Dear Friends,
I am about to embark on a very special journey with my awesome Jesus. This journey will be in the form of a 14 day fast. Why 14 days, I'm not sure, but I've been praying over the situation for about a week or so and I feel like it's something I definately can't do....however, I believe God has called me to DO IT because I can't do it alone...because He's teaching me to trust Him. All I ask is for your prayers, thoughts & prayer requests. I'm not entirely sure what the Lord has in store, but I shall see...I am excited about this...scared...nervous, but above all else excited. I will begin my fast on Tuesday February 28th 2006 and continue as the Lord leads. This is not just a food fast, but an "idol time wasting" activities fast. (ex. tv, internet,sitting around, ect.) Well...I'm smiling...and I hope y'all are too! God bless!
I'm letting go, and letting God.
Always,
Christy
Monday, February 27, 2006
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
a fork
Prepare to be randomized...my sincerest apologies to anyone who was expecting more of my writing. So I was cleaning out the dishwasher tonight, deciding to be helpful to my mother and well I needed a cup because I was practically dying of thirst and they were all snuggled safely in the dishwasher. So seeing the overflowing heap of dishes in the dishwasher I decided to put away the coffee mugs...feeling I should do more I finished off the plates, soon leading to plastic cups, pans and eventually, the beloved silverware.
Stowing the knives in their wooden block I moved onto the silverware drawer sorting spoons from butterknives, butterknives from...EEEKKKK! Forks! Then it struck me. Why on earth does a fork look like that? Why I bet I haven't used one of those in ages! Then immediately I thought I'm such an idiot...I ate speghatti the other night with a fork. So why...why on earth was the design of this common dinnerware item puzzling me so very much? I have not a single clue. All I know is that I don't remember the last time I recognized what a fork actually looked like and must take for granted its spectacular usage during meal times.
No longer a dingle hopper, a catapult to flung mushrooms at your sisters, no longer an instrument on mommy's new china...a fork...a silly little fork. But why? Why have I forgotten what a fork looks like...only to be frightened by its strange appearance one night while putting away dishes.
I mean seriously...just look at it!!! Why do we eat with forks? Who picked a fork?
Good night all...and may you and your forks dine happily together for ever and ever.
Stowing the knives in their wooden block I moved onto the silverware drawer sorting spoons from butterknives, butterknives from...EEEKKKK! Forks! Then it struck me. Why on earth does a fork look like that? Why I bet I haven't used one of those in ages! Then immediately I thought I'm such an idiot...I ate speghatti the other night with a fork. So why...why on earth was the design of this common dinnerware item puzzling me so very much? I have not a single clue. All I know is that I don't remember the last time I recognized what a fork actually looked like and must take for granted its spectacular usage during meal times.
No longer a dingle hopper, a catapult to flung mushrooms at your sisters, no longer an instrument on mommy's new china...a fork...a silly little fork. But why? Why have I forgotten what a fork looks like...only to be frightened by its strange appearance one night while putting away dishes.
I mean seriously...just look at it!!! Why do we eat with forks? Who picked a fork?
Good night all...and may you and your forks dine happily together for ever and ever.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Mosquitos & Sponge Baths
"Next Door Savior" by Max Lucado. Love it!
"...in God's presence, the devil is a wimp. Satan is to God what a mosquito is to an atomic bomb."
Okay, so I'm thinking the reason I love this quote by Mr. Max Lucado is because of its simplicity and truth screaming at the reader. I love that Satan is compared to a mosquito. I hate mosquitos. In the summertime they make you all itchy and give you big bumps on your appendages that cause you pain, irritation and frustration. Mosquitos are blood hungry creatures. They crave living blood to fill their bellys and satisfy them. They're wimps too. At the sight of a flailing arm they buzz around, half concious because of the blood intake. They spread diseases from animal to animal, human to human causing pain and suffering to those they encounter. Satan craves the "blood" of all who are living because he wishes to cause us great torment and claim us as his. (NOT going to happen!!!) But wait...if one is patient, focused and content on squashing a mosquito all it takes is one swift slap of the arm and CAPAMM! It's a heaping pile of fuzzy legs and blood. Just as we squish pesky mosquitos all summer long, Jesus squishes the biggest and peskiest mosquito of all, the blood thirsty, torment giving, hell dwelling devil.
