moment are music books. New music, Old hymns, and my wonderful Praise and Worship Bible that is falling apart.
So, from the Bible, here it is: "Finally, they made the sacred medallion of pure gold to be worn on the front of the turban. Using the techniques of an engraver, they inscribed it with these words: SET APART AS HOLY TO THE LORD. This medallion was tied to the turban with a blue cord, just as the Lord had commanded Moses."
From my current book of music I am listening to: "Refiner's fire, my heart's one desire is to be holy, set apart for You, Lord. I choose to be holy, set apart for You, my Master, ready to do Your will. Holy Spirit, rain down, rain down."
And from our beloved hymn book: "Give me thy heart, says the Father above. No gift so precious to Him as our love. Softly He whispers wherever thou art, Gratefully trust me, and give me thy heart."
O.K. There you go. That was cool. Thanks, Steve.
Blessings!
O.K. There are many books that surround me. Lots of Bibles in different translations, many old books in my office that I cherish because this particular office used to belong to my friend, Wes Schmidt. Analytical Concordance to the Bible, Word Studies in the Greek New Testament, The New English Bible with the Apocrypha...seriously folks, remember this office used to belong to someone else and I cherish his books. I have not, I must admit, read them all!
But the things that really surround me at the moment are music books. New music, Old hymns, and my wonderful Praise and Worship Bible that is falling apart.
So, from the Bible, here it is: "Finally, they made the sacred medallion of pure gold to be worn on the front of the turban. Using the techniques of an engraver, they inscribed it with these words: SET APART AS HOLY TO THE LORD. This medallion was tied to the turban with a blue cord, just as the Lord had commanded Moses."
From my current book of music I am listening to: "Refiner's fire, my heart's one desire is to be holy, set apart for You, Lord. I choose to be holy, set apart for You, my Master, ready to do Your will. Holy Spirit, rain down, rain down."
And from our beloved hymn book: "Give me thy heart, says the Father above. No gift so precious to Him as our love. Softly He whispers wherever thou art, Gratefully trust me, and give me thy heart."
O.K. There you go. That was cool. Thanks, Steve.
Blessings!
Monday, January 28, 2008
ZOE Weekend
It was such a good weekend here in Fresno with the ZOE Group. They are beautiful folks with Godly hearts. Not perfect, but always seeking to be more like Jesus...
There were so many great moments throughout the weekend. You would hear a different thing with each person you talked to. I think the beauty of a Spirit filled time is that we don't have to manipulate the thing to please everybody or make every person attending happy and fulfilled. That's the job of the Spirit. You provide your heart and the Spirit provides the healing, or the learning, or the loving, or the reconciliation, or the desire to come closer to the Creator. Whatever it was/is that we needed, it was available. It was truly living water.
I had the opportunity to spend concentrated amounts of time with individuals I loved and respected, but hadn't spent much time with. Stephen Bailey, you are a treasure! What a precious soul. And, if you ever get the chance to see Kent Mereness paint...oh my goodness! Go see it!
And, then there are the old friends that feel like you've just wrapped a beautiful quilt around your shoulders. Safe, warm, steadfast. Sally, Jack and Jill, Brandon, Sheryl, Karin, Jason, Eno, and many others! What a blessing to be with you.
I am always proud of our folks for the way they treat the ZOE group as well as those coming to take in the conference. College Church is a place of grace and hospitality. Lee Smith and Bill Barksdale head up a crew of folks that put on the most amazing dinners for the ZOE group. You couldn't get the kind of meal they provide here at any restaurant in the world. It is absolutely the best thing I've ever seen! And, they do it with such love...mmmmm...makes the food taste even better!
And, this year we had over 30 churches represented from 6 different states. That's really cool.
So, if you're not busy next year, start planning now to come be with us on the 4Th weekend of January. You won't be sorry...You will be blessed!
There were so many great moments throughout the weekend. You would hear a different thing with each person you talked to. I think the beauty of a Spirit filled time is that we don't have to manipulate the thing to please everybody or make every person attending happy and fulfilled. That's the job of the Spirit. You provide your heart and the Spirit provides the healing, or the learning, or the loving, or the reconciliation, or the desire to come closer to the Creator. Whatever it was/is that we needed, it was available. It was truly living water.
I had the opportunity to spend concentrated amounts of time with individuals I loved and respected, but hadn't spent much time with. Stephen Bailey, you are a treasure! What a precious soul. And, if you ever get the chance to see Kent Mereness paint...oh my goodness! Go see it!
And, then there are the old friends that feel like you've just wrapped a beautiful quilt around your shoulders. Safe, warm, steadfast. Sally, Jack and Jill, Brandon, Sheryl, Karin, Jason, Eno, and many others! What a blessing to be with you.
I am always proud of our folks for the way they treat the ZOE group as well as those coming to take in the conference. College Church is a place of grace and hospitality. Lee Smith and Bill Barksdale head up a crew of folks that put on the most amazing dinners for the ZOE group. You couldn't get the kind of meal they provide here at any restaurant in the world. It is absolutely the best thing I've ever seen! And, they do it with such love...mmmmm...makes the food taste even better!
