Winter Camp was amazing. Mike Miller has been blessed with a wonderful sense of humor. The messages were so foundational that I hope it struck the kids at heart. I would like to share more about camp and what was taught and what I learned. I should sleep now though.
A few thoughts first...
God provides.
Holy Spirits moves.
To Him be the glory.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
A Name
Something I wrote a few years ago.
Ebenezer Scrooge.
The musical is wonderful.
I am so amused that the one I am watching on television is the same CYT did.
I like life, and life likes me! =]
Throughout watching this, Scrooge's name caught my curiosity.
Ebenezer.
I remember VC's worship leader talking about Ebenezer from the song
Come Thou Fount.
. . . Here Thy praises I’ll begin;
Here I raise my Ebenezer; . . .
I looked it up in the dictionary.
Ebenezer means:
male proper name, sometimes also the name of a Protestant chapel or
meeting house, from name of a stone raised by Samuel to commemorate a
victory over the Philistines at Mizpeh (I Sam. vii.12), from Heb. ebhen ezar "stone of help," from ebhen "stone" + ezer "help."
So in the song it is like saying,
I will raise up my church,
or like those people who help you.
Also I was reminded to have a venti sized Jesus and not a sample size.
God has amazing plans. We just need to follow Him.
Trust in Him. He knows what is best and he knows what He is doing.
Work hard. Don't give up on your dreams. Use what God has given you for His glory. You will never regret that.
The result of your efforts
will result in His glory.
He loves you so so so so very very very much.
[So be it.]
Ebenezer Scrooge.
The musical is wonderful.
I am so amused that the one I am watching on television is the same CYT did.
I like life, and life likes me! =]
Throughout watching this, Scrooge's name caught my curiosity.
Ebenezer.
I remember VC's worship leader talking about Ebenezer from the song
Come Thou Fount.
. . . Here Thy praises I’ll begin;
Here I raise my Ebenezer; . . .
I looked it up in the dictionary.
Ebenezer means:
male proper name, sometimes also the name of a Protestant chapel or
meeting house, from name of a stone raised by Samuel to commemorate a
victory over the Philistines at Mizpeh (I Sam. vii.12), from Heb. ebhen ezar "stone of help," from ebhen "stone" + ezer "help."
So in the song it is like saying,
I will raise up my church,
or like those people who help you.
Also I was reminded to have a venti sized Jesus and not a sample size.
God has amazing plans. We just need to follow Him.
Trust in Him. He knows what is best and he knows what He is doing.
Work hard. Don't give up on your dreams. Use what God has given you for His glory. You will never regret that.
The result of your efforts
will result in His glory.
He loves you so so so so very very very much.
[So be it.]
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Day 12 - a picture of the place where you were born
Everett, Washington.
I am sure that it is not very impressive, so how about the play ground I played at when I was a child. I loved [and probably still do love] that place. I learned how to slide, swing, and go on the monkey bars! It was probably the best thing ever!
I am sure that it is not very impressive, so how about the play ground I played at when I was a child. I loved [and probably still do love] that place. I learned how to slide, swing, and go on the monkey bars! It was probably the best thing ever!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Day 11 - your biggest fear
A life without Christ.
People dying, ones that don't know Christ dying.
Other ones seem so trivial and I know that I trust God with my life.
Ones like talking to a friend amidst contention. Or having romantic feelings toward another become known; I have a fear that them knowing would ruin the friendship which would be so devastating. I fear losing friends; which I have so many times in this life.
I trust God in all these things. I have laid them at the foot of the cross.
I am not sure what to do sometimes, but I know God will lead me in the right direction.
God is my remedy. He is my strength and my portion forever and ever.
I love Him so much.
People dying, ones that don't know Christ dying.
Other ones seem so trivial and I know that I trust God with my life.
Ones like talking to a friend amidst contention. Or having romantic feelings toward another become known; I have a fear that them knowing would ruin the friendship which would be so devastating. I fear losing friends; which I have so many times in this life.
I trust God in all these things. I have laid them at the foot of the cross.
I am not sure what to do sometimes, but I know God will lead me in the right direction.
God is my remedy. He is my strength and my portion forever and ever.
I love Him so much.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Day 10 - a picture of your favorite relative
I think they are all favorites in their own way to me.
Here are 3. My mother, father and grandfather.
My Mother is amazing. She is little and cute. She does funny things. She shows her love by making yummy food. Grilled cheese sandwiches she made to make me happy when I was sad.
My grandfather is incredible. He is 80 years old. He tells the grandest of stories. I love hims so dearly.
My father. He is ridiculous. I love him. I can talk to him pretty much about anything and everything. I haven't done that my whole life, but I certainly try to do so now.
I am so very blessed.
Here are 3. My mother, father and grandfather.
My Mother is amazing. She is little and cute. She does funny things. She shows her love by making yummy food. Grilled cheese sandwiches she made to make me happy when I was sad.
My grandfather is incredible. He is 80 years old. He tells the grandest of stories. I love hims so dearly.
My father. He is ridiculous. I love him. I can talk to him pretty much about anything and everything. I haven't done that my whole life, but I certainly try to do so now.
I am so very blessed.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Day 9 - your favorite blog
I have a few.
