I am posting this because I believe it is worth reading. I know there is a lot of hype and hoopla about voting this year - and for just cause. We need to be in prayer between now and November 4th for our country, our next president, and our world. Please take some time and read the article in the link below. Thanks for reading!
Rachel
http://www.citizenlink.org/pdfs/2008-10-c4newsletter.pdf
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Where were you?
This post is more for my benefit, than anyone else's. I wanted to write down where I was 7 years ago today - what I was thinking and feeling. To remember more than anything. Remember that God was in control back then and He is in control now.
Seven years ago today, I was in my 4th week of college at ECU. I was living in the Pesagi Dorm and since it was a Tuesday and I didn't have class until 11, I was sleeping in. My suite-mate, Chandra came knocking on my door and said your mom just called and wants you to call her. I had a cell phone but I guess it was off or I didn't hear it. I called mom and she said turn on the TV. Something bad has happened in NYC. Chandra and I turned on the TV and we saw it - planes had struck the World Trade Center. We sat glued to the TV wondering what all this meant. Since I had an 11 am class, I left and walked up the hill to campus. As we sat waiting for our professor, you could feel an uneasiness about everyone. Dr. Burke ended up letting us go early and as I was heading back to the dorms, I heard everyone talking about how we needed to go get gas because of a possible shortage or lack of access to it. So I got in my car and headed to fill up. The whole town of Ada must have had the same idea - it took an hour to wait and fill up. As more info came available that day and in the days following, I knew the world as I knew it had changed. Some people blamed God, others said it was America's fault, and then others placed blame with foreign countries and terrorists who did not like America. But above it all, one thing remained true - God was in control. What happened to America and how we weathered this challenge was an opportunity for God to be glorified. There was a surge of patriotism in the days and months following. People proudly waved the America flag and more sidns of "In God we Trust" appeared.
As we think back to that day seven years ago, let's not take for granted the freedoms we have. Freedoms of being an American and freedoms we have in Christ. Both were bought with a price.
Seven years ago today, I was in my 4th week of college at ECU. I was living in the Pesagi Dorm and since it was a Tuesday and I didn't have class until 11, I was sleeping in. My suite-mate, Chandra came knocking on my door and said your mom just called and wants you to call her. I had a cell phone but I guess it was off or I didn't hear it. I called mom and she said turn on the TV. Something bad has happened in NYC. Chandra and I turned on the TV and we saw it - planes had struck the World Trade Center. We sat glued to the TV wondering what all this meant. Since I had an 11 am class, I left and walked up the hill to campus. As we sat waiting for our professor, you could feel an uneasiness about everyone. Dr. Burke ended up letting us go early and as I was heading back to the dorms, I heard everyone talking about how we needed to go get gas because of a possible shortage or lack of access to it. So I got in my car and headed to fill up. The whole town of Ada must have had the same idea - it took an hour to wait and fill up. As more info came available that day and in the days following, I knew the world as I knew it had changed. Some people blamed God, others said it was America's fault, and then others placed blame with foreign countries and terrorists who did not like America. But above it all, one thing remained true - God was in control. What happened to America and how we weathered this challenge was an opportunity for God to be glorified. There was a surge of patriotism in the days and months following. People proudly waved the America flag and more sidns of "In God we Trust" appeared.
As we think back to that day seven years ago, let's not take for granted the freedoms we have. Freedoms of being an American and freedoms we have in Christ. Both were bought with a price.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Prayers for the Chapmans
Last night I sat down at the computer to check my blog reader before I went to bed. That is when I read about Steven Curtis Chapman's youngest daughter, Maria, who died yesterday in an accident at her home. You can read more about it and leave comments and condolences at www.stevencurtischapman.com.
Maria was the youngest of the 6 Chapman kids and youngest of their 3 adopted daughters. I can't imagine the grief and pain they are going through. I laid in bed last night praying for them, especially their son. He was driving the vehicle involved in the accident. I know God is in control of all of this. He has a plan and while he didn't cause the accident, he will hold this family together through it. It really made me stop and think that no one is immuned from bad things happening in their lives. And bad things happen to good people. Romans 8:28 says "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." It doesn't say he caused the accident, but he will work it out for their good.