And, this year we had over 30 churches represented from 6 different states. That's really cool.
So, if you're not busy next year, start planning now to come be with us on the 4Th weekend of January. You won't be sorry...You will be blessed!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
ZOE
I have been thinking about the ZOE Conference coming in just a couple of days to Fresno...
It strikes me that they have consistently given me opportunity to learn new things to apply as I take this journey from earth to heaven. I have often thought about how much I've learned because of their love and constant support and teaching.
But, if I were to be totally honest, it really hasn't been the actual class times that have meant the most. It's the relationships. When you travel together, whether from the same town, the same church, or thousands of miles apart, the load is easier. When there is sadness, you share in that together. When there is enormous confusion or pain, you have friends to lighten the load. When there is joy, it is multiplied because your friends feel that joy with you.
I'm so grateful for this group of people God has delivered to me. They have made my walk so beautiful and sweet because they not only teach it or sing it...they live it. They show themselves to be genuine and Godly...not perfect, never acting as if they have all the answers...they simply say..."Come, walk with us and we'll walk with you...and together, we'll discover Christ crucified, Forgiveness multiplied, and God glorified."
If you aren't busy, stop by and join in the walk this weekend as they share their hearts with us for the 5th Annual ZOE West Coast Conference.
Blessings...
It strikes me that they have consistently given me opportunity to learn new things to apply as I take this journey from earth to heaven. I have often thought about how much I've learned because of their love and constant support and teaching.
But, if I were to be totally honest, it really hasn't been the actual class times that have meant the most. It's the relationships. When you travel together, whether from the same town, the same church, or thousands of miles apart, the load is easier. When there is sadness, you share in that together. When there is enormous confusion or pain, you have friends to lighten the load. When there is joy, it is multiplied because your friends feel that joy with you.
I'm so grateful for this group of people God has delivered to me. They have made my walk so beautiful and sweet because they not only teach it or sing it...they live it. They show themselves to be genuine and Godly...not perfect, never acting as if they have all the answers...they simply say..."Come, walk with us and we'll walk with you...and together, we'll discover Christ crucified, Forgiveness multiplied, and God glorified."
If you aren't busy, stop by and join in the walk this weekend as they share their hearts with us for the 5th Annual ZOE West Coast Conference.
Blessings...
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Early Sunday
It is about 6:40 on Sunday morning and the church is very quiet. In fact, it's even still dark outside.
This is one of my favorite times in the whole week. I get to church early, make coffee, make sure things are in order and then go to my office and spend a few minutes with God. It's so quiet. No phones. Nobody in the halls. No noise. Just me and God.
Colossians 3:12
Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Beautiful. He chose us. Beautiful.
ZOE Conference this week in Fresno. Hope to see you all here.
Blessings.
This is one of my favorite times in the whole week. I get to church early, make coffee, make sure things are in order and then go to my office and spend a few minutes with God. It's so quiet. No phones. Nobody in the halls. No noise. Just me and God.
Colossians 3:12
Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Beautiful. He chose us. Beautiful.
ZOE Conference this week in Fresno. Hope to see you all here.
Blessings.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
It is hard for me to believe that this beautiful girl is 20 years old today!
I have said this often, but one of the things I will want to say to my God face to face one day, will be that I am so grateful He allowed me to be the mother of these two sweet children. Truly one of my greatest blessings here on earth.
So, Happy Birthday, sweet Ashley. With each year you become more beautiful inside, more passionate about a lost world, and more amazing in gifts and talents. I am so very proud of you!
Have a beautiful day!
I have said this often, but one of the things I will want to say to my God face to face one day, will be that I am so grateful He allowed me to be the mother of these two sweet children. Truly one of my greatest blessings here on earth.
So, Happy Birthday, sweet Ashley. With each year you become more beautiful inside, more passionate about a lost world, and more amazing in gifts and talents. I am so very proud of you!
Have a beautiful day!
Friday, January 11, 2008
Watching...
Isn't it fun just to sit back and see what God is doing?
Isn't it amazing to look down a road you've recently traveled and see a portion of what He was and is doing?
Isn't it delightful to see Him work amazing things in someone specific?
I think God is so awesome. Really, truly awesome.
Let me take a quick minute to say that the Youth Minister He brought us is obviously something Spirit led and divinely handled. Why do we doubt so often? He always comes through...always!
That's just a tiny blip on the radar of the movement He's showing in our church. I'm so grateful for his faithfulness...I'm so thankful for his patience and understanding as He continues to do mighty things in us in spite of our weaknesses.
God, you are so good.
Isn't it amazing to look down a road you've recently traveled and see a portion of what He was and is doing?
Isn't it delightful to see Him work amazing things in someone specific?
I think God is so awesome. Really, truly awesome.
Let me take a quick minute to say that the Youth Minister He brought us is obviously something Spirit led and divinely handled. Why do we doubt so often? He always comes through...always!
That's just a tiny blip on the radar of the movement He's showing in our church. I'm so grateful for his faithfulness...I'm so thankful for his patience and understanding as He continues to do mighty things in us in spite of our weaknesses.
God, you are so good.
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