Prayerful Life

This is what is meant by a prayerful life. It is not a life in which we say many prayers, but a life in which nothing, absolutely nothing, is done, said, or understood independently of him who is the origin and purpose of our existence.

- from The Living Reminder by Henri Nouwen

Bliss

Grace: Is this Katy Perry?
me: No, it's Brittany Spears
Grace: Oh... thanks for putting up with my ignorance...
Julie: It's okay. Ignorance is bliss.

Chihuly in Venice

Disciples

How come Jesus did not have any female disciples? Historical & cultural context?

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

MY FRIEND CINDY GOT ENGAGED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrNE82VIuFo&feature=share

email to-fro parents

Dad,

I get points marked off from presentations because I'm "too humorous"

=(

Mom,

I get points marked off in the clinic because I "smile too much"

=(

I think your genes are causing me to get bad grades in school......... 

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Cecilia,

It’s OK, as long as you can pass the courses!

On humor and smiling, you need to learn “where” “when” and “how”.  It is a good experience to pay attention to this, congratulations!  I am quite serious when I am discussing academic issues….  It is an advanced skill if you can using “sense of humor” and “seriousness” interactively with appropriateness.

Anyway, you have good genes!

God Bless!

Dad

insightful bits

I've been reading about my Brazil team leaders R & R's adventures. Below are two snippets I've c&p'd.

'Walk peacefully with Me through this day. You are wondering how you will cope with all that is expected of you. You must traverse this day like any other one: one step at a time. Instead of mentally rehearsing how you will do this or that, keep your mind on My Presence and on taking the next step. The more demanding your day, the more help you can expect from Me. This is a training experience since I designed you for a deep dependence on your Shepherd-King. Challenging times wake you up and amplify your awareness of needing my help.

'When you don’t know what to do, wait while I open the way before you. Trust that I know what I’m doing. And be ready to follow my lead. I will give you strength and will bless you with Peace.

Exodus 33:14, Deut. 33:25, Hebrews 13:20-21, Psalm 29:11

From “Jesus Calling” Sarah Young

This week we are busy in preparing for a "mini-distribution" and disability ministry training session in Jaurez Mexico. Yes, we know, Jaurez is a very dangerous place but as Jenny Hanks always says, "the safest place for a Christian to be is in the center of God's will...."