It's a record- I've posted twice within a week! Jason plays a softball game today against the family campers so in a bit I gotta run to support my hubby. He looooves baseball, but softball will do. I loooove sports but I'm not so great at any particular one. It's a shame really...
I need to work out. No time though....
Time flies by so incredibly fast. I never forget that before I know it I'll be 80+ years old. Provided I even live that long. God help me to make use of my time down here.
I like ice cream.
See?? ....This is one of the reasons I never blog- I can't think of anything to write.
Next time!
Friday, 30 July 2010
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Blogging Again
I would love to blog more. I love the idea of blogging, but I'm not quite sure I've figured it all out. I haven't discovered how to "search" for friends or add people to follow. On facebook it all seems so easy. I write but I'm pretty sure no one reads what I write, since I don't know many people with blogs. I should confess that I haven't invested a lot of time into figuring it all out...
Moving along...
Right now I'm attempting to kill time. Which is funny since I never seem to have much of it. I'm at Camp registering families for Family Camp and every few minutes I have a bit of time to write a sentence or two. This is the reason I never blog- I can't set aside any time to spend on the internet. I must not value spending time on the internet enough, so it just doesn't get done.
Tomorrow Jason and I start teaching middle school sessions again for this new family camp that's arriving. We're teaching on "God's Wonders" -the wonders of His creation, Word, wisdom, power, and lastly love. We were asked to do this a while ago and God literally struck me in the head and said "Do this." To my suprise, Jason wanted to do it with me! It's definitely not something we're comfortable with, but that's what's made it such an amazing experience.
It makes me think about, "What do I have to offer? What am I able to teach these kids that's valuable?" It makes me process more thoroughly what I believe and why I believe it. Often times I feel inadequate to teach at all! For example, we're teaching during the first session on the Wonders of God's Creation. And let me tell you, I am one that LOOOVES His creation. I love nature, I love the outdoors, I love the beauty of it. But when it came to formulating our discussion times, I went blank! And I felt inadequate because I'm not a science or chemistry fanatic. "What facts could I give these kids that would wow them about God's creation?"
Today when I was driving and thinking about all this, I realized I don't need to have amazing facts to share. The wonder of His creation is all around me. My soul resides in one of those brilliant creations. Our bodies are such machines, and this is something that's tangible.
I was thinking about our faces. How convenient that our eyes, noses, ears, and mouths (four things that need air exposure) are on our faces! All nice and conveniently placed. Ears on the side so they can be kept warm by our hair. How convenient that our nose is above our mouth so we can smell our food before we eat it. Were our ears on our leg, or our nose on our arm, or our mouths on our belly, what a headache this would be. God knew where to put them. And nothing could be designed so brilliantly without a Creator. Certainly not through evolution- random chance.
I've been writing long enough. Time to stop. Thanks for reading!
Moving along...
Right now I'm attempting to kill time. Which is funny since I never seem to have much of it. I'm at Camp registering families for Family Camp and every few minutes I have a bit of time to write a sentence or two. This is the reason I never blog- I can't set aside any time to spend on the internet. I must not value spending time on the internet enough, so it just doesn't get done.
Tomorrow Jason and I start teaching middle school sessions again for this new family camp that's arriving. We're teaching on "God's Wonders" -the wonders of His creation, Word, wisdom, power, and lastly love. We were asked to do this a while ago and God literally struck me in the head and said "Do this." To my suprise, Jason wanted to do it with me! It's definitely not something we're comfortable with, but that's what's made it such an amazing experience.
It makes me think about, "What do I have to offer? What am I able to teach these kids that's valuable?" It makes me process more thoroughly what I believe and why I believe it. Often times I feel inadequate to teach at all! For example, we're teaching during the first session on the Wonders of God's Creation. And let me tell you, I am one that LOOOVES His creation. I love nature, I love the outdoors, I love the beauty of it. But when it came to formulating our discussion times, I went blank! And I felt inadequate because I'm not a science or chemistry fanatic. "What facts could I give these kids that would wow them about God's creation?"
Today when I was driving and thinking about all this, I realized I don't need to have amazing facts to share. The wonder of His creation is all around me. My soul resides in one of those brilliant creations. Our bodies are such machines, and this is something that's tangible.
I was thinking about our faces. How convenient that our eyes, noses, ears, and mouths (four things that need air exposure) are on our faces! All nice and conveniently placed. Ears on the side so they can be kept warm by our hair. How convenient that our nose is above our mouth so we can smell our food before we eat it. Were our ears on our leg, or our nose on our arm, or our mouths on our belly, what a headache this would be. God knew where to put them. And nothing could be designed so brilliantly without a Creator. Certainly not through evolution- random chance.
I've been writing long enough. Time to stop. Thanks for reading!
