Number 11... The yellow thing... not sure on her history... I don't believe there is any sentimental value here.
Monday, November 28, 2005
Number 13... Kallie's Calle is what I use to call her. When I was ten I told my Dad that I wanted this car so that he better start fixing her. She has some computer problem, but she is nice- a special order from my Grandma Dorothy actually. Anyway, I got the beautiful Beretta on my 16th birthday instead... I was happy :)
Saturday, November 26, 2005
On my way back...
Right now I am staying at my Youth Pastor's wife's parents house and I saw quite a cool sign hanging in their kitchen, it says:
So many times I wonder what I should do in the future... where should I live, where should I work, what should I do... and I think I am askingthe wrong question (for all of you who still make decisions that effect your life and the life of those around you- which is all of you) the question should be "How do I live my life for Him... to get maximum impact?"
Money is nice and good and the Church needs it to do what God has called it to do... but that should not be our soul purpose for anything (I know that most of those who are reading this- it is like I am preaching to the choir sorry, but I need to be reminded of this more often.) How can I change the world? By giving someone Jesus... the only hope that really has an everlasting change on peoples lives. Yeah the world needs Christians in every kind of vocation. Christ needs His servants to die to themselves and proclaim His name... the future needs to be more than a job.
I had an amazing Thanksgiving... Pics and stories are to come... when I am in the dorm!
"Only one life 'twill soon be past,
only what's done for Christ will last."
So many times I wonder what I should do in the future... where should I live, where should I work, what should I do... and I think I am askingthe wrong question (for all of you who still make decisions that effect your life and the life of those around you- which is all of you) the question should be "How do I live my life for Him... to get maximum impact?"
Money is nice and good and the Church needs it to do what God has called it to do... but that should not be our soul purpose for anything (I know that most of those who are reading this- it is like I am preaching to the choir sorry, but I need to be reminded of this more often.) How can I change the world? By giving someone Jesus... the only hope that really has an everlasting change on peoples lives. Yeah the world needs Christians in every kind of vocation. Christ needs His servants to die to themselves and proclaim His name... the future needs to be more than a job.
I had an amazing Thanksgiving... Pics and stories are to come... when I am in the dorm!
Thursday, November 17, 2005
...its cold
its freezing
i think my face is going to fall off
yeah, i definitely can't feel my ears
These are the kind of things I was saying ALL day long yesterday... it really was cold, yeah- it isn't ever like this in California! (Actually that's a lie, if you've ever been skiing at Lake Tahoe... it gets pretty cold). It really was the main topic of almost every conversation that I started with people. Then last night, while I was sitting in training for the youth ministries at God's House one of the ladies asked a question. She said "can we have any prizes for the kids that they need? Candy is good an' all but these kids don't have clothes and stuff, can we get lotion or T-shirts or stuff they could really use for them to win?" When I first heard this, I was like- yeah that's a good idea... win stuff they need... they'd want it more right? Then the training went on and on my way home I realized how aweful my complaining truly had been all day long. Yeah, it was cold, but how much did I have to keep warm. My dorm is heated... my car (which means I don't have to walk) is heated, my classes are heated, and pretty much everywhere I go there is heating. On top of this I have 2 winter coats (not including other "jackets" and four sweatshirts). Where do I get off complaining about it being cold. Look how much I have, and in reality- how much I don't need! How much do I really need?
Should I tithe one of my coats to the Lord?
Should I give it to one who really is in NEED of a winter coat?
