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Monday, March 14, 2011
Stormy & Unpredictable
My heart is here today. Restless.
Hale'iwa, HI - Oahu's Northshore
Unpredictable
yet
Reassuring
Thankfully, I know.
God is in control of the storms of life.
Matthew 8:26 "He rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm."
Hale'iwa, HI - Oahu's Northshore
Stormy
andUnpredictable
yet
Reassuring
Thankfully, I know.
God is in control of the storms of life.
Matthew 8:26 "He rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm."
Friday, March 4, 2011
Morning Magpie
This picture reminds me of this one day...
One day when I was living in the magical city of Oxford, England, I awoke to find a magpie sitting on my windowsill. The room in which I lived was very small office room in #4 Banbury Road. Literally, they converted an office into a bedroom for me. It had just enough room for a bed, a desk, and a small nightstand. However, it had floor to ceiling shelves all along one side so there was plenty of room for my stuff and books. It had delightfully high ceilings and a wonderfully large window overlooking the back gardens behind Wycliffe Hall. We had been having cool evenings and warm Spring days so I had left my window open about 6 inches or so, to let in the fresh air.
Well, that morning I hear a loud 'squak' from the INSIDE windowsill. All I could think about was how frightening and icky it would be to have a very large magpie fly about my room. (It reminded me of George MacDonald's 'Lilith.') So I sat up very slowly and said in a rather pathetic morning voice, "Oh, please fly away." Well, he cocked his head to one side as if to say that I was being very rude for asking him to leave so abruptly... without tea or anything. One more 'squak' and out he went.
That was only a moment in a million on moments worth sharing from my adventures in Oxford. I'll see if I can't share more of them.
One day when I was living in the magical city of Oxford, England, I awoke to find a magpie sitting on my windowsill. The room in which I lived was very small office room in #4 Banbury Road. Literally, they converted an office into a bedroom for me. It had just enough room for a bed, a desk, and a small nightstand. However, it had floor to ceiling shelves all along one side so there was plenty of room for my stuff and books. It had delightfully high ceilings and a wonderfully large window overlooking the back gardens behind Wycliffe Hall. We had been having cool evenings and warm Spring days so I had left my window open about 6 inches or so, to let in the fresh air.
Well, that morning I hear a loud 'squak' from the INSIDE windowsill. All I could think about was how frightening and icky it would be to have a very large magpie fly about my room. (It reminded me of George MacDonald's 'Lilith.') So I sat up very slowly and said in a rather pathetic morning voice, "Oh, please fly away." Well, he cocked his head to one side as if to say that I was being very rude for asking him to leave so abruptly... without tea or anything. One more 'squak' and out he went.
That was only a moment in a million on moments worth sharing from my adventures in Oxford. I'll see if I can't share more of them.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Valentine Surprise
Wishful thinking... Unrecognized expectation...Near disappointment...
- A surprise outing,
a coffee,
and an apology (from me) -
Reality strikes...
Much of the stress in my life is my own fault! (Only 'much' because my pride
won't let me admit that its
very nearly ALL my own doing.)
Joy realized...
Today is good. Now if I can just let go of how I think things should be and Trust in God's plans - which are always better.
Today's pursuit...
Actually try to live out Paul's admonition to
"Be ANXIOUS for NOTHING,
but in EVERYTHING
by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving
Let your requests
be made known to God." Phil 4:6
Imagine the possibilities
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Why believe a ground hog?!?!
So... why do we do it?
Why would we treat February 2nd like a holiday and claim that a smallish rodent can predict the next six weeks of weather?
My opinion - Its simply to break up the montany that threatens to invade and conquer the day.
But we mustn't let it! Today is an adventure if you're willing to take it.
I'm reading George MacDonald's "Phantastes" for a class (which will receive a blog post entirely for itself) and a great line in it from the main character,
Why would we treat February 2nd like a holiday and claim that a smallish rodent can predict the next six weeks of weather?
My opinion - Its simply to break up the montany that threatens to invade and conquer the day.
But we mustn't let it! Today is an adventure if you're willing to take it.
I'm reading George MacDonald's "Phantastes" for a class (which will receive a blog post entirely for itself) and a great line in it from the main character,
"I sat a long time unwilling to go;
but my unfinished story urged me on.