Now for the atomic bomb...BAM!!!!!!!!!!When Christ enters our lives it's like an explosion of life, redemption and love. God is Almighty and powerful. Just as the atomic bomb offers great power and the mere sight of one would probably crush a mosquito, the presence of the Lord frightens Satan and his legions of demons that dwell amongst the Lord's people. Crush them Jesus, crush them!
"God gives no sponge baths. He washes us from head to toe. "He gave us a good bath, and we came out of it new people, washed inside and out by the Holy Spirit"(Titus 3:5MSG). Your sins stand no chance against the fire hydrant of God's grace.But more is needed. God is not content to clean you; he indwells you. God deposits within you "His power, which mightily works" (Col.1:29).
The way I look at this passage is through eyes of deep appreciation for the love our Savior gives to us. A sponge bath's purpose is to do what? To clean up the outside of something, to wash away the dirt, grime and blemishes of the surface. A young child may get a sponge bath from his mother on Sunday morning when he decides to play around in the driveway before Sunday school. But Jesus, he's not really keen on the whole sponge bath idea. Sure he wishes to clean us on the surface and on the outside, but first he wants to cleanse us from within. He knows that the dirtiest place dwells deep within us. The once place that needs the most cleaning and housekeeping is our heart. Jesus doesn't baby us with "feel good sponge baths", he washes us from head to toe, inside and out. (He gets our minds, our hearts and our everything.) The sins that dirty our lives aren't sponged away with a bar of soap and a washcloth. They are blasted away with the overflowing hydrant of God's grace, his love shown in his ultimate sacrifice of his son's life on the Cross. Now here's a part that makes my eyes tear up a bit and my heart inside get all tingly...after Jesus washes us, cleanses us from head to toe, he doesn't just ask us to pay our token and head back on the road of life. No...he indwells us. If we will allow him to, he deposits within us. He speaks life to our spirits and passion to our souls. Now the thing about deposits is that as human beings we have a horrible habit of letting them build, build, build and build, all the while telling ourselves that we'll use them later, we're just saving them for later. Slowly we allow those deposits to become dusty and dirty them with other things we fill ourselves with. When God deposits within us, we need to step out and use those deposits, we need to freely speak his name, show his love, live with grace and forgiveness and TRUST that God will continue depositing within us as he indwells us. :) Aren't we blessed, lucky even, to have a God that loves us enough to toss aside the sponge and blast us from head to toe in his cleansing grace?
Smile today because God created you beautifully.
Fussing about how you look today? Don't look in the mirror, walk away and thank God for creating you for giving you breath.
Feeling a little dirty on the inside? Put away those sponges and let Jesus clean you from head to toe. All you've got to do is ask!
Mosquitos pestering you again? Let Jesus squish them.
Be much blessed dear ones! We serve an awesome God!
"...in God's presence, the devil is a wimp. Satan is to God what a mosquito is to an atomic bomb."
Okay, so I'm thinking the reason I love this quote by Mr. Max Lucado is because of its simplicity and truth screaming at the reader. I love that Satan is compared to a mosquito. I hate mosquitos. In the summertime they make you all itchy and give you big bumps on your appendages that cause you pain, irritation and frustration. Mosquitos are blood hungry creatures. They crave living blood to fill their bellys and satisfy them. They're wimps too. At the sight of a flailing arm they buzz around, half concious because of the blood intake. They spread diseases from animal to animal, human to human causing pain and suffering to those they encounter. Satan craves the "blood" of all who are living because he wishes to cause us great torment and claim us as his. (NOT going to happen!!!) But wait...if one is patient, focused and content on squashing a mosquito all it takes is one swift slap of the arm and CAPAMM! It's a heaping pile of fuzzy legs and blood. Just as we squish pesky mosquitos all summer long, Jesus squishes the biggest and peskiest mosquito of all, the blood thirsty, torment giving, hell dwelling devil.
