START with the END in mind.

No matter how far you fall.... you are always STILL welcome.


Just thankful today for beautiful weather, beautiful flowers, feet to walk, good teachings, and you! :)

I know, another sermon, but hey maybe someone will take the time to listen and get something from it, you never know!

http://thecity.org/message/when_love_leads

Thoughts to ponder:

Is the way you are living sustainable? Are we living that type of life that will lead us to the end we have in mind? Is the life you are living right now LEADING you CLOSER to the cross? Is the way we live each day, what we think, how we talk, and how we act LEADING us to the end we desire? The end God desires......

Waiting takes patience :)

I have been constantly reminded in the past few weeks that our Strength will rise as we WAIT upon the Lord...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdVpXFanxHg




I love sitting in nature as I watch the water rush on by. A good reminder of life really. Things come and go in life, and we must take them as they come. Those things in life that come our way, whether good or bad are meant for us to grow, grow into a new person in Christ Jesus. We are not to let it just hit us and then run off rejecting the one who has put that in our path, but reach closer, come closer to Him, The one who is ultimately in charge of our lives, or the one who should be in charge of our lives.


I am thankful and grateful for all the new and exciting possibilities that continue to come my way in life and also grateful for those that have been around awhile that continue to help me grow and seek out Christ more each day.

Also wanted to share a little poem from my friend Tyler, I think he writes well, and you should tell him! lol Hope it speaks to you as it did me. :)

“Our sufficiency is from God” 2 Corinthians 3:5

When we turn away from God

Everyone suffers

In selfishness, Weakness, Unfaithfulness

Everyone suffers

Spending time on what does not satisfy

What does not physically strengthen

What does not spiritually rejuvenate

When we are in darkness

Remain quiet

When our minds are racing with questions

Remain quiet

Wasting time seeking answers

Speaking in wrong mood

Acting in foolishness

Remain quiet

Bring our first step

our millionth step

Arise and obey in the inspiration of God

With delight and humility

Our sufficiency is from God!

OH, and no link as of yet... but when it's poted you should check out Richard's sermon from yesterday! It was great :)

http://churchbcc.org/

May God open our eyes to the persistence of HIS presence.

For those of you that may have missed Easter Sunday.... Haha and for those that didn't. Random I know, but I stumbled upon this sermon today and found it a wonderful reminder, one we need to remember daily.... Of the all loving, all forgiving, all powerful, ever lasting Jesus Christ.

It's 40 minutes but great, I say you check it out!

http://www.elevationchurch.org/sermons/sevenmilemiracle/part1/audio


Also I am attaching because I love this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvMuK-7qin0


No love is higher
No love is wider
No love is deeper
No love is truer



And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.

Weekend Getaways

I've realized just how much weekend gataways are needed. Whether alone or with a friend, it is good to get away from it all. I have felt stressed, overwhelmed, and so busy that I take no time for myself lately... leaving me.... stressed, overwhelmed and feeling I could have a break down at any moment. I keep telling myself to say no to things, but then find myself saying "Oh I can do this one thing, it won't be so bad." In the end when I end up doing that EVERY DAY I realize I had no "me time" let alone "God time." This IS something I really really need to work on but have no idea where to begin or how to do it. I've made quite a few commitments now in my week, and am not sure how to change it, or which are important and should not be gotten rid of. They are all equally needed in their own way in my book... Either way, I'll have to figure that out, but today I wanted to take the time and blog about my thankfulness for quick getaways, relaxation, not worrying about time whatsoever, and SUN! I have, already since returning, started to feel down and "stressed" out about the weeks and months to come. As we drove across I90 into the cloud that was  looming over Seattle this evening, leaving the sun behind, I couldn't help but feel my own cloud of worry about my upcoming week and all the "busyness" it will bring. I don't really like this feeling; If only I could keep all my cares, worries, and complaints on the other side of the water. Learning how to do this, and just live life while being thankful for ALL things is my current struggle.


Here's a quick picture story of my good weekend of fun filled, do what you want, when you want activites.

Off to Eastern Washington we go, where the deserts dry and the sun is HOT!

Potholes State Park: Funny name, but a beautiful place.

                      Can't go wrong with 3 meals within 5 hours, the deals where just too good to pass!

Not only were we able to go to a free Bluegrass concert but we also were able to see the real show of the storm that just missed us.... by only a few blocks. The tail end barely hit us where we were. I LOVE storms!

Other things of the weekend that I am thankful for:

Pretty night drives over the water(picture does not really capture this moment)

The hot sun(may or may not have been this hot)

                                                 Water park(aka glorified pool)

Wildlife refuge(Super pretty...along with the biggest tatpoles I've ever seen)

And lastly.... Must.Have.Yogurt.

Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Would you dare?

Words spoken directly to me this morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MniOtRnCO9I&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I haven't blogged in awhile; I am learning to be thankful...

Would you dare would you dare to believe, that you still have a reason to sing.

It's just the dark, before the morning.

Enjoy this day.

Sleepy!

The last three days I have slacked on my blogging, but have been very thankful for these three things! I have decided to combine them into one. This week I have had some nasty allergy's, or maybe it possibly was a cold, I am not sure. Either way not being able to breath, or talk was a problem. I realized I'd been taking the same allergy meds for about 6 months and so decided that maybe I had become immune to them. Other than my nasty allergy's this week I have also been having troubles sleeping again. I lie awake wondering why most of the time, but thankfully it is not nearly as bad as it used to be. Thank God I have come across the wonderful invention of the ear plug! ;)  With all the "noises" that go on in and around my house, as well as the outside noises of the busy street I am so grateful for these little things. They make life so much more tolerable. If only all the problems in my life and the world could be solved by something so tiny.


So a bit random of a thankful heart, however I think we need to remember all the small things in life as well, not just the big.




"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8)

Happy Happy Joy Joy Blog Blog blog blog....

Have I ever mentioned how I believe kids are the greatest! They can turn a grey day brighter in an instant.


I love coming to the door and hearing the little pitter-patter of feet running to meet me saying Becca, Becca, Beeeecca. :) It makes me happy. Tonight I had the joy of watching two little kiddos again, as I have been watching them fairly often lately. They are nothing but joy. Today's thankfulness lies with children, laughter, dancing and PIZZA. What could be better?! I am thankful to be able to help out a family, boost my spirits, all while making some extra cash(going to have to go towards that gas fund ;) ) 


I've included a smattering of pictures from past and present. I had hoped to attach a fun video clip of the "Foster the people" singing and dancing, as well as the silly noises and faces I taught them... but I sadly couldn't get that too work!   Hopefully it's ok I am putting their pics online :)

 And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.  Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.  "And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.  But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.  
Matthew 18: 3-6