You may never know why He calls you.
You may never know this side of Heaven who you impact with obedience to God's Go!
But Go anyway.
It will be worth it.
Post Script: Go not God! So funny!
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Obedience in the Go
God told Noah, "Go! Get on the boat!"
God told Jonah, "Go! Get to Ninevah!"
God told Abram, "Go! It's a new country!"
God told Jeremiah, "Go! Get ready because I am sending you out!
Notice God never gave an instruction manual, an itinerary, treatise as to why he was sending these men out from their homes, their families, the familiar and comfortable." He just told them to Go.
God never said it would be easy either. In fact he told Jeremiah that the people would not even listen to him!
Great.
What was the testimony then?
God was glorified in the obedience.
God still tells people "Go" today. And not just foreign missions. We are all looking for that giant GO that we miss his step by step unstructions.
Turn left here. Go into that store. Smile at that man.
Check on your child. They need a hug.
Go to San Francisco. Take your kids. And their friend.
The Obedience of the Go is where God honors us. When's we aren't caught up in logistics but simple trust His plan.
NEXT: The Reason for the Go
God told Jonah, "Go! Get to Ninevah!"
God told Abram, "Go! It's a new country!"
God told Jeremiah, "Go! Get ready because I am sending you out!
Notice God never gave an instruction manual, an itinerary, treatise as to why he was sending these men out from their homes, their families, the familiar and comfortable." He just told them to Go.
God never said it would be easy either. In fact he told Jeremiah that the people would not even listen to him!
Great.
What was the testimony then?
God was glorified in the obedience.
God still tells people "Go" today. And not just foreign missions. We are all looking for that giant GO that we miss his step by step unstructions.
Turn left here. Go into that store. Smile at that man.
Check on your child. They need a hug.
Go to San Francisco. Take your kids. And their friend.
The Obedience of the Go is where God honors us. When's we aren't caught up in logistics but simple trust His plan.
NEXT: The Reason for the Go
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
San Fran - the Sights
Maria and darling Ella picked us up from the airport.
The first place we hit in San Francisco was the beach. Well, after In-and-Out Burgers, of course! Yes, they are that good. (Try it Animal Style with grilled onions. oooh.)
This was Ashley's first trip to the ocean and she was eager to dip her toes in the frigid water - 45 degrees or so. I watched from the beach! I didn't need to be cold and wet!
Maria drove us around her town - her love for this city and it's people is so evident! From a beautiful look-out we could see the Bay and beyond. It was a clear day and we were so happy to be in San Francisco.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
I'm Back and on the Road!
The last few months have been crazy. The a January came and the insanity went up exponentially! David's business has been doing well which means extra hours for him. And what has seemed like single parenting for October. November. And December.
It's not been easy for David. Long work hours. Missing family dinners and discussions. I am so grateful to have a partner that can walk through this tough season, trusting God and his wife to take care of other details til the season changes. It's been crazy and but fun too.
But it was still a little too calm for our liking ----
So we bought a new home! Our new place is called Black Bear Crossing and is already not a house but a Home.
The kids and I moved the majority of our household together. In a snow storm. In bitter cold. From a mild Mesa up to the deep snow behind Rules Mountains.
Chris's friend, David, helped. David's mom helped. My girlfriends descended and in three hours packed, moved and unpacked my kitchen. Never underestimate the determination of five women --- and ten kids!
Yet, there were a few hours left in my day. I had not quite reached exhaustion, so I packed up my kids, their friend and I am, as I type, sitting on a plane headed to San Francisco!
Sitting over 10,000 feet above earth, I am reflecting on God's great goodness.
If you've read my blog before, I follow me on Facebook you know that I have battled Sjogrens disease for the past several years. Probably longer but I didn't know what was wrong -- only that my tongue would swell, my mouth was often dry, my skin was flakey, fatigue would come on so strong it would tanked 30 minutes of pep talk to get out of bed each morning not to mention swollen hands, joint pain and tenderness. As if not enough, any time a person walked into a room with a virus or infection, I was sure to be infected and ill within a day. Not fun.
Not for me. Not for my kids. Not for my hubby.
Since August 1, 2012 I have been able to go non-stop. With no illness. Only a couple of flares with joint pain. No colds. No viruses.