Now for the atomic bomb...BAM!!!!!!!!!!When Christ enters our lives it's like an explosion of life, redemption and love. God is Almighty and powerful. Just as the atomic bomb offers great power and the mere sight of one would probably crush a mosquito, the presence of the Lord frightens Satan and his legions of demons that dwell amongst the Lord's people. Crush them Jesus, crush them!
"God gives no sponge baths. He washes us from head to toe. "He gave us a good bath, and we came out of it new people, washed inside and out by the Holy Spirit"(Titus 3:5MSG). Your sins stand no chance against the fire hydrant of God's grace.But more is needed. God is not content to clean you; he indwells you. God deposits within you "His power, which mightily works" (Col.1:29).
The way I look at this passage is through eyes of deep appreciation for the love our Savior gives to us. A sponge bath's purpose is to do what? To clean up the outside of something, to wash away the dirt, grime and blemishes of the surface. A young child may get a sponge bath from his mother on Sunday morning when he decides to play around in the driveway before Sunday school. But Jesus, he's not really keen on the whole sponge bath idea. Sure he wishes to clean us on the surface and on the outside, but first he wants to cleanse us from within. He knows that the dirtiest place dwells deep within us. The once place that needs the most cleaning and housekeeping is our heart. Jesus doesn't baby us with "feel good sponge baths", he washes us from head to toe, inside and out. (He gets our minds, our hearts and our everything.) The sins that dirty our lives aren't sponged away with a bar of soap and a washcloth. They are blasted away with the overflowing hydrant of God's grace, his love shown in his ultimate sacrifice of his son's life on the Cross. Now here's a part that makes my eyes tear up a bit and my heart inside get all tingly...after Jesus washes us, cleanses us from head to toe, he doesn't just ask us to pay our token and head back on the road of life. No...he indwells us. If we will allow him to, he deposits within us. He speaks life to our spirits and passion to our souls. Now the thing about deposits is that as human beings we have a horrible habit of letting them build, build, build and build, all the while telling ourselves that we'll use them later, we're just saving them for later. Slowly we allow those deposits to become dusty and dirty them with other things we fill ourselves with. When God deposits within us, we need to step out and use those deposits, we need to freely speak his name, show his love, live with grace and forgiveness and TRUST that God will continue depositing within us as he indwells us. :) Aren't we blessed, lucky even, to have a God that loves us enough to toss aside the sponge and blast us from head to toe in his cleansing grace?
Smile today because God created you beautifully.
Fussing about how you look today? Don't look in the mirror, walk away and thank God for creating you for giving you breath.
Feeling a little dirty on the inside? Put away those sponges and let Jesus clean you from head to toe. All you've got to do is ask!
Mosquitos pestering you again? Let Jesus squish them.
Be much blessed dear ones! We serve an awesome God!
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Now thems some 'classy' peoples right there!
(Sherri worshiping our awesome Jesus while singing "Redeemer" by Nicole C. Mullen. She rocked the house!)
(And the last 1/3 of the contestants. #11 and #9 are the best! Way to GO Sherri & Adam!)
(no explanation needed here...way to go cool looking sign on the curtain which went for a dance mid-program falling to the ground)
(Sherri & a hostess hearing the comments from the judges)
(awaiting the audience's decision...hum...)
(Auntie Debbie- what a goofball!!!!! Squeeky cheeks!)
(Aaron Parks - a.k.a "Sherri's fanclub")
(Sherri Marie preparing to head to the competition)
(Jessica in surprised shock!!)I love my family! ta da! Aren't you proud!??!?! I miss my daddy! Can't wait for him to be in goofball pictures like these. To join our awesome family that during intermission makes funny faces and plays with a camera instead of chatting and focusing on the competition. Ahhh I love to laugh! Be blessed today and joy in the presence of family!
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Windy Day -Mary Kay- Bye Bye Pride
The brilliant sunshine was no match today in covering the earth as it was overcome with the chilling frosty wind from every direction penetrating through upon each uncovered particle of flesh. ick!!!!!
