The sinner who feels within himself a total deprivation of all that is holy, pure, and solemn because of sin, the sinner who in his own eyes is in utter darkness, severed from the hope of salvation, from the light of life, and from the communion of saints, is himself the friend whom Jesus invited to dinner, the one who was asked to come out from behind the hedges, the one asked to be a partner in His wedding and an heir to God… Whoever is poor, hungry, sinful, fallen or ignorant is the guest of Christ.–-Matthew the Poor
Click here if you want to read what Mark Mallett has to say regarding this.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
"The dog ate my homework."
To all present and future teachers:
Do not so quickly shrug off this excuse as a lie, for while my dog did not eat my homework (oh right! we didn't have a dog while I was in school), she has managed to (among other things) chew the strap off sandals, chew through my slippers, hold captive many a carebear between her jaws, destroy a pen, demolish a pencil, and...eat my journal! Thankfully it was only the back cover of my journal and not the many memories that fill those pages. Unfortunately the cover itself of this journal holds much meaning, for it is a reflection of my 4th year at FGBC. I was very angry with the dog, however now I am just very tired (haven't slept yet since working all night). But hopefully my car will be ready soon, so then I can go get it and come back home and go to sleep.
On an entirely different note, I was trying to decide if I should take a second week off work later in the year. I have decided that I will, but now I must decide when, and then where. I am leaning towards the middle of October again, as it seemed to work well this past year. But the "where" options are many and varied: Calgary, Edmonton, Eston, Regina, Italy, Korea, Prince George, LA...oh where to go???
Do not so quickly shrug off this excuse as a lie, for while my dog did not eat my homework (oh right! we didn't have a dog while I was in school), she has managed to (among other things) chew the strap off sandals, chew through my slippers, hold captive many a carebear between her jaws, destroy a pen, demolish a pencil, and...eat my journal! Thankfully it was only the back cover of my journal and not the many memories that fill those pages. Unfortunately the cover itself of this journal holds much meaning, for it is a reflection of my 4th year at FGBC. I was very angry with the dog, however now I am just very tired (haven't slept yet since working all night). But hopefully my car will be ready soon, so then I can go get it and come back home and go to sleep.
On an entirely different note, I was trying to decide if I should take a second week off work later in the year. I have decided that I will, but now I must decide when, and then where. I am leaning towards the middle of October again, as it seemed to work well this past year. But the "where" options are many and varied: Calgary, Edmonton, Eston, Regina, Italy, Korea, Prince George, LA...oh where to go???
Friday, January 26, 2007
One day at a time
It is a beautiful sunny day! While I love the rain, it is so nice to see the sun shining so brightly! And to be able to drive with the sunroof open and the windows down, with the wind blowing on my face and throughout the car...absolutely wonderful!
I am finally learning to live one day at a time, which I'm finding is allowing me to do the things I want to do. Before this I kept thinking about everything I wanted to do and didn't know where to start, so I would get so overwhelmed with it all and would end up doing nothing. I know I need to keep the future in mind on some things, but there are so many little things that can be accomplished and enjoyed by living one day at time.
I am finally learning to live one day at a time, which I'm finding is allowing me to do the things I want to do. Before this I kept thinking about everything I wanted to do and didn't know where to start, so I would get so overwhelmed with it all and would end up doing nothing. I know I need to keep the future in mind on some things, but there are so many little things that can be accomplished and enjoyed by living one day at time.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Stupid Law!
Why on earth would they make such a ridiculous law?!?!
(My other site has finally been updated again).
(My other site has finally been updated again).
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Time For A Change
I have been wanting to post for a while. I have even come to stare at this blank white box on numerous occasions, but have gone no further. I'm still not entirely sure what to write right now either.
On a few occasions I have written about my heart for doing street ministry. I am not capable of doing the kind of street ministry I am thinking of. This is good though because it makes me aware of my need for God and because it gives me hope that He has further plans for me.
I had started volunteering at Cyrus Centre on Jan. 4th, but my work schedule has changed once again, so I cannot stick with my schedule at Cyrus Centre. I love my job, but I am realizing more and more that my schedule (or lack thereof) does not allow for me to have a set schedule for other areas of ministry. It's time for a change...however that ends up looking.
On a few occasions I have written about my heart for doing street ministry. I am not capable of doing the kind of street ministry I am thinking of. This is good though because it makes me aware of my need for God and because it gives me hope that He has further plans for me.
I had started volunteering at Cyrus Centre on Jan. 4th, but my work schedule has changed once again, so I cannot stick with my schedule at Cyrus Centre. I love my job, but I am realizing more and more that my schedule (or lack thereof) does not allow for me to have a set schedule for other areas of ministry. It's time for a change...however that ends up looking.
Monday, January 01, 2007
Is it worse?
My grandma (and others) are often saying that the Lord must be returning soon because of the way things are going on in the world. But I really wonder if things are worse now than they were before. I mean, when your read the Bible there are so many terrible things that happen. I think it might seem worse as time goes on because we are able to see and hear about what is happening in more parts of the world than ever before and because these are the things that the media tends to focus on.
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