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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
from another blog
i'm convicted.
Matt shared this blog post with me today...by peter rollins
Matt shared this blog post with me today...by peter rollins
My Confession: I deny the Resurrection
I am four days into my ‘Lessons’ tour and so far loving it. My time to date has been spent in Calvin College engaging in fascinating debates with Kevin Corcoran, Jason Clark, Jamie Smith, Lori Wilson and Michael Wittmer. Many subjects have been covered, but perhaps the most pertinent one revolved around the place and nature of belief in faith.
At one point in the proceedings someone asked if my theoretical position led me to denying the Resurrection of Christ. This question allowed me the opportunity to communicate clearly and concisely my thoughts on the subject, which I repeat here.
Without equivocation or hesitation I fully and completely admit that I deny the resurrection of Christ. This is something that anyone who knows me could tell you, and I am not afraid to say it publicly, no matter what some people may think…
I deny the resurrection of Christ every time I do not serve at the feet of the oppressed, each day that I turn my back on the poor; I deny the resurrection of Christ when I close my ears to the cries of the downtrodden and lend my support to an unjust and corrupt system.
However there are moments when I affirm that resurrection, few and far between as they are. I affirm it when I stand up for those who are forced to live on their knees, when I speak for those who have had their tongues torn out, when I cry for those who have no more tears left to shed.
wisdom from my mother in law...
she emailed me this the other day...
"hope is the excited, joyful anticipating of God handling my life. then what is faith - faith is the certainty of what we hope for"
thank you. it helped.
"hope is the excited, joyful anticipating of God handling my life. then what is faith - faith is the certainty of what we hope for"
thank you. it helped.
Monday, February 2, 2009
january recap
i've rewritten this post a few times...how do i sum up January? how do i put into words what i learned...while i'm still learning it? and how do i say that i'm confident that everything will work out, when in reality, i am still a little worried about it?
one thing i did learn, is that wherever i am, i want to be all there. i don't like thinking that things will be better if certain circumstances changed...and rely too much on that. i think that would be just setting myself up for failure. i don't want that.
and i do know that this month was not wasted. i do know that although i don't have complete understanding yet...i'll figure it out eventually.
and although i don't have any more answers...that not's true, i have 1 answer...i still know that we'll be ok.
and i have to admit...that as excited as we are about moving on and all that is next for us, we kind of had a sad moment this weekend realizing that we would be saying goodbye again...to some good friends and good experiences. we've learned a lot in Pasadena.
one thing i did learn, is that wherever i am, i want to be all there. i don't like thinking that things will be better if certain circumstances changed...and rely too much on that. i think that would be just setting myself up for failure. i don't want that.
and i do know that this month was not wasted. i do know that although i don't have complete understanding yet...i'll figure it out eventually.
and although i don't have any more answers...that not's true, i have 1 answer...i still know that we'll be ok.
and i have to admit...that as excited as we are about moving on and all that is next for us, we kind of had a sad moment this weekend realizing that we would be saying goodbye again...to some good friends and good experiences. we've learned a lot in Pasadena.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
the best 3.5 minutes of your day...
is about to be spent watching the following video. my favorite part is when he flies. like a bird. seriously.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
slumdog millionaire
Update: Slumdog Millionaire was nominated for 10 Oscars...now you have to go see it!
Matt and I had the rare chance to see a movie the other night...we chose Slumdog Millionaire because we had heard such good things about it (and because we love movies about India)...and it did not disappoint. see this movie.
Matt and I had the rare chance to see a movie the other night...we chose Slumdog Millionaire because we had heard such good things about it (and because we love movies about India)...and it did not disappoint. see this movie.
Friday, January 16, 2009
my new favorite Myka face
she does this new thing where she closes her eyes, crinkles her nose and makes a mmmmmmmm sound...it's the cutest thing...
i've been trying for days to get it on camera, and here it is:
i've been trying for days to get it on camera, and here it is:
human or dancer?
so twice today this song was playing by the Killers in the car. i am actually a fan of the song...maybe because i like to dance...maybe because i like the Killers...i don't know, but it always makes me happy when i hear it.
so on my back to work after lunch, i was singing along, when i drove past one of my neighbors...
and in trying to get my attention he just started dancing on the side of the road...almost in beat with the song, but not really (good try though Chris)...