Thursday, 3 December 2009
Tree decorating
I'm not sure why I feel the need to blog right now. There are a million things I want to do before Jason walks through the door. I have to clean up the MESS from decorating and jiggling the Christmas tree around, I have to clean up my mess from the chocolate chip cookies I made, I have to put away boxes, and put supper together....
So I'll get straight to the point. I decorated our tree today! It's BEAUTIFUL! I love the lights from the tree shimmering in our living room. It makes it all look so cozy and warm. We just need a fire place to top things off... but it's not happening. At least not here and not anytime soon.
I fell so blessed lately in so many ways. I love my husband, this ministry, the fellowship we have with other believers here, we have plenty of food, a nice apartment... the list goes on. I keep praying, "God, prepare me for the day when things will seem they're falling apart." Because I know that day will come. I believe I'm understanding more and more how to seek God through the good and bad times. But "bad" times haven't happened for a while. I pray every day for strength to be faithful and to find joy despite whatever my circumstances may be. God is my joy, He is my life, He is my strength. I pray this will be evident ALL the time .
So I'll get straight to the point. I decorated our tree today! It's BEAUTIFUL! I love the lights from the tree shimmering in our living room. It makes it all look so cozy and warm. We just need a fire place to top things off... but it's not happening. At least not here and not anytime soon.
I fell so blessed lately in so many ways. I love my husband, this ministry, the fellowship we have with other believers here, we have plenty of food, a nice apartment... the list goes on. I keep praying, "God, prepare me for the day when things will seem they're falling apart." Because I know that day will come. I believe I'm understanding more and more how to seek God through the good and bad times. But "bad" times haven't happened for a while. I pray every day for strength to be faithful and to find joy despite whatever my circumstances may be. God is my joy, He is my life, He is my strength. I pray this will be evident ALL the time .
Monday, 2 November 2009
Listening to Techno and Reflecting...
And here I sit typing as I listen to Christian Techno music. This morning I met with two other women for our first reading of Scripture together. We're going to get together each morning at 8 or 8:30 am to read Scripture together for 30 minutes, then pray together. It was great. At times I tend to think that Devotional Times are more complicated than they need to be. Just planning on getting together to read- takes no preparation but it's SUCH a blessing!
So this morning we were reading in Matthew. And for some crazy reason, a verse popped out at me that's never popped quite to this degree.
Matthew 21: 36-40
"'Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?'"
And He said to them, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the greatest and foremost commandment."
"The second is like it, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'
"On these two commandments depend the whole Law and Prophets."
LOVE GOD. If I follow this command, all others will fall into place. If I love Him with all my heart, my life will show it. Fruit will come of it. People will notice it. People will be attracted to my attraction for Christ. It's simple. I make Him my love and my life. I use my life to show Him how committed and in love with Him I am. Beautiful.
So this morning we were reading in Matthew. And for some crazy reason, a verse popped out at me that's never popped quite to this degree.
Matthew 21: 36-40
"'Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?'"
And He said to them, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the greatest and foremost commandment."
"The second is like it, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'
"On these two commandments depend the whole Law and Prophets."
LOVE GOD. If I follow this command, all others will fall into place. If I love Him with all my heart, my life will show it. Fruit will come of it. People will notice it. People will be attracted to my attraction for Christ. It's simple. I make Him my love and my life. I use my life to show Him how committed and in love with Him I am. Beautiful.
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Pumpkin Pie
I can officially say that today I learned how to appropriately spell "pumpkin." It's always been a confusing word to spell for me. Until today, I thought it didn't have a "p." Today, after looking at a can of pumpkin, I realized that it IS spelled with a "p."
Besides realizing pumpkin is spelled with a "p", today I made my very first pumpkin pie! It literally took ALL day since the pie dough was sticking to the counter top every time I rolled it out. I had to get smart in order to figure out how not to tear it. Jason and I will eat it tonight- hopefully it's good!
Jason had a cold this weekend- pretty severe. He's definitely on the mend, but his being sick made me realize it's been years since either of us have been sick. I praise God for the health he's given us~!
Here's our answered prayer for the week:
On Sunday Jason was in bed all day with a fever. I prayed over him Sunday night before going to bed. God heard. When he woke up Monday morning he felt 100x better. God answered our prayer. I love it :)
Gotta go!
Besides realizing pumpkin is spelled with a "p", today I made my very first pumpkin pie! It literally took ALL day since the pie dough was sticking to the counter top every time I rolled it out. I had to get smart in order to figure out how not to tear it. Jason and I will eat it tonight- hopefully it's good!
Jason had a cold this weekend- pretty severe. He's definitely on the mend, but his being sick made me realize it's been years since either of us have been sick. I praise God for the health he's given us~!
