Sorry, you have to watch it sideways. Taylor was playing with an umbrella. Piper thought it was funny.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
Small Group Harvest Party
Last Saturday my small group had a harvest party. Pictures...
Erika
Me and Emmy
Hannah and Emily dipping their toes
Regan's Pumpkin Smile
Emmy
My Pumpkin
Erika and Jacqui
Han and I
Hannah and Emily
Me and Emily
Me and Regan
Regan's Pumpkin
Hannah and I
Me, Jacqui, Erika, Emily, Regan, and Hannah
Erika
Me and Emmy
Hannah and Emily dipping their toes
Regan's Pumpkin Smile
Emmy
My Pumpkin
Erika and Jacqui Han and I
Hannah and EmilyMe and Emily
Me and Regan
Regan's Pumpkin
Hannah and IMe, Jacqui, Erika, Emily, Regan, and HannahMonday, October 1, 2007
Slavery
Just a few insights I gained concerning being a slave of Christ.
1) Bishop Polycarp's persecutor told him that if he would revoke his faith, he would be released. His response (paraphrased) was that for 86 years he had served Christ, and Christ had done him no wrong. Why should he now deny his Master?
WOW!
2) The paradoxical relationship of being free in Christ, and yet enslaved to Him. Most people are not particularly excited about becoming enslaved to anyone. The word "slave" carries with it several negative connotations, mainly because of the horrors of the past slavery in America, and not overlooking the desperate situation of present day slaves(i.e. Sudan, and human trafficking). There are two things that a slave desires, the first of which is gaining freedom. The second best thing is to have a good master. In our relationship with Christ, however, the ultimate is having a good Master who loves us perfectly and has our best in mind. Because of this, our heart's desire should be to serve Him with all of our being, to trust Him for all things, and to surrender our blood-bought lives wholly to Him.
He is a good Master, and He does all things well!
1) Bishop Polycarp's persecutor told him that if he would revoke his faith, he would be released. His response (paraphrased) was that for 86 years he had served Christ, and Christ had done him no wrong. Why should he now deny his Master?
WOW!
2) The paradoxical relationship of being free in Christ, and yet enslaved to Him. Most people are not particularly excited about becoming enslaved to anyone. The word "slave" carries with it several negative connotations, mainly because of the horrors of the past slavery in America, and not overlooking the desperate situation of present day slaves(i.e. Sudan, and human trafficking). There are two things that a slave desires, the first of which is gaining freedom. The second best thing is to have a good master. In our relationship with Christ, however, the ultimate is having a good Master who loves us perfectly and has our best in mind. Because of this, our heart's desire should be to serve Him with all of our being, to trust Him for all things, and to surrender our blood-bought lives wholly to Him.
He is a good Master, and He does all things well!
Sunday, September 30, 2007
2007 Desiring God National Conference
A bit late, but a few of my highlights from the DG National Conference
1) Registering people and giving them their nametags, I so want to do it again next year.
2) Walking (running, really) around the Convention Center sock-footed.
3) Eating mints from the information desk, they were great!
4) Worship, it's incredible being apart of thousands of Christians praising the King.
5) Hearing Helen Roseveare say "Jesus", she said it with such deep affection.
6) Spending time with Hannah, Emily, Bethany, Katie, Andrea and Steph.
7) Meeting Randy Alcorn and getting a picture of him with Piper.
There were many more, but these were my happiest!
I also would like to say that I cannot ever remember being as exhausted at the end of a day than I was Friday night! Taylor and I volunteered for about 12 hours packaging gift bags, restocking materials, and registering attendees. It was so much fun, but my entire body ached by the end of the day!
1) Registering people and giving them their nametags, I so want to do it again next year.
2) Walking (running, really) around the Convention Center sock-footed.
3) Eating mints from the information desk, they were great!
4) Worship, it's incredible being apart of thousands of Christians praising the King.
5) Hearing Helen Roseveare say "Jesus", she said it with such deep affection.
6) Spending time with Hannah, Emily, Bethany, Katie, Andrea and Steph.
7) Meeting Randy Alcorn and getting a picture of him with Piper.
There were many more, but these were my happiest!
I also would like to say that I cannot ever remember being as exhausted at the end of a day than I was Friday night! Taylor and I volunteered for about 12 hours packaging gift bags, restocking materials, and registering attendees. It was so much fun, but my entire body ached by the end of the day!
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Piper in a Basket
Piper saw me with the camera and at first she's doing her smile face, then she's pretending she's pushing the shutter button.
She didn't think it was as much fun this time!
Monday, September 24, 2007
This is her normal smile.
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