HEAVEN

SEARCHING FOR GOD KNOWS WHAT is ONE of my favorite books. I really enjoy the way Don Miller writes and his witty/sarcastic thoughts. He is a man after Gods own heart and uses his talent of writing to bless the world. Here is a little blurb from the book where Don paints a picture of what he thinks Heaven will be like:

"I go back to Eden, in my mind, to imagine what it is going to be like for you and me in heaven. I suppose it will be a new marvelous paradise, where love will exist in its purest form, where the beauty of diversity will be understood for the first time, where self-hatred will fade into an agreement with God about the splendor of His creation, where physical beauty will no longer be used as a commodity, where you and I will feel free in our sincere love for others, ourselves, and God. And I suppose it will be in heaven that you and I actually understand each other, all the argument we had seeming so inconsequential, and the glory of God before us in all His majesty, shining like sunlight through our souls. This will be a good thing, my friend.

To me, it is more beautiful to trust Christ, deny our fathers and refuse our names, die to ourselves and live again in Him, raised up in the wave of His resurrection, baptized and made new in the purity of His righteousness. I hope you will join me in clinging to Him."

What a glorious day that will be, when we FINALLY see our Savior face to face! :)

~Strong Women Vs. Women of Strength~

A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape ...
but a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape...

A strong woman isn't afraid of anything ...
but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear...

A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her ...
but a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone...

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future...
a woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be God's blessings and capitalizes on them...

A strong woman walks sure footedly ...
but a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls...

A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face ...
but a woman of strength wears grace...

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey ...
but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong...

The Master Plan

     My Beautiful friend and sister, Jen :)

Today we were able to catch up and grab brunch and I am always so grateful for our time together. We traveled to South Africa and Cambodia together and have had some unforgettable memories! God is good! Over brunch she told me she was engaged and would be getting married in September 2011 (fingers crossed) naturally I was filled with JOY and ecstatic for her and Corey. However, I will be in Africa. And I am just sad. There is no other word but sad. She had plans on asking me to be one of her bridesmaids too. Double bummer.

A few days ago I had dinner with another one of my best friends, Lauren. I am her maid of honor for her wedding in May 2012. I was truly honored when she asked me and was sooooo excited to plan all our festivities! (this is another thing i love to do) THEN....she broke the news that while I am doing God's work and seeing The Kingdom advance in Africa she will be picking out her wedding dress along with the bridesmaids. Once again, sad.  But I was reminded of God's masterful plan. He has been there and knows what it feels like to be sad and it is okay to be sad. He is holding me every step of the way. I can rest in his care, what a glorious place to be!

He's prepared and preparing me always.
Laus Deo.

 

"It's in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, He has His eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose He is working out in everything and everyone." Ephesians 1:11-12 [thank you rachel brett for your constant encouragement!]

who let the dogs out?

since i am responsible for fundraising about $10,000 i thougt i'd get a move on it! dog sitting has pretty much become a second job for me. i have four families in the burg and one in oregon. so today after work i passed out dog sitting flyers and froze me b-u-t-t off doing it. i was too cold to finish the whole subdivison so im going back tomorrow or the next day. i had to constantly remind myself im doing it for the Lord and He is strengthening me. three of the houses had dogs in the front yard just barking at me! too afraid of what they might do i didnt put a flyer at those houses. i just made a mental note to go back when there are NO dogs in the front yard. 

Front!



Back! (my # is blocked out)


what do you think? i hope i can get some business! Pray for me.