Saturday, November 6, 2010
thankful
I am thankful for Friday Pizza Night! Especially when there are leftovers for lunch on Saturday.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
thankful
I am thankful for Rob Verdeyen- our pastor. God has given him an amazing story and gift of teaching. Jonny and I missed last week's teaching because we were in Eli's classroom, but we listened to it online last night and it had me smiling, gave me goosebumps and brought me to tears. If you'd like to get a sense of our pastor's personality, testimony, humility and love for the Lord THIS is the message to listen to. We are between books right now, but for this month he's taking a break and sharing "stones of remembrance" about Calvary Corvallis' history. This last week started with snip-its of Rob's testimony. I didn't want it to end, and most of the stories he shared I've heard before. Good stuff.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
thankful
I am thankful for Women's Bible Study.
This year we are studying through 1 Corinthians, and yesterday we were in Ch. 3 vs. 1-15. Josiah was asleep for half of it, and played quietly with the Ergo strap for the last half, so I was able to pay attention. The first few verses were about being mature in the Lord and not compromising the teachings of the Word for the empty cares of the world. Cindy pointed out how it can be easy to do that in small ways- notice W-O-R-L-D is just one letter different than W-O-R-D. It was such a good check for me. Cindy used the phrase, "garbage in- garbage out" which I've heard before, but something about the context yesterday caught my attention. If we're watching, reading, listening to or hanging out with garbage then that is what we'll be meditating on, and that is what will most likely come out. In contrast, if we're immersed in the Word, taking of our daily bread, then we will be cleaned, strengthened, renewed, refreshed, and by the grace of the Spirit fruitful speech and attitudes will come from it. It made me ask myself what I crave- godly things or trash? It also made me think about what things or people bring out the carnal in me- I need to be bringing those things to the Lord and asking Him to put me through His refining fire. Paul said to the Corinthians that because of their immature behavior, he had to speak to them like worldly, carnal people or like they were babies in their faith. Can I handle solid food like a mature christian or can I only digest milk like an infant christian?
In the second half of the study, the part that stood out to me was about how believers do not belong to or follow man but God. The people of Corinth were putting far too much emphasis and glory on their leaders. I like how vs. 6-7 reads in my NLT, "My job was to plant the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God, not we, who made it grow. The ones who do the planting or watering aren't important, but God is important because he is the one who makes the seed grow." I love this reminder because God certainly uses leaders to teach and equip us, but it is He who is pulling at our heart strings. It is He who deserves the praise and glory! AND... it is He who does the tilling (which can sometimes be painful) to make us into a beautiful field ready to produce good fruit for Him.
Ahh, I love the Word! :)
**Speaking of maturing from milk to eating solid food- look who's been trying rice cereal!
This year we are studying through 1 Corinthians, and yesterday we were in Ch. 3 vs. 1-15. Josiah was asleep for half of it, and played quietly with the Ergo strap for the last half, so I was able to pay attention. The first few verses were about being mature in the Lord and not compromising the teachings of the Word for the empty cares of the world. Cindy pointed out how it can be easy to do that in small ways- notice W-O-R-L-D is just one letter different than W-O-R-D. It was such a good check for me. Cindy used the phrase, "garbage in- garbage out" which I've heard before, but something about the context yesterday caught my attention. If we're watching, reading, listening to or hanging out with garbage then that is what we'll be meditating on, and that is what will most likely come out. In contrast, if we're immersed in the Word, taking of our daily bread, then we will be cleaned, strengthened, renewed, refreshed, and by the grace of the Spirit fruitful speech and attitudes will come from it. It made me ask myself what I crave- godly things or trash? It also made me think about what things or people bring out the carnal in me- I need to be bringing those things to the Lord and asking Him to put me through His refining fire. Paul said to the Corinthians that because of their immature behavior, he had to speak to them like worldly, carnal people or like they were babies in their faith. Can I handle solid food like a mature christian or can I only digest milk like an infant christian?
In the second half of the study, the part that stood out to me was about how believers do not belong to or follow man but God. The people of Corinth were putting far too much emphasis and glory on their leaders. I like how vs. 6-7 reads in my NLT, "My job was to plant the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God, not we, who made it grow. The ones who do the planting or watering aren't important, but God is important because he is the one who makes the seed grow." I love this reminder because God certainly uses leaders to teach and equip us, but it is He who is pulling at our heart strings. It is He who deserves the praise and glory! AND... it is He who does the tilling (which can sometimes be painful) to make us into a beautiful field ready to produce good fruit for Him.
Ahh, I love the Word! :)
**Speaking of maturing from milk to eating solid food- look who's been trying rice cereal!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
thankful
I am thankful for my carpet shampooer. I shampooed our entire house yesterday. If you come over in the next 72 hours, you'd never guess I live with all these sloppy, messy boys!!!
Monday, November 1, 2010
thankful
Last year I noticed a few people making FB or blog posts about something they are thankful for every day in Nov. leading up to Thanksgiving. I decided to do that idea this year because I have so much to be thankful for and I think my attitude is better when I'm remembering all the Lord has given me. So here we go (in no particular order...)
I am so thankful for our wonderful church where we are constantly fed the word, challenged, edified encouraged, and loved. Our church believes that prayer meetings are the "engine room of spiritual life and ministry" which is why there is a prayer meeting every day of the week. Yesterday our church put on our annual Harvest Carnival- a fun way to glorify God and be an outreach to the community on Halloween night. It was awesome! Here are some pics of our night....
I am so thankful for our wonderful church where we are constantly fed the word, challenged, edified encouraged, and loved. Our church believes that prayer meetings are the "engine room of spiritual life and ministry" which is why there is a prayer meeting every day of the week. Yesterday our church put on our annual Harvest Carnival- a fun way to glorify God and be an outreach to the community on Halloween night. It was awesome! Here are some pics of our night....
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| our pumpkins |
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| Petting Zoo inside Noah's Ark |
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| I think Josiah is wondering what the heck we're doing and why everyone looks so funny... |
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| Our sweet neighbor, Nona, made us Carmel Apples and Popcorn Balls! |
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| I roasted our pumpkin seeds. Yummy! |
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