T minus ~24hrs 27 March 2008
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WOOHOO! Tomorrow’s the day - day one of the annual Living Proof Live conference and ‘getaway’ for the ladies of Pointe North Community Church. This year we’re off to Jacksonville, Fl - a bit different from the usual Carolina venues. I have been looking forward to this weekend for a while now, but my anticipation has grown exponentially over the last couple of weeks. Even today as I work hard to close the loop on a few things here at work, I find myself wondering what last minute details may be surfacing for the other women attending. I imagine the enemy is on the prowl, doing his best to deter many of us from attending. I believe this conference is a divine appointment for all of us, so stand firm. I am anticipating and praying for this conference to bring a fresh Word from God and renewed commitments on all levels, along with deep encouragement and new challenges - all in all, a deep breath of fresh Spirit-filled air. Meet us there Father. We long for more of You.
Week One of Rec’ softball 25 March 2008
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When I was first approached about being an assistance coach for softball this year, I must admit I was hesitant to accept. The last time I served as an assistant coach was a few years ago for the Northwood Academy JV team. This year it would be a team of 8-, 9- and 10-year-olds in a “machine-pitch” recreation league. For those of you who understand the differences between JV or Varsity ball and Rec’ ball know the impact that difference makes. I knew the transistion for me would not be an easy one, and I was not prepared for the first day of practice. Balls were everywhere…literally. I didn’t have it in me to really run them at the end of practice because they did so much running after their own balls. I’m not sure what we accomplished that day, but looking back over this week of practice, these girls have come a LONG way. They work hard and look great on the field together. Most importantly, I believe they are having fun. I know we coaches are having a blast teaching them the sport and getting to know their personalities.
ps…They caught up for their running last night. :-) Two of the girls fell face first in exhaustion behind home plate when the running was over. I love coaching this sport!
This Resurrection Weekend… 21 March 2008
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I am taking the time to fully reflect on the sacrifice God gave on my account. Jesus was guilty of no sin; yet in total submission to the Father, He bore the weight of all of my sins. The Holy Son of God took my punishment!?! He bridged the gap that I created between God and me. As if that wasn’t enough, the work Christ did on the cross is so much more than forgiveness of sins. Through redemption in Christ, I am now found righteous in the eyes of God. God the Father, Creator of all things, invites me to be in a personal relationship with Him. His Holy Spirit has taken up residence within me, providing abounding love and power to overcome the darkness of this world. I am no longer bound to sin but am free in Christ. A whole new dimension of living is opened to all believers in Christ. We are free from worry and insecurity. Heartaches won’t last. Joy is forevermore. Isaiah 53:4 says “Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down…” In light of this truth statement, let us not waller in our weaknesses, but live by the power of the resurrection. No longer will our sorrows weigh us down, for we know that joy comes in the morning!
A Blessed & Happy Easter to all of you!
Contentment 12 March 2008
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What is it? How do you get it?
More and more often I find it sooooo hard to get to work with a good attitude…at least one that lasts. Don’t get me wrong here, I’m still going. I’m not being a jerk to my coworkers or belligerent to my boss or anything. It’s all an inner struggle. I’m just finding it hard to be happy (content) about my current job. I know some of you are probably thinking “Who is happy at work?”. In all honesty, I used to wake up looking forward to a day of work and the things I would get accomplished. I miss that. Something has happened. I am so far from content it’s pathetic. And that’s creating a problem because…
The Bible teaches us that we are to be content in all circumstances. Never in a million years did I think contentment would be so hard to achieve. The most difficult thing about all of this is that I know the facts in my head:
1 - This job is a blessing from God. I have absolutely no reason to complain.
2 - This job is God-appointed…at this time. This is the only thing that truly matters because it’s not about me. It’s about Him and His plan.
3 - The solution to contentment is to choose joy in all circumstances, and “whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord” (Col 3:23).
Now I just have to get over my stubborn selfishness, lay my desires aside, and be content. There’s one thing I’m learning about contentment; it’s not something I can do. It’s something I must be, whether I feel like it or not.
Experienced the Funk Lately??? 4 March 2008
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Have you ever had one of those days that you wish you could just redo? You know the type. Nothing tragic happens, but you are in a funk all the same. Well, yesterday was one of those days for me. I just couldn’t seem to pull myself out of it. Funny thing is, I recognized that I was the problem, but I couldn’t change it. Mind over matter was useless because my mood was the big issue…not my mind or the matter. At one point yesterday, I actually thought “I am so going to laugh at myself tomorrow.” Sure enough, this morning during I found myself asking “WHAT was that?”…with much laughter, of course. God was faithful in meeting me and gracious enough to give me an answer to that question. I am so thankful for new beginnings. Aren’t you?
