Awe-inspiring Day (yesterday)

I don't know if it was any particular thing, but more of just a general greatness...

Just spending time looking at God's Creation... it was amazing.

Reminding me to appreciate it all... little moments and large.

Isaiah 40:8 "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of God endures forever."

Psalm 147:4 "He counts the number of stars and call them each by name."

Washington State 09

Awesome. Restful. Beautiful. Refreshing.

(more to follow)

HaYesod

I'm excited about this new program, HaYesod

When filling out the info form, sharing I'd like to lead a Bible Study of it, one of the questions:
"Share your perspective on the role of Torah"

I answered:
The Bible is Foundational for Life.

Torah is a way of life... not just words on a page, but an example of a life lived fully for the Father. I want to live James 1:22. Jesus (Yeshua) was the prime example of this. He didn't 'bring' a message - he WAS the message! Also, I've been pondering lately, for the larger body, but also refining my own motives and intentions, how can I be an "ambassador for Christ" if I don't spend time getting to know Him, and that in ever increasing amounts with deeper understanding??

Personal God Time D-A-I-L-Y is a must! (Prayer, Confession, Worship, Journaling, Bible Study etc.) I know, that as I get older in the faith (6.5y on 8/9) that it's more imperative that I spend quality time with my Heavenly Father and studying His Instruction and depending more and more on His Spirit to lead and guide my every decision.

Finally, I love the Word because it teaches me more about Him. And I pray that my soul's satisfaction would be found in Him and Him alone -- something that develops over intentional investments of time. To end with John Piper's quote I heard once, "God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in Him." The axiom "YOU may be the only Bible some people ever read" shakes my core. I know that I'm not perfect, but I do strive to be as prepared as possible to give an answer for the hope that I have. And to have an answer, I must go to the source to get it.

Throne of Grace

I covet my "Throne Room" times with my brother Nicholas.

There's just something about praying together with him that I can't seem to articulate, but I love being "transported" into the presence of the Father... praying with my siblings in Christ, collectively worshiping His Holy Name =)

"For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears... Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known."
1 Corinthians 10:9-10,12

“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16

"Out from the throne come flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder..."
Revelation 4:5

New FAV Software

Awesomeness.

That's all I can say =)

Logos Bible Software is celebrating the launch of their new online Bible by giving away 72 ultra-premium print Bibles at a rate of 12 per month for six months. The Bible giveaway is being held at Bible.Logos.com and you can get up to five different entries each month! After you enter, be sure to check out Logos and see how it can revolutionize your Bible study.

So Proud of Senetor Menedez

from Charasmiamag.com
1. Read the short article
2. Watch a 13 min video, but well worth it!
3. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!!!


BTW it reminds me of Stephen in Acts 7 giving the History Lesson =)

logo for FOCUS

I was so excited about this new line of officeness that I didn't post it! ((Ahh... still learning how to post immediately when things happen etc))

FOCUS = Focus On Christ, Understand Scripture

HS gave it to me when I was in church for the 2nd service with Jenn (now @ bootcamp for the Army).

Isaiah 40:8 came when I was thinking of what the focus really is... ie. The Word! and well, what does the word say about the word?? And I really like this statement -- reminding us how fleeting we really are, how this life is, how desires are etc.

Father, bless Your Word! May I hunger and thirst for it deeper and deeper so that You alone may satisfy me completely. "Whom have I in Heaven but You? And whom have I desired on earth besides You?" The cry of my heart, as Moses cried, "SHOW ME YOUR GLORY!!!" That I may dwell forever gazing upon the beauty of my Lord. Amen