Wow, I sit here in awe at what has happened and how 25 years have flown by. This May 16th will be the 25th anniversary with my husband. How full of joy I am when I think about him. JEFF - - He is the one person who can make me happiest or maddest in the world.
I love him for who he has helped me become. He pushes me to step out of my comfort zone and to jump up out of the ruts I sometimes get into. He is my best friend and the one person I know will be there for me.
25 years of a roller coaster ride that has been incredible. There have been times I have wanted off. But, thankfully the cars never slowed down enough for me to jump out.
Sticking it out, has been hard but so worth it. Now we walk through the mall or down the beach (when I can get him to go) hand in hand and are enjoying the empty nesting time. It is so much fun I must say.
Jeff, I love you! Thanks for being. . .
Apr 29, 2006
Apr 2, 2006
The Other Moment
As some of you know we have been on sabbatical from Ministry for a short while. Catching our breath and awaiting what God would have us do. . .
The other moment in my previous post is now official and underway. My husband is now the Pastor of Student Ministries at First Baptist Jensen Beach, FL. We have been praying for about 6 months now, knowing that we were ready to get back into ministry, but seeking where God wanted us to be. It is now official and such a wonderful fit for us. We are already a part of this church as we have been attending there since last fall. It feels good to be doing what we have been called to do. . .Actual ministry - helping others, getting to know these kids and trying to make a difference. That is what this church is all about. That is what God is all about.
Had an interesting discussion with the girls in the class I taught this morning. About what true Christians should be like. We agree that it should look just like what Jesus did while He was on the earth. Loving others, helping others, meeting them where they are, not judging them or putting them down, finding out what they are all about. Everyone has a story. Everyone just wants someone to care.
Christians are portrayed in a bad light in some cases. We just don't want to be that way. We want others to see Jesus love coming through us. Can't do that is your yelling at them from across the street or holding up ugly signs condemning them. I believe if Jesus were here today. . .He would be in the abortion clinic, hugging those precious girls that have just had a big dose of reality. Comforting those hurting & lost souls whoever they may be. Not hold up in some church-house condemning them or fearing them.
I will pose the question to you I asked of myself and this group of girls this morning -
"What do others know about God by watching you everyday?" . . . Because believe me they are watching to see even a glimpse of hope from someone! Anyone!
The other moment in my previous post is now official and underway. My husband is now the Pastor of Student Ministries at First Baptist Jensen Beach, FL. We have been praying for about 6 months now, knowing that we were ready to get back into ministry, but seeking where God wanted us to be. It is now official and such a wonderful fit for us. We are already a part of this church as we have been attending there since last fall. It feels good to be doing what we have been called to do. . .Actual ministry - helping others, getting to know these kids and trying to make a difference. That is what this church is all about. That is what God is all about.
Had an interesting discussion with the girls in the class I taught this morning. About what true Christians should be like. We agree that it should look just like what Jesus did while He was on the earth. Loving others, helping others, meeting them where they are, not judging them or putting them down, finding out what they are all about. Everyone has a story. Everyone just wants someone to care.
Christians are portrayed in a bad light in some cases. We just don't want to be that way. We want others to see Jesus love coming through us. Can't do that is your yelling at them from across the street or holding up ugly signs condemning them. I believe if Jesus were here today. . .He would be in the abortion clinic, hugging those precious girls that have just had a big dose of reality. Comforting those hurting & lost souls whoever they may be. Not hold up in some church-house condemning them or fearing them.
I will pose the question to you I asked of myself and this group of girls this morning -
"What do others know about God by watching you everyday?" . . . Because believe me they are watching to see even a glimpse of hope from someone! Anyone!
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