That concept is hard to explain to an unbelieving world. I think about all the tragedies that have happened recently - the cyclone in Mynamar, the earthquake in China, Ted Kennedy's diagnosis of a brain tumor, now Maria's death. Tragedies happen all the time - we live in a fallen world. But in every tragedy, an opportunity for God to move is present. We just have to be willing.
Please keep the Chapman family in your prayers in the coming days and weeks. You may not ever meet them face to face, but we will meet someday in heaven. That is a promise we can hold to.
"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.'" Revelation 21:1-4
Maria was the youngest of the 6 Chapman kids and youngest of their 3 adopted daughters. I can't imagine the grief and pain they are going through. I laid in bed last night praying for them, especially their son. He was driving the vehicle involved in the accident. I know God is in control of all of this. He has a plan and while he didn't cause the accident, he will hold this family together through it. It really made me stop and think that no one is immuned from bad things happening in their lives. And bad things happen to good people. Romans 8:28 says "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." It doesn't say he caused the accident, but he will work it out for their good.
That concept is hard to explain to an unbelieving world. I think about all the tragedies that have happened recently - the cyclone in Mynamar, the earthquake in China, Ted Kennedy's diagnosis of a brain tumor, now Maria's death. Tragedies happen all the time - we live in a fallen world. But in every tragedy, an opportunity for God to move is present. We just have to be willing.
Please keep the Chapman family in your prayers in the coming days and weeks. You may not ever meet them face to face, but we will meet someday in heaven. That is a promise we can hold to.
"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.'" Revelation 21:1-4
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Story of 2 Miracles
If you aren't already following their story, go check out Confessions of a CF Husband and the amazing journey Nate, Tricia, and Gwyneth are on. I've been following their blog since Gwyneth was born and am amazed by God with every new post. Tricia has CF and needed a double lung transplant. Then her and her husband Nate found out she was pregnant. Against all odds, Gwyneth was born on January 8, 2008. Tricia also received a double lung transplant on April 2, 2008. Now Tricia is "home" and they are waiting to take little Gwyneth home. Go visit their blog and see what miracles God has done in their lives. You can't miss them!
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Prayer Please!
UPDATE: We saw Alexis and her parents last night at church. She is doing so good! Her hand is all bandaged up, but she seems to be fine. She was playing with the other kids and being Lexi! Her mom said they go back on Monday to see if the blood supply is still getting to the tip of her finger. If not, they will have to do another surgery to help it heal. All in all, she is doing great for a 2 year old! Thanks for your prayers!
I just got an email this morning from a friend of ours from church. Her little girl had the tip of her finger cut off in an accident last night. They were able to reattach it, but will have to wait until tomorrow to see if it will start to heal on its own, or if she will need a second surgery. Alexis is 2 and was "helping" her grandpa outside when the accident happened. Please be praying for Alexis, her parents - Brian & Kim, and her grandpa. Pray that her finger will start to heal and she won't need the second surgery. Pray also for her grandpa and parents. Thanks!
I just got an email this morning from a friend of ours from church. Her little girl had the tip of her finger cut off in an accident last night. They were able to reattach it, but will have to wait until tomorrow to see if it will start to heal on its own, or if she will need a second surgery. Alexis is 2 and was "helping" her grandpa outside when the accident happened. Please be praying for Alexis, her parents - Brian & Kim, and her grandpa. Pray that her finger will start to heal and she won't need the second surgery. Pray also for her grandpa and parents. Thanks!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Prayer
Lately I've been coming across more and more blogs of people who are on amazing journeys of faith. If you get a chance - check out their blogs and pray for them. Thanks!
- Brian, Janelle, & Alex - personal friends of Randy & I :)
- Nathan, Tricia & Gwyneth Rose
- The Gerwer Babies
The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:17
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