The Rhythms of His Heart

I recently made a trip back to the east coast for a few weeks of rest. I enjoyed it very much...and then again it is always hard to let go again...to let go of my comfort, my family, my security!  Then after all the tears, hugs, prayers and laughing has passed I sat on the airplane and He whispers to my heart, "Do you love them more than ME?" and with tears streaming down my face and open hands I let them go and again take the hand of my beautiful Jesus! This is my calling...there is no place I'd rather be.  The morning I left Someone prayed over me these words..."Home is not a place....Home is where YOU (Jesus) are!  I am grateful for this time...and I am grateful to be in the place where Jesus has lead me!!  This is HOME!! Me & My 3rd Sister--Kara My Baby Brother--Sandy Nieces & Nephews at the beach...We were missing 3 out of 8 though Dear Friend Visits Wheelchair Adventures with my Oldest Nieces My Oldest sister-- Chrissy ...

I stood by the couch and just took in the moment!  It was a pretty usual Monday night at the Factory Drop In.  We often pray over the night asking God to break in to conversation, pool games, etc. and prepare our hearts for the night. I love this time...I love our volunteers who come week after week & I love watching God use their gifts and abilities.  This one night was no different except one of our new volunteers carried in her guitar and in an instant there she was singing and playing with a whole group of teenagers sitting at her feet.  They were singing, laughing and making up lyrics without a care or thought of what people would think. The problems of their day, issues at home or with the parents faded as the melody and sound of music filled the room.  This hasn't been the first time in my life where God music to break down barriers...it is a must in my world.  It definitely makes me cry, laugh and makes me want to dance...especially when it come...

On this Saturday Night in my apartment I am overwhelmed and encouraged as I sit and read.  I will never ever forget hearing the story of a mighty woman named Heather Elyse last year!  She has adopted several children as a single lady! She works as a champion for adoption in Haiti!  I love her heart!  Check out her blog:   http://invadinghaiti.blogspot.ca/  Here are a couple of excerpts from her blog written from the perspective of two of her beauties: The Night I Met My Father by Mackenzie Elyse and family I will never forget the first day with my adoptive family. My mother told us she was taking us to a fancy restaurant for a “family night.” I remember walking into this classy restaurant and hearing her say, "A table for nine, please.” I was a bit confused, because I counted, and there were only seven adopted kids, plus one single momma. I had heard my new mom was a bit eccentric, so I just thought this was one of her moments.  Shouldn't w...

Two years ago today I walked on the plane to move to Portage and join YFC!  I cannot believe it and am blown away by all that I have learned and all the gifts that God has put in my life.  I feel honored and completely blessed to be in this place.  A place that may seem small and insignificant to most, but I believe God is here...working in me, working in the community and working in the Youth for His glory!   If you were to ask me to put into words what these two years have been like for me I would say, RISK, FAITH, DEPTH, SURRENDER, VULNERABILITY, BROKENNESS, BEAUTY, FEAR, LOVE, HOMESICKNESS, PROVISION, COMMUNITY, CHANGE, JOY & PRAYER!  These words describe in short most of this journey and I am still at peace knowing that I am living the dream God had for me from all eternity! I do not ever want to forget all God has done in this so I will share a timeline of how this adventure started and how God has been so faithful: January 2011 - Received a Job A...

I grew up a crazy PK!  And anyone who knows a Pastor knows that sometimes they ask you to do things and you just got to be ready! I was chatting with my Dad and he asked me to make a video of me singing a song for my church back home that has been heard around my house since I was little!  I usually shrink back when I get asked about singing a Southern Gospel song...I pretend I am too cool for it :) BUT  music has always connected me with the Father's heart! No matter what style if done out of a heart of worship can make me weep instantly!  I now understand those moments when my Dad or Gram would be listening to a song and there would be tears running down their faces.  I didn't get it then, but I do now!  Music takes us in to His Presence...it breaks down walls and reminds us that without Jesus we can't even walk!  So watch this video!  Be blessed and be a blessing!

most of you who know me , know that on the inside I love to dance :) I was thinking about dancing with Jesus in heaven earlier this week & it brought back this lovely canvas of words that my Friend from NBBI wrote.  She's got a gift ya'll! hERE ON EARTH AND FOR ALL ETERNITY i WANT TO BE IN STEP WITH jESUS AS WE DANCE THIS LIFE TOGETHER!  kEEP ON DANCING! <3  THE DANCE OF FAITH **Written December 12, 2010**   Step by step, to and fro, round and round this ballroom we go.  The song is soft, my eyes are low, I watch Your feet to see where to go.  One step at a time, we go back and forth, often forward but sometimes I get off track, 2 steps forward, one step back, and so often I trail, as we go on this dance of faith.  Listen close, the lyrics sweet, declaring Your endless love for me.  But sometimes I slip, step on Your toes, lost my rhythm and fall down below.  I ask for a break, "I'll sit this one out.  ...

Sometimes all we have to hold on to Is what we know is true of who You are So when the heartache hits like a hurricane That could never change who You are And we trust in who You are Even if the healing doesn't come And life falls apart And dreams are still undone You are God You are good Forever faithful One Even if the healing Even if the healing doesn't come Lord we know your ways are not our ways So we set our faith in who You are Even though You reign high above us You tenderly love us We know Your heart And we rest in who You are You're still the Great and Mighty One We trust You always You're working all things for our good We'll sing your praise You are God and we will bless You  As the Good and Faithful One  You are God and we will bless You Even if the healing doesn't come Even if the healing doesn't come                           ...