Lord, what do you want me to do?
i think my face is going to fall off
yeah, i definitely can't feel my ears
These are the kind of things I was saying ALL day long yesterday... it really was cold, yeah- it isn't ever like this in California! (Actually that's a lie, if you've ever been skiing at Lake Tahoe... it gets pretty cold). It really was the main topic of almost every conversation that I started with people. Then last night, while I was sitting in training for the youth ministries at God's House one of the ladies asked a question. She said "can we have any prizes for the kids that they need? Candy is good an' all but these kids don't have clothes and stuff, can we get lotion or T-shirts or stuff they could really use for them to win?" When I first heard this, I was like- yeah that's a good idea... win stuff they need... they'd want it more right? Then the training went on and on my way home I realized how aweful my complaining truly had been all day long. Yeah, it was cold, but how much did I have to keep warm. My dorm is heated... my car (which means I don't have to walk) is heated, my classes are heated, and pretty much everywhere I go there is heating. On top of this I have 2 winter coats (not including other "jackets" and four sweatshirts). Where do I get off complaining about it being cold. Look how much I have, and in reality- how much I don't need! How much do I really need?
Should I tithe one of my coats to the Lord?
Should I give it to one who really is in NEED of a winter coat?
Lord, what do you want me to do?
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Right now...
Right now somewhere around the world there is a Brother or Sister in Christ who is being persecuted for their love and faith in Jesus Christ!
Will you remember them...
Will you pray for them as they are being pressed on everyside...
Pray that the will be bold and speak the words of the Lord with His power...
Will you be part of the body and pray that their light will not grow dim, but that it will be strengthened!
Acts 4:29
"Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your Holy Servent Jesus."
And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
The threats are real...
The battle is real...
Who will win?
Will you do your part?
Will you remember them...
Will you pray for them as they are being pressed on everyside...
Pray that the will be bold and speak the words of the Lord with His power...
Will you be part of the body and pray that their light will not grow dim, but that it will be strengthened!
Acts 4:29
"Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your Holy Servent Jesus."
And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
The threats are real...
The battle is real...
Who will win?
Will you do your part?
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Who I am is not dependant upon my circumstances
My circumstances are not who I am
My God is FAITHFUL
He if my Father
I am His child
His promises are still alive
I will not be afraid
I will not worry
He is my protection
He is my refuge
I am strong in His might
I dwell in the Most High
I am His child
I am surrounded by His angels
I am lead by His Spirit
Though pressed on everyside
I will not be crushed
He will deliver me
I am His child
I will call upon Him, and He will answer
My God is ALL powerful
My words bring LIFE
Mountains will move
Giants will fall
The Lord, my God is with me
I am His child
I will not sit on the sidelines
I will fight
I will take ground
In full armor- sword and shield in hand
I will win
I know who the Victor is
I am His child
I know His Power
I know the Truth
I know Him
I am His child
My God is FAITHFUL
He if my Father
I am His child
His promises are still alive
I will not be afraid
I will not worry
He is my protection
He is my refuge
I am strong in His might
I dwell in the Most High
I am His child
I am surrounded by His angels
I am lead by His Spirit
Though pressed on everyside
I will not be crushed
He will deliver me
I am His child
I will call upon Him, and He will answer
My God is ALL powerful
My words bring LIFE
Mountains will move
Giants will fall
The Lord, my God is with me
I am His child
I will not sit on the sidelines
I will fight
I will take ground
In full armor- sword and shield in hand
I will win
I know who the Victor is
I am His child
I know His Power
I know the Truth
I know Him
I am His child
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Limiting?
About an hour ago I was informed that my Mom's friend died. She was a key person who was always at our family dinners and just one of those super amazing encouragers. She had been in the hospital for about two weeks... I still don't know exactly what happened, but she is gone.
Ever since my Mom told me she was in the hospital I was praying for her and her family as they went through this time of her being sick. Knowing how it felt, for my Mom had been in the hospital this summer for about 1 1/2 weeks, I knew the Lord would have to be with them. I also knew that her two kids (they're both in their 20s) weren't really doing too well, so in my mind I thought- wow, God can really use this. It appears there is no way for her to come out of the hospital and ever be the same, but I know my God can anything... I bet she will be miraculously healed and her kids will become closer to her and to the Lord.
