tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72633287618084793472024-03-12T21:24:19.519-07:00Bear With MeCynthihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00734327704782947094noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263328761808479347.post-34507850094838842212015-01-02T03:02:00.001-08:002015-01-02T03:02:12.614-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New Years! Welcome 2015!! This is our LifePoint Brussels Family from November of 2014. What a blessing to do life with these loving and generous people. I am excited about the work that God is doing here and looking forward to seeing the fruition of His plan. Thank you for your prayers, support and love, we treasure every bit of it. Praying your year to be filled with love, hope and happiness but most of all Jesus!<br />
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Almost six months in Brussels and for the first time I am feeling a sense of homesick. Not for a house, but for family and friends. I love Brussels, I am blessed everyday by the new people that God is bringing into my life. The tram rides, languages, chocolate! So many amazing new experiences. So what do I do with this pain in my heart? I think it is a valuable lesson in what we should be homesick for. This earth is not really our "home". As Christ followers, we know that a home awaits us that is infinitely more wonderful than our best day here on earth. I serve a God who created and provided a salvation to make it possible for us to be with Him forever. And that brings me back to why we are here. God called us to move to Brussels, to reach out to a people who don't even remember why they need God. I am motivated by a new desire, a new homesickness, one that will drive me to use this valuable time to get out and bring Him glory!</div>
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There it is, the parking place for our brand new meeting place! Six short and long months from the day Rob and Ryan stepped off the plane to start our life here in Brussels. LifePoint has grown leaps and bounds and far quicker than anyone expected. We continue to be grateful and encouraged by the movement of God here. The relationships that we are building are amazing, literally worldwide! I am amazed at the amount of languages spoken here. When I do finally have a grasp of french I am going to have to learn about 10 others just to keep up! Thank you for your prayers, your encouragement and your support. I have no idea what the next six months will hold but I can tell you this, I am excited to see what it is! God is good, praise Him!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">God has been so generous to supply us with new friends, reunite us with old friends and provide new relationships everyday. Rob and I have been busy with meet ups through Internations. You basically meet up for coffee, lunch dates, dinners and even late night gatherings. The best part is meeting people from all over the world. I am so enjoying getting to know and learn something new everyday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our new life is not without challenges, life in Brussels is one piece of paperwork after another. I have been to the commune house (think town center) twice this week to bring paperwork to register to live in our commune. This marked my fourth trip. The police will be by soon to make sure we live at our address, if I miss their visit I will make a trip to them. The good thing is people have been kind and patient, using their "limited" english which is infinitely better than my french. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know God is behind every smile, every open door and even the re directions. It is great to see how He works all things together usually in a way I didn't expect. :) I am thankful for His guidance and humbled by the opportunity to share His love with those around us in this amazing city.</span></div>
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This morning we had the honor of visiting the LifePoint Stewarts Creek campus to be commissioned there. What a blessing to visit this campus and be prayed over and sent out. I am amazed at the ways God continues to encourage and guide us. In his message about Fear of Rejection, Kris Dolberry reminded us of the people rejected by society but accepted by Jesus, Zacchaeus(my favorite little short man) was found in a tree. Another story that God continues to bring to me is the story of feeding the 5,000. As Kris prayed over us he asked God to use our fish and loaves. A small detail to anyone else but a huge reminder to me of God's faithfulness and provision. His love is amazing, it never fails and it never gives up!<br />
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"Pray that I will be given the message to speak and that I may FEARLESSLY explain the mystery about the good news" Ephesians 6:19 cev<br />
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"There is NO FEAR in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment and whoever fears has not been perfected in love" 1 John 4:18Cynthihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00734327704782947094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263328761808479347.post-75944165467320091772013-01-05T08:35:00.001-08:002013-01-05T08:35:25.742-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Love is my word for the year. Simple yes but just look at these verses and see the challenge of it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 John 4:8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 John 4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 Corinthians 13:4-8a Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What a year it will be as I remember and challenge myself to live in that kind of love!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy New Year!