Mainly the blogs of my friends.
A few of people I have met or found on accident.
There are more, but those are not as frequently visited.
http://teebloom.tumblr.com/
http://paulvesannhet.wordpress.com/
http://theatypicallife.com/blog/
http://livingforacause.com/
http://dropsofcolour.tumblr.com
http://www.bluecanvas.com/artworkbyemi/
http://www.bethany2v.blogspot.com
http://www.bethany2v.tumblr.com
http://myhusbandtobe.tumblr.com/
Mainly the blogs of my friends.
A few of people I have met or found on accident.
There are more, but those are not as frequently visited.
http://teebloom.tumblr.com/
http://paulvesannhet.wordpress.com/
http://theatypicallife.com/blog/
http://livingforacause.com/
http://dropsofcolour.tumblr.com
http://www.bluecanvas.com/artworkbyemi/
http://www.bethany2v.blogspot.com
http://www.bethany2v.tumblr.com
http://myhusbandtobe.tumblr.com/
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Day 5 - discuss your feelings on the word “love” and the way it’s used in today
Oh my goodness don't get me started...I could write a book.
Which I may one day do as such.
So a facebook status I've had was "Charvel loves this sunny day!"
I used the word love, however that is clearly different than saying I love you to someone. I am quite sure I would value you the person so much more than the weather on a particular day.
The English language has one word: love.
My feelings on the word turn me directly toward the Bible.
The love that is talked about in the bible are Agape, Phileo, Storge, and Eros.
I should scan that one handout from church I received a while ago.
Here it is:
Jesus
1 Corinthians 13
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.
Romans 12:12-21
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.Do not be conceited.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
This love, real love, is definitly a Crazy Love
I have recently finished reading a book called Crazy Love by Francis Chan. It has taken me over a year and a half to read the book. I am a slow reader, but not that slow. I have never owned this book, only borrowed. I first borrowed it from a friend in the summer of 2009 at a camp I worked at; however, camp life became busy and I only made it half way through before I had to return the book to its owner. The next opportunity I had to continue this journey in reading is in August 2010 while I was on a mission trip in Haiti for a week. At the home we stayed at for the week, they had the book on the side coffee table. I was able to read about a chapter or two. I have finally finished the book in December 2010 when I was able to borrow the book from a friend who was talking about Francis Chan and this book. Ironically, my friend still has not read the book. So all this superfluous information to you is for me to explain how this has been on my mind for quite some time. Over this time I have grown in Christ; however, I have also have not listened to him. By is wonderful grace is brings me back and sets me right and shows me my downfalls. He shows me how to cling to him so that I do not fall again.
This love that I have learned about and learning to show more comes straight from the love God has shown me. From crazy friends to a crazy love . . .
God loves you.
[This is all I will write for now. I suggest you read Crazy Love (and your Bible!):)]
Which I may one day do as such.
So a facebook status I've had was "Charvel loves this sunny day!"
I used the word love, however that is clearly different than saying I love you to someone. I am quite sure I would value you the person so much more than the weather on a particular day.
The English language has one word: love.
My feelings on the word turn me directly toward the Bible.
The love that is talked about in the bible are Agape, Phileo, Storge, and Eros.
I should scan that one handout from church I received a while ago.
Here it is:
1 Corinthians 13
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.
Romans 12:12-21
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.Do not be conceited.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
This love, real love, is definitly a Crazy Love
I have recently finished reading a book called Crazy Love by Francis Chan. It has taken me over a year and a half to read the book. I am a slow reader, but not that slow. I have never owned this book, only borrowed. I first borrowed it from a friend in the summer of 2009 at a camp I worked at; however, camp life became busy and I only made it half way through before I had to return the book to its owner. The next opportunity I had to continue this journey in reading is in August 2010 while I was on a mission trip in Haiti for a week. At the home we stayed at for the week, they had the book on the side coffee table. I was able to read about a chapter or two. I have finally finished the book in December 2010 when I was able to borrow the book from a friend who was talking about Francis Chan and this book. Ironically, my friend still has not read the book. So all this superfluous information to you is for me to explain how this has been on my mind for quite some time. Over this time I have grown in Christ; however, I have also have not listened to him. By is wonderful grace is brings me back and sets me right and shows me my downfalls. He shows me how to cling to him so that I do not fall again.
This love that I have learned about and learning to show more comes straight from the love God has shown me. From crazy friends to a crazy love . . .
God loves you.
[This is all I will write for now. I suggest you read Crazy Love (and your Bible!):)]
Friday, February 4, 2011
Pour Out
Take a look at this video. I like both the song and the video. It makes me think. [note: Shawn McDonald is a pretty sweet music artists.]
So Close But Still So Far
Random video with the song that was in my head.
I need to find a way to post songs without having to use youtube..
I need to find a way to post songs without having to use youtube..
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Day 6 - your all time favorite movie
I'll come back to day 5.
That will take a while.
I started it, but it will take some time.
now..the movie is this: Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
My father could tell you a short interesting story about this movie in my childhood.
That will take a while.
I started it, but it will take some time.
now..the movie is this: Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
My father could tell you a short interesting story about this movie in my childhood.
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