Went to a Mary Kay party hosted at the Rhyno's home today by Elizabeth and Lor. Bethany was the consultant and several women from the church atteneded. (The guest list included: Connie, Pam,Marsha,Annie,Hilary,Angel?,Debbie and Me) I had an amazing time of fellowship with these gorgeous women of God all playing "makeover" and making ourselves feel pretty, o so pretty! At the party I ate a slice of a delicious blueberry coffee cake...my compliments to the chefs.(Lor & Elizabeth) Oh yes and I tried eye liner for the first time ever...pretty neat!
Service was amazing tonight in the fact that Jesus once again spoke sweetly to my heart. Now I understand that from most people on the outside looking at the post, adding something spiritually significant to this post amist the silliness of my day seems rather ridiculous...but tonight I cast away my fear of man and my pride that I have harbored deep down. My inability to walk walk WALK WALK WALK in trust and faith, NOT fearing what others thing and say and do to me. Persecution? Bring it on baby...if it's part of God's plan I'm totally up for it. Being the loner? I'm thinkin' I'm pretty good with that too...so once again, let's go...hit me with your best shot. I no longer need to worry myself sick about how other see me, I simply need to be, to love others just as Jesus loves me, squash my pride and GO GO GO GO GO! I know that God wants to use me as an instrument, a tool and an example. So, hey if your in any offended that my spiritual victory of the day is cushioned between my dinner menu and a silly goodbye then lump it. I'm claiming Jesus as LORD over my life, my whole day and my everything. Each and every moment belongs to him and I will no longer allow my pride to set a schedule of convenience. I need to become radical and step out. World here I come!
Now, in honor of our horribly windy day...Mary Poppins grab your umbrella, I'm shippin' out!!!!!
Went to a Mary Kay party hosted at the Rhyno's home today by Elizabeth and Lor. Bethany was the consultant and several women from the church atteneded. (The guest list included: Connie, Pam,Marsha,Annie,Hilary,Angel?,Debbie and Me) I had an amazing time of fellowship with these gorgeous women of God all playing "makeover" and making ourselves feel pretty, o so pretty! At the party I ate a slice of a delicious blueberry coffee cake...my compliments to the chefs.(Lor & Elizabeth) Oh yes and I tried eye liner for the first time ever...pretty neat!
Service was amazing tonight in the fact that Jesus once again spoke sweetly to my heart. Now I understand that from most people on the outside looking at the post, adding something spiritually significant to this post amist the silliness of my day seems rather ridiculous...but tonight I cast away my fear of man and my pride that I have harbored deep down. My inability to walk walk WALK WALK WALK in trust and faith, NOT fearing what others thing and say and do to me. Persecution? Bring it on baby...if it's part of God's plan I'm totally up for it. Being the loner? I'm thinkin' I'm pretty good with that too...so once again, let's go...hit me with your best shot. I no longer need to worry myself sick about how other see me, I simply need to be, to love others just as Jesus loves me, squash my pride and GO GO GO GO GO! I know that God wants to use me as an instrument, a tool and an example. So, hey if your in any offended that my spiritual victory of the day is cushioned between my dinner menu and a silly goodbye then lump it. I'm claiming Jesus as LORD over my life, my whole day and my everything. Each and every moment belongs to him and I will no longer allow my pride to set a schedule of convenience. I need to become radical and step out. World here I come!
Now, in honor of our horribly windy day...Mary Poppins grab your umbrella, I'm shippin' out!!!!!
Friday, February 17, 2006
My Rescuer
School is a terribly wretched place. I really need to reach out in love to all who are lost, to all who have ignored, gossiped, left out, betrayed me. Why do we make forgiveness so complicated? It shouldn't be. God help me to love all just as you love me!
I love that God sings to my spirit a specific song that deals with how I am feeling. Today I just felt like crying out and saying "Where are you God? I need you SO much! I'm so alone! So clueless, so afraid! HELPPP!" As I cried out he answered with his sweet overflowing presence and the treasure of a song pushing out the worries and trouble of my day. I was taken back to one of the BOOSTER services during worship time as a simple verse played over and over in my head. This was my prayer:
" Cause' I need you Jesus, to come to my rescue, tell my where can I go...there's no other name by which I am saved, Lord you capture me with your grace, I will follow you...I will follow you."
