The Rhythms of His Heart

Jim & Tamara Ritskes, Me, Brother Jeff & my Mom & Dad This past weekend (Feb. 24-27) was full of blessings & excitement!  It was so awesome to have Jim & Tamara Ritskes fly in from Portage La Prairie.  They are such a great couple & are so genuine in their walk and service for God.  I appreciate them & their support through this whole thing...thankful that God placed them in my life.  I  am so excited to work alongside them both....they have become more than just the ED of YFC and his wife, but  they have become friends!  As I heard the presentations & sharing about YFC on Sunday, my heart is ready to go in God's time!  Keep on praying that I'll be there by April! Jim Ritskes --ED of YFC Portage & my Dad/Pastor praying over me. Big Brother Jeff singing   The weekend was also a special time where my church family prayed over & commissioned me.  It was so special again to have my Pa...

The above pictures were taken so I could make a prayer card to send to my supporters!  I'm not going to share the one I chose....It's a surprise :)  So before you think I'm full of myself....let me leave you with one of my  favorite quotes -- "Jesus is my beauty. He is my lovliness, my confidence. He is the charisma, the attractiveness that is right and true--that breeds life not death. That points to good and not evil.  The perfume the world, our family, and friends will take notice of.  What is she wearing? Jesus. The answer must be Jesus."

Have you ever just been floating through your day and then out of no where God sends something or someone to kind of give you a "slap" or a wake up call.  These two videos did it for me tonight!!  Sitting here with a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye....Oh what God can do if we just stop making excuses & just do what HE wants! The Following  2 links are a Testimony (Part 1 & 2) of Mark Hall. http://youtu.be/F8QO5oib-sM http://youtu.be/XdN581xZJmc He doesn't need us, but He wants us!  

INCREASE MY {OUR} FAITH. (Luke 17:5) January 2012 Dear Family & Friends, This new year of 2012 has started with some exciting things that God is doing! I have thought a lot about how this year will mean a lot of changes for me. Though it may be hard. my heart continues to cry out to my God and ask Him to increase my faith. As you read on, you will see how HE has been doing this! I am OVERWHELMED . . . Several weeks ago you all received a letter announcing the journey God is leading me on with YFC in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. This has been a long road & I am still overwhelmed that God has chosen me to serve Him and impact other's lives for Him as a full-time Female Youth Mentor. I also have been overwhelmed by those of you who have committed to supporting me through prayer & finances. Many times over the last weeks there have been many tears, laughs & shouts of praise to God for how HE has provided in ways that continue to blow me away. I am THANKF...

Looking through some pictures of my visit last spring to YFC Portage....thought you might like to see them.  This is where it will all happen....God, make me ready!!   Skate shop right next door...YFC uses skateboarding as an outreach....Skaters  love Jesus too! "The Factory": Mission office & drop-in center Tupper Street Where YFC Portage office/drop-in is located. "The Door" is a housing unit that YFC rents to have to do activities with women & kids in the area.  It also houses a clothing bank to help those in need.

H ere is a great song that has encouraged me so much this week.  Read the lyrics & hit the link at the end to hear it on youtube.com. im so forgetful, but you always remind me youre the only one who brings me peace youre the only one who brings me peace so i come, lord i come, i come, lord i come to tell you i love you to tell you i need you to tell you theres no better place for me than in your arms to tell you im sorry for running in circles for placing my focus on the ways and not your face youre the only one who brings me peace youre the only one who brings me peace im so forgetful but you always remind me youre the only one who brings me peace x2 so i come lord i come i come lord i come to tell you i love you to tell you i need you to tell you theres no better place for me than in your arms to tell you im sorry for running in circles for placing my focus on the ways and not your face youre the only one who brings me peace youre the only one wh...

Genesis 21   19 Just then God opened her eyes. She looked. She saw a well of water. She went to it and filled her canteen and gave the boy a long, cool drink.  (You should read Gen. 21:8-21 to get the whole story....so good!) Sometimes I feel like Hagar (See Gen.21).  I feel hopeless, rejected, used, thirsty, alone & just wanting to run away. Yes,  I go through these dry, desert/wilderness times.  I just want to cry & give up, but in these times God  shows up just as He did with Hagar.  He knows & sees what's going on...& I don't have to be afraid & I can cling to His plan & purpose.  It makes me wonder though how often do I miss those times when God wants to show Himself because my eyes were too focused on my 'hopless' situation?  God longs to show up & give us the water that will quench our thirst...He longs for us to trust & cling to Him & His promises! But are my eyes blinded to the ways He is working?...