Seven weeks left until we begin our journey home to California. We will be leaving between June 1-3, and arrive about 4 days later. We are excited to see what God has for us. Jason and I learned a lot about ourselves and our marriage while in Iowa. We learned that we can survive anywhere, no matter how lonely, cold, or small it is-as long as we have each other and God. We learned that we want more from life...Jason wants to get his degree in History, and has a desire to teach High School, I have learned that no matter what I am doing, or where God puts me I need to have a ministry-And I need to work with kids. We learned that we can save money! And we look forward to saving for a house!!
Jason and I have grown a lot. I feel we are more spontaneous, loving, and grateful. We have learned that we can do things without spending money: fishing, hiking, gardening, bonfire, and just enjoying each others company with movies and games!
We miss California's great worship and church services and we cannot WAIT to be a part of it again! The Lord is good, and I cannot wait to see what He has in store for us next!
"Even from Everlasting to Everlasting, YOU ARE GOD!!!"
Psalm 90:2b
Monday, April 19, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
This Mornings Devotions
From FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes):
Decisions, Decisions Monday, April 12th, 2010 READY: "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve. . .but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."-Joshua 24:15 (KJV) SET:
I used to love watching the old WWF. Back when Hulk Hogan was the strongest man in the world and Macho Man Randy Savage was leaping off the tops of steel cages with the flying elbow drop. Nothing could beat waking up Saturday morning to watch wrestling.
Even at my young age, I loved the storylines that played out like mini soap operas. My favorite scenarios were those in which a wrestler was torn between choosing two groups of people. One group was always the “bad” guys. These guys were generally the charismatic group, those who talked tough and usually had to cheat to win; but they got all the glory and put others down. The other group was the “good” guys, the group that fought fair and within the rules. They never cheated, and they took losses with dignity and honor knowing that they gave their best effort. Even though it was all fake, it was still interesting to see these characters struggle with what they had to do: take alliance with the bad guys and win more title belts by cheating; or join the good guys and lose a few more matches with a clear conscience.
Don't we face this every day of our life as Christians, walking with God's team? There are decisions that we face several times a day that put us at odds with what God wants in our lives. The world around us is slowly transforming into a place that goes against God's will. In the Old Testament, Joshua was in the same boat. He was living in a world that rejected the notion of our Lord being the one true God. He saw this around him and said, "…as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Say what you want about Joshua, but he had his priorities in order!
Today, keep this in mind: We shouldn't be focused on worldly accolades. Our focus should be on our ultimate goal of Heaven. And the great thing is that when we focus on doing the will of God, we will have the ultimate victory. No matter what happens here on earth, because of Jesus' victory over sin and death, we are assured that same result. Whenever you find yourself put in a position to go against God's Word, think about Joshua and the words he spoke so long ago. Today, whom will you serve?
Decisions, Decisions Monday, April 12th, 2010 READY: "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve. . .but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."-Joshua 24:15 (KJV) SET:
I used to love watching the old WWF. Back when Hulk Hogan was the strongest man in the world and Macho Man Randy Savage was leaping off the tops of steel cages with the flying elbow drop. Nothing could beat waking up Saturday morning to watch wrestling.
Even at my young age, I loved the storylines that played out like mini soap operas. My favorite scenarios were those in which a wrestler was torn between choosing two groups of people. One group was always the “bad” guys. These guys were generally the charismatic group, those who talked tough and usually had to cheat to win; but they got all the glory and put others down. The other group was the “good” guys, the group that fought fair and within the rules. They never cheated, and they took losses with dignity and honor knowing that they gave their best effort. Even though it was all fake, it was still interesting to see these characters struggle with what they had to do: take alliance with the bad guys and win more title belts by cheating; or join the good guys and lose a few more matches with a clear conscience.
Don't we face this every day of our life as Christians, walking with God's team? There are decisions that we face several times a day that put us at odds with what God wants in our lives. The world around us is slowly transforming into a place that goes against God's will. In the Old Testament, Joshua was in the same boat. He was living in a world that rejected the notion of our Lord being the one true God. He saw this around him and said, "…as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Say what you want about Joshua, but he had his priorities in order!
Today, keep this in mind: We shouldn't be focused on worldly accolades. Our focus should be on our ultimate goal of Heaven. And the great thing is that when we focus on doing the will of God, we will have the ultimate victory. No matter what happens here on earth, because of Jesus' victory over sin and death, we are assured that same result. Whenever you find yourself put in a position to go against God's Word, think about Joshua and the words he spoke so long ago. Today, whom will you serve?
Monday, April 5, 2010
The Countdown
Today marks 8 more weeks in Iowa...Lord willing, we will be heading home the first week in June.
Although the winter was extremely tough, I cannot help but feel that I will miss this place and these people. Now that spring is here I have really begun to realize just how beautiful and peaceful it is here...I will miss it, but not as much as I miss my family and friends in California-Although the current earthquake activity has scared me a bit. :) Awful lot of it happening out there.
I have applied for a few college coaching jobs, knowing that I do not have near enough experience, but taking a chance anyway...it can't hurt. I will be working at the Cafe Bravo Roasting Facility-and I am very excited to be a part of such a great company again, working with great people and one of my greatest passions, and being in Temecula!
Keep praying for us and for the Lord's will in our lives! :) We miss you all and are excited to be back with you soon.
Although the winter was extremely tough, I cannot help but feel that I will miss this place and these people. Now that spring is here I have really begun to realize just how beautiful and peaceful it is here...I will miss it, but not as much as I miss my family and friends in California-Although the current earthquake activity has scared me a bit. :) Awful lot of it happening out there.
I have applied for a few college coaching jobs, knowing that I do not have near enough experience, but taking a chance anyway...it can't hurt. I will be working at the Cafe Bravo Roasting Facility-and I am very excited to be a part of such a great company again, working with great people and one of my greatest passions, and being in Temecula!
Keep praying for us and for the Lord's will in our lives! :) We miss you all and are excited to be back with you soon.
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