The last two weeks have been insanely busy for me. September 21st was the Detroit AIDS Walk. I have poored my heart into this event, into the people that participate, into that people it effects. As a Christian I sometimes get so upset that we (as a group) judge way too much and love way too little. I feel that the gay community feels this quite a bit from the Christian community. Jesus loves them and so do I. This years AIDS Walk was amazing. It's been 5 years of Royal Oak Vineyard Church, being obedient and being involved. It hasn't always been easy but God did use us this year and it was so wonderful. We served hotdogs to over 500 people and had a rocking band and people stopped to eat and dance.
The next weekend following was the The Cause conference, which is a regional church planting conference for the Vineyard churches. Our church hosted and put on the conference. I lead the hospitality. And like me, I went beyond what I should have and wore myself out. I think it was a good conference from the moments I did get to see.
This week I have been so tired. I can't wait for Saturday. I am not doing anything, and I don't plan too. I can't wait.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
That we may be SAVED!
Restore us, LORD God Almighty;
make your face shine on us,
that we may be saved.
Psalms 80:17
This is my new favorite bible verse. I think I pray it like 50 times a day, and that's only a slight exageration. When I pray this I can visualize the Lord shining down his beautiful light of truth and freedom on me and saving me. He sets us free from bondage and sin and that is restoration! I love this verse, did I mention that yet? I love God better.
The other day the Lord told me to draw this verse. Excuse me what? I don't draw, I can barely color in the lines. But I did it, and it was amazing. Not the drawing, not at all, but the experience. It was like I was experiencing his light shining in a whole new way. Visual stuff is good for people like myself. Sometimes being obedient to silly things often are the most amazing moments. He restores, and he saves! He does, just ask. And if your not in a place where you can pray this for yourself, ask me, cause I will pray this for you!!!!
make your face shine on us,
that we may be saved.
Psalms 80:17
This is my new favorite bible verse. I think I pray it like 50 times a day, and that's only a slight exageration. When I pray this I can visualize the Lord shining down his beautiful light of truth and freedom on me and saving me. He sets us free from bondage and sin and that is restoration! I love this verse, did I mention that yet? I love God better.
The other day the Lord told me to draw this verse. Excuse me what? I don't draw, I can barely color in the lines. But I did it, and it was amazing. Not the drawing, not at all, but the experience. It was like I was experiencing his light shining in a whole new way. Visual stuff is good for people like myself. Sometimes being obedient to silly things often are the most amazing moments. He restores, and he saves! He does, just ask. And if your not in a place where you can pray this for yourself, ask me, cause I will pray this for you!!!!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Canadian mermaid
If mermaids were real, I would be one. Seriously.
This weekend I went to Oliphant, Ontario which if you don't know your Canadian geography, and even if you do know your Canadian geography you probably still don't know where Oliphant is. It is in the south portion of the Bruce Penninsula and is on the coast line of Lake Huron. I went with four of my dear girl friends and we stayed at my friend Allie's family cottage. The cottage was beautiful and relaxing and I had a wonderful time hanging out with the girls, shopping, playing silly games, eating good food, and giggling a lot. My favorite part of the weekend though was swimming in lake Huron with Allie and Christina. The water was so clean and warm. And for some reason I feel so free and most like myself when I am in water. One reason is, I don't have much physical pain when I am in water. Also it is so refreshing and relaxing. If my body would let me, I think I could live the majority of my life in water. I would be a real good mermaid. Really.
This weekend I went to Oliphant, Ontario which if you don't know your Canadian geography, and even if you do know your Canadian geography you probably still don't know where Oliphant is. It is in the south portion of the Bruce Penninsula and is on the coast line of Lake Huron. I went with four of my dear girl friends and we stayed at my friend Allie's family cottage. The cottage was beautiful and relaxing and I had a wonderful time hanging out with the girls, shopping, playing silly games, eating good food, and giggling a lot. My favorite part of the weekend though was swimming in lake Huron with Allie and Christina. The water was so clean and warm. And for some reason I feel so free and most like myself when I am in water. One reason is, I don't have much physical pain when I am in water. Also it is so refreshing and relaxing. If my body would let me, I think I could live the majority of my life in water. I would be a real good mermaid. Really.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Piña colada Trifle
Okay, I have come up with a really easy, no bake, yummy summer dessert that I expect you all to try and report back to me on. Sorry that I don't have any pictures. I will take pictures the next time I make it, promise.
