I have a friend who is an gifted photographer. She has been given an eye for capturing the heart, no, the very soul of a person. I believe that this gift comes from her great love for God and the time she has spent sharing that love with others around the world. She sees others as God sees them and He allows her to capture that on film so we might be able to understand His love for all people.
My hope is that I may see people through God's eyes, see their very soul and feel the love He has for them. May I have the ability to shower the world with His essence in all I do.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
The Shy One
So, the big boys are with the student group at IYC. Always interesting to get together with the parents and compare notes when the children are away...and good to have a counselor letting us know the real 411. You think they'd know by now "mom always finds out!"
I get this text letting me know that Sam is trying for a world record in high fiving. Apparently, the child who usually avoids people like the plague, is standing at the end of a busy mall escalator high fiving everyone who gets to the bottom. I'm hoping this is the direct result of an inspirational Worship time teaching to share God's love...but I'm guessing it has more to do with the youtube video of the guy who offered free hugs...
It is harmless fun!
The Shy One...yea, right!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Mission Trip Planning
We are about to embark on an exciting journey. 46 people...families are traveling together to share God's love with Spruce Pine, NC. In preparation we've had a couple of meetings at our house. Our children have played while we have planned. Our children will travel with us to learn about mission work first-hand. Now we do the last minute prep with excitement and expectation of all God will do.
Please join our families in prayer for:
God’s protection as we travel and serve
A growing spirit of Christian family among our team
More donations of supplies – we need much more of all of the items in our list
Our open hearts and minds to the spiritual as well as the physical needs of those we serve
God’s blessing on our team and on the people and ministry of Appalachian Church Planting
The hearts of our children – let’s ask God to raise up missionaries from among our families – what a blessing that will be!
Tremendous, divine love among all the members of our team as well as our fellow servants at ACP and Western Carolina Church – Jesus said that’s our greatest evangelism tool! (John 13:35)
