Romans 14:19
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification.
Romans 15:13
May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope.
Romans 12:9-12
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:18
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
1 Corinthians 13:8
Love never fails
Monday, September 22, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Are we ever where we WANT to be?
I feel like I've learned in the last few years or so that none of us are where we want to be. There's always more - there's always another level to get to. (even if we're happy where we're at - other people tend to ask the question about the next level).
I think this can be a good motivating factor OR many times a question you KNOW is coming and either laugh because everyone asks it... or you get annoyed because you've heard it so much.
You graduated from High School, "Where are you going to college?"
You're in College, "What are you going to major in?"
You graduated from College, "Where are you going to work?"
You're single, "I need to introduce you to ______________."
Now you're dating, "When are you going to get married?"
You're married, "When are you going to have kids?"
You lost your baby, "When are you going to try again?"
You have 1 kid, "When's number 2 and 3 coming?"
You've got an apartment, "When are you going to buy a house?"
Are we just a culture who is not satisfied? Or are those just the natural things to ask... because those are the things that are "supposed" to happen? What happens when someone just doesn't know... or has chosen to stop planning - because things don't seem to go how you plan.
What about our relationships with God? I hear so many friends talking about how they aren't where they WANT to be or NEED to be.
I heard something that helped me in my life with how I view God and Christianity.
I heard it said that each of us has got the same amount of God available in our lives. If you think of a car - we all have a "FULL" tank, it is our choice to choose to "put ourselves in gear"
I don't think that life is meant to be a rat race - always seeking never finding. Or a game where God just holds a carrot in front of us. I believe that our relationship with God and daily life should be just even a simple prayer each day, "Lord, what can you do in me and through me - let me see what you see and be your love tangibly to everyone around me". I think that it means just giving of ourselves and taking things day by day.
We all screw up - we all feel the need to be somewhere else - whether it's wanting a S.O. (significant other) wanting to be married or have kids, or a bigger house, or a new car or purse or shoes. What we have is NEVER ENOUGH... but I think that's the point... WE HAVE ALL WE NEED - we just need to access it. We just need to see what we have and pursue that.
It's not about being good enough, or having enough. It's about what we can give. If we all thought about what we could give... I think we'd all be closer to where we WANT to be.
I think this can be a good motivating factor OR many times a question you KNOW is coming and either laugh because everyone asks it... or you get annoyed because you've heard it so much.
You graduated from High School, "Where are you going to college?"
You're in College, "What are you going to major in?"
You graduated from College, "Where are you going to work?"
You're single, "I need to introduce you to ______________."
Now you're dating, "When are you going to get married?"
You're married, "When are you going to have kids?"
You lost your baby, "When are you going to try again?"
You have 1 kid, "When's number 2 and 3 coming?"
You've got an apartment, "When are you going to buy a house?"
Are we just a culture who is not satisfied? Or are those just the natural things to ask... because those are the things that are "supposed" to happen? What happens when someone just doesn't know... or has chosen to stop planning - because things don't seem to go how you plan.
What about our relationships with God? I hear so many friends talking about how they aren't where they WANT to be or NEED to be.
I heard something that helped me in my life with how I view God and Christianity.
I heard it said that each of us has got the same amount of God available in our lives. If you think of a car - we all have a "FULL" tank, it is our choice to choose to "put ourselves in gear"
I don't think that life is meant to be a rat race - always seeking never finding. Or a game where God just holds a carrot in front of us. I believe that our relationship with God and daily life should be just even a simple prayer each day, "Lord, what can you do in me and through me - let me see what you see and be your love tangibly to everyone around me". I think that it means just giving of ourselves and taking things day by day.
We all screw up - we all feel the need to be somewhere else - whether it's wanting a S.O. (significant other) wanting to be married or have kids, or a bigger house, or a new car or purse or shoes. What we have is NEVER ENOUGH... but I think that's the point... WE HAVE ALL WE NEED - we just need to access it. We just need to see what we have and pursue that.
It's not about being good enough, or having enough. It's about what we can give. If we all thought about what we could give... I think we'd all be closer to where we WANT to be.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Good Friends
There is nothing like a good friend.
