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Wednesday, February 6, 2008
ALERT! AWANA Nerd Sighting!
Every week AWANA has a different theme night..... Tonight was Nerd Night.
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View at your own risk:).
Sweet Surrender
The following is an excerpt from Nancy Leigh DeMoss's (one of my all time favorite authors!) book Surrender:
"Betty Scott grew up in China, where her parents were missionaries. She returned to the United States at the age of seventeen for her last year of high school, followed by college and Bible institute. During those years, Betty penned a prayer that has become the petition of many other believers who long to live a life of unconditional surrender to Jesus as Lord:
'Lord, I give up my own plans and purposes, all my own desires, hopes and ambitions, and I accept Thy will for my life. I give up myself, my life, my all, utterly to Thee, to be Thine forever. I hand over to Thy keeping all of my friendships; all the people whom I love are to take second place in my heart. Fill me now and seal me with Thy Spirit. Work out Thy whole will in my life at any cost, for to me to live is Christ. Amen.'
After completing her schooling, Betty returned to China to serve with the China Inland Mission. Two years later, in October of 1933, she married John Stam, also a CIM worker. In December of 1934, just weeks after the birth of their baby girl, John and Betty were taken hostage by hostile Communist soldiers, and within a few days were beheaded. Betty was twenty-eight years old.
When she wrote, 'Work out Thy whole will in my life at any cost,' she had no way of knowing what full surrender would cost her. Although some might consider the cost exorbitant, I am confident that Betty, having laid down her life for Christ, would not think the price too high."
"Betty Scott grew up in China, where her parents were missionaries. She returned to the United States at the age of seventeen for her last year of high school, followed by college and Bible institute. During those years, Betty penned a prayer that has become the petition of many other believers who long to live a life of unconditional surrender to Jesus as Lord:
'Lord, I give up my own plans and purposes, all my own desires, hopes and ambitions, and I accept Thy will for my life. I give up myself, my life, my all, utterly to Thee, to be Thine forever. I hand over to Thy keeping all of my friendships; all the people whom I love are to take second place in my heart. Fill me now and seal me with Thy Spirit. Work out Thy whole will in my life at any cost, for to me to live is Christ. Amen.'
After completing her schooling, Betty returned to China to serve with the China Inland Mission. Two years later, in October of 1933, she married John Stam, also a CIM worker. In December of 1934, just weeks after the birth of their baby girl, John and Betty were taken hostage by hostile Communist soldiers, and within a few days were beheaded. Betty was twenty-eight years old.
When she wrote, 'Work out Thy whole will in my life at any cost,' she had no way of knowing what full surrender would cost her. Although some might consider the cost exorbitant, I am confident that Betty, having laid down her life for Christ, would not think the price too high."
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Heaven Is Her Home
Ben and I had the privelege of attending the visitation for Clara Farris tonight, a very dear lady from our church. Her daughter Char shared with us that Clara thought a lot of us and prayed for us on our wedding day. That was humbling, and it meant a lot.
Clara was an outstanding example of a servant of Christ. I would come to AWANA on Wednesdays with a complaining heart, and even though she was probably in a lot of pain, she was there serving with a bright smile on her face, giving her time and energy to love on people. I also remember when Ben and I were still dating that she would check up on me every so often and ask if "you and that guy are getting married yet" and reminding me that "he's a really nice guy". (I don't remember her exact words - sorry!) It was so sweet of her to be interested!
Clara's family shared this entry that she wrote in her journal this past November:
"Dear Heavenly Father,
'...I just found out I have bone cancer, I praise your Holy Name! You knew it before I did and you have allowed it for Your glory. Help me Lord that You might be magnified through this. I have now accepted this and praise You and hope I can be honorable through this.' "
They also shared the following verse - Psalm 116:15: " 'Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.' "
Clara's death is precious in His sight!
I'm so thankful to have known Clara and seen her (and her family's) powerful testimony of the goodness and faithfulness of our God! And I'm so thankful that Clara had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that guarantees that she is in heaven right now where she is enjoying the wonderful blessings of being in the presence of her Savior!
Clara was an outstanding example of a servant of Christ. I would come to AWANA on Wednesdays with a complaining heart, and even though she was probably in a lot of pain, she was there serving with a bright smile on her face, giving her time and energy to love on people. I also remember when Ben and I were still dating that she would check up on me every so often and ask if "you and that guy are getting married yet" and reminding me that "he's a really nice guy". (I don't remember her exact words - sorry!) It was so sweet of her to be interested!
Clara's family shared this entry that she wrote in her journal this past November:
"Dear Heavenly Father,
'...I just found out I have bone cancer, I praise your Holy Name! You knew it before I did and you have allowed it for Your glory. Help me Lord that You might be magnified through this. I have now accepted this and praise You and hope I can be honorable through this.' "
They also shared the following verse - Psalm 116:15: " 'Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.' "
Clara's death is precious in His sight!
I'm so thankful to have known Clara and seen her (and her family's) powerful testimony of the goodness and faithfulness of our God! And I'm so thankful that Clara had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that guarantees that she is in heaven right now where she is enjoying the wonderful blessings of being in the presence of her Savior!
Monday, February 4, 2008
Humility and the Super Bowl
You guys have got to check out this post by C.J. Mahaney. He discusses his thoughts on last night's Super Bowl loss for the Patriots. His blog post was a great reminder to me of my sin and the grace of God. You'll have to read the blog to see the connection of those two and last night's game:).
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Fun Surprise from Alabama
First of all, Boiler Up! Way to go Purdue on your outstanding win against the Illini! (Sorry, Dad:). )
Ben was gone all last week on a work trip to Huntsville, Alabama. He's on the team that is building the next "Space Shuttle" (Ares Rocket). He brought me back a mouse pad that shows a picture of what it will look like. Our company (I work at L-3 - also, just a different division) has electronics on the middle rocket on the mousepad.
Ben was gone all last week on a work trip to Huntsville, Alabama. He's on the team that is building the next "Space Shuttle" (Ares Rocket). He brought me back a mouse pad that shows a picture of what it will look like. Our company (I work at L-3 - also, just a different division) has electronics on the middle rocket on the mousepad.
Friday, February 1, 2008
La Fiesta de la Huckstep
Me gusto Date Night!
Herbie was hungry, too. 
Ben and I had a lot of fun with our Mexican Fiesta! Fiesta Mexicana music (Dish Satellite music channel) set the mood. We ate homemade tacos and fried ice cream. Ben liked the honey version. We watched The Pacifier (OK... so no Mexican tie in, but it was a cute movie anyways). Then, we broke a pinata and played some other games. It was a great night! See for yourself!
Welcome to the Huckstep Party!
Herbie was hungry, too.Ben decided he liked me better blonde!
The $10 pinata didn't quite stay up like it was supposed to.
So, Ben thought he would try "Pinata Golf".
Mission Accomplished!
Herbie had a lot of fun tonight! And so did we!
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