Well, she did it...she is so proud!!
She couldn't wait to take off.
Going...
Going...
Gone!!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Happy Birthday, Princess Ky!
Oh my gosh, she is absolutely precious! I can not believe my baby girl is 16 today! SIXTEEN! Unbelievable! I remember after I had her just holding her and being in complete amazement! I am still amazed everyday - she is growing up to be an incredible young lady. She does very well in school - thank You, Lord. She is smart, beautiful, funny - she is truly a good girl, loves the Lord, and has really cool friends - real, true friends. Wow! I just can't believe how fast it flew by. Now I (we) need your prayers because she will be on the road very soon - she can't wait and I can't get the knot out of my stomach. She has so blessed me - keeps me on my toes - makes me laugh every day (probably makes me scream every day, too). She is so like me which causes some friction but she is also my world - I love you, Baby - Happy Birthday!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Greater Things Are Yet To Come...Greater Things Are Yet To Be Done!
Well, today was a great day! I know it has been a while since I've updated the blog. The first week back from China I was just trying to get some sleep, the next week was the first of the month, which is always crazy, then our church had a ladies' retreat (Awesome!); now things seem to be calming down and getting back to normal. Today, though, marked our church's 100th Homecoming - it was just an incredible day. We saw a lot of video, heard a lot of testimony; our present pastor gave a great message and then we heard from Congressman Roy Blunt - who was present along with his secret service men (pretty cool). We had lunch and fellowship; I got to visit with a lot of people I just hadn't seen in a while. Our previous pastor was also invited to share in the celebration and he preached a second service - it was great to hear him share God's word for our church again.
I am truly anticipating great and awesome things for my God is a great and awesome God!
I have to admit I have felt a little slack in the spiritual area since the trip - I don't know if it's spiritual warfare, laziness, or what, but I've needed a jolt to get me back on the spiritual horse so to speak. Today's message reminded me of the basics and where my focus - our focus - is to be...it is all about Him! By His grace, our church has experienced what it means to be co-laborers with Christ and to live out the Great Commission; we have seen His faithfulness and His hand of blessing upon us. God has expanded our territory for His glory. What began as a brush arbor out in the middle of nowhere 100 years ago has now sent many across the world to at least 4 continents to share His love and message of hope - not to mention just what has been done in our own backyard (I, myself, am a living testimony of that).
God had already been speaking to me about how the O.T. prophets laid the foundation for the disciples to build upon and how the disciples have laid the stones for us and our faith. Today during the services, it was mentioned that the forefathers of our church led the way for us to be a part of the vision Christ had for them and the church...now we get to be a part, laid down, for those that will come after us. Wow! I read God's word and am thankful for the lives that remained faithful, despite the controversy and the trials that came their way, despite the cultural differences or what the popular vote demanded - their faith is the foundation for my faith and God is still building...greater works than these. Amen!
I am truly anticipating great and awesome things for my God is a great and awesome God!
I have to admit I have felt a little slack in the spiritual area since the trip - I don't know if it's spiritual warfare, laziness, or what, but I've needed a jolt to get me back on the spiritual horse so to speak. Today's message reminded me of the basics and where my focus - our focus - is to be...it is all about Him! By His grace, our church has experienced what it means to be co-laborers with Christ and to live out the Great Commission; we have seen His faithfulness and His hand of blessing upon us. God has expanded our territory for His glory. What began as a brush arbor out in the middle of nowhere 100 years ago has now sent many across the world to at least 4 continents to share His love and message of hope - not to mention just what has been done in our own backyard (I, myself, am a living testimony of that).
God had already been speaking to me about how the O.T. prophets laid the foundation for the disciples to build upon and how the disciples have laid the stones for us and our faith. Today during the services, it was mentioned that the forefathers of our church led the way for us to be a part of the vision Christ had for them and the church...now we get to be a part, laid down, for those that will come after us. Wow! I read God's word and am thankful for the lives that remained faithful, despite the controversy and the trials that came their way, despite the cultural differences or what the popular vote demanded - their faith is the foundation for my faith and God is still building...greater works than these. Amen!
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