Hey Y'all,
I had coffee with a new friend of mine that I meet at the bible study I go to on Monday nights. She is from the Northwest corner of the country and has really embraced moving away from her family to this part of the country. I had to laugh because we were talking about the difference between the bible belt and her part of the country.
We were talking about a certain situation and she asked me if this guy was a Christian. I said of course he is, I think he is from Texas. She then looked at me and said, "I'm pretty sure, that doesn't make him a Christian." I just like to think that everyone from the south was brought up like me.
I just thought this was funny.... sometimes, I don't have any common sense. Good Grief.
-K
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Comfort Zone
Hey y'all,
I have never been one to stay in my comfort zone. Either that or it is the largest comfort zone that has ever existed. When I was younger, I thrived on pushing the envelope just a little bit further. Now I just kind of do things just to see the outcome. But yesterday I was thinking about some of the things that I do, that are comfortable to me.
Like for example.... I have this old circa 2000 Gray Old Navy sweatshirt that I still to this day wear. Being in my churches Chapel and feeling the comfort of all the things that I went through and prayer for on the old orange carpet. Smelling a certain body spray, that instantly takes me back to Jakarta and the longing that I have to do the Lord's work. But I would say that one of my favorite things, I do that is comforting to me is sing this song that one of the college interns used to sing, when I was in seventh grade.
The lyrics are so simple and the melody isn't some elaborate song that we sing now in worship. I can remember singing it when I was in my freshmen year of college and struggling to get out of bed. I remember singing it when I was alone in my room after I graduated wondering what the next step was going to be. I can remember singing it to myself, when I would wake up in Jakarta at 5 to the call to prayer and be heartbroken for the lost people that I was surrounded by. Recently, I have been singing it, as I wait on the Lord's timing to show me some things that I am needing.
I have looked to see if I can find a recording of it, but I can't. So I stick to the simple little song in my head and my heart that has served as a little refuge reminder of God and who he is.
I have never been one to stay in my comfort zone. Either that or it is the largest comfort zone that has ever existed. When I was younger, I thrived on pushing the envelope just a little bit further. Now I just kind of do things just to see the outcome. But yesterday I was thinking about some of the things that I do, that are comfortable to me.
Like for example.... I have this old circa 2000 Gray Old Navy sweatshirt that I still to this day wear. Being in my churches Chapel and feeling the comfort of all the things that I went through and prayer for on the old orange carpet. Smelling a certain body spray, that instantly takes me back to Jakarta and the longing that I have to do the Lord's work. But I would say that one of my favorite things, I do that is comforting to me is sing this song that one of the college interns used to sing, when I was in seventh grade.
The lyrics are so simple and the melody isn't some elaborate song that we sing now in worship. I can remember singing it when I was in my freshmen year of college and struggling to get out of bed. I remember singing it when I was alone in my room after I graduated wondering what the next step was going to be. I can remember singing it to myself, when I would wake up in Jakarta at 5 to the call to prayer and be heartbroken for the lost people that I was surrounded by. Recently, I have been singing it, as I wait on the Lord's timing to show me some things that I am needing.
I have looked to see if I can find a recording of it, but I can't. So I stick to the simple little song in my head and my heart that has served as a little refuge reminder of God and who he is.
"You are all that I need
You are all that I need
When I am weak
I will trust in thee
Cause you are all that I need"
There are three verses to the song, but the last is my favorite
"And When I am Empty
Jesus, You are my Fire
A Holy Refiner
My Only Desire"
-K
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Turning over a new leaf
Here we go again......
Lots of things are happening, so I am going to fill you in. I am still working at the hospital checking people in and checking people out. My job has really made me think a lot about how people see certain people and the stereotypes that we all struggle with.
I am in the middle of spring semester right now. It has been a harder semester this time around and the closer I get to being finish. The more excited I get to be done. Praise the Lord!!!!!!!
