Sunday, July 19, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
3 Books You Must Read This Summer
#1: Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell
In.cred.i.ble. Yall. There are no words except that this book WILL change you. Disclaimer: And by the way, I'm DEFINITELY not a Rob Bell fan whatsoever. This book is just that interesting.
#2: The Furious Longing of God by Brennan Manning
I accidentally read this all the way through when I was browsing at a book store. It's just that good. Jesus loves me and you.
#3: Crazy Love by Francis Chan
I'm actually only in chapter 2, but I have to make a complete list of 3, you know. And plus, this book rocks and I'm only in chapter 2 so I know the best is yet to come. Ah, the crazy love of God.
In.cred.i.ble. Yall. There are no words except that this book WILL change you. Disclaimer: And by the way, I'm DEFINITELY not a Rob Bell fan whatsoever. This book is just that interesting.
#2: The Furious Longing of God by Brennan Manning
I accidentally read this all the way through when I was browsing at a book store. It's just that good. Jesus loves me and you.
#3: Crazy Love by Francis Chan
I'm actually only in chapter 2, but I have to make a complete list of 3, you know. And plus, this book rocks and I'm only in chapter 2 so I know the best is yet to come. Ah, the crazy love of God.
Hangin with Superman
Yesterday, I had the privilege of hangin with my friend, Noah, while his mommy took baby sister to the doctor. I love kids but hanging out with Noah always reminds me that I can't wait to be a mom one day - if the Lord wills it of course. If He doesn't, I'll be content being as much of a mommy as I can to all the other children I meet along the way. :) Anyway! I simply had to share Noah's mad cooking skills in pictures... if only I had thought to take more from the beginning!
Noah carefully placing each worm.
Noah stealing, er... taste testing... a couple worms.
Noah's Dirt
The fellas enjoying some dirt and comics.
Noah carefully placing each worm.
Noah stealing, er... taste testing... a couple worms.
Noah's Dirt
The fellas enjoying some dirt and comics.Friday, July 10, 2009
Sponsor a Child
***Found this blog in my "drafts" collection, and finished it. One down, 1359087 more to go. Stay tuned...***
Last summer in Ghana, our team visited a World Vision office and got to meet one of our team member's sponsored children. We also visited a Compassion International Compound and watched their kids put on a show for us. These experiences led me to sponsor a child in Ghana through World Vision. Her name is Nmowai Sonja, a precious 6 year old who got to start school this year. She has written me twice. Her first letter was a picture of an orange. She's my kind of girl: totally random. Go figure.
Anyway, I tell you all this for two reasons. Number one: I've been convicted. I have been reading Melissa (Moore) Fitzpatrick's blog on her Compassion trip to India. Her team's sponsor children have kept EVERY SINGLE ONE of the letters their sponsors have written to them. And I have yet to write Nmowai! Sad day!! This will now be my #1 project this weekend.
Reason number two: Sponsor a child through World Vision. (or any other sponsorship program!) I've seen firsthand what World Vision does with the sponsors' money and I know they are who they say they are. $30.00 a month will give your child - and his/her community! - basic necessities that we are blessed with each and every day: school, clean water, clothes, nutrition & agricultural education, and spiritual nourishment, just to name a few.
So, eat out one less time with your beau a month and sponsor a child instead. Eternity will be changed.
Last summer in Ghana, our team visited a World Vision office and got to meet one of our team member's sponsored children. We also visited a Compassion International Compound and watched their kids put on a show for us. These experiences led me to sponsor a child in Ghana through World Vision. Her name is Nmowai Sonja, a precious 6 year old who got to start school this year. She has written me twice. Her first letter was a picture of an orange. She's my kind of girl: totally random. Go figure.
Anyway, I tell you all this for two reasons. Number one: I've been convicted. I have been reading Melissa (Moore) Fitzpatrick's blog on her Compassion trip to India. Her team's sponsor children have kept EVERY SINGLE ONE of the letters their sponsors have written to them. And I have yet to write Nmowai! Sad day!! This will now be my #1 project this weekend.
Reason number two: Sponsor a child through World Vision. (or any other sponsorship program!) I've seen firsthand what World Vision does with the sponsors' money and I know they are who they say they are. $30.00 a month will give your child - and his/her community! - basic necessities that we are blessed with each and every day: school, clean water, clothes, nutrition & agricultural education, and spiritual nourishment, just to name a few.
So, eat out one less time with your beau a month and sponsor a child instead. Eternity will be changed.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Worship in the Park
The above, blurry, cell phone picture would be a stage where Chris Tomlin is singing. Yes, I definitely just got back from worshiping our Lord with CHRIS TOMLIN. I adore worshiping with him - you have no idea. It all goes back to LPC Youth Camp where he taught me how to worship Jesus - not only in song, but in life. There's something about worshiping with Chris Tomlin that brings me back to those youth camp days - those special youth camp mountain top experiences. I had a taste of that mountain top this evening and you betcha' that taste was not enough. So, with my new Sword in hand, I'm climbing this mountain. I'll be sure to let you know the new treasures I find along the way!p.s. The last time I saw Chris Tomlin, we (me chris and 9 other high school girls) had lunch and he sure did call me "steph." No lie. We've been BFFs ever since. (ok that part might be a lie... ;-) BFFs in spirit..... ;-)
Monday, June 8, 2009
VBS: International Style
This is the week of weeks!! I have been waiting for this week for so long, and I must say, I never could have imagined or believed for anything greater. This week, we're holding a VBS for all of our little refugee friends. I must admit, I have been beyond stressed on getting everything - and everyone! - together for it. I really did not think it would all come together... and then tonight happened. And God blew Himself out of that little box in which I had placed Him. Amazing. I took a few pictures and as I get more time... and energy... I'll write more details. Just know that God is bigger than we could ever imagine. You know that. I just tend to need more reminders. Maybe one day I'll get it. ;)
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