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Love, Cynthi</span>Cynthihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00734327704782947094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263328761808479347.post-64442272596360457532012-11-28T07:27:00.001-08:002012-11-28T07:27:47.639-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rob received word this morning from the Belgian Consulate that his professional card has been approved! We are officially going to Brussels! God is faithful, His timing is perfect and we are celebrating today for this huge step in our journey to follow Him. Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and financial support. We would not be going with out the encouragement and love of our team! Join us in praying for His glory and His name to be made famous in all the earth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yesterday Rob, Ross and I had the opportunity to be a part of Elevate Jr, a LifePoint Kids event for Kindergarten through 2nd graders. It is such an amazing day, filled with fun, God's word taught in a simple and practical way, music, a balloon man, face paint lady and tons of candy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The virtue was Responsibility, I was the silly/hippie host and Rob did a terrific job telling three different Bible stories.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I LOVE kids and it was a happy day to be with them and see their heartfelt worship. Showing you can be trusted with what is expected of you is a big concept but they really got the idea of making a wise choice and treating others the way they want to be treated. It was a blessing to be a part of and I am thankful for the staff and volunteers and their tireless efforts to make it run as smoothly as it did.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Longing for the day we are having an Elevate event in Brussels, BE!</span><br />
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Last Sunday we joined Bryan and Cassi Wolski as they led the worship and service at Meridian Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Greenfield,TN. What an amazing time of heart felt and humble worship it was. The music was amazing and the scripture was encouraging and motivating. Our God is so good! The passage was from Acts 17:<span class="verse v22" data-usfm="ACT.17.22" style="-webkit-background-clip: padding; background-clip: padding-box; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="-webkit-background-clip: padding; background-clip: padding-box; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1; margin: 0.5em 4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;">22"</span><span class="content" style="-webkit-background-clip: padding; background-clip: padding-box; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. </span></span><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="ACT.17.23" style="-webkit-background-clip: padding; background-clip: padding-box; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; 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background-clip: padding-box; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">they might feel their way toward him and find him. </span><span _idv_element_hash="91624528" class="content" style="-webkit-background-clip: padding; background-clip: padding-box; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Yet he is actually not far from each one of us"</span></b></u></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 28px;">Rob was able to share our story of calling and our journey, not just to Brussels, but to following God with everything we have. I have a great appreciation for the ways God continues to bring people into our lives to guide, encourage and convict us. What a blessing to serve The Creator and Savior in such a way!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 28px;">Special thanks to the Wolskis and Meridian CP Church for an experience we will treasure for a long time!</span></span>Cynthihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00734327704782947094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263328761808479347.post-64451131946561658852012-10-04T07:48:00.002-07:002012-10-04T07:48:58.415-07:00To All the Doubters...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">That your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> -1 Corinthians 2:5 (esv)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are no doubt some very wise men and women on this planet, even in my own life. While I am impressed by their knowledge and even a little envious, I know that the wisest man is no match for the power of God. I have seen firsthand this power in my own life. It is the power that took two selfish, kids and over a period of 18 years raised them into faithful, generous and selfless followers of Him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don't get me wrong we are not perfect, never will be. But following His plan and seeking His will have led to a peace in the midst of many questions, many how will this ever work moments. He has remained faithful, even patient with our whining and impatience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I choose to believe in Him, in His power to work all things out for good and for His glory. What a blessing it is to know that my life can reflect God's love and unending compassion to the people He created, all of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So in a matter of months as we pack up and head off to another continent, know that we are not doing it on a whim or out of self serving intentions. We are living out our worship of a God who knows no boundaries and is solely deserving of all we can give. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To those who have doubted, thank you for the motivation you have provided. I pray your faith will be increased by the work He is doing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> -Hebrews 11:1</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>Cynthihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00734327704782947094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263328761808479347.post-64805165604185636632012-09-18T18:19:00.001-07:002012-09-18T18:19:17.416-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">We Can't Wait!