Of course he is a Christian...He's from the South

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

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.

"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

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