He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

... but it doesnt always feel like it, does it?

With all that is happening in Haiti, I feel like the little things in my life pale in comparison. I will never understand how God can care for the needs of an entire nation while still managing to juggle my tiny life of insignificant dramas. But somehow, he can. Sometimes I get a bit cocky and tell God he is dropping the ball... my ignorance amazes even me. I will never fully be able to comprehend God's power, but I hope to one day be able to fully trust him and his plan without a second thought. Until then, I'm thankful that God has his hands cupped around our little globe. I can't imagine what this world would look like if it wasn't.

Making a Difference, One Life at a Time

Ronnie and I are so excited to be sponsoring a little girl through Compassion International. Her name is Virginia; she is 7-years-old, and is from (get ready for this...) HONDURAS. Honduras has held a very special place in our hearts as it is the place where Ronnie and I met and served. We are ecstatic to be able to help a little girl and her family in a place that has, in a way, helped us.

If you are interested in sponsoring a child or in providing financial aid to a Haiti relief fund, please visit http://www.compassion.com/.

A Theme for 2010

It seems like over and over again, whether I come up with it or not, my life has a theme verse for the year. It is usually a verse that seems to perfectly describe where I am at in my life or where I will be going. The past few weeks, a new verse has been surfacing in my mind...

Ecclesiastes 3
¹ There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:

² a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,

³ a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,

⁴ a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,

⁵ a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,

⁶ a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,

⁷ a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,

⁸ a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.

It seems like so many aspects of this passage relate to me right now. I know that this year is going to bring many changes in my life, and while change usually worries me, I have complete peace. I am excited for the changes ahead and am ready for the direction my life seems to be taking. I have come to realize that there truly are seasons in life. Seasons for different activities and places and also seasonal friendships... the kind that God gives you to touch your life in that special way at a specific time. I am so grateful for each season of my life thus far. It has made me who I am today. I cant wait to see who I will be tomorrow with God's help.

:'(

"Promise me you'll never forget me because if I thought you would I'd never leave."
~Winnie the Pooh

I hate saying goodbye. I had to say goodbye to Ronnie this evening. Again. We had a great couple weeks together here in Indy. Made a lot of memories. As always. But as always, it was hard to say goodbye. It seems to get harder every time. But there is no doubt in our minds that it is worth it. I wouldn't trade it for the world.