Peace

As I look back on my life, even before I met Dave-I can see how God has been preparing me for this particular time and ministry. The past 2 weeks have been difficult in our ministry. Three runaways, anxious parents, a neighbor who's been unable to find a job and is having to "sell favors" to provide for herself and her daughter, a teen crying to us unsure of what to tell her friend who just lost a baby. A few years ago I would have told Dave "forget this!" and ran the other way! God has brought me through a lot of valleys in preparation for ministering to these people. Thank you Lord!

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord..." Jeremiah 29:11
"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." Proverbs 16:9

This world is broken and hurting, and working in ministry isn't hanging out with other Christians all day hiding from all that. It's getting down and dirty and trying to show people the only way to live is to turn from their wicked ways and follow Christ. Following God doesn't exempt you from hurt, pain, and trials...but following Him does make those times much more bearable and peaceful.
Look back on your life. What difficult time have you been through that helped you prepare for this particular season in your life? It's beautiful to see how God orchestrates your journey!

Top of the morning to ya!

If you have kids, they'll love this song!
I should feel this way every morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1ovNZTpVcU

Amanda's 30th bday getaway

Trying to get a good pic...
Noooooooooooot quite...

There we go!

On a trip to visit Amanda in college, I met Dave. This is us in front of the place we met!! The place we met is no longer there, but the building is! It was so awesome to reminisce about that night.

<3

Melissa, Amanda, her husband Mike, and me! It was 45 and WINDY!

Beautiful..and cold.

Some pretty marsh or body of water of some sort..Amanda and her husband are both Biology people and work at the museums down there..she educated us heavily this weekend. I forgot a lot of it....

Dave and I had a blast..it was sooooooo great to get away. Thank you so much for your hospitality Amanda...Happy Birthday! We hope to be back soon!