Saturday, May 17, 2008

I Stand Amazed

"God isn’t intimidated by my disappointment. It doesn’t make God turn away from me because I wish that things were different sometimes; in fact, it makes Him come nearer."

I read that on another blog this week, and it really hit home for me. I think that God truly enters in a new way when we become open and raw enough to admit that we are disappointed with certain things in life, that we hurt with pain that causes our bodies to shake with sobs, and that we want more from this life. As we stand empty-handed, heart-broken and weeping before God, He becomes magnified and His presence begins to consume us. It is in those moments that I have gained a greater understanding of myself becoming less so that God can become more. His strength is perfected in our weakness.

Perspective matters. Assumptions and judgments are never worthwhile- a lot of hurt can be avoided by asking simple questions. Effective communication goes a long way. Encouragement and support are vital and bring life to everyone. At the end of the day, humans will never be perfect, but God is still God. He is not changed by our imperfections.

Just a few thoughts about how God has been working in my life recently!

Friday, May 16, 2008

Work Conversations, what a joy!

So, two of my friends and I are sitting at lunch talking today. One pipes up, "I've always been in a long-term relationship, I never really sowed my wild oats or anything." The second responds, "I'm not sure I even came equipped with oats."

Wow. That sure explains a lot!

Wednesday, May 7, 2008


This is how I feel about seeing...


this girl!!! We are going to do some of...


this...and I'm QUITE sure some of...


this. I CANNOT WAIT!

Memorial Day 2008, my friends...it'll be one for the record books. :-)