Anticipation. As we started a sermon series this past weekend on the return of Christ and the end times, I found myself pondering what things I find myself waiting for. Sure there are plenty of "waiting" times... waiting in line... waiting for a phone call... waiting for dinner to be ready or the pot to… Continue reading Worth Waiting For…
Tag: Joy
Sometimes… (Reflections on the last month or so of life)
Sometimes it takes some pressure... to know when you need to push back to know when to give in to see how strong you really are Sometimes it takes spending time around kids... to know how to say "Oh, WOW!" at the little things around us. to remember your laugh to sit awe-filled with… Continue reading Sometimes… (Reflections on the last month or so of life)
Saying No: When Perfection is Imperfect {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 9}
Exactly one year ago today I returned to Buffalo from my first trip to Haiti. Exactly one year ago today, I also was proposed to by one of the most amazing, godly, wonderful men I've ever met. I can only imagine the reactions of some of you reading this right now... Say, WHAT?!?… Continue reading Saying No: When Perfection is Imperfect {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 9}
In the Little things…
Last night at the Short Course Bible Class on Psalm 34 we talked about noticing (tasting) God all around us, even in the little things. Here are just a few little (and big) places I’ve tasted and seen God the last few days (in no particular order): A fixed closet door New fun colored pens… Continue reading In the Little things…
BLESSED!!!
No words of my own right now, but a few from others I’d like to share. First, this paraphrase of Matthew 5:3-5: You’re blessed when you are out of options, and all you can do is lean on God. Because when you realize your need for God, it is only then that you… Continue reading BLESSED!!!
Joyfullyblessed by God’s Provision
So here’s a simple, but awesome story of how God provides in ways that only God can. So back on Thursday, the zipper on my coat broke. While certain times and places you could kind of “make do”, I decided that Buffalo in the winter is not the place or time. Originally the plan (before… Continue reading Joyfullyblessed by God’s Provision
Please Don’t Underestimate Them!
I read this yesterday as the Facebook status of a high school girl and got her permission to share it here: I don't drink. I don't smoke. I don't do drugs. I'm a virgin. I'm in high school, and I will not lose my self-respect just to "fit in". Wow. And the world says there's… Continue reading Please Don’t Underestimate Them!
When I Forget God’s Love.
This part of a blog post by Matt McGill made me stop and think today: When I forget God’s love, my guilt lingers. When I forget God’s love, my joy is fleeting. When I forget God’s love, my compassion shrinks. When I forget God’s love, my pain grows. When I forget God’s love, my purpose… Continue reading When I Forget God’s Love.
Hope {Day 12} – Hope and Contentment… the Best of Friends
Tonight at the wonderful Philippians Short Course Bible Study at First Trinity we were studying chapter 4. It’s a wonderful chapter which I strongly suggest everyone read. (You could even do so right now by clicking here.) Anyway, in summary here are a few things covered in that chapter: vs 4 – Finding JOY in… Continue reading Hope {Day 12} – Hope and Contentment… the Best of Friends
Joyfullyblessed… to dig into God’s Word
In the process of handing out nametags and talking to people tonight at short course, I realized that I’ve officially been at First Trinity for three months. I don’t think there’s a better way to celebrate than an awesome opportunity to dig into God’s Word together. :) What a fun night in Philippians 2!… Continue reading Joyfullyblessed… to dig into God’s Word
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