KP Writes:
I hope all you GA people enjoyed your weather today!
We had a high of 40 and rain. Right now it feels like 31 and we are to have rain and snow flurries for the next 3 days. But it is great on while inside!
This week the move Holy Spirit has been incredible. While great, the hours are long. We arrive at the meetings between 4-6pm and have been getting to bed between 1 and 3:45AM. Plus our normal work, prayer, school, dance. Needless to say, not much house cleaning, yard work, or grocery shopping has been happening.
More later. I'm going to bed. Early.
Kristian
November 16, 2009
November 11, 2009
AP: Wordless Wednesdays
AP writes:
I am so sorry that I have not blogged in over a week!!! I am trying to blog about every 3 or so days but I have fallen way behind schedule.
Well I am stealing an idea from one of my friends and making it part of my weekly practice as I meditate on Jesus and strive to keep Him in the forefront of everything I do. I love to see his power in creation and love to marvel at all He has made. So I am introducing to my blog posts Wordless Wednesdays. Days where I get to share with you something I found His glory in. So here we go.......
November 10, 2009
KP: Ice Cream in the Mail
KP Writes:
Well you never know how the Lord will use others to bless you. The kindness and generosity of others never ceases to amaze me.
The other day I went to the mailbox and you never will believe what I found...Wendy's Frosty's. Well, not exactly. But even better. There were 40 coupons for free Frosty's and a note from the sender. Ashton and Mallory were not the only ones very excited at this treat!!
Last month I looked out my front door and there was a package. Someone had sent us a LARGE slow cooker. It is big enough for me to cook the dinners for the groups that we are mentoring. It is such a blessing because I was unable to use the smaller one we got as a wedding gift 22 years ago.
Early fall we received an envelope from Costco. Knowing that we only had a now expired Sam's Club membership from GA we were curious. Someone had sent us a Costco membership. Again, we can shop more efficiently for the large groups we are privileged to host.
I am blessed because the Lord has allowed me to become so much more thankful in the past year. When we as believers truly pray for provision, then we are mindful when He so graciously answers. In turn, we become a people of thanksgiving. I have also been able to see my faith and the faith of my children grow.
Often as believers in the west we do not have the kind of need or lack that so many around the globe face. Until the last year or so, generally we as believers in the American Church could work harder, get more education, work more jobs, etc.... We could 'fix' any situation that came our way. We didn't 'need' God, unless we encountered devastating illness. Basically we could buy or work our way out of any other need. In a way, believers outside the United States have had the 'privilege' of need, so as to drive them to pursue the Lord. Their need draws them to the Lord as provider, and as He provides, increases their faith.
I didn't know I was going there in this post. I simply was saying that our God is so good. He blesses us far beyond our needs. He even likes to treat us to ice cream. Thank you to each one who has been used to bless us in
incredible ways.
Love ya,
Kristian
Well you never know how the Lord will use others to bless you. The kindness and generosity of others never ceases to amaze me.
The other day I went to the mailbox and you never will believe what I found...Wendy's Frosty's. Well, not exactly. But even better. There were 40 coupons for free Frosty's and a note from the sender. Ashton and Mallory were not the only ones very excited at this treat!!
Last month I looked out my front door and there was a package. Someone had sent us a LARGE slow cooker. It is big enough for me to cook the dinners for the groups that we are mentoring. It is such a blessing because I was unable to use the smaller one we got as a wedding gift 22 years ago.
Early fall we received an envelope from Costco. Knowing that we only had a now expired Sam's Club membership from GA we were curious. Someone had sent us a Costco membership. Again, we can shop more efficiently for the large groups we are privileged to host.
I am blessed because the Lord has allowed me to become so much more thankful in the past year. When we as believers truly pray for provision, then we are mindful when He so graciously answers. In turn, we become a people of thanksgiving. I have also been able to see my faith and the faith of my children grow.
Often as believers in the west we do not have the kind of need or lack that so many around the globe face. Until the last year or so, generally we as believers in the American Church could work harder, get more education, work more jobs, etc.... We could 'fix' any situation that came our way. We didn't 'need' God, unless we encountered devastating illness. Basically we could buy or work our way out of any other need. In a way, believers outside the United States have had the 'privilege' of need, so as to drive them to pursue the Lord. Their need draws them to the Lord as provider, and as He provides, increases their faith.
