straight from elisabeth elliot

Sometimes a task we have begun takes on seemingly crushing size, and we wonder what ever gave us the notion that we could accomplish it. There is no way out, no way around it, and yet we cannot contemplate actually carrying it through. The rearing of children or the writing of a book are illustrations that come to mind. Let us recall that the task is a divinely appointed one, and divine aid is therefore to be expected. Expect it! Ask for it, wait for it, believe that God gives it. Offer to Him the job itself, along with your fears and misgivings about it. He will not fail or be discouraged. Let his courage encourage you. The day will come when the task will be finished. Trust Him for it.

"For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded, therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed" (Is 50:7 AV).

overcoming with joy

something i need to think about/ work on.

"Discovery consists of looking at the same thing as everyone else and thinking something different" - Albert von Szent-Gyorgyi

We're not doubting that God will do the best for us, we're wondering how painful the best will turn out to be-C.S.Lewis

just a few...

europe

back home from europe. had a wondrous time--because i serve a wonderful God!
got some amazing opportunities to bless the churches with the gifts God has given me--which is amazing!!! oh i'm so unworthy. i'm just blown away that God knew all this and planned all this and that i got to be part of this huge plan. it's such confirmation for a doubting child. grazie mille!

oh happiness

there's grace
enough for us
and the whole human race

let the church bells ring

11 DEC 2009

Today is the eleventh of December. That means 14 days till Christmas. And 16 days till I leave for Rome! Oh dear Lord, help me!
'I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, acceptable and perfect will of God.' Romans 12v1, 2

i can love because God loves me/ i can give because God gave...watching some VeggieTales Christmas film.