Jesus, Jesus oh how I love Him. It amazes me how easily I forget the most important and easy solution to my problems. When I am walking through my day...trouble, sorrows, joys, blessings, regardless of what happens, Jesus longs to speak with me. He's waiting for me to cry out in thanks, in need, in love, in simple conversation. He desires to be relational with me and for me to know him more and more. My heart burns to know my Jesus who wipes away each tear, offers undeserved blessings and loves me no matter how many times I cut short our time together or forget to acknowlege his presence in my life. I need to give him my whole day....not just appointments that suit my schedule. God should be and needs to be thriving in my life each moment and in every breath I breathe.
I can't wait to see what God will do as I open my eyes, trust him with my heart and soul, and listen intently for the directions he gives. When he speaks all darkness flees and as he speaks, I will truly hear, not just noise or mere words...I will actually *hear*.
I love that God sings to my spirit a specific song that deals with how I am feeling. Today I just felt like crying out and saying "Where are you God? I need you SO much! I'm so alone! So clueless, so afraid! HELPPP!" As I cried out he answered with his sweet overflowing presence and the treasure of a song pushing out the worries and trouble of my day. I was taken back to one of the BOOSTER services during worship time as a simple verse played over and over in my head. This was my prayer:
" Cause' I need you Jesus, to come to my rescue, tell my where can I go...there's no other name by which I am saved, Lord you capture me with your grace, I will follow you...I will follow you."
Jesus, Jesus oh how I love Him. It amazes me how easily I forget the most important and easy solution to my problems. When I am walking through my day...trouble, sorrows, joys, blessings, regardless of what happens, Jesus longs to speak with me. He's waiting for me to cry out in thanks, in need, in love, in simple conversation. He desires to be relational with me and for me to know him more and more. My heart burns to know my Jesus who wipes away each tear, offers undeserved blessings and loves me no matter how many times I cut short our time together or forget to acknowlege his presence in my life. I need to give him my whole day....not just appointments that suit my schedule. God should be and needs to be thriving in my life each moment and in every breath I breathe.
I can't wait to see what God will do as I open my eyes, trust him with my heart and soul, and listen intently for the directions he gives. When he speaks all darkness flees and as he speaks, I will truly hear, not just noise or mere words...I will actually *hear*.
Coaching : (boys)
(Me, Lucien,Dayne, Selena, Ronald, Kaleb, Grant & Kjetil)missing from photo: Preston
My boys struggled a bit this season, we started off strong and then battled to learn just how to play smart/tuff defense. We were victorious in our last and final game yesterday and the boys were very happy to end on a positive note. The little cutie in the bottom of this picture is my old basketball coach's little daughter...she just loves her big brother so much she wanted to be in the photo with him.
Overall we had an awesome season, the boys had a terrific attitude (one that can be expected of a 5th/6th grader.) *Dayne is only a 3rd grader and has more skills then some JV highschool players. (way to go coach)
In closing, this season at the rec. was wonderful, exciting, testing and fulfilling. I am glad to have been a part of these kid's lives for a few months and to show an impact of what good coaching is all about!
Coaching: (girls)
(Alexsea, Mariah & Courtney)
(Jamie who's just calmed down after saying "ooh ooOOh ooh! take a picture of ME!")
(B-I-N-G-O BINGO!: Desiree, Arista,Rebekah,Ashley, Alexa, Olivia & Me)missing from photo: Gabby & Dom
My girls team was a pleasure to coach this season. I watched them improve on all levels of play: shooting, defense and attitude.
With only 1 loss for the season my team offered tuff competition to the league and I am very proud of them and all they've accomplished.
I'm going to miss coaching these girls next year while I'm away @ BBC but they've all inspired me to pursue coaching sometime in the future, whether it will be soccer, basketball or some other sport, I am not sure but working at the rec. department has shown me that coaching would be a good addition to my life and brings great joy!
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Happy 20th Anniversary Mom & Dad!