I didn't know I was going there in this post. I simply was saying that our God is so good. He blesses us far beyond our needs. He even likes to treat us to ice cream. Thank you to each one who has been used to bless us in
incredible ways.
Love ya,
Kristian
KP: Hosting Powder Puff Football Team
KP Writes:
About a week ago we got a call from Lisa C. (one of our own from RiverStone Church) who is leading the One Thing interns here at IHOP-KC. She had headed up the Powder Puff Football 'league' for the interns and they had finished their 'season' with the long awaited game, which her team unfortunately lost. However, she needed a home to have the post season celebration, awards, and food. Because the Lord has provided such a place for us, we excitedly said yes.
So, Friday afternoon 17 female OneThing interns, 2 of their female leaders, and their 2 male OneThing football coaches descended upon our home. They came bearing a fabulous spread of appetizers, entrees, football plates/napkins and sodas. I thought the 4 hours would be a celebration time of food and fellowship followed by watching the movie, Remember the Titans. (They even brought their own TV as the only one we have has about a 10 inch screen.)
Wow, this generation of radical lover's of Jesus continually blows me away. I ask, why do we expect so little of our teens and 20's when then are destined for so much more in the Lord. As is customary for these interns they are sold out in pursuing Jesus and coming up higher. They know they have been called out as intercessors and revivalists in a nation that is turning its back on the Lord and the Word of the Lord.
A good portion of the afternoon was spent in edifying the 2 coaches and fellow interns for the way that they taught, led, encouraged, edified these young women during the practices/preparation for the 'big game'. The women gave testimony of how these young men actually helped to heal childhood wounds inflicted by teachers, coaches, parents who had led them in sports during their life. Many verbal wounds of inadequacy were replaced by words of life. It helped them overcome insecurities and have assurance of acceptance and value regardless of ability. These things sound petty, but any non-athletic female can testify of the sick feeling in your stomach at participating in a team sport. Ugh!
The coaches and the 2 leaders were blown away with the transparency of the ladies and their testimony. I was blown away! I thought the powder puff football activities were just some 'dumb' recreational activity as part of their non spiritual but never unstructured time. However as these young people are faithful to pursue the Lord with their whole being in all that they do, the Lord is faithful to meet them, as evidenced by their testimonies.
Then we ate, watched the movie, and headed out to the Encountering God Service. I have the greatest job in the world.
Blessings to you,
Kristian
About a week ago we got a call from Lisa C. (one of our own from RiverStone Church) who is leading the One Thing interns here at IHOP-KC. She had headed up the Powder Puff Football 'league' for the interns and they had finished their 'season' with the long awaited game, which her team unfortunately lost. However, she needed a home to have the post season celebration, awards, and food. Because the Lord has provided such a place for us, we excitedly said yes.
So, Friday afternoon 17 female OneThing interns, 2 of their female leaders, and their 2 male OneThing football coaches descended upon our home. They came bearing a fabulous spread of appetizers, entrees, football plates/napkins and sodas. I thought the 4 hours would be a celebration time of food and fellowship followed by watching the movie, Remember the Titans. (They even brought their own TV as the only one we have has about a 10 inch screen.)Wow, this generation of radical lover's of Jesus continually blows me away. I ask, why do we expect so little of our teens and 20's when then are destined for so much more in the Lord. As is customary for these interns they are sold out in pursuing Jesus and coming up higher. They know they have been called out as intercessors and revivalists in a nation that is turning its back on the Lord and the Word of the Lord.
A good portion of the afternoon was spent in edifying the 2 coaches and fellow interns for the way that they taught, led, encouraged, edified these young women during the practices/preparation for the 'big game'. The women gave testimony of how these young men actually helped to heal childhood wounds inflicted by teachers, coaches, parents who had led them in sports during their life. Many verbal wounds of inadequacy were replaced by words of life. It helped them overcome insecurities and have assurance of acceptance and value regardless of ability. These things sound petty, but any non-athletic female can testify of the sick feeling in your stomach at participating in a team sport. Ugh!