</b><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Rob has been in Brussels for two weeks and he has been a busy guy! Interviews, meet ups, volunteer work with the church and a University Anniversary celebration that included meeting the US Ambassador to Belgium! He is using every moment and encounter as a chance to network, explore and seek new opportunities to serve God. What an amazing time it continues to be. Thank you for your prayers, please continue to pray with us as we seek God's will and timing for our lives.<br />Stateside we are doing well, schedules continue to work out and we all seem to be showing each other a significant amount of grace. God is indeed working on both ends! I did break my big toe and it has been a bit of a struggle but I received much needed relief from the Orthopedist Surgeon, no pin needed (thank you God!) and it has been taped up and is feeling much better.<br />The kids are doing great, they miss their dad like crazy but understand that he is being faithful. What a terrific example of obedience he is setting! We love and pray for you all too, let's all work together to spread His love and grow His Kingdom!<br />Much Love,<br />the Laws</span></span></td></tr>
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At 2 o’clock tomorrow he will be boarding a plane to <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Brussels</st1:place></st1:city>. Things are coming together and we
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<b><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 20.0pt;">I want to thank you for
your prayers, support and encouragement. We could not have made it through the
past three years without it! God is good, He will be praised and we are excited
to have you partner with us. Look for many exciting updates to come!</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 20.0pt;"> </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Batang; font-size: 14.0pt;">Holding tight to our faith, we have
taken a new and exciting step. After 12 years of service, Rob resigned today at
Regions bank. His last day will be August 17<sup>th</sup>. Here’s the really
exciting part, on Tuesday September 4<sup>th</sup> Rob will leave for <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Brussels</st1:place></st1:city>! He will spend a
month there exploring the job market. The kids and I will return to school,
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<b><span style="font-family: Batang; font-size: 14.0pt;">As an extra blessing our church has
offered for us to move into the missions house here in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Smyrna</st1:place></st1:city>. This will allow us to save even more
money. We are beyond blessed and incredibly grateful for the ways God is moving
in our lives. Leaning on Him now more than ever! <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>"Fort this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes have closed, lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart <u>and turn</u>, and I would heal them"</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Isaiah warned of it, Jesus brought it to light. Many of God's children's hearts had grown dull. As I read that this morning, an urgency came to mind. Has my heart grown dull? Have I closed my eyes and deafened my ears to God's heart? I immediately asked God to forgive my pride that gets in the way of following Him. I do not want to become part of a generation who stops looking, listening and loving like Him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The jewel of this passage is of course "</span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart <u>and turn</u>, and I would heal them"</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When we understand, hear and see and oh ya,<b> TURN,</b> He will heal us. It's not too late to stop living for ourselves. To stop putting our needs first. To seek God first, and put other's needs above our own. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">VBS at LifePoint is no doubt one of my very favorite weeks of the year! This year I had the privilege of being part of the drama. It was so much fun to get a view from the stage of all the happy kids learning to trust God. As usual I learned a little something about trusting Him too. Couldn't have come at a better time. I thought I would share the daily verses in hopes that it will encourage you as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Tonight Rob and I met with some of the church leadership to discuss a meeting with a Brussels attorney regarding opening a pre-school in Brussels. As it turns out there is a huge need for English speaking pre-schools, however the schools must be run completely through the government. This makes the feasibility of outsiders coming in an opening one next to impossible. We learned of two other organizations who tried to go around the government to open schools only to be shut down days before opening. In one case 4 missionaries lost their visa privileges. Of course this is discouraging news, we were excited about the opportunities that could arise from the school. It seems for now that this is a no so we are re-grouping and seeking God’s will.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Because I believe that God IS doing a mighty work in our lives and I trust His plan completely I am taking today’s news with a thankful, praising heart. That said we certainly appreciate your prayers, encouragement and support. You remain our partners and lifeline in this journey.</span></div>
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years ago today…we entered into the wildest adventure of our lives. On Mother’s
Day of 2009 we sat in our driveway and put our yes on the table to follow God’s
plan for our lives. It has been a rocky road filled with encouragement and painful