On this 14th day of February, 2006 I wish to extend warm congratulations and celebration to my beloved parents Louis & Rita on their 20th wedding Anniversary (take 1). :) Over your past 20 years together you have fallen in love over and over again with each other, conquered mountains of trouble, raised 3 young ladies all about to enter the world and loved with your whole hearts! Happy Valentine's Day mis padres and I love you both dearly. I treasure your relationship and all you have brought to our home with your example of marriage. God has blessed me with two loving, caring, God fearing parents and has blessed your marriage time and time again. Your story is a testimony just waiting to be told! Love you and be much blessed on your special day!
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Fellowship
This morning I traveled to the wonderful Shiretown of Houlton, ME to watch the Bethany Bible College Corale perform @ Houlton Wesleyan Church. It was a mini-roadtrip of sorts with Lor, Taylor & Chris. We had a blast of a time. The chorale was incredible and God's anointing was heavy upon the service this morning. Following a bit of catch-up-chit-chat time after church we headed to the Blue Moose for lunch (courtesy of the boys suggestion and never ending pits of stomachs). Lor got some of the worst tasting tea ever...and I had well water...we split a choc. chip cookie and laughed quite a bit. I was most definately not hungry like the boys. After lunch we bolted back to PI for the Walk Thru The Bible Seminar.
The seminar was amazing! I loved it and throughly left having gained a better perspective and more knowlege on the Old Testament. Shaun, the speaker did an wonderful job sharing his personal stories and incorporating them with the testimony of God's word. The Old Testament was delivered in such a powerful and unforgettable way that three types of learning were practiced (visual, auditory & kinetic). God is real and His love truly endureth forever. He is persistent and a jealous God, but only because He desires nothing more then for us to lean on Him and have a relationship with Him...that's the very reason He created us, to have a relationship with Him. It just boggles my mind to even think of God's love for Israel and His chosen people and how he continually pursued them despite how they treated him, disobeyed and sinned despite his commands. They always did their own thing, yet God still went after them. There's no one like our God.
I sat by my Mom and (row of family consisting of 3 cousins, an aunt, nana and Mom) enjoying how excited Mom got about knowing how the Bible sections were labled. I was rather impressed. Here I am going to Bible College in the fall and I've never heard of some of these things and Mom's sitting next to me mumbling answers and all the while I'm going " Man I need to read this book, I really need to get to know this stuff and why on earth haven't I ever heard of this, that and the other? :)
I had amazing God time today. I praise Jesus for being my shield and defense and for conquering the enemy once again in something I have been struggling with. (deep breath) He's so good!
Aprés the seminar we headed to the Rhyno's to see if Lor was up for iceskating and with only a few short minutes remaining we decided to take the Rhyno's up on their offer to stay for a bit and enjoyed watching Home Makeover, drinking chamomille tea & coffee and chatting, having a great time of fellowship.
I am thankful for such a wonderful day in the presence of the amazing people God has placed in my life. Isn't fellowship great!?!
"LORD you are good & your mercy endureth forever..." (just sing!)
The seminar was amazing! I loved it and throughly left having gained a better perspective and more knowlege on the Old Testament. Shaun, the speaker did an wonderful job sharing his personal stories and incorporating them with the testimony of God's word. The Old Testament was delivered in such a powerful and unforgettable way that three types of learning were practiced (visual, auditory & kinetic). God is real and His love truly endureth forever. He is persistent and a jealous God, but only because He desires nothing more then for us to lean on Him and have a relationship with Him...that's the very reason He created us, to have a relationship with Him. It just boggles my mind to even think of God's love for Israel and His chosen people and how he continually pursued them despite how they treated him, disobeyed and sinned despite his commands. They always did their own thing, yet God still went after them. There's no one like our God.
I sat by my Mom and (row of family consisting of 3 cousins, an aunt, nana and Mom) enjoying how excited Mom got about knowing how the Bible sections were labled. I was rather impressed. Here I am going to Bible College in the fall and I've never heard of some of these things and Mom's sitting next to me mumbling answers and all the while I'm going " Man I need to read this book, I really need to get to know this stuff and why on earth haven't I ever heard of this, that and the other? :)
I had amazing God time today. I praise Jesus for being my shield and defense and for conquering the enemy once again in something I have been struggling with. (deep breath) He's so good!
