It is now 2009 and I am excited for what this year holds. I am already seeing the Lord moving and working in different ways. Thank You Lord for the plans you've prepared. 2008 was a very challenging year, but it was also a year of much growth, transition and many blessings. I pray that this year will be like no other and that my heart's deepest ( Read more... )

Man, these last few weeks have been busy! So many activities in the evenings and a lot going on with the kiddos. Now, I am on CHRISTMAS BREAK! Woohoo! Tomorrow, Monday, I am sleeping in, because I can. Then I need to clean the apartment, do laundry and all of that fun stuff. Eventually, I plan to go for a walk and perhaps get together with some ( Read more... )

So, what's the best way to deal with an obstacle? Many times as a Christian, the Lord is teaching us to become patient, to trust Him, to be content, to accept His time, and the lessons can go on and on. There are several things from getting caught up with grading, to situations with my family and also many other things that I am seeking the Lord ( Read more... )

Today I wasn't able to go to the church I usually attend, because I don't have a car, so I am seriously starting to think I better pray and look into one, perhaps for next year, which is fast approaching. Anyway, I ended up going to a small church that is primarily a Japanese congregation. I always think that the Lord allows things to happen or not ( Read more... )

Tonight we had a special time of just giving thanks and praise to the Lord for the many wonderful things He's done this past year. Although the year isn't quite over, it's getting there, and definitely so much has happened. I am so blessed! Praise the Lord for never changing, even when so much in my life changes. I was so touched by a wonderful ( Read more... )

As Thanksgiving approaches and I am teaching my students about Thanksgiving, I've been contemplating the events of my life over this past year and the many things I should be grateful for, as well as the many times that I haven't shown my Lord the gratitude He deserves. Although, I could never possibly do anything in my own power to please Him. I ( Read more... )

It's so easy to forget, that as a child of God, we've enlisted in His army and are the targets of Satan's attacks. These attacks come in many shapes, sizes and colors. Lately, they have been more emotional and mental for me. I'd been giving into faulty thinking and not dwelling on the truth in matters, whatever they may be. We are called to think ( Read more... )

For starters, I can truly empathize with Paul's statement of fact, "Oh wretched man that I am, who will deliver me from this body of death?" My day has been like the weather outside, cloudy, dark, flooded with more than I want to deal with etc. etc.... This post, just to preface, is EVERYWHERE...like my thought process right now ( Read more... )

I've been reading through 1 Peter and studying it, by reading it many times over, dissecting each verse and pondering over the words, and searching for personal application. I've read this chapter several times, but there have been things that are not right within me and wisdom I've overlooked. The mind truly is a battlefield, and a powerful one at ( Read more... )

Well it is September 13th! Last year, today, I began working in Julian and I must say it's been an interesting year. I look forwward to what this coming year brings. Don't know what to expect, but Im looking forward to whatever the Lord has! It's exciting to have a God that loves and knows us and has all things under control. :)