I chaplain at the hospital on the weekends and it has been one of the most challenging things I have ever done. It is amazing to see what prayer can do and how it provides comfort for people in their greatest time of need. More stories to come.... Promise.
I also have been going to a singles bible study at a local baptist church in the area. I also have been helping with the college girls there. I love working with girls this age, actually any age and I am thankful to get any opportunity to do ministry.
A couple of other things are in the works. More to come.
Right now, I am claiming this verse: 1 Peter 4:10
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms."
-K
Lots of things are happening, so I am going to fill you in. I am still working at the hospital checking people in and checking people out. My job has really made me think a lot about how people see certain people and the stereotypes that we all struggle with.
I am in the middle of spring semester right now. It has been a harder semester this time around and the closer I get to being finish. The more excited I get to be done. Praise the Lord!!!!!!!
I chaplain at the hospital on the weekends and it has been one of the most challenging things I have ever done. It is amazing to see what prayer can do and how it provides comfort for people in their greatest time of need. More stories to come.... Promise.
I also have been going to a singles bible study at a local baptist church in the area. I also have been helping with the college girls there. I love working with girls this age, actually any age and I am thankful to get any opportunity to do ministry.
A couple of other things are in the works. More to come.
Right now, I am claiming this verse: 1 Peter 4:10
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms."
-K
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Back to the Basics....
Hey y'all,
Where I work, we are not supposed to say that we are busy, we are supposed to say that we are really popular. It has to do with not letting the patients know that we are super busy and they are not our top priority.... so this is my response to you. I have been really popular and have had no time to blog. No worries though... I am back in action.
I have been dealing with the idea of God being a refining fire recently. When I was in youth in 6th grade, we would sing this song talking about how our God was a refining fire and that it is how God is shaping us to be His children. We must go through this process in order to come out new, shiny, and ready to be used by God. I guess either I was too busy playing games with my friends or talking about boys during the sermon to hear the part about how this process is not a pleasant one.... that in fact it is a painful process that reveals some stuff that you have locked up deep deep deep in the spots of my mind and heart that I don't ever want to go.
As I was reading in the bible I came across this verse and decided that as God is ripping off the bandaid that is my life right now. I am going to claim this verse. Psalms 86:11
Where I work, we are not supposed to say that we are busy, we are supposed to say that we are really popular. It has to do with not letting the patients know that we are super busy and they are not our top priority.... so this is my response to you. I have been really popular and have had no time to blog. No worries though... I am back in action.
I have been dealing with the idea of God being a refining fire recently. When I was in youth in 6th grade, we would sing this song talking about how our God was a refining fire and that it is how God is shaping us to be His children. We must go through this process in order to come out new, shiny, and ready to be used by God. I guess either I was too busy playing games with my friends or talking about boys during the sermon to hear the part about how this process is not a pleasant one.... that in fact it is a painful process that reveals some stuff that you have locked up deep deep deep in the spots of my mind and heart that I don't ever want to go.
As I was reading in the bible I came across this verse and decided that as God is ripping off the bandaid that is my life right now. I am going to claim this verse. Psalms 86:11
"Teach me your way, O Lord
and I will walk in your truth;
give me an undivided heart,
that I may fear your name. "
Just a little update on where I am.
Love ya,
Kris
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Little Wisdom
Hey y'all,
Here is a little Oswald Chambers via Suzanne Wiley.... Wisdom for this season of life.
"Once you have the right relationship with God through salvation and sanctification, remember whatever your circumstances may be, you have been placed there by God. And God uses the reaction of your life to your circumstances to fulfill HIS purpose, as long as you continue to "walk in the light as He is in the light" 1 John 1:7"
Hope y'all are having a good week so far.
Joy,
Kris
Here is a little Oswald Chambers via Suzanne Wiley.... Wisdom for this season of life.
"Once you have the right relationship with God through salvation and sanctification, remember whatever your circumstances may be, you have been placed there by God. And God uses the reaction of your life to your circumstances to fulfill HIS purpose, as long as you continue to "walk in the light as He is in the light" 1 John 1:7"
Hope y'all are having a good week so far.