Aprés the seminar we headed to the Rhyno's to see if Lor was up for iceskating and with only a few short minutes remaining we decided to take the Rhyno's up on their offer to stay for a bit and enjoyed watching Home Makeover, drinking chamomille tea & coffee and chatting, having a great time of fellowship.
I am thankful for such a wonderful day in the presence of the amazing people God has placed in my life. Isn't fellowship great!?!
"LORD you are good & your mercy endureth forever..." (just sing!)
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
...forgiven?
Well He's done it again...once again my heart was screaming one thing...as Jesus was speaking sweetly to it, something else to tame my worldly emotions. God's Daily Promises was entitled: "How does your life reflect God's forgiveness? " today...and it convicted me...only moments ago I was dwelling upon something completely out of my hands of fixing, making better or doing anything for...and I was bitter...ugly bitter...just enough to get my blood pumping hard , blood pressure to rise, and opening the door to a flood of thoughts to consume my mind again...*urgh* I dislike(hate) it very much when I do that. I'm so very thankful that Jesus loves me enough to mend my faults and to pick me up time and time again as I fall, and remind me that I need to love just as He has loved and that I need to be a person with a tender heart, loving those around me despite what they've done. I need to lean on Him and let go of my own thoughts on an issue. I realize more and more all the time how not necessarily wrong but byass I can be about things. (Sometimes my thought flow is "my way" or "I'm not liking the way".) Don't get me wrong I'm not a jerk who never listens to anyone else's thoughts/opinions, but sometimes I just like to have a little control, to take charge--and yes just as always, sometimes my emotions get the best of me.
Well I now know that Jesus is in control of this situation 100% and I'm believing He will provide according to His will and plans. :)
"Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. "
Ephesians 4:32 NLT
Well I now know that Jesus is in control of this situation 100% and I'm believing He will provide according to His will and plans. :)
"Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. "
Ephesians 4:32 NLT
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Starlight Romance (2-6-06)
*sigh* I'm surrounded with things to do, a long list that only seems to be getting longer. I've managed to cross off a few today, but I know evening has come, and in a few short hours, my body will call it a day and fall fast asleep in complete exhaustion. My legs are screaming to move, to get refreshed, to flee from the day of tasks lying in their past. They wish to conquer the ice coated sidewalks and add mileage to their lifetime tally. Emerging from the basement, clad in my winter walking geer, I am off into the blue, brilliantly moonlit night complete with diamond stars decorating the once blank canvas of night.
I find my feet skipping and dancing across the sidewalks, bouncing to and fro down the streets wondering if the passing drivers think I'm "not all there upstairs". I soon forget my worldly surroundings and am captured by the perfect moment with my Jesus and slowly, as the words from Joy Williams song "Hide" dance throught my CD player...He begins to speak...singing really a soft, sweet, healing and acquiring song to my heart. He tells me not to fear and that I don't have to hide or face the things coming on my own. The things He has in store for my future, my near future anyways may very well contain some "potential hurts" but I need to lean on Him, trust Him, and confidently walk forward, weak as I may become, dwelling in His strength, for His purpose and by faith alone...because surely the end result will be what He has known and planned all along. The LORD has given me pieces of a future that is bright, unknown and sure to be nothing short of adventurous, demanding and fulfilling.
I was moved to silent tears as I strode down the walk and desiring not to end this moment, I turned up and down, zigzagging the streets of my neighborhood because I didn't want to walk away from this time yet, didn't yet want to slip back into the house to continue completeing my evergrowing list of tasks. Conquering a back road hill I stopped dead in my tracks trying to sort everything out. Immediately eve ry thought went silent, every question paused and my body halted in the amazing presence of the King. Had I not been standing in the middle of the street I guarantee I would've fallen to my knees, face to the sky, slowing breathing "thrill me". Standing in my place however I tilted my head back as far as my body would allow and just laughed, cheered and thanked my Jesus for His mighty power. I am so excited to see God's hand in my life, future, everything. Be blessed!