The coaches and the 2 leaders were blown away with the transparency of the ladies and their testimony. I was blown away! I thought the powder puff football activities were just some 'dumb' recreational activity as part of their non spiritual but never unstructured time. However as these young people are faithful to pursue the Lord with their whole being in all that they do, the Lord is faithful to meet them, as evidenced by their testimonies.
Then we ate, watched the movie, and headed out to the Encountering God Service. I have the greatest job in the world.
Blessings to you,
Kristian
KP: Redneck Update by Request
KP Writes:
As per request of our faithful readers (ok reader) we are happy to announce that we are no longer defined as rednecks due to the status of our shower. Yes, the cement held and the duct tape has been removed. We are now a 2 shower household again, much to everyone's delight. And we have photo evidence.....
Love ya,
Kristian
As per request of our faithful readers (ok reader) we are happy to announce that we are no longer defined as rednecks due to the status of our shower. Yes, the cement held and the duct tape has been removed. We are now a 2 shower household again, much to everyone's delight. And we have photo evidence.....
Love ya,
Kristian
November 5, 2009
KP: You Just Might Be a Redneck If......
KP Writes:
You just might be a redneck if your soap dish is duct taped to your shower wall. But, let me explain. Apparently one of the girls, who will remain nameless to protect...the guilty, thought that the soap dish would make the job of standing up in to get out of the bathtub so much easier. Enough was enough and this time the soap dish ended up in her hand.
The parents were enlightened a little later that day when we were approached with a soft spoken, sweet, little, "Daaaaddy". You notice she did not come to tell Moma. So, Jeff has been doing a little tile work and we have all four been sharing the one shower in the master bedroom. The duct tape is just there for support until all the cement dries. Everything was caulked today. (might as well while the repairs had the shower dry and out of commission) Looks like the tape will be gone and it will be up and running by Saturday AM. Thanks Dad!
Love,
Moma of the Rednecks in MO
You just might be a redneck if your soap dish is duct taped to your shower wall. But, let me explain. Apparently one of the girls, who will remain nameless to protect...the guilty, thought that the soap dish would make the job of standing up in to get out of the bathtub so much easier. Enough was enough and this time the soap dish ended up in her hand.
The parents were enlightened a little later that day when we were approached with a soft spoken, sweet, little, "Daaaaddy". You notice she did not come to tell Moma. So, Jeff has been doing a little tile work and we have all four been sharing the one shower in the master bedroom. The duct tape is just there for support until all the cement dries. Everything was caulked today. (might as well while the repairs had the shower dry and out of commission) Looks like the tape will be gone and it will be up and running by Saturday AM. Thanks Dad!
Love,
Moma of the Rednecks in MO
November 4, 2009
KP: Last of the Fall Color
KP Writes:Sunday we went to Kansas (9 whole miles) to do some shopping. I spotted one of the remnants of fall '09 and thought it would be a beautiful backdrop for a photo op. We were not dressed for pictures, but oh well.
As I have enjoyed seeing all the color this year I was reminded of Psalm 104 that says: "Praise the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. He wraps himself in light as with a garment;..."
As you may or may not remember from your middle school science classes, color is the byproduct of the spectrum of light, as it is reflected or absorbed, as it is received by the human eye and processed by the human brain. Visible light is made up of seven wavelengths. (ones our eyes can see) When light hits objects, some of the wavelengths are absorbed and some are reflected,depending on the materials in the object. The reflected wavelengths are what we perceive as the objects color. Light rays are bent into different sizes giving us different colors. So basically we see reflected bent light as color.
Furthermore white light contains all colors of the rainbow mixed together. It appears white to us because it absorbs no color but reflects it all color equally. In contrast black is the result of an object absorbing all color and reflecting none back. Scientists do not consider black a color because it is actually an absence of color. (?black is absence of light? Hell????)So I think of Jesus wrapped in light and I envision an array of color all around Him. Yes I know He is clothed in a white robe. Pure white robe. In the color/light analogy, absorbing nothing, reflecting all He is back to us to receive in through our eye and process in our brain. But yet, He is all...all the colors of His creation, wrapped into whi
te light...His white robe.I see the magnitude of who He is by the display of spectacular fall colors in nature demonstrating to us not only what He created but what He looks like and another part of the majestic God He is, clothed in light.
Just pondering,
Kristian
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