Well, this didn't happen. When I found out she was dead, I was upset. But to be honest I didn't know why. I mean obvioulsy Rachel will not be at Thanksgiving now, and I will miss playing catch-phrase with her, and hanging out with her, and talking about the Lord with her, BUT I know she is with the Lord and happier than she ever was or would be on this earth. So why am I upset?
I think its because God didn't move upon her the way I thought He should and bring her kids closer to her. So I was thinking He messed up. Well, when talking to the one of 4 people that have called me in the last hour someone said "maybe this is a time when the Chrisitians in their lives (aka the church, my family) can step up, reach out and touch the lives of her kids in such a way that they come closer to the Lord. My first thought was- YeAh RiGhT! When in their time actually at the church did anyone ever encourage them or reach out to them?!? Then it hit me, I am still limiting God. Maybe I believe He could do a miracle in her body... but I didn't think that His body (aka the church) could do a miracle in her kids. The truth is He is still faithful... wether I "feel" like He is or not. He still can do anything, He still is ALL Powerful...
In all honesty I can still say that I think God messed up and, she wasn't supposed to die, BUT deep down in my heart I know He is Faithful... and He knows what He is doing.
While getting online to write this I found myself looking at my friends blogs, not many of them had changed, well, except one and this is what is says:
Friday, November 11, 2005
reminder
God is powerful. His promises are True. He lives inside of us, guiding us, in order that His kingdom come and His will be done for His glory. We cannot box God. He is sovereign. He is trustworthy. And nothing happens outside of His control. I can trust Him with every detail.
(check it out at: http://www.morepeanutbutter.blogspot.com/ )
Wow, it amazing to know that He turly is powerful and faithful...
But don't tell those who loved her not to cry because if I can cry when I miss someone who is here on this earth, I can surely cry because I miss someone who I wont see until I leave this earth!
He is FOREVER Faithful...
Ever since my Mom told me she was in the hospital I was praying for her and her family as they went through this time of her being sick. Knowing how it felt, for my Mom had been in the hospital this summer for about 1 1/2 weeks, I knew the Lord would have to be with them. I also knew that her two kids (they're both in their 20s) weren't really doing too well, so in my mind I thought- wow, God can really use this. It appears there is no way for her to come out of the hospital and ever be the same, but I know my God can anything... I bet she will be miraculously healed and her kids will become closer to her and to the Lord.
Well, this didn't happen. When I found out she was dead, I was upset. But to be honest I didn't know why. I mean obvioulsy Rachel will not be at Thanksgiving now, and I will miss playing catch-phrase with her, and hanging out with her, and talking about the Lord with her, BUT I know she is with the Lord and happier than she ever was or would be on this earth. So why am I upset?
I think its because God didn't move upon her the way I thought He should and bring her kids closer to her. So I was thinking He messed up. Well, when talking to the one of 4 people that have called me in the last hour someone said "maybe this is a time when the Chrisitians in their lives (aka the church, my family) can step up, reach out and touch the lives of her kids in such a way that they come closer to the Lord. My first thought was- YeAh RiGhT! When in their time actually at the church did anyone ever encourage them or reach out to them?!? Then it hit me, I am still limiting God. Maybe I believe He could do a miracle in her body... but I didn't think that His body (aka the church) could do a miracle in her kids. The truth is He is still faithful... wether I "feel" like He is or not. He still can do anything, He still is ALL Powerful...
In all honesty I can still say that I think God messed up and, she wasn't supposed to die, BUT deep down in my heart I know He is Faithful... and He knows what He is doing.
While getting online to write this I found myself looking at my friends blogs, not many of them had changed, well, except one and this is what is says:
Friday, November 11, 2005
reminder
God is powerful. His promises are True. He lives inside of us, guiding us, in order that His kingdom come and His will be done for His glory. We cannot box God. He is sovereign. He is trustworthy. And nothing happens outside of His control. I can trust Him with every detail.
(check it out at: http://www.morepeanutbutter.blogspot.com/ )
Wow, it amazing to know that He turly is powerful and faithful...