I must act and wander."
To celebrate this odd and unusual holiday - I host an annual pancake feed (since I am in college this will be held at 8:30pm).
Take that demon of monotany!
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Monday, January 24, 2011
Time Flies
My roommate recently commented on how quickly time goes by, I'd have to agree with her. When you hit your 20's life seems to speed up (I happen to be 27).
I describe life
right now
as
'Long days and Fast weeks'
The only way to deal is with Psalm 90:12
"So teach us
to number our days
that we may get
a heart of wisdom"
English Standard Version
The New American Standard reads
"...That we may
present to You
A heart of wisdom."
Today is all I have for certain,
So I say...
If time flies, strap on your hat and aviators
Because today is going to be quite a ride.
I describe life
right now
as
'Long days and Fast weeks'
The only way to deal is with Psalm 90:12
"So teach us
to number our days
that we may get
a heart of wisdom"
English Standard Version
The New American Standard reads
"...That we may
present to You
A heart of wisdom."
Today is all I have for certain,
So I say...
If time flies, strap on your hat and aviators
Because today is going to be quite a ride.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
1-11-11 @ 11:11 Ordinary & Extraordinary
I celebrated a 1 minute party last night at 11:11pm
Why?!?! you may ask... 11:11 happens 2x a day, every day, without fail.
Time is, in fact, one of the consistent elements in life that God has given to us.
I celebrated the ORDINARY... when was the last time you took a minute to thank God simply for being consistent... for making the sun rise? For letting it rain? For giving you another heart beat... and another and another and another.
I too often take for granted the ordinary. I have come to expect the wonderful gifts of breathing and simply waking up and falling asleep.
Yesterday was 1-11-11 so at 11:11 pm I celebrated 1 minute of joy and delight in what God has given me that I don't usually think about - let alone bother thanking Him for.
So at 11:11 pm I sent a few people a text telling them I was celebrating - I was thanking God for them! Sometimes I take you for granted... so today I want you to know that you are always on my VIP list to all of my parties - the ordinary and the extraodinary!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Joyous Epiphany of the Ridiculous
Joyous Epiphany to each and everyone who reads this (even though it was yesterday but since most people don't even know what it is let alone when, I figure I'll be forgiven). I challenge you to take a moment today and ponder the lives of the wise men. In faith they stepped out on a journey that seemed to outsiders
- RIDICULOUS -
When was the last time you...
stepped up, stood up, spoke up
for what was right... but is often seen as ridiculous?
Sometimes following God leads you down 'ridiculous' paths... but seeing Jesus is ALWAYS worth it... besides maybe they'll be presents at journeys end.
- ridiculous; causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable -
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
January 2011
A new year
A new song on my heart
A new necklace
Old friends
Old dreams - revived
Old words speak new
2011 has already made itself known to me by challenging my heart.
I'm half Norwegian and the rest of me is Russian & German, so sharing my heart is not always my first inclination. However, as my heart has already been overflowing with emotions of all kinds - Joy, Sadness, Love, Disappointment, Peace, Passion - I think you get the idea.
My brother challenged me to start this blog 3 Christmases ago and I feel like I'm just starting to understand what I want it to be and what I need it to be.
Old friends, New friends - Today I welcome you to my blog - A blog proclaiming the Truth of Life and Love (mostly how Jesus is just that and how He shows me more of Himself everyday) and the highs and lows, curiosities and intrigues of the heart along the way.
"Speak 'Friend' and Enter"
A new song on my heart
A new necklace
Old friends
Old dreams - revived
Old words speak new
2011 has already made itself known to me by challenging my heart.
I'm half Norwegian and the rest of me is Russian & German, so sharing my heart is not always my first inclination. However, as my heart has already been overflowing with emotions of all kinds - Joy, Sadness, Love, Disappointment, Peace, Passion - I think you get the idea.
My brother challenged me to start this blog 3 Christmases ago and I feel like I'm just starting to understand what I want it to be and what I need it to be.
Old friends, New friends - Today I welcome you to my blog - A blog proclaiming the Truth of Life and Love (mostly how Jesus is just that and how He shows me more of Himself everyday) and the highs and lows, curiosities and intrigues of the heart along the way.
"Speak 'Friend' and Enter"
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