One who knows how you are at hello.
I am so thankful for the great friends in my life.
The trust.
The encouragement.
The laughter.
The comfort.
The joy.
The hard times that we get to the other side.
The shoulder to cry on.
The chocolate to (try) to melt for a fountain and eat together.
The prayers for each other.
The text messages.
The little things.
The smiles.
The kids that I get to be "almost aunties" to.
The relationships to watch and learn from.
The expansion of views.
The acceptance of who YOU are... just because you're a friend.
Knowing that no matter how much time has gone by - there is something there that bonds you. Because you're my friend.
Thank you for adding to my life.
One who knows how you are at hello.
I am so thankful for the great friends in my life.
The trust.
The encouragement.
The laughter.
The comfort.
The joy.
The hard times that we get to the other side.
The shoulder to cry on.
The chocolate to (try) to melt for a fountain and eat together.
The prayers for each other.
The text messages.
The little things.
The smiles.
The kids that I get to be "almost aunties" to.
The relationships to watch and learn from.
The expansion of views.
The acceptance of who YOU are... just because you're a friend.
Knowing that no matter how much time has gone by - there is something there that bonds you. Because you're my friend.
Thank you for adding to my life.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Movin on Out... (echo - movin on out)
We are ALMOST all moved out. Just one more trip back to the Savage house and then Krista and I will no longer be roommates. It's a sad day and exciting at the same time.
It's sad that we won't be able to go across the hall, eat dinner together, check facebook together and talk about who's doing what (that's what you do on facebook right?) and just have time "accidentally" together... we both are hardly ever home - but that time that we have with each other is so nice - it will be sad to not have that. I'm so thankful for that time together.
It is an exciting thing - because it means new beginnings for both of us. It's a tangible step TO the next steps in our lives. She's going to Australia in February and I'll have my debt paid off quicker AND get organized (I don't have enough space to NOT be).
It's exciting too... because we will have to PLAN times together - instead of just knowing that we'll see each other when we see each other.
It's an emotional weekend. But good. I'll post some pictures from the move - it was crazy getting a storage shelf from my bedroom upstairs down the steps, around the railing and out into the dinning room... Each of us was stuck at least once... I was squished up against the wall, Krista was caught in the bathroom, dad in the corner and mom with her legs underneath it... This weekend has definitely been a bonding time. Joel you were mentioned many times... Mom of course took pictures of everything - so you'll be able live vicariously through those.
Excited for the New Beginning!
It's sad that we won't be able to go across the hall, eat dinner together, check facebook together and talk about who's doing what (that's what you do on facebook right?) and just have time "accidentally" together... we both are hardly ever home - but that time that we have with each other is so nice - it will be sad to not have that. I'm so thankful for that time together.
It is an exciting thing - because it means new beginnings for both of us. It's a tangible step TO the next steps in our lives. She's going to Australia in February and I'll have my debt paid off quicker AND get organized (I don't have enough space to NOT be).
It's exciting too... because we will have to PLAN times together - instead of just knowing that we'll see each other when we see each other.
It's an emotional weekend. But good. I'll post some pictures from the move - it was crazy getting a storage shelf from my bedroom upstairs down the steps, around the railing and out into the dinning room... Each of us was stuck at least once... I was squished up against the wall, Krista was caught in the bathroom, dad in the corner and mom with her legs underneath it... This weekend has definitely been a bonding time. Joel you were mentioned many times... Mom of course took pictures of everything - so you'll be able live vicariously through those.
Excited for the New Beginning!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Suzy: "Why are there so many mushrooms in the lake?"
Joel: "Suz... those are snail shells"
This weekend was so great... and YES - that really did happen. I swear they looked like mushrooms! I was so confused.
Joel came into town to "surprise" my mom - which thanks to a half overheard conversation she was only HALF SURPRISED... it was still fun though! Joel took a road trip with Jamie - to take her to school in FL. They made about a week of it - and then he stopped in MN on his way back out to Portland.