goodbyes. We’ve sold three vehicles, found a new home for a big dog, moved out
of a house we loved and purged of many “things”. We’ve met new neighbors,
volunteered at Wherry Housing, served as small group leaders, Wednesday night
teachers and on the encouragers team at church. The changes that God has
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we did however long for the moment that things would be made clear. So thankful
for His constant leading and encouragement. We also continue to be thankful for
your encouragement support and prayers. So please keep them up, you are our partners
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Rob and the R’s<o:p></o:p></span></div>Cynthihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00734327704782947094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263328761808479347.post-39798081830099387182012-01-22T13:12:00.000-08:002012-01-22T13:37:50.505-08:00<a href="http://www.empoweringparents.com/files/articles/photo/How-Labels-Stick-to-Your-Child_article.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 201px; height: 168px;" src="http://www.empoweringparents.com/files/articles/photo/How-Labels-Stick-to-Your-Child_article.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you have labels you'd like to escape from? Think about this, Rahab was a prostitute. Her body used by men, unmarried, unloved and unappreciated. Then she met God. He redeemed her, she married a Godly man and became the great(5x) grandmother to...Jesus!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One more great week in the Who Are You? series at LifePoint Church. </div><div style="text-align: center;">God gives us two specific things to remind us of who we are in Christ.</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. A brand new name Abram and Sarai(sp) became Abraham and Sarah, parents.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Saul the murderer became Paul the giver of life saving news.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Simon the fisherman became Peter (the rock) and fisher of men.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. He gives a new purpose. Seen in the story of Rahab and countless others in the bible. God is great at taking our biggest weakness and turning it into our biggest strength.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In Christ we are overcomers! <a href="http://www.youversion.com/bible/esv/rev/12/11" class="reference" style="background-color: rgb(244, 249, 255); font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(46, 128, 211); text-decoration: none; ">Revelation 12:11 ESV</a></div><div class="content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(244, 249, 255); ">"And they have conquered him by the <em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; 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margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: normal; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 250, 206); ">the</em> <em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: normal; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 250, 206); ">Lamb</em> and by the word of their testimony" </div><div class="content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(244, 249, 255); "><br /></div><div class="content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(244, 249, 255); ">Know who you are and who He created you to be...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Cynthihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00734327704782947094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263328761808479347.post-16426023094887650752012-01-16T08:47:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:29:48.077-08:00Who Are You?<a href="http://randomthoughtsonlifeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Clear-Sense-Of-Purpose.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 320px;" src="http://randomthoughtsonlifeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Clear-Sense-Of-Purpose.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />For the past two weeks, Pat Hood has been exploring the question "Who Are You?". It has been a fantastic message and I wanted to highlight some of it here. If you would like to hear the sermon in its entirety go to <a href="http://lifepointchurch.org/media">http://lifepointchurch.org/media</a> . <div><br /></div><div>Sunday January 7</div><div><b>Who Are You?</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span></div><div><b>2 Corinthians 5:17-20</b> "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a <b>new creation</b>. The old has passed away; behold the new has come...","Therefore, <b>we are ambassadors for Christ</b>, God making his appeal through us."</div><div><br /></div><div>We are ambassadors for Christ. Our real home is the Kingdom of God, we are here as His ambassadors.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>John 15:16-19</b> "I chose you and appointed you..."</div><div>Look at the examples of God's chosen:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Moses couldn't speak well, God used him to lead His people out of Egypt</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>David committed adultery and murder, he was king to God's people</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Paul was Saul, the Christian slayer. God used him to spread His Word to the world!</div><div><b>Acts 9:15</b> "he is a chosen instrument of mine..."</div><div>God called <b>me</b> to represent Him. I am a chosen instrument of God!</div><div><b>John 6:38</b> "I have come not to do my will but the will of Him who sent me".</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>We represent God.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sunday January 15</div><div><b>Identity</b></div><div><b>Ephesians 2:1-3</b> "And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of the world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience-among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind."</div><div><b>Ephesians 2:4-9 </b>"<b>But God</b>, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ-<b>by grace </b>you have been <b>saved</b>-and raised us up with him...","for by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the <b>gift</b> of <b>God</b> not a result of works, so that no one may boast"</div><div><br /></div><div>God redeemed you, saved you, gave you life!</div><div><b>Ephesians 2:10</b>"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them"</div><div>We do good works so that <u>people will look to God and praise Him!</u></div><div><u><br /></u></div><div>The greek word for workmanship is poeima it means beautiful workmanship.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Psalm 139:13-16 </b>You formed my inmost parts, you knit me together in my mothers womb. I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. In your book are written the days formed for me</div><div><br /></div><div><b>With His hands God created me. </b>I have <b>significance. </b>I am here by the <b>purpose and plan of God.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>2 Peter 1:3</b>"He has given us <b>all</b> we need to do <b>everything</b> He has <b>called </b>us to do"</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>-Thank you God, for creating, saving, redeeming and giving me purpose! - Cynthi</div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cynthihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00734327704782947094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263328761808479347.post-63031832247670619792012-01-14T14:53:00.000-08:002012-01-14T15:30:09.102-08:00Word and Verse of the Year<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4qQAcJcq85s0ywnpBtqqEzjz_oZv34LFMUWipdjdyMd1JNk9dgfi56W-J-J66n8xOwUIVq_ZIqN_ovhyZYETiEPU1moURS0ambebY0PAj5NwKv3bIifbUfmHgxfQ9QRoevnnnU3FIXIoA/s1600/hope.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4qQAcJcq85s0ywnpBtqqEzjz_oZv34LFMUWipdjdyMd1JNk9dgfi56W-J-J66n8xOwUIVq_ZIqN_ovhyZYETiEPU1moURS0ambebY0PAj5NwKv3bIifbUfmHgxfQ9QRoevnnnU3FIXIoA/s320/hope.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697626309053896482" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span><u><br /></u></span>After a lot of thought and consideration I have chosen a word and verse for this year. My word is HOPE. For what I think are obvious reasons I love this word. It is positive, encouraging and of course gives an outlook I want to have. </div><div class="content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><b>Now faith is the assurance of <em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: normal; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 250, 206); ">things</em> hoped for, <em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: normal; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 250, 206); ">the</em> <em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: normal; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 250, 206); ">conviction</em> <em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: normal; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 250, 206); ">of</em> <em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: normal; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 250, 206); ">things</em> <em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: normal; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 250, 206); ">not</em> <em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-style: normal; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 250, 206); ">seen</em>. Hebrews 11:1</b></div><div class="content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">The assurance of things hoped for. Why are we assured in our hope?</div><div class="content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><b>Let us hold tight to our faith without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23</b></div><div class="content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">We are assured because He who promised is faithful.</div><div class="content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br /></div><div class="content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Has this process of "getting to Brussels" been hard. Of course, one of the most difficult things I've ever done. Have I wavered, wondered, doubted? Sadly in my reflection I must admit there have been times that I have questioned how it would happen, and why God chose us. I have however never doubted that God has called us and that He is making a way.</div><div class="content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br /></div><div class="content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">This year as I continue to watch God's will and perfect timing unfold I will rest in the HOPE that I have in Him. I will draw strength and even a little patience, knowing that He is faithful.</div><div class="content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br /></div><div class="content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><b>Perseverance must finish it's work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:4</b></div>Cynthihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00734327704782947094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263328761808479347.post-49335019631833570742011-12-28T07:25:00.000-08:002011-12-28T07:42:48.861-08:00Wednesday December 28<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvkg1Dojgj3yu-s-CCaVEaQ9FMIzRjLoel8DlkBTvuG97BoxXdlqT-XjJX4i20HKRjI_R7fm_rpg62tGxkiBitmURKw3Yp4_gkONys-tFdi6dluSgIJZoRjaXbjWnjb_290ozdaG1JCrN8/s1600/IMG1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvkg1Dojgj3yu-s-CCaVEaQ9FMIzRjLoel8DlkBTvuG97BoxXdlqT-XjJX4i20HKRjI_R7fm_rpg62tGxkiBitmURKw3Yp4_gkONys-tFdi6dluSgIJZoRjaXbjWnjb_290ozdaG1JCrN8/s320/IMG1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691205156899258658" /></a><br />"Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10. A great verse, it calls us to be quiet, reflective, still. But it's the second part of that verse that really hits me..."I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth" Did you catch the "wills"? He is going to be exalted regardless of what we do. But He is inviting us to witness it. Be still and Know. It's like He's sitting us down looking into our eyes and saying "Pay attention! I don't want you to miss this!"