But don't tell those who loved her not to cry because if I can cry when I miss someone who is here on this earth, I can surely cry because I miss someone who I wont see until I leave this earth!
He is FOREVER Faithful...
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Words... from DC Talk ya'll
In my mind I can see your face
As your love pours down in a shower of grace
Some people tell me that you're just a dream
But my faith is the evidence of things unseen...
Can you see it?
As your love pours down in a shower of grace
Some people tell me that you're just a dream
But my faith is the evidence of things unseen...
Can you see it?
Saturday, November 05, 2005
IT's already half over...
This weekend is already half over. It's sad really, but hey I guess in order for the future to come the present has to keep proceeding!
Well this is pretty much what today looked like:
Jeni... studied
I... well... you get the picture!
I was culturally inclined and created a pinata. He is pretty cool. He has an earing and a tatoo that says: "I (heart) Mom!" The green piece of paper(on his face) is his stache! His candy was pretty good once we took pictures of them and then slammed them against the wall.
wow... fun
until tomorrow- can't wait
Get filled tomorrow (FYI right now it is tomorrow) Sunday is the Lord's day!
Be strong and encouraged!
Well this is pretty much what today looked like:
Jeni... studied
I... well... you get the picture!
I was culturally inclined and created a pinata. He is pretty cool. He has an earing and a tatoo that says: "I (heart) Mom!" The green piece of paper(on his face) is his stache! His candy was pretty good once we took pictures of them and then slammed them against the wall.
wow... fun
until tomorrow- can't wait
Get filled tomorrow (FYI right now it is tomorrow) Sunday is the Lord's day!
Be strong and encouraged!
Friday, November 04, 2005
Praise the Lord- its Friday!
This week wasn't all that bad... yet still there is this great excitement that rises within me that can't help but just let out that deep breathe I've holding in all week. No serious, try inhale and... yeah there it is... exhale! Didn't that feel good, I thought so.
Well today was pretty sweet, I had my classes, turned my paper in on time, got to hang out with my friend Jill and just kind of exchange some things that had been on our mind (you know those, deep thoughts that sometimes you just have to tell people). Yeah, it was sweet- read some more of the Light Force by Brother Andrew, played some racket ball with my friend Abby, and then went to the ever HILARIOIUS Friday Night Live. Yeah, some of it was stupid, but I still laughed my face off. Jeni, Abby, And Nashira and I were a little bored in line so we took pictures... maybe I'll put on for you to see and you can laugh your face off too!
I'm excited about this weekend, I think I'm going to go to sleep and read and go to the soup kitchen and sleep and read and go take some pictures of the beautiful leaves and sleep and read and go to church (yeah God's House is sweet) and sleep and well I think you get the picture. It should be quite an amazing weekend!
Well, that's all for now- sstay encouraged and strong in His might! God is exceedingly faithful- don't forget that!!
In Him,
Kallie G.
Well today was pretty sweet, I had my classes, turned my paper in on time, got to hang out with my friend Jill and just kind of exchange some things that had been on our mind (you know those, deep thoughts that sometimes you just have to tell people). Yeah, it was sweet- read some more of the Light Force by Brother Andrew, played some racket ball with my friend Abby, and then went to the ever HILARIOIUS Friday Night Live. Yeah, some of it was stupid, but I still laughed my face off. Jeni, Abby, And Nashira and I were a little bored in line so we took pictures... maybe I'll put on for you to see and you can laugh your face off too!
I'm excited about this weekend, I think I'm going to go to sleep and read and go to the soup kitchen and sleep and read and go take some pictures of the beautiful leaves and sleep and read and go to church (yeah God's House is sweet) and sleep and well I think you get the picture. It should be quite an amazing weekend!
Well, that's all for now- sstay encouraged and strong in His might! God is exceedingly faithful- don't forget that!!
In Him,
Kallie G.
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