Update: July

In regards to my post about Corban University prayers have been answered. Jesus is so good.

An update for July because the month is happening fast. M and I are taking a trip to Santa Barbara to visit friends and family. I am so excited to have some sun, and the beach. I am doing extra homework in an attempt to have a homeworkish free week. To say the least the last couple of weeks have been crazy because I have been studying for finals and I have been trying to get ahead in my classes.

June was the last month M and I were full-time middle school small group leaders. We are still going to be involved, but it was a lot and we felt it was a good time to take a break and recharge our batteries. So from time to time we will help out with various events, and got to youth group to hang out.

After M and I get back from our trip to Santa Barbara some friends are getting married. Around the same time some more friends are coming to visit. While that is all happening I start work. I have been asked to work full-time as works allows. Pretty excited about that it means more money to put away and save for stuff in the future. Crazy fun full next few weeks.

For the most part I am excited to be started this next season of life. I can't wait to see what Jesus has planned.

What a Day...

Totally having one of those days...

You know where you really want to crawl into a nice personally sized box and not come out for a long time. My very introverted self in on overload from being around a ton of extroverted people yesterday. I would really like to find a nice room with nobody in it and stay there for the whole day. I know not very practical, so I guess I will have to get over it.

Quiet Time AKA Jesus Time/ Last & This Week

Things that happened last week:

I signed Mike and I up for the pre-engaged class at church. Now, just so that we are clear Mike and I are not engaged. We are hoping and praying that we will get engaged in the future.

I cleaned. Not a lot but a bit.

Things that are going to happen this week:

Madsteeze. Middle School church camp. An awesome fun weekend of little sleep, Jesus, and friends. We are going with Timberlake Church and we are going to be in Levenworth, WA.

Homework. It happens all the time but I thought I would list. It is very important that teachers explain things well so that students don't break down in tears and finally complete the assignment with a lot of help.

And now onto the most important part of my day: Quit Time: AKA Jesus Time

Right now I am reading Proverbs 31 and I must say what a powerful chapter. It makes me think of how much hard work it is to be married and to have a family. I know that it is rewarding (that's what many people say).

"Her husband has full confidences in her and lacks nothing of value." 31:11

I think that this portion is pretty cool. It shows that her husband supports her, believes her, and is her biggest fan. He knows that she can do things that maybe she thinks she can't do. The "wife of noble character" never has to worry about her husband not loving her because of a decision she makes, there is total and complete unconditional love.

"She is clothed with strength and dignity: she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue." 31:26-26

The strength and dignity part is something that I am working on. Also, the laughing at the days to come part, and the wisdom part. Some of the character traits may come a bit more easy to some people then other people. I think the verse means that her life, and home are run with strength and dignity. The laughing part may have to do with being able to let things roll of her back.

Items that I pray for:

My future husband. I pray that he love God with everything possible. I pray that he will put God first over me (future wife). I pray that he wants a Christ-centered marriage and wants to grow in his knowledge of Jesus. I started praying for my future husband the minute I started making dating standards priority. Its pretty amazing that God knows who I am going to marry, when I am going to marry him, and when/ where we are going to meet.

Madsteeze. A super awesome weekend of not much sleep, Jesus, and bonding with 8th grade girls. To be honest I am not looking forward to sleeping into tents, and no showers. But I am looking forward to spending time with Jesus, bonding with the group of 8th grade girls that are in my small group, and eating Costco muffins. : ) I pray that I learn more about Jesus and how to be a good small group leader.

The future. This one may be a little different for some considering that Jesus knows what He is doing (Jeremiah 29:11). I pray that I will continue to do what God has planned for me.

Haiti. A lot is going on there. I pray that Jesus becomes apparent in everything that happens.

Adoption. There are a lot of orphans in the world that need forever Christ-centered families.

Relationships. The relationships that I have I pray that God will give me the time, energy, and strength to have Jesus be the center of those relationships.

Thank you. Thank you Father that you found a class for Mike and I to take. I am excited and nervous . I know that the class will be a challenge, it will have us both take a look at many different items that are important in a relationship. The one thing I do know is that after the class Mike and I will maybe understand each other a little bit better, learn how to improve our relationship, and Mike and I will learn how to become closer to You.

Friday January 15,2009 11:15AM

Currently, I am sitting at the downtown library. In between today's morning craziness I went to Target and bought some Claritin-D. I am really liking the effects Claritin-D has. I can now go from almost 10 minutes without sneezing, coughing, or blowing my nose. Its a very happy day. : )

I really like to see the results of God answering prayer. Mike and I were looking for a Bible Study or a class for us to take together. We have been looking for a Bible Study or a class because we think its important to have some way that we are growing spiritually, and in our knowledge of each other as a couple. At Flipside out youth pastor came up to us and said, "Pretty soon our church is going to start a class for people that are thinking of getting engaged or are engaged. You should think of maybe taking it." I hope that we can do it because it would be great for us to have a couple mentoring us and helping us along with the process.

Baptism and Me

So...
I finally decided that it was time that I get baptized. I don't know what it was that had me dragging my feet, but yeah I finally decided and its going to happen next Sunday (November 8th) at the 10AM service at CTK Bellingham. One super awesome thing that is happening is that my dad is coming to church. He has not been to church in almost a year.

I think the reason it took me so long to decide was that I was worried what other people would say (mainly my parents), because at times I feel like no matter what I do I can't please them. I know what your thinking you can't make everybody happy and blah, blah, blah. But... My family has different religious beliefs and ever since I accepted Christ into my life things have been a little different for us. Anyway, its happening and I thought that I would share that bit of information.

Lies: Be Careful What You Believe

Part 3: A Lie in Truth 's Clothing
(CTK Bellingham/Pastor Grant)

THE LIE: God will never give you more then you can handle.

THE TRUTH:
God MAY give us more then we can handle, but it's never more then HE CAN HANDLE.

"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." 1 Corinthians 10:13

http://www.ctkbellingham.com/article/fall-sermon-series-lies/


At church we are going through a sermon series called Lies: Be Careful What You Believe and this weekend we did Part 3: A Lie in Truth 's Clothing and this particular part stuck out to me because I think that at one time or another we have all had to deal with some hard stuff. Give it some thought.