<div><br /></div><div>I must confess that much of this past year I have been in such a hurry trying to make everything work out that I haven't taken much time to be still. I don't believe in New Years resolutions but I am committing to spending more real quiet time with God. Reflecting on the amazing things He's doing and just how amazing He is. I don't want to miss out anymore on His greatness.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am trusting that 2012 is going to be a year filled with the miracles that come only from knowing and seeking God. </div><div><br /></div><div>Blessings!</div><div><br /></div>Cynthihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00734327704782947094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263328761808479347.post-81952945882092056742011-12-25T17:15:00.000-08:002011-12-25T17:26:17.470-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_YvsmGZHlbGboIMdcuk0Qh3dM3u-lyDRU76jdupow1Y8OphvYUMFCSeFzoXX0L1C7cNr6HY-oClZIf5gznhmoHObN5Zb5EdMiB82ZMlprgWYHbfsIUgGpQH0GA4tgweC2eDGH1FhmOH4T/s1600/IMG_0098.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_YvsmGZHlbGboIMdcuk0Qh3dM3u-lyDRU76jdupow1Y8OphvYUMFCSeFzoXX0L1C7cNr6HY-oClZIf5gznhmoHObN5Zb5EdMiB82ZMlprgWYHbfsIUgGpQH0GA4tgweC2eDGH1FhmOH4T/s320/IMG_0098.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690240565303637778" /></a>Celebrating THE Baby who came to give life everlasting!<div>On the day of Jesus's birth we remember a Savior who came to earth, took on flesh, walked the ground, loved all people and died. But it didn't end there. Three days later He rose, victorious over death He paid the price for our sins. What an amazing, completely unexpected way to save the lost. I am grateful for the life that I am living because He came. Tonight I am humbled by the gift that I have received. I am prayerful for those who have not yet received that gift. "For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost" Luke 19:10. Thank you Jesus. Name above all names!</div>Cynthihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00734327704782947094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263328761808479347.post-51353170691631601042011-11-24T17:25:00.000-08:002011-11-24T17:50:44.448-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjodFwfcgqsC_4aH8Z3DLPLhA4-ec3Qu48OabFyNytKrf04feDMh1iO8yOfB7I3YTD0ntPd9tGZVo_VaM7ue1hzO9Q9qXbQ7N7cMEP5nkST2AS-0kE4aFO1fqeVpjU3ZZWOr8JwaUKqtaO2/s1600/392584_2505800239162_1077703009_32924967_642103563_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjodFwfcgqsC_4aH8Z3DLPLhA4-ec3Qu48OabFyNytKrf04feDMh1iO8yOfB7I3YTD0ntPd9tGZVo_VaM7ue1hzO9Q9qXbQ7N7cMEP5nkST2AS-0kE4aFO1fqeVpjU3ZZWOr8JwaUKqtaO2/s320/392584_2505800239162_1077703009_32924967_642103563_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678739705819627730" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" >On the most thankful day of the year i am reflecting, as most people are, on the many things I have to be thankful for. Besides the obvious health, job, home, family and friends, there is something that I am eternally grateful for. I know my Savior. My Creator. My God. This being, the Great I AM, I know Him. Tonight rather than be filled with thanks I am struck by a grief that I do not treat Him like the King He is. I choose when I will talk to, and spend time with Him. What amazing closeness am I missing out on because I am not available? In my thankfulness I am committing myself to be open, humbled and just ready for a deeper relationship with the God who created, loved and saved me.</span>Cynthihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00734327704782947094noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263328761808479347.post-64301735680863413162011-11-16T19:39:00.000-08:002011-11-16T19:49:34.447-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEr8iXRKNTSuTpqrFwg699SNAPVuWw0gYIAGWVVJwOhZKvY8NAUmbC585EfZZxjPJmoiu1d6ljt1I6qioJbuYM0ePsgOVTNqEWM6UcXwh9692uX__hRjsyZQidt3RQNxNOaaxoFN-RLEyY/s1600/375688_2467025109808_1077703009_32908961_936635674_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEr8iXRKNTSuTpqrFwg699SNAPVuWw0gYIAGWVVJwOhZKvY8NAUmbC585EfZZxjPJmoiu1d6ljt1I6qioJbuYM0ePsgOVTNqEWM6UcXwh9692uX__hRjsyZQidt3RQNxNOaaxoFN-RLEyY/s320/375688_2467025109808_1077703009_32908961_936635674_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675804281661896946" /></a>This is part of the "cast" of 13 Very Cool Stories. A fourteen week Wednesday night class Rob and I lead. We averaged about 16-23 kids a week. Tonight's cold dreary weather kept most of them away from the party. It was none the less a great night. The best part? We created this chart remembering mostly from just our own memory all 13 stories. Even though it has at times been loud wild and totally out of control they managed to store up some biblical truths in their own way. This got me thinking. I have been asked, even pressured lately why go to Belgium? You are needed here. Tonight it came to me. Working in pre-k environment is an amazing way to influence a child's early start to learning. Their love for knowledge is a life long building block. Lifelong. But I want to do something that affects eternity. Jesus is the only thing that will change a person's destiny, forever. And the only way I can accomplish that it to do exactly what God leads me to do. For our family He has lead us to Brussels. So we will forge on, answering the daily question of "When are you leaving?" with a smile and a "God's leading the way, He knows the date". And that is the truth. He knows the date and He's leading the way. I can rest in the assurance that He will finish the work He has begun.Cynthihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00734327704782947094noreply@blogger.com0