it made me smile, but then it made me think more about the song (my interpretation)...are we human? ie: going along with what everyone else is doing...or are we dancers? letting ourselves go, being out there...sometimes looking a little foolish?
i don't think i've been much of a dancer lately.
here's the song...listen to it...and dance.
so on my back to work after lunch, i was singing along, when i drove past one of my neighbors...
and in trying to get my attention he just started dancing on the side of the road...almost in beat with the song, but not really (good try though Chris)...
it made me smile, but then it made me think more about the song (my interpretation)...are we human? ie: going along with what everyone else is doing...or are we dancers? letting ourselves go, being out there...sometimes looking a little foolish?
i don't think i've been much of a dancer lately.
here's the song...listen to it...and dance.
Monday, January 12, 2009
ups and downs
so there are two parts to this post.
first the light-hearted one:
yesterday i returned to my exercising love...the pool...i jumped in (taking advantage of so cal's 80 degree weather in the middle of january)...first lap...great...i still love this...second lap...why did i stop, this feels so great...third lap...why did i stop, my arms are KILLING me...
all in all, i only swam 700 of the 1000m i was up to before, but still felt good that i made it that far. i did go to bed thinking maybe i'll go back tomorrow, and woke up feeling the lovely cold that my daughter has had all week taking root in the back of my throat...maybe i'll rest today.
and now the spiritual one:
my prayer and fasting has really been going great. within the first few days we got some answers about things that we were unsure of...and it truley was a HUGE blessing...but then there are days like today, where i just don't know what's going to happen and i'm honestly a little discouraged about it. i'm being reminded everyday that God is in control, he's never let us down, he's always provided...i just can't get past the wanting to have it all figured out stage.
let go and let God...i guess i'm still working on that one.
first the light-hearted one:
yesterday i returned to my exercising love...the pool...i jumped in (taking advantage of so cal's 80 degree weather in the middle of january)...first lap...great...i still love this...second lap...why did i stop, this feels so great...third lap...why did i stop, my arms are KILLING me...
all in all, i only swam 700 of the 1000m i was up to before, but still felt good that i made it that far. i did go to bed thinking maybe i'll go back tomorrow, and woke up feeling the lovely cold that my daughter has had all week taking root in the back of my throat...maybe i'll rest today.
and now the spiritual one:
my prayer and fasting has really been going great. within the first few days we got some answers about things that we were unsure of...and it truley was a HUGE blessing...but then there are days like today, where i just don't know what's going to happen and i'm honestly a little discouraged about it. i'm being reminded everyday that God is in control, he's never let us down, he's always provided...i just can't get past the wanting to have it all figured out stage.
let go and let God...i guess i'm still working on that one.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
as promised...
Matt's birthday pic.
Happy Birthday to my best friend...love you more and more,
more than this time last year, and less than this time next year...love me.
Happy Birthday to my best friend...love you more and more,
more than this time last year, and less than this time next year...love me.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
etsy.
so i've blogged before about how adorable etsy is, and how easy it is for me to get lost forever on the website...
i came across these yesterday and they just made me smile, so i thought i'd share. taken from persimmonandpink's etsy shop.
Happy Birthday Daddy!
So yesterday was Matt's 31st birthday! We had a great time celebrating him...and then I got the bright idea to take a picture of Myka with a note that read "happy birthday daddy"...it didn't go so well.
I wrote it on an index card and gave it to her, which of course was immediately crumpled up...and as I was trying to get a picture of us and the note (we took several) all of a sudden the index card came flying into my face and the corner got me right in the eye. Needless to say we have a picture of me hunched over in pain. I think it actually scratched my eye because for the rest of the day every few hours it would tear up and hurt really badly. not fun. but here is the one picture we did get...without said death note...
and then we headed over to McCormicks & Schmicks for happy hour...where I successfully surprised Matt with a good group of friends. He had a blast, thanks everyone for loving on him and making his day special! (i'll post his bday pic with his awesome cheesecake that i made later)
I wrote it on an index card and gave it to her, which of course was immediately crumpled up...and as I was trying to get a picture of us and the note (we took several) all of a sudden the index card came flying into my face and the corner got me right in the eye. Needless to say we have a picture of me hunched over in pain. I think it actually scratched my eye because for the rest of the day every few hours it would tear up and hurt really badly. not fun. but here is the one picture we did get...without said death note...
and then we headed over to McCormicks & Schmicks for happy hour...where I successfully surprised Matt with a good group of friends. He had a blast, thanks everyone for loving on him and making his day special! (i'll post his bday pic with his awesome cheesecake that i made later)
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
2009...am I ready?