Here's our answered prayer for the week:
On Sunday Jason was in bed all day with a fever. I prayed over him Sunday night before going to bed. God heard. When he woke up Monday morning he felt 100x better. God answered our prayer. I love it :)
Gotta go!
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
New Life at Camp Forest Springs!
So... life here in Wisconsin is going great so far. The past three days have been incredible! We unloaded our 22-footer on Saturday and had so much unexpected help from several camp staff the minute we got in. Jason's parents and Matt Stiles drove up with us to help and what a BLESSING that was! All of the camp staff were SO welcoming to us and we were a bit overwhelmed because everyone knew who we were and we're still working on remembering names and faces! Monday was Jason's first day at work. I spent the day unpacking and got a bit lonely since I was by myself most of the day. But today has been better. Slowly I'll get plugged in here also. I spent all day helping staff wives with mailings. Tomorrow there's Womens' Bible Study for wives all morning, and Thursday it's back to stuffing and labeling envelopes! I'm excited though. I want to serve as much as I can and I want to know where God wants to use me.
Jason loves what he's learning so far. Steve is the accountant he's working with and Steve and his wife, Linda, are SO genuine and love Christ and this camp deeply. They've been a huge encouragement to us already! Jason's overwhelmed with all that Steve has on his plate. His statement when he got back yesterday was, "This camp would fall apart without Steve!" Hence the reason they brought Jason on :) Jason's excited to take away some of Steve's stress. I think they'll be a great team.
The land is beautiful here- we love it. No more noisy traffic and planes. I took a jog yesterday through some of the trails and had some time to reflect. I was reminded of how much I love being in God's creation. But despite that, every time I'm left in the forest alone I get this deep feeling of loneliness. I was praying and asking God why this is. I'd always thought nature made me feel closer to God... After praying and reflecting, I was reminded that the only creation of God's that had been created in His image is man. Nature is beautiful, and an amazing reflection of His handiwork, but it was not created in His image. Through this, the Holy Spirit reminded me of my need for companionship. I love nature but I crave companionship with those who've been created in the image of my Father.
I love it here because I get to be in God's creation, WHILE being surrounded by people. Jason and I are praying about how we can be involved with the community outside of camp also.
Alright, gotta go- I need to get caught up on the news!!!!!!!!!!
Jason loves what he's learning so far. Steve is the accountant he's working with and Steve and his wife, Linda, are SO genuine and love Christ and this camp deeply. They've been a huge encouragement to us already! Jason's overwhelmed with all that Steve has on his plate. His statement when he got back yesterday was, "This camp would fall apart without Steve!" Hence the reason they brought Jason on :) Jason's excited to take away some of Steve's stress. I think they'll be a great team.
The land is beautiful here- we love it. No more noisy traffic and planes. I took a jog yesterday through some of the trails and had some time to reflect. I was reminded of how much I love being in God's creation. But despite that, every time I'm left in the forest alone I get this deep feeling of loneliness. I was praying and asking God why this is. I'd always thought nature made me feel closer to God... After praying and reflecting, I was reminded that the only creation of God's that had been created in His image is man. Nature is beautiful, and an amazing reflection of His handiwork, but it was not created in His image. Through this, the Holy Spirit reminded me of my need for companionship. I love nature but I crave companionship with those who've been created in the image of my Father.
I love it here because I get to be in God's creation, WHILE being surrounded by people. Jason and I are praying about how we can be involved with the community outside of camp also.
Alright, gotta go- I need to get caught up on the news!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, 17 September 2009
On The Phone..........
Irritating....
In the process of getting ready to move, I recently noticed that my license expired a little less than a month ago! I haven't received anything in the mail regarding renewing it and don't make a habit of checking it's expiration date. SO.... in order to be able to get a license in WI, I have to pay for a valid one in MN....which seems odd since I'm leaving here in 3 days. I know its the "process" but I hate having to pay for a license in MN, only to have to pay for another in WI days after I get there.
So I'm on the phone....
Trying to get in contact with a PERSON, but thinking it's not gonna happen.
And nope, it's not happening, I give up....
I guess I'll just pay for two licenses within a week. Is it just me, or does this seem weird? Maybe I'm just grumpy for having to pay money for both...
In the process of getting ready to move, I recently noticed that my license expired a little less than a month ago! I haven't received anything in the mail regarding renewing it and don't make a habit of checking it's expiration date. SO.... in order to be able to get a license in WI, I have to pay for a valid one in MN....which seems odd since I'm leaving here in 3 days. I know its the "process" but I hate having to pay for a license in MN, only to have to pay for another in WI days after I get there.
So I'm on the phone....
Trying to get in contact with a PERSON, but thinking it's not gonna happen.
And nope, it's not happening, I give up....
I guess I'll just pay for two licenses within a week. Is it just me, or does this seem weird? Maybe I'm just grumpy for having to pay money for both...
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