Iowa Caucuses Tonight!

I'm sure many of you are sick of hearing about the Iowa Caucuses and are wondering what is so special about Iowa. Well, it's just simply that we are first.

If you live in Iowa, I encourage you to head to your caucus tonight at 7:00 (go early). If you aren't going to attend and plan to sit home and watch TV, I encourage you to participate. We live in a country that gives us the right to vote and have a voice. Use it! I can't even imagine living where I could not share my views. Praise the Lord for the freedom we have in the USA!!!

Regardless of where you live if you are undecided about your vote, I want to direct you to http://www.mikehuckabee.com/. I have done some research and I am going to be voting for Mike Huckabee tonight.

I'm now off my soapbox.

Take the Challenge

Our church is challenging us to read through the Bible in a year. I was hesitant to commit to it because I hate committing to something that I'm not sure I can complete. During the summer there will be days that I won't have time to read this much, but I have decided to accept the challenge. I can always read ahead.

I've read through the Bible, but never in its entirety in a year. We are using a program that breaks it up nicely, so you aren't just reading it straight through. We will read two chapters in Old Testament, a chapter in the Psalms and one in the New Testament.

So who wants to take the challenge with me?

Today is:
Genesis 1 and 2
Psalm 1
Matthew 1

Hallelujah Chorus for the Hearing Impaired

Why Did He Come?

Down from His Glory
William E. Booth-Clibborn

Down from His glory, ever living story,
My God and Savior came, and Jesus was His name;
Born in a manger to His own a stranger,
A man of sorrows, tears and agony!

What condescension, bringing us redemption,
That in the dead of night, not one faint hope in sight,
God gracious, tender laid aside His splendor,
Stooping to woo, to win, to save my soul!

Without reluctance, flesh and blood His substance,
He took the form of man, revealed the hidden plan;
O glorious myst'ry sacrifice of Calv'ry!
And now I know He is the great "I AM"!

Refrain:
Oh how I love Him! How I adore Him!
My breath, my sunshine, my all in all!
The great Creator became my Savior,
And all God's fullness dwelleth in Him!

Who Am I?

Jr. Girls Update

We had such a wonderful time in class last night that I thought I would share. We have been doing one-on-ones with the girls and thought it would be fun for them to get to know us in the same way.

They all asked us several questions from our favorite food to why we go to Faith Baptist Church. The girls really loved that they had the chance to ask us questions.

Stacey and I each gave our testimonies as well. We wanted the girls to see that we also had to come to that point in our lives when we accepted that we were on our way to hell if we didn't accept Christ's free gift of salvation. We also talked about other areas where we surrendered to God - baptism, obedience, etc.

I love sharing with others what God has done in my life and hearing the stories of other people. Leave a comment to tell me what God has done for you!

Christmas Carol Mash

Cancelled

Because of a winter storm, we had to cancel our slumber party. We are disappointed, but God knows all about it. He has other plans in store for us. I know that my immediate plan is to clean my apartment. :)

Thanks for your prayers. Please keep praying for our girls. God has great plans for them.

Slumber Party

Hey Everybody!

Guess what we are doing this weekend? Stacey and I are having our Jr. Girls over to my place for a slumber party this weekend. We have 8-10 girls coming!!!!! We are so excited for this.

There are three girls that are not saved, so we would love to have you pray for opportunities for us. We are having the party on Saturday to Sunday so the girls that don't attend church can try it out.

I'll post some pictures after the party!

I've Been Tagged

What was I doing ten years ago?
I was a Junior at Northland Baptist Bible College. I had a pretty interesting roommate that semester, so I was probably either having to talk with her or avoiding her. (Remember, Kristi?) I was probably studying and having fun in the dorm.

What was I doing five years ago?
I was living in Eau Claire, WI, working at Ayres Associates as the Transportation Secretary. I was working with my parents in a church planting ministry.

What was I doing one year ago?
I was doing pretty much the exact same thing I am doing now: working at IRBC, attending Faith Baptist Church, teaching Jr. Girls, going to basketball games, etc.

What was I doing yesterday?
Working in the office. Then I went to Pamela Betz's concert, and the end of Tyler Betz's and Jared Callison's basketball game. Then I watched Dancing with the Stars when I got home (taped it). Went to bed late.

Five snacks I love:
Popcorn
Chex Mix
Anything Chocolate
String Cheese
Fruit

Five places I would run away to:
Savannah
Bahamas
Just home alone
A cabin in the woods
Ireland - just because I've never been and want to go

Five TV shows I like:
Dancing with the Stars
American Idol
CSI New York
NCIS
Anything on the Food Network

Five things I hate doing:
Dishes
Dusting
Talking on the phone
Crafts / Decorating for events
Anything last minute - I'm a planner

Five biggest joys of the moment:
Teaching Jr. Girls
Friendships
God's Word
Time spent with family
Basketball season

Okay, now it's time to tag people (thanks for the tag Kelly).

Bekah
Angie
Mary Ann - you need to do some serious blogging anyway
Kari
Janelle
Amy
Malissa