Only God!
The difference? Prayer. Fasting. Prayers to break chains of generational illnesses. Prayers for wisdom on what we eat as a family. What I drink. Prayers of thanksgiving for the healing God has performed already! Prayer.
As we near San Francisco, I near a dream. To take my kids places. To work with Seth and Maria Waters at their church. To show my kids our great nation. To serve God by being his hands and feet.
How blessed I am!
I am glad to writing again! And on the road! With God!
It's not been easy for David. Long work hours. Missing family dinners and discussions. I am so grateful to have a partner that can walk through this tough season, trusting God and his wife to take care of other details til the season changes. It's been crazy and but fun too.
But it was still a little too calm for our liking ----
So we bought a new home! Our new place is called Black Bear Crossing and is already not a house but a Home.
The kids and I moved the majority of our household together. In a snow storm. In bitter cold. From a mild Mesa up to the deep snow behind Rules Mountains.
Chris's friend, David, helped. David's mom helped. My girlfriends descended and in three hours packed, moved and unpacked my kitchen. Never underestimate the determination of five women --- and ten kids!
Yet, there were a few hours left in my day. I had not quite reached exhaustion, so I packed up my kids, their friend and I am, as I type, sitting on a plane headed to San Francisco!
Sitting over 10,000 feet above earth, I am reflecting on God's great goodness.
If you've read my blog before, I follow me on Facebook you know that I have battled Sjogrens disease for the past several years. Probably longer but I didn't know what was wrong -- only that my tongue would swell, my mouth was often dry, my skin was flakey, fatigue would come on so strong it would tanked 30 minutes of pep talk to get out of bed each morning not to mention swollen hands, joint pain and tenderness. As if not enough, any time a person walked into a room with a virus or infection, I was sure to be infected and ill within a day. Not fun.
Not for me. Not for my kids. Not for my hubby.
Since August 1, 2012 I have been able to go non-stop. With no illness. Only a couple of flares with joint pain. No colds. No viruses.
Only God!
The difference? Prayer. Fasting. Prayers to break chains of generational illnesses. Prayers for wisdom on what we eat as a family. What I drink. Prayers of thanksgiving for the healing God has performed already! Prayer.
As we near San Francisco, I near a dream. To take my kids places. To work with Seth and Maria Waters at their church. To show my kids our great nation. To serve God by being his hands and feet.
How blessed I am!
I am glad to writing again! And on the road! With God!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Christmas 2012
Our beautiful Ashley Ruth
14 years old
Charming son, Chris
16 years
Our 2012 tree!
And Sherman in his Christmas Sweater and bow.
He seriously hates to have his sweater on, but it was so cold!
We have always loved opening our home to everyone.
Football, birthday parties, baby showers, and holidays - it's God's house to use as he needs it and to feed everyone who comes to the door! In the three days before Christmas, I fed two different church groups - loved it!
Then, my special Posole following Christmas Eve service.
And a full house Christmas day!
The Palmer 5; Spann 4; Kaesha and Cetabria and our 4 too!
So thankful for the Family of Choice that to which God has called us to belong.
Merry Christmas
(yeah, it's January 3 - but hey, somethings take time!)
Friday, December 28, 2012
Christmas at Our House
Just a typical holiday...
Yeah, really wanted to post photos. But computer having issues.
Maybe it has a cold too!
Yeah, really wanted to post photos. But computer having issues.
Maybe it has a cold too!
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Christmas Humming
I was caught this week. Humming. Rather loudly. In Walmart. A kind man was smiling at me when I realized he could hear me. The song in my head had burst out in melodious murmur. Spontaneous. Joyful. I was sharing.
Life would Jesus should be this way!
Knowing our freedom, our salvation, our Hope we burst out in praise to share our good news!!!!
It should be. But it's not.
We don't wish to offend. Or embarrass our children. Or seem foolish.
May I be more willing to be foolish in the eyes of this world if it means I share Hope more this coming year!
Life would Jesus should be this way!
Knowing our freedom, our salvation, our Hope we burst out in praise to share our good news!!!!
It should be. But it's not.
We don't wish to offend. Or embarrass our children. Or seem foolish.
May I be more willing to be foolish in the eyes of this world if it means I share Hope more this coming year!
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