This is my Dad

This is my dad

Who can be very serious about his faith, life, his children, his work, but don't be fooled dad has an incredible sense of humor.

This is my dad who loves the woman he married, very, very much. And there is plenty of evidence to testify to this fact by dad's actions and words.




This is my dad who made sure he and I had plenty of time together working on the farm driving tractors and teaching me how to drive stick shift trucks. Poor dad had to pull start the truck several times one afternoon because I kept killing the engine. but I digress. This is my dad who took me and still takes me for that matter on special dates just with him.

Ladies and gentlemen this is my dad...
He lives his life as a citizen of heaven, but admits when he is wrong. My dad loves the Lord very much. Just watch his life sometime and you will see.

Happy 68th birthday to the best dad in the world. I know its an old saying, but it is true my dad is the best one for me.

And I feel very blessed to be the daughter of not only my earthly father, but also my heavenly Father.

Only the Beginning

I love writing especially funny things from my normal every day life. However life right now has had a few things that are not very funny instead quite sad.

The news was expected, but at the same time it was very unexpected. Two of my relatives are dying, being destroyed by cancer.

God is still in control. He still loves us. God's Will is still being done.

Death is awful, but for the believer it is all for the glory of God.

My cousin said this...

"I don't like death, that there is a time to die. I know we all die, that there is no guarantee for another breath. I know that death is a deserved judgment for sin. And I know God's grace guarantees that the eternal life he gives to those who have faith in him will never be swallowed up by death."

Today I'm thankful the work Christ did willingly on our behalf so that death is only a beginning of living in all eternity not a permanent end to life.

This is all because He love us so much. The blood was shed, so we could spend eternity with our Savior.

The mystery of the cross I cannot comprehend,
The agonies of Calvary.
You, the Perfect Holy One, crushed Your Son,
Drank the bitter cup reserved for me.

Your blood has washed away my sin,
Jesus, thank You.
The Father’s wrath completely satisfied,
Jesus, thank You.
Once Your enemy, now seated at Your table,
Jesus, thank You.

by Sovereign Grace Ministries and Bob Kauflin.

The Wind Blows

Very hard

Today the North wind blew in. I don't really know if it was a North wind, but it is a cold wind anyway. But I digress. The wind is blowing away the pretty leaves and is certain to blow in snow.

But you know what?

I like this weather...very much:)

What is this College Studant up Too?

Studying lots and lots of studying for midterms. Time spent feriously memorizing big words, while holed up in a corner. Time spent quizzing others and also having awkward conversation about the test material.

There also has been lots and lots of giggles. Mom always said "it was better to laugh than to cry". So I laughed very much, and when I thought I was very happy my friends said I was very stressed. When I broke down in tears after laughing and than laughed some more I knew they were right.

It's over though, the only reminder of them is numbers on my report card. And you know what? Those letters and minus signs do not matter. Report cards get lost and test papers get thrown away, but the Word of God the applied in stored in my heart remains forever....that is if I choose to apply it to my life every single day.

Anybody can memorize for a test. It is only you who can believe in the power of God to work in your heart and life.

Getting a good score on a test does not make me a better person.

Living a life that believes in the power of God to do anything will not be measured by a 4.0 GPA

Living to glorify God in everything will not be measured by a letter grade.

I am glad because in all truthfulness, my sinful self deserves a F.

One day I will give a account for what I have done...

but

I will not be giving an account about my test scores.

10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it.
11 For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— 13 each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.
14 If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward.
15 If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.
I Cor 3

He Still is..

Just a few days ago I proclaimed the goodness of God to me.

That was before I found out a relative had cancer.

That was before I found myself climbing a spiritual mountain like never before.

And honestly I wavered wondering; why these trials were coming. I could not let myself wonder for long, because I knew in my heart I was still serving a God who is...

in control

good

loving

caring...

and I have to say it again a God who is very good.

1 To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, in You I trust,
Psalm 25:1-2

Because He is Good

God is good when I'm...

when I feel all alone

when I feel terrible

when I can't understand school

when life seems like too much

God is good because...

My mom is my best friend

the amazing friends I have here at school to encourage me

classes that teach and prick your heart

Thanksgiving is only 9 weeks away

I'm only9 weeks away from being an aunt for the 21nd time.

John 1:16

¹⁶For of His ^A)">(A)fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.

The Day I Didn't Go to Church

The day I flew to school for my Junior year, I could not go to church. I was ridding in a airplane and not sitting in a church pew. I have to say it was one of the most special worship experinces I have ever had.

Seeing God's creation from the vantage point of 30,000 feet is an experience I will not soon forget. I was not with the body of Christ that Sunday, but I was sitting next to the mission field.

To say there is not a God who could bring me safely back to the ground.
To say there is not a God who could create this beauty...
...is ludicrous.