Right now, I am filled with the joy that only God can give. I am so thankful for my friends, specifically the ones at home, many of whom I have known since the days of pokemon, and plus tallies. We have become a family which supports each other, prays for one another and desires to see each one follow the path that God has laid for us.
We have the light and love of Christ inside of us. How we express his love to others is up to us. We don't show His love in the same way. It's obvious that God has given us different strengths and talents so we can further His kingdom, it wouldn't make sense for all of us to have the same gifts. Because of these gifts, we show God's love to others in different ways. Some maybe more empathetic so they can minister to others emotionally; others still maybe more hospitable so they can minister to people's physical needs of food and shelter. The picture above is a reminder that we all have light but how God uses it to benefit His people is different.
I was also reminded how different we all are yet how we all fit together like a big, happy puzzle.It amazes me to see how God is working in all of our lives in such different ministries that work together to build up the body of Christ. I Corinthians 12. One is ministering to girls in a very secular sorority, another is the RA for girls in a Christian university, some are working in youth ministry (junior high, high school, and media) , another college fellowship. God has placed us in such different areas yet we are all working together to spread the love of Christ. How cool is God that He can do that.
Matt and Kim came back from a two week trip to Haiti. It was so awesome to hear how God was working through their team. Kim was working with orphans and children teaching them the love of Christ in the tent city. Matt was on the discipleship team; his stories are evidences of how God is working in the lives of his followers. It is also really nice to have part of our family back. One of our sisters, Bethany, is still in Haiti. Please pray for her.
We made tikka masala, played nertz, devoured mango pudding and a huge pazookie, sang Happy Birthday to Kim, and took crazy/amazing pictures. amen.
Nick took all these gems.
Blessing of the day: this one is obvious: my friends who love God and seek to put him first in their lives.
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