I miss that kid so much! I wanted as much time with him as possible. My aunt and uncle let us use their cabin to get away - then we went up to Hibbing/Chisholm to visit with Tiff's family and visit her grave site - then Joel hung out with MN friends - and I FINALLY saw the Dark Knight with Krista and Bucky - (it wasn't as freaky as I thought it would be... long... but good). Then this morning we all went to Southbridge. Joel got about an hour and a half of sleep - but was a trooper and went anyway. I got to introduce Joel and Kyle to each other. Which I almost forgot to do... because it feels like they should just know each other! We had a nice lunch (at Perkins...) When it was set in stone that Joel was coming - he texted me to make sure we went there - and since that's my favorite place to go and split a salad with a sample platter I was game for it!
Seeing Joel was so good for me! Spending quality time with him even better. Most times he's in town we SEE each other - but to truly have one to one time with him - where we can goof off together and talk hasn't happened the last couple times he's been in town. I think just knowing that "we'll always be here" for each other - it's easy to take that time for granted. But there is such a HUGE reminder - that we're not guaranteed tomorrow - so we HAVE to make the most of the time we have together. I hope that I don't take that time for granted again!
Knowing what is important in life is one thing... Family, the people you love, Friends, work etc... but making it a priority is something completely different. This visit - spending time with Joel was a priority! It was nice! I wouldn't trade that time for anything!
Good to see you Bro!! We will be out to visit you soon... hopefully not in the rainy season! I love you!
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(that's a hug... for those who don't know)
This weekend was so great... and YES - that really did happen. I swear they looked like mushrooms! I was so confused.
Joel came into town to "surprise" my mom - which thanks to a half overheard conversation she was only HALF SURPRISED... it was still fun though! Joel took a road trip with Jamie - to take her to school in FL. They made about a week of it - and then he stopped in MN on his way back out to Portland.
I miss that kid so much! I wanted as much time with him as possible. My aunt and uncle let us use their cabin to get away - then we went up to Hibbing/Chisholm to visit with Tiff's family and visit her grave site - then Joel hung out with MN friends - and I FINALLY saw the Dark Knight with Krista and Bucky - (it wasn't as freaky as I thought it would be... long... but good). Then this morning we all went to Southbridge. Joel got about an hour and a half of sleep - but was a trooper and went anyway. I got to introduce Joel and Kyle to each other. Which I almost forgot to do... because it feels like they should just know each other! We had a nice lunch (at Perkins...) When it was set in stone that Joel was coming - he texted me to make sure we went there - and since that's my favorite place to go and split a salad with a sample platter I was game for it!
Seeing Joel was so good for me! Spending quality time with him even better. Most times he's in town we SEE each other - but to truly have one to one time with him - where we can goof off together and talk hasn't happened the last couple times he's been in town. I think just knowing that "we'll always be here" for each other - it's easy to take that time for granted. But there is such a HUGE reminder - that we're not guaranteed tomorrow - so we HAVE to make the most of the time we have together. I hope that I don't take that time for granted again!
Knowing what is important in life is one thing... Family, the people you love, Friends, work etc... but making it a priority is something completely different. This visit - spending time with Joel was a priority! It was nice! I wouldn't trade that time for anything!
Good to see you Bro!! We will be out to visit you soon... hopefully not in the rainy season! I love you!
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(that's a hug... for those who don't know)
Monday, July 28, 2008
It's been WAY too long
doing nothing but tan, eat and relax (while the boys fished). this weekend was great! thank you to tyler and kristen for making bucky's surprise so perfect!! it was an awesome weekend - and long overdue. the fish was great - fried and baked. yah... i said it THE FISH WAS GOOD! i've decided i like cabin fish - but that's the only kind... i think! it's good to get back into reality. but everyone needs a cabin to go to!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Moral Dilema
So say an ambulance was driving next to you on the highway...
They pull up to your car and ask for your number - you speed up and laugh. They catch up to you and say, "Call Me 911"
What does a girl do?
(REALLY happened to a friend of mine) made me laugh a bit and made her day! ;O)
They pull up to your car and ask for your number - you speed up and laugh. They catch up to you and say, "Call Me 911"
What does a girl do?
(REALLY happened to a friend of mine) made me laugh a bit and made her day! ;O)
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