This past week at SYTE, we packed boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We are excited to give the 139 boxes to children in need around the world. It was a great reminder to be thankful and grateful for all that we have and need to bless others. Pray they would come to know and love Jesus as we give them a small gift of toys, candy, and health supplies.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Come Away
Come
away with Me, Come away with Me
It's never too late, it's not too late
It's not too late for you
It's never too late, it's not too late
It's not too late for you
I have a plan for you
I have a plan for you
It's gonna be wild
It's gonna be great
It's gonna be full of Me
Open up your heart and let Me in
-Jesus Culture
Here's a song by Jesus Culture that really spoke to me in London...hope
it encourages you too.
As I've been driving in the car for several hours a day, I listen mostly to worship music or podcasts from Mars Hill. Gotta love Mark Driscoll's Esther series. One of the messages has challenged my thinking...in every decision, ask "will this bring God the most glory?" or glory to myself?
C. J. Mahaney’s Humility says, “No one can ever say they’re humble. All they could say is that they’re a proud person pursuing humility by the grace of God.” Amen...let's keep praying for the Holy Spirit to clothe us with humility and consider others better than ourselves.
C. J. Mahaney’s Humility says, “No one can ever say they’re humble. All they could say is that they’re a proud person pursuing humility by the grace of God.” Amen...let's keep praying for the Holy Spirit to clothe us with humility and consider others better than ourselves.
Seattle is feeling more like home each day. Thankful for afternoon tea with friends (English breakfast tea, crumpets, and pumpkin scones!) and dinner with my Aunt and Uncle's family. I'm surviving the freezing weather...35 degrees right now! Hawaii in one week...thank you Lord! You always provide rest in your perfect timing.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Thankful
I am thankful for the little things...
pumpkin spice lattes. colorful leaves. writing my blog in coffee shops. seasons. old friends. costume parties. trick or treating. SYTE. making mochi with Grandma. family time. running into family at grocery stores. phone calls from places far away. reading good books. dancing to music in the car. walking the dog. encouraging letters.
Lord, thank you for watching over me.
A picture of my youth group...
pumpkin spice lattes. colorful leaves. writing my blog in coffee shops. seasons. old friends. costume parties. trick or treating. SYTE. making mochi with Grandma. family time. running into family at grocery stores. phone calls from places far away. reading good books. dancing to music in the car. walking the dog. encouraging letters.
Lord, thank you for watching over me.
A picture of my youth group...
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Hawaii
I can't believe I'm going back to Hawaii in 3 weeks...I can't wait! Thank you Lord!
Family, old friends, beach, sand, sun, palm trees, shave ice, surfing, 80 degree weather, ono grindz, relaxing in paradise...
It's been 2 years since I've been back...summer 2010. It's crazy how the years fly by. I am so thankful to spend time with Mom, Dad, and Puppers for Thanksgiving. After living in London for a year and exploring the world, there's really no place like home.
Family, old friends, beach, sand, sun, palm trees, shave ice, surfing, 80 degree weather, ono grindz, relaxing in paradise...
It's been 2 years since I've been back...summer 2010. It's crazy how the years fly by. I am so thankful to spend time with Mom, Dad, and Puppers for Thanksgiving. After living in London for a year and exploring the world, there's really no place like home.
| Thanksgiving 2008 |
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Family
One thing I love about home is being with family...
| My bro Jesse and his lovely wife Andriana...they make a great couple and act a bit goofy! |
| I love fall leaves. Can't get enough :) |
| Went to the zoo with my Auntie Margie |
| UW game with the fam...go huskies!!! |
| Strolling around Green Lake...my favorite spot in Seattle with Starbucks :) |
Saturday, October 13, 2012
SYTE
SYTE. Serving Youth on The Eastside.
I'm excited to take on this new role of Youth Ministry Director Intern! A new adventure. :) I used to be in the youth group when I was 12 years old...Pastor Wayne baptized me and now he's my mentor! During youth, I was apart of the first SYTE band and played drums and guitar...now there's SYTE Band 3G (3rd generation). I look forward to giving back to the youth group that helped my faith grow and mature over the years. I'm still best friends with some of the friends I knew 10 years ago. I pray I will develop close relationships with the other SYTE advisors, get to know each of the youth, and God will use me in ways I never could have imagined.
"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." -1 Timothy 4:12
This is my prayer-that I will set an example in speech, love, faith, and purity.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Some Favorite Quotes...
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed" -Proverbs 16:3
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you or forsake you." -Deuteronomy 31:6
"He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation." -Mark 16:15
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall i fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid" -Psalm 27:1
"Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord..." - Jeremiah 29:12-14
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." - 1 Thess 5:18
"The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." -Zephaniah 3:17
"To Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or imagine." - Ephesians 3:20
"God's eyes are still looking for someone - anyone - who will totally and passionately seek Him, who is determined that every thought and action will be pleasing in His sight. For such a person or group, God will prove himself mighty. His power will explode on their behalf." - Jim Cymbala
"The wise man comes to God without saying a word and stands in awe of Him." - Francis Chan
"So I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned in awe of the One who gave it all. I'll stand, my soul Lord to you surrendered, ALL I AM is yours." -Hillsong
"You have made us for yourself and our hearts will be restless until they rest in thee." -Augustine
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