For those of you who have seen me in the past 3 months...you probably already know about my anxiety over 2009. Matt is graduating and I have no idea what to expect of all that is coming next.
We have some hopes, and some preferences...but mostly we know that we are committed to doing what God wants...however hard that may be.
That's why I've decided that for the month of January I will be praying and fasting...praying for our future, for the next step, for a job that would fit Matt well where he could grow and learn and invest...and fasting because it's that important to me that my heart and focus is right. It's that important that I lay aside my wants...and allow God the opportunity he needs to work in my heart and my dreams.
So, if you think about us...please pray with us. I know it's going to be a good month, and I can't wait to share more about this journey as we go through it.
Love.
We have some hopes, and some preferences...but mostly we know that we are committed to doing what God wants...however hard that may be.
That's why I've decided that for the month of January I will be praying and fasting...praying for our future, for the next step, for a job that would fit Matt well where he could grow and learn and invest...and fasting because it's that important to me that my heart and focus is right. It's that important that I lay aside my wants...and allow God the opportunity he needs to work in my heart and my dreams.
So, if you think about us...please pray with us. I know it's going to be a good month, and I can't wait to share more about this journey as we go through it.
Love.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
10 things I love at Christmas
in no particular order.
1. Putting up my Christmas tree. It just doesn't feel like the Christmas season has began until the tree is up.
2. Christmas music. And I will admit, I was never a fan of Christmas music until a few years ago, but now I love it! Although it can't be listened to until after Thanksgiving.
3. Baking. And all the yummy smells that fill my home.
4. Snow. Although I haven't had a white Christmas in 4 years...I know I will again one day.
5. Christmas cards. I really do enjoy sending out cards...but even more than that...I love opening the mailbox and seeing Christmas cards and pictures and stories of friends.
6. Presents. Getting is fun, but I like keeping a list all year long of things to get Matt...so it's really fun when I get to start buying them.
7. Children. I love having Christmas at home, because the fact that my younger brothers still get soooo excited about the day, makes my day that much better. And now Myka gets to add to that excitment as well. (I've seriously caught myself wondering if she'll like what we got her?!! Of course she will...or at least the wrapping!)
8. Church. My favorite service all year is usually the one right before Christmas.
9. Family. We've been blessed each year to be able to see family during the holidays.
10. Christmas movies...we have a few favorites, but Christmas is not complete without watching It's a Wonderful Life (my dad's all-time favorite!)
what are some of your favorite things?
1. Putting up my Christmas tree. It just doesn't feel like the Christmas season has began until the tree is up.
2. Christmas music. And I will admit, I was never a fan of Christmas music until a few years ago, but now I love it! Although it can't be listened to until after Thanksgiving.
3. Baking. And all the yummy smells that fill my home.
4. Snow. Although I haven't had a white Christmas in 4 years...I know I will again one day.
5. Christmas cards. I really do enjoy sending out cards...but even more than that...I love opening the mailbox and seeing Christmas cards and pictures and stories of friends.
6. Presents. Getting is fun, but I like keeping a list all year long of things to get Matt...so it's really fun when I get to start buying them.
7. Children. I love having Christmas at home, because the fact that my younger brothers still get soooo excited about the day, makes my day that much better. And now Myka gets to add to that excitment as well. (I've seriously caught myself wondering if she'll like what we got her?!! Of course she will...or at least the wrapping!)
8. Church. My favorite service all year is usually the one right before Christmas.
9. Family. We've been blessed each year to be able to see family during the holidays.
10. Christmas movies...we have a few favorites, but Christmas is not complete without watching It's a Wonderful Life (my dad's all-time favorite!)
what are some of your favorite things?
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I am my mother's daughter
and yesterday...I made my first batch of Almond Roca candy
getting all packaged up (so we stop eating it!!)
and ready to give!
I'm really enjoying making and baking gifts this year! Are you making anything special this Christmas season?
...and I made 3 other posts today...so read em all...
getting all packaged up (so we stop eating it!!)
and ready to give!
I'm really enjoying making and baking gifts this year! Are you making anything special this Christmas season?...and I made 3 other posts today...so read em all...
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