Sunday, June 19, 2011

Happy Daddy Day!








"
A wise child brings joy to their father,
but a foolish child brings grief to their mother
"
Proverbs 10:1
    

    I have been so blessed with the wonderful gift of a great father! This year I was so thankful to also be given a great father-in-law and stepfather-in-law. I woke up this morning thinking about memories my dad and I have shared, recalling our first father-daughter dance when I was in girl scouts (mostly a disaster!), our trips to the cottage in Canada ( where we visited most summers, and where Dawson asked him his permission to marry me), countless camping trips, and Dawson and I's wedding. I haven't always been a "wise" child; but when he says he's proud of me, I can tell that I've brought him joy. He lives in Russia now (here) and I totally miss seeing him. Now, I cherish every time I get to talk to him or skype with him- it's crazy how we take for granted just being able to talk with our parents and family!

    I just really wanted to thank all dads out there: especially the ones God has blessed me with. Thanks for being strong, caring, and a joy to me. And I can't help but give a shout out to God: the ultimate Father.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Something worth Catching

"Some things are taught, other things are
caught."
–Beth Moore

Working at an urgent care clinic for a couple years, I know what it happens when we hear the word contagious.

        "How contagious?"

        "Can I catch it just being near them?"

        "How long it must I stay away?"

        "Where's the Lysol?"

However, I wonder if we have ever considered there being something worth catching? I want, and what I'm trying to say is, I want something that others can't help but catch after they've been with me. I want to live a life so complete in the love of Christ…that I don't have to use words to explain.

A contagious joy is what I want.

Jesus says:

I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

-John 15:11


 

So, if you want: Join me. For ramblings on what a person with contagious joy looks like, what the bible has to say about joy, the things that give me joy, and on my journey of letting the truths of Christ make my joy complete…and contagious.