i want this cookie cutter so i make some fun cookies and put writing on them. i think that would be so much fun! and also do this with kids to help them learn Bible verses or have for name places for parties. i will be buying this soon. :D
Thursday, August 18, 2011
puzzle
i want this cookie cutter so i make some fun cookies and put writing on them. i think that would be so much fun! and also do this with kids to help them learn Bible verses or have for name places for parties. i will be buying this soon. :D
august
i cannot believe it is already august. this year has flown by so far.
to start off this month right, i took a very short trip to the beach to visit kendall + fam in gulf shores. it was a great couple of days to just relax and not have to worry about anything. i also love her family.
i then went to visit my dad in the same week. i was asked by his pastor to come speak on my trip to Kenya. i was a little nervous only because i did not know what to really say and if i really to prepare something. i just gave it to the Lord and got up there and spoke whatever the Lord laid on my heart. speaking on a trip where your life is changed is really hard put into words. i forgot stories that i wanted to mention but i didn't want to take up the whole service since the pastor was going to speak but i really enjoyed going and speaking. the best part of the whole weekend and that day was hearing my stepmom telling me that my dad started to cry as i was speaking. nothing feels better than making your parent proud. it was a good day.
today, i'm heading to columbia, south carolina to visit my sister and brother-in-law. i'm pretty excited! i haven't been up there yet and i get to see the bar/restaurant that they just opened last weekend! it's going to be a good weekend. lots of cooking and baking. you all need to check out her blog: Modern Day Housewife.
i hope it's this pretty this afternoon as i drive.
to start off this month right, i took a very short trip to the beach to visit kendall + fam in gulf shores. it was a great couple of days to just relax and not have to worry about anything. i also love her family.
i then went to visit my dad in the same week. i was asked by his pastor to come speak on my trip to Kenya. i was a little nervous only because i did not know what to really say and if i really to prepare something. i just gave it to the Lord and got up there and spoke whatever the Lord laid on my heart. speaking on a trip where your life is changed is really hard put into words. i forgot stories that i wanted to mention but i didn't want to take up the whole service since the pastor was going to speak but i really enjoyed going and speaking. the best part of the whole weekend and that day was hearing my stepmom telling me that my dad started to cry as i was speaking. nothing feels better than making your parent proud. it was a good day.
today, i'm heading to columbia, south carolina to visit my sister and brother-in-law. i'm pretty excited! i haven't been up there yet and i get to see the bar/restaurant that they just opened last weekend! it's going to be a good weekend. lots of cooking and baking. you all need to check out her blog: Modern Day Housewife.
i hope it's this pretty this afternoon as i drive.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
rambling thoughts
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
-Psalm 16:11
i'm loving life right now. i've been reading this verse over and over this week. although i do not know where God is going to take me next but i know that i can trust Him. always acknowledging Him in everyday life really helps me know that He is in control. I am just a willing vessel waiting to be used. i know that i'm not always ready but i thank Him for His grace and mercy on my life. the Lord is doing something good in my life right now. i can't wait to see where i will go or do next in this new season.
Lord, guide me with your righteous, right hand.
-Psalm 16:11
i'm loving life right now. i've been reading this verse over and over this week. although i do not know where God is going to take me next but i know that i can trust Him. always acknowledging Him in everyday life really helps me know that He is in control. I am just a willing vessel waiting to be used. i know that i'm not always ready but i thank Him for His grace and mercy on my life. the Lord is doing something good in my life right now. i can't wait to see where i will go or do next in this new season.
Lord, guide me with your righteous, right hand.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
from kenya to kentucky
it has seriously been a crazy month for me. i have to been to Kenya and then two weeks after i got back, i went to Kentucky.
Kenya was amazing. it was beautiful and peaceful. i honestly did not want to leave. my heart is not necessarily for Africa but a child of any age has my heart. i wanted to stay with them. i did not miss a single thing in America and i honestly believe that i am capable of being a full time missionary if God called me to it. I know that is not my calling but i am learning to do what the Lord wants me to do in the present time. i don't want to miss anything. there are so many stories i could tell you from Kenya but i will not write them all on here but as i think of some to share, i will do so here. i also blogged while we were over there on the Restoration Ministries website. you can view there if you want to know a little bit more on our trip.