"11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. "- Jeremiah 29:11
I find my feet skipping and dancing across the sidewalks, bouncing to and fro down the streets wondering if the passing drivers think I'm "not all there upstairs". I soon forget my worldly surroundings and am captured by the perfect moment with my Jesus and slowly, as the words from Joy Williams song "Hide" dance throught my CD player...He begins to speak...singing really a soft, sweet, healing and acquiring song to my heart. He tells me not to fear and that I don't have to hide or face the things coming on my own. The things He has in store for my future, my near future anyways may very well contain some "potential hurts" but I need to lean on Him, trust Him, and confidently walk forward, weak as I may become, dwelling in His strength, for His purpose and by faith alone...because surely the end result will be what He has known and planned all along. The LORD has given me pieces of a future that is bright, unknown and sure to be nothing short of adventurous, demanding and fulfilling.
I was moved to silent tears as I strode down the walk and desiring not to end this moment, I turned up and down, zigzagging the streets of my neighborhood because I didn't want to walk away from this time yet, didn't yet want to slip back into the house to continue completeing my evergrowing list of tasks. Conquering a back road hill I stopped dead in my tracks trying to sort everything out. Immediately eve ry thought went silent, every question paused and my body halted in the amazing presence of the King. Had I not been standing in the middle of the street I guarantee I would've fallen to my knees, face to the sky, slowing breathing "thrill me". Standing in my place however I tilted my head back as far as my body would allow and just laughed, cheered and thanked my Jesus for His mighty power. I am so excited to see God's hand in my life, future, everything. Be blessed!
"11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. "- Jeremiah 29:11
Saturday, February 04, 2006
"I once heard if you can't take a good picture, don't take one at all..."
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of course the only time I've ever heard that was about .7 sec. ago when I made it up. And of course I musn't forget I am absolutely kidding and I love that this moment of NHS craziness was captured on film.
Well...here's our crazy but very intellectual NHS advisor Mr. Atcheson. He is truly one of the best and most passionate social studies teachers I have ever met. He loves his work, loves his students and very much so loves his 30NHSers. (we're the favorites...for once!)
This photo was snapped by the lovely Miss Julia G on Feb.1st 2006 when our National Honor Society chapter was asked by administration to attend the Jr. World Cup Biathalon to cheer on our fellow NHS member Russel Currier & to "proudly represent Caribou High School). The day was splendid and as you can see Mr. Atchy represented Russel and the US very well. GO ATCHY!
(Don't be stunned at his strange appearance..what was going on as the photo was snapped was even more ridiculously funny. Just enjoy this silliness and randomness.) Hey hey USA!
of course the only time I've ever heard that was about .7 sec. ago when I made it up. And of course I musn't forget I am absolutely kidding and I love that this moment of NHS craziness was captured on film.Well...here's our crazy but very intellectual NHS advisor Mr. Atcheson. He is truly one of the best and most passionate social studies teachers I have ever met. He loves his work, loves his students and very much so loves his 30NHSers. (we're the favorites...for once!)
This photo was snapped by the lovely Miss Julia G on Feb.1st 2006 when our National Honor Society chapter was asked by administration to attend the Jr. World Cup Biathalon to cheer on our fellow NHS member Russel Currier & to "proudly represent Caribou High School). The day was splendid and as you can see Mr. Atchy represented Russel and the US very well. GO ATCHY!
(Don't be stunned at his strange appearance..what was going on as the photo was snapped was even more ridiculously funny. Just enjoy this silliness and randomness.) Hey hey USA!
Friday, February 03, 2006
Why worry?
"So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food, drink, and clothes."
Matthew 6:25 NLT
"Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall."
Psalm 55:22 NLT
God is amazing. He provides for our every need and always, regardless of what we may think...knows best for us.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Bathtime for Manny
Received this in an e-mail today from mon pére and I smiled...how adorable is this?Baby Manny is by far the cutest baby I know...Mr. Manuel (Manny) Philip Ramos & oh yes, he's my cousin!
What a sweet little guy... :)
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