Joy,
Kris
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Bring it on...
Hey y'all,
I started my online seminary courses this week. And I must say... I am liking it. Let me give you a little background....
Cue flashback music: I like to argue with people. I love a good healthy debate where no feelings get hurt, but opinions and views are expressed. Well, I am not sure if all seminary classes are like this, but I happened to sit through a year of people arguing with each other and if they would have stopped to listen to each other speak, they would have realized that they were always arguing the same point. I know what you are thinking... bitter much? :-) Listen now some people like this, but at 8:00am it is not my favorite thing to be doing.
Back to Present: Online classes you still discuss things and you are required to comment on other people's post, but if you realize they are just agreeing or commenting for the sake of commenting, I can push this wonderful little arrow button that moves me to the next post. Bliss :-) Also my facial expression tend to get me in trouble and in this situation no one can see.
I wanted to show you my new back to school outfit:
Joy,
Kris
I started my online seminary courses this week. And I must say... I am liking it. Let me give you a little background....
Cue flashback music: I like to argue with people. I love a good healthy debate where no feelings get hurt, but opinions and views are expressed. Well, I am not sure if all seminary classes are like this, but I happened to sit through a year of people arguing with each other and if they would have stopped to listen to each other speak, they would have realized that they were always arguing the same point. I know what you are thinking... bitter much? :-) Listen now some people like this, but at 8:00am it is not my favorite thing to be doing.
Back to Present: Online classes you still discuss things and you are required to comment on other people's post, but if you realize they are just agreeing or commenting for the sake of commenting, I can push this wonderful little arrow button that moves me to the next post. Bliss :-) Also my facial expression tend to get me in trouble and in this situation no one can see.
I wanted to show you my new back to school outfit:
Joy,
Kris
Friday, August 20, 2010
Eat, Pray...Find Jesus
Hey Y'all,
I just went to the movies with my mom, sister, and mema. We went to see Eat, Pray, Love. I wanted to see it really bad because I read the book and actually enjoyed it. I am a person who likes movies that others don't like, my favorite movie is American President. I kid around saying that if a man can sing to "Groovy Kind of Love" by Phil Collins and sit through the American President without falling asleep, he will be the one for me. And if you are wondering, I have yet to find him, :-)
This movie was a little long and might I say to me a little silly. I am all about finding yourself by traveling and adventure. If you know me... I am what my mother describes as the "Free Spirited" one. After watching this movie the only thing I could think of is why in the world does she need to travel and complain, and be gloomy gus to find herself. My mom said it best... The movie would have been over in 30mins, if she would have just found what she really needs which is Jesus.
So, please go and enjoy the movie. Be entertained. Stare at the cuteness that is James Franco, but please do not believe that the methods that the character in this movie goes through. Get yourself some coffee, get a large print bible and find yourself in the one who created you.
Joy,
Kris
I just went to the movies with my mom, sister, and mema. We went to see Eat, Pray, Love. I wanted to see it really bad because I read the book and actually enjoyed it. I am a person who likes movies that others don't like, my favorite movie is American President. I kid around saying that if a man can sing to "Groovy Kind of Love" by Phil Collins and sit through the American President without falling asleep, he will be the one for me. And if you are wondering, I have yet to find him, :-)
This movie was a little long and might I say to me a little silly. I am all about finding yourself by traveling and adventure. If you know me... I am what my mother describes as the "Free Spirited" one. After watching this movie the only thing I could think of is why in the world does she need to travel and complain, and be gloomy gus to find herself. My mom said it best... The movie would have been over in 30mins, if she would have just found what she really needs which is Jesus.
So, please go and enjoy the movie. Be entertained. Stare at the cuteness that is James Franco, but please do not believe that the methods that the character in this movie goes through. Get yourself some coffee, get a large print bible and find yourself in the one who created you.
Joy,
Kris
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