Kentucky is a beautiful place. I went with Fuel Student Ministries to Kentucky Church of God Youth Camp. i absolutely loved it. i never think i would to do ministry at a camp but i really enjoyed this one. i didn't get to interact with the campers that much but just praying for them and for my students blessed me so much. The Lord we serve is so good. we definitely had some trials but the Lord reigned and i continually encouraged my kids to let go of their frustrations so they can serve with a servant's heart. i also had to give my frustrations to the Lord because those kids drove me nuts sometimes but we can't serve unless we are right with the Lord. The Lord moved so much at this camp. we were the young teens and these are the most troubled kids. they may have behavioral issues but i didn't see it; however, they come from families who are not good to them. i loved being with them. The Lord is so good. I'm in awe of the work i got to do for the Lord. I give all of the glory to Him.
Kenya was amazing. it was beautiful and peaceful. i honestly did not want to leave. my heart is not necessarily for Africa but a child of any age has my heart. i wanted to stay with them. i did not miss a single thing in America and i honestly believe that i am capable of being a full time missionary if God called me to it. I know that is not my calling but i am learning to do what the Lord wants me to do in the present time. i don't want to miss anything. there are so many stories i could tell you from Kenya but i will not write them all on here but as i think of some to share, i will do so here. i also blogged while we were over there on the Restoration Ministries website. you can view there if you want to know a little bit more on our trip.
Kentucky is a beautiful place. I went with Fuel Student Ministries to Kentucky Church of God Youth Camp. i absolutely loved it. i never think i would to do ministry at a camp but i really enjoyed this one. i didn't get to interact with the campers that much but just praying for them and for my students blessed me so much. The Lord we serve is so good. we definitely had some trials but the Lord reigned and i continually encouraged my kids to let go of their frustrations so they can serve with a servant's heart. i also had to give my frustrations to the Lord because those kids drove me nuts sometimes but we can't serve unless we are right with the Lord. The Lord moved so much at this camp. we were the young teens and these are the most troubled kids. they may have behavioral issues but i didn't see it; however, they come from families who are not good to them. i loved being with them. The Lord is so good. I'm in awe of the work i got to do for the Lord. I give all of the glory to Him.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
peace!!!
i leave for Kenya in the morning!!!
today, i got to spend my morning in worship and prayer with some of my wonderful friends from church. afterward, my best friend and her little sis came and spent the day with me. they helped me get my last minute shopping done (i got a bunch of snacks) and pack. it was a low-key day which is what i love about my friends. we are so laid back. tonight, i ended my day with worship and prayer with some of my other friends that live in Moody. waffle house was a great end as well.
i'm so full of the Lord's joy that i can't contain it! it's wonderful! i'm so excited to leave tomorrow and ready! a day with the Lord will definitely prepare you. i love you guys and i hope i get to post on here; if not, go to www.restoration-ministries.com to keep posted on our adventures.
see ya in two weeks!
today, i got to spend my morning in worship and prayer with some of my wonderful friends from church. afterward, my best friend and her little sis came and spent the day with me. they helped me get my last minute shopping done (i got a bunch of snacks) and pack. it was a low-key day which is what i love about my friends. we are so laid back. tonight, i ended my day with worship and prayer with some of my other friends that live in Moody. waffle house was a great end as well.
i'm so full of the Lord's joy that i can't contain it! it's wonderful! i'm so excited to leave tomorrow and ready! a day with the Lord will definitely prepare you. i love you guys and i hope i get to post on here; if not, go to www.restoration-ministries.com to keep posted on our adventures.
see ya in two weeks!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Come away with Me
My beloved spoke and said to me, “Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me.
See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.
The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me.”
Song of Solomon 2:10-13
As i prepare for Kenya, i consistently ask the Lord if I am truly ready to go. "Am I prepared? I am not prepared." I have been going to a Song of Solomon Bible study these last few weeks. We studied this passage above this week. it was explained to me that the Lord, our beloved, is calling us to come out of our comfort zone. He is asking us to come with Him to go on this adventure with Him. He does not want us to recoil in fear and yet we do when He wants us to do something new. I have been in this waiting period and now it is time to do something radical. this is new and Kenya will be a start for a new season. I cannot wait to see where He will take me in our journey together. i'm ready to run with Him and for Him. Are you?
See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.
The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me.”
Song of Solomon 2:10-13
As i prepare for Kenya, i consistently ask the Lord if I am truly ready to go. "Am I prepared? I am not prepared." I have been going to a Song of Solomon Bible study these last few weeks. We studied this passage above this week. it was explained to me that the Lord, our beloved, is calling us to come out of our comfort zone. He is asking us to come with Him to go on this adventure with Him. He does not want us to recoil in fear and yet we do when He wants us to do something new. I have been in this waiting period and now it is time to do something radical. this is new and Kenya will be a start for a new season. I cannot wait to see where He will take me in our journey together. i'm ready to run with Him and for Him. Are you?
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