Moving

Lots of reasons why, but the main reason is I don't sing like myself anymore. I want to sing like Him.  You can find me here.  

A Dare Worth Taking

One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are

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I read the e-book a month ago and am now ordering a hard copy to read through and highlight. This time I'm bringing a handful of friends with me on my reading journey! One Thousand Gifts is poetry, beauty and a search for gratitude in the midst of a world that can be rough, harsh and difficult to understand. What I especially love about this book is how it continuously points us to the Giver of All Good Gifts. I am challenged and comforted as Ann Voskamp walks us through her experience of seeking the seemingly insignificant special moments in her day-to-day life and actively appreciating the blessings she finds, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. I've begun my own gratitude list and don't intend to stop at one thousand. My heart is beginning to become tender in places where life-hurts had hardened and I thought were lost forever. I am reminded daily, moment-by-moment, to Taste and See that the Lord is Good! Highly Recommended!


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Acknowledging the Ending

Taking down the ornaments,taking a moment to reflect on the changes that came to us this year.  In our home, we choose ornaments every year to add to our tree.  It has been fun to witness what memories each ornament evokes as they are unearthed.  Somehow, putting everything back in storage is less exciting, less glamorous.  Rarely can I find someone to help me box everything back up.  This year, that's OK.  As I put away ornaments, they are reminding me of years past and filling me with gratitude for where we are today.

I put away the Little Women ornaments and think of my daughter.  The past couple of years have been quite tumultuous for her and it is so nice to watch the fruits of healing manifest in her life.

I put away the backpacking, fishing, robot and computer ornaments and am reminded of my son, my little thinker, creating things with Legos at 4-years-old that I couldn't have come up with if I had tried for days.  I remember his first encounter with real, scientific robots at JPL in Pasadena.  Those engineers were rock stars to him.  Now he wants to pursue his fascination with robotics and computers in college.  We say he's scary-smart, but, really, I'm not scared!

I take in the abundance of snowman-themed ornaments and wonder how on earth I became so obsessed with the little guys.  I think about it awhile, then decide I don't really care why.  They make me smile.

More year-end thoughts that become prayers:

Loosening the ties that bind as our firstborn leaves home to further her education.  Lord, thank you for seeing her through a deep valley and for bringing her to a lovely place, both with You and with the people around her who love her so much.


Witnessing the maturing of our second-born into an amazing young man with a brilliant mind. Lord, thank you for giving him such a peaceful spirit. Thank you for the generous and intelligent people you've placed in his life to teach him what he needs to know and what I will likely never be able to comprehend.


Making the tough decision to set firm boundaries with people in my life whom I love, but who's destructive behavior has become toxic.  Lord, thank you for giving me the strength to say, "no more."  Thank you that you are right there by their side, doing whatever it takes to bring them to repentance.  Keep my heart tender to them, constantly praying for them, welcoming them when they return from the wilderness.

Making the decision to live what I believe, not just talk about it.  Lord, thank you for stripping me bare of all the busyness I had convinced myself was ministry.  Thank you for pointing the way to begin to truly glorify You with my life, to make an effort to make disciples, to share Your message of salvation with the world, to pray without ceasing.  You've placed so many resources in my hands and even handed me my first mission trip opportunity.  Thank you for including me in Your most important work!


This year has ended well.  Thank you, Father.  Amen.

Role of Voodoo in Haiti

What must it be like to serve a god whom you can't trust when things get ugly?

The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.

Psalm 23, NLT

Even in the darkest valley, our LORD is there.

I'm praying for the people of Haiti and so glad Samaritan's Purse is there meeting immediate needs and bringing the Good News of The Savior to this hurting country.

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