I ironed their gowns tonight and as I pressed out the wrinkles it felt as if only weeks had passed since I pressed their high school robes.
The speed in which time is passing now picks up daily. This life is quick, and all these huge milestones that feel as if they take so much time to accomplish really don't.
I feel the speed of life right now. It makes me value each minute more. I am fairly certain that the very best things in our life on earth last only minutes.
God is eternal - I wonder if minutes are even a measurement in His eyes?
Jesus said "The first shall be last...." It always fascinates me when I read how backward everything seems to be in the Bible. The weak are strong, the first are last, the rich are poor, the greatest are the least and on and on.
How amazing it is that we don't have to 'be' anything, and most of all we don't have to 'be' what the world typically celebrates as great.
Why is it then we spend so much time trying to be first and rich and strong? Our competitive flesh I guess - such a waste of time.
Tonight I am just thankful that He excepts me as I am... and it's really pretty easy after all to be the least. That's all He asks - so cool!
I am so excited about Eric coming home and then driving with me to Indiana this week! I finally get to spend time with them.
Things are changing very quickly for our family. You always think you have more time than you do. We have always been totally involved in their lives, their activities and their celebrations - so, no regrets. But, man...did it go fast!
You always assume there will be high school, college, time back at home while they begin their careers. Not so - our kids graduate this week and are GONE in just a couple of months.
Here is the thing...it is SO exciting to watch God move them out of our home and into HIS will, that we just cannot be too sad. Lonely maybe, but, not sad!
I praise Him daily for his goodness to our family - we are not perfect - but, He takes us as we are and moves us as we pray - into His will...
Our pastor was on vacation - but Pastor Wendell stepped in and completed the Amazing Jesus series with excellence! We used our new 'large' vocal team to do a little gospel and they were amazing! As I walked around last night my heart was warmed by worship going on in our elementary classroom and I found Deering, one of the Director's observing the 4th and 5th grade classroom preparing to teach that age group today! So amazing how everyone around here just does whatever needs to be done to further the kingdom - so blessed to be a part of this staff! Definitely NOT just about what happens in the auditorium!
Our setlist:
This was our last weekend using original art as the background for our slides. They will be for sale on Sermonspice soon I hope!
Pre-worship: Who Can Satisfy (we pulled out some oldies! ) Pre-worship: Saved Video announcements: We will be hosting Kay Warren from Saddleback next weekend - so Pastor Tim shot a video before he left on vacation. Praise: All Because Of Jesus Praise: Only A God Like You Worship: Enough Worship: This Is Our God/There Is None Like You Message: final teaching in our Amazing Jesus Series Pt 4: The Tender Healer - Wendell Anderson Exit Song: This Is Our God
PS - I just heard possibly the loudest thunder that I have ever heard! YIKES!
It's almost time for Kay to be with us at Crossroads!
One week from tonight Kay will be doing our weekend teachings at Crossroads. You really MUST be there!! It is a great privilege to host Kay. Please plan to join us for one of the weekend services. Saturday at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at 9:30 or 11:00 a.m.
Crossroads is located at 1188 Park Avenue West in Mansfield, Ohio. I hope to see you there!
We spent our day working ahead mostly on Mother's day testimonies. It was so good to hear people testify to God's faithfulness in their lives. There is nothing more powerful then someones personal testimony, their story. No one can argue about your story. It's not a theological discussion, it's not about what church you belong to, it's not opinion, it's fact and it's important.
Today two friends shared their story and it made me very excited about our Mother's Day services coming up - please don't miss it!
PS: To you Crossroads moms out there...most kids won't say no to an invitation to attend church with you on Mother's Day! Use it ladies, use it!
I have stopped tonight. Stopped working, stopped thinking, stopped completely and I cannot go. It is a sudden feeling of overwelmingness. (I know - it's not a word) I have so many directions to go right now that I cannot figure out where to begin. I have slight feelings of discouragement. I don't know why. So I have just stopped for the night. I have no choice but to try again tomorrow and I will. I will pray and I will rest and I will give God my tomorrow and He will show me where to move...and I will go.
