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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Neat little video
A little video for your enjoyment...
Isn't it awesome that God lives in His children?!
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with family & friends..
J&D
Isn't it awesome that God lives in His children?!
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with family & friends..
J&D
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Random this, Random that...
It's been a while since I have penned anything on here and I thought that now is a good time..
Lately (the past week or so), it seems like I am being more and more bombarded with vulgarity. From things that I see, to things that I read (accidentally), to even things that I say. Last night as we (Desiree and I) were heading in to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra, I said something that was completely mean and rude (not directed at her by the way). Afterward I felt awful for saying it.. At work I'm being semi asked to do things that I'm not comfortable doing, to participate in investigations on certain things that require questionable activities and more...
Anyways, please be praying for me on this regard. That I can get through the stuff at work without any more interaction with investigations.
On a much lighter note, we went to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra last night. It was great! I was on sensory overload. When we went in, the truss (what holds the lights), was right down on the stage. Then as the show started, it raised up. The whole time it was in a constant state of movement. I have never seen anything like that before. If you get a chance to see it, I would highly recommend it!
We hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!!
Lately (the past week or so), it seems like I am being more and more bombarded with vulgarity. From things that I see, to things that I read (accidentally), to even things that I say. Last night as we (Desiree and I) were heading in to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra, I said something that was completely mean and rude (not directed at her by the way). Afterward I felt awful for saying it.. At work I'm being semi asked to do things that I'm not comfortable doing, to participate in investigations on certain things that require questionable activities and more...
Anyways, please be praying for me on this regard. That I can get through the stuff at work without any more interaction with investigations.
On a much lighter note, we went to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra last night. It was great! I was on sensory overload. When we went in, the truss (what holds the lights), was right down on the stage. Then as the show started, it raised up. The whole time it was in a constant state of movement. I have never seen anything like that before. If you get a chance to see it, I would highly recommend it!
We hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Emmanuel -- God with Us
Emmanuel...God with us.
This weekend we sang "Jesus Messiah" during the worship set and every time we would sing the "Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel"...I immediately translated to "God with Us" in my mind...the next lines, "the Rescue for sinners...the Ransom from Heaven" I couldn't help but think that God is WITH us...He is the God Who is WITH us to rescue us from sin...the God Who is WITH us, Who paid our Ransom. He is WITH US...not some aloof god who is housed in temples or statues or is said to be in the wind or the earth. Psalm 46:1-3 kind of sums up why these couple of lines from a simple worship song has resonated with me this weekend.
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling."
God should be our refuge and our strength...because He is a very PRESENT help in trouble. So often, I find myself trying to rely on me or Jeff for some kind of refuge or strength. Although, I realize that God designed marriage to be a source of refuge and strength it is not the omnipresent, omnipotent, or omniscience refuge and strength of our God.
For the past couple of days I have prayed that the LORD would show up in unexpected ways in my life and that I would recognize it. This morning He showed up and I am grateful for the grace that allowed the eyes of my heart to see it.
Thank you, LORD for your faithfulness. My Emmanuel...God with us.
This weekend we sang "Jesus Messiah" during the worship set and every time we would sing the "Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel"...I immediately translated to "God with Us" in my mind...the next lines, "the Rescue for sinners...the Ransom from Heaven" I couldn't help but think that God is WITH us...He is the God Who is WITH us to rescue us from sin...the God Who is WITH us, Who paid our Ransom. He is WITH US...not some aloof god who is housed in temples or statues or is said to be in the wind or the earth. Psalm 46:1-3 kind of sums up why these couple of lines from a simple worship song has resonated with me this weekend.
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling."
God should be our refuge and our strength...because He is a very PRESENT help in trouble. So often, I find myself trying to rely on me or Jeff for some kind of refuge or strength. Although, I realize that God designed marriage to be a source of refuge and strength it is not the omnipresent, omnipotent, or omniscience refuge and strength of our God.
For the past couple of days I have prayed that the LORD would show up in unexpected ways in my life and that I would recognize it. This morning He showed up and I am grateful for the grace that allowed the eyes of my heart to see it.
Thank you, LORD for your faithfulness. My Emmanuel...God with us.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Christmas at Our House
November flew by and now the first week of December is gone as well. It's been a busy time as I've finished up my seminary class and we've began preparing for Christmas. We both will serve at church one production weekend. Jeff is working within the technical portion of the service and I'm singing on the praise team for preservice and worship music. Next week will be full of rehearsals. It's nice to have someone to share this busy and special time of the year with. Here's a few Christmas pictures from our house.
Jeff is putting Christmas lights on our roof. (Right before it started raining on him!!)
Jeff is putting Christmas lights on our roof. (Right before it started raining on him!!)
We're in the process of moving Jeff's old furniture out and replacing it with mine since it's a littler newer...plus, it's definitely more Christmas-y! :)
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