1 Sara Lee or Entemans pound cake or you can use about 20 lady fingers
some rum ( I say some because we all have different levels, I like a lot, about a cup)
1 large packet of vanilla instant pudding
3 cups of whole milk
2 cups of sweetened shreaded cocunut
1 can crushed pineapple
1 large container of cool whip
Poke holes in your cake with a toothpick and drizzle at least 2 shots of rum on the cake, and I like to add a little rum to the pudding, if you are using lady fingers dip the cookies in the rum in a pie dish.
Make the vanilla pudding with the 3 cups of milk and rum (optional) and mix in 1 1/2 cups of cocunt.
Layer the trifle with cake, pudding, pineapple, cool whip in that order, about 3 layers.
Toast the remaider 1/2 cup of cocunut and top trifle. You can also put some marcino cherries on top as well. Told you it was easy.
Oh and it doesn't matter what kind of rum you use, I use light or pineapple rum.
1 Sara Lee or Entemans pound cake or you can use about 20 lady fingers
some rum ( I say some because we all have different levels, I like a lot, about a cup)
1 large packet of vanilla instant pudding
3 cups of whole milk
2 cups of sweetened shreaded cocunut
1 can crushed pineapple
1 large container of cool whip
Poke holes in your cake with a toothpick and drizzle at least 2 shots of rum on the cake, and I like to add a little rum to the pudding, if you are using lady fingers dip the cookies in the rum in a pie dish.
Make the vanilla pudding with the 3 cups of milk and rum (optional) and mix in 1 1/2 cups of cocunt.
Layer the trifle with cake, pudding, pineapple, cool whip in that order, about 3 layers.
Toast the remaider 1/2 cup of cocunut and top trifle. You can also put some marcino cherries on top as well. Told you it was easy.
Oh and it doesn't matter what kind of rum you use, I use light or pineapple rum.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Tanks
I haven't posted in a while. The main reason is because I have started a new job and when I get home I don't really spend a lot of time on the computer. It's summer baby, lots to do.
I first want to say that I feel really blessed and very thankful to the Lord. I feel like things are finally starting to make sense. It's a good thing. I am also thankful to my Dad and his friend Sue who worked really hard to get me this job. And the good news is I like the job, a lot. I feel productive and it's nice not having people yell at me all day. I am working at General Dynamics, they are a defense contractor for the government. I work for the Land Systems part of the company, we make tanks. I don't personally make the tanks, but without me the tanks wouldn't get made. Well without someone doing my job. I am not a big fan of war, so this was an interesting job for me to take, but I do believe in defense and know that what I do and the choices the government makes are not the same.
The best thing about my job is that it's not micromanaged hell. It's weird being able to go to lunch when your hungry and to get up from my desk when I need to without people keeping time of how long I've been away. I feel like I am much more productive which is what the micro-managers think is what they produce but they don't.
It's been a busy summer, but fun for the most part. Hope you are all enjoying your summer.
I first want to say that I feel really blessed and very thankful to the Lord. I feel like things are finally starting to make sense. It's a good thing. I am also thankful to my Dad and his friend Sue who worked really hard to get me this job. And the good news is I like the job, a lot. I feel productive and it's nice not having people yell at me all day. I am working at General Dynamics, they are a defense contractor for the government. I work for the Land Systems part of the company, we make tanks. I don't personally make the tanks, but without me the tanks wouldn't get made. Well without someone doing my job. I am not a big fan of war, so this was an interesting job for me to take, but I do believe in defense and know that what I do and the choices the government makes are not the same.
The best thing about my job is that it's not micromanaged hell. It's weird being able to go to lunch when your hungry and to get up from my desk when I need to without people keeping time of how long I've been away. I feel like I am much more productive which is what the micro-managers think is what they produce but they don't.
It's been a busy summer, but fun for the most part. Hope you are all enjoying your summer.
Friday, July 04, 2008
Happy 4th of July
I hope you are celebrating your independence today. I am working. It is my last day working for Perot systems, my last day taking calls from angry VW owners. I am very excited. I start a new job on Tuesday. I am really excited. I feel like I am getting a new start, it is really exciting. I used the word excite a lot.
I will be going to the lake and hanging out on the boat after work and enjoy some fireworks. That should be good times. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.
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