October 1, 2009
James was wearing his daddy's shoes yesterday. He is in that wonderful stage of life where his Daddy means all the world to him.
He loves to follow Kurt around, play with him. He calls out for him during the day when Kurt is at work. It is very sweet.
It makes me humbly aware of how much our actions as earthly parents instill in our children the image of their Heavenly Father.
I think in hymns and songs. This song chorus was going through my head yesterday as I saw James walking around in his Daddy's shoes.
"I want to be like my Daddy (like my Daddy)
To walk and talk in every way
He loves me more than I'll ever know
I'm growing more like Him everyday (everyday)
Let me say I want to be like my Daddy (like my Daddy)
And it's clear for all to see
The reason I want to be like Him
'Cause He's so much a part of me
I wanna be, I wanna be like my Daddy (just like my Dad)
I wanna be, I wanna be like my Daddy"
October 1, 2009
The hymn, "Jesus Shall Reign" by Isaac Watts was going through my head as Kurt recently shared with the high schoolers at a recent high school chapel that Jesus Christ is ruling and reigning now, as well as forever more, even though here on earth it can seem that he isn't ruling yet. Truly, His Kingdom is everlasting!
"1. Jesus shall reign where'er the sun does its successive journeys run; his kingdom spread from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more.
2.To Jesus endless prayer be made, and endless praises crown his head; his name like sweet perfume shall rise with every morning sacrifice.
3.People and realms of every tongue dwell on his love with sweetest song; and infant voices shall proclaim their early blessings on his name.
4.Blessings abound where'er he reigns; all prisoners leap and loose their chains; the weary find eternal rest, and all who suffer want are blest.
5.Let every creature rise and bring honors peculiar to our King; angels descend with songs again, and earth repeat the loud amen!"
September 28, 2009
Our Filipino friends have taught me so much about rejoicing in trials and being content with what we have.
As you know, a typhoon went through Manila on Saturday. It was the worst rains they've had in 40 years. There has been much flooding, loss of possessions, home, life.
Today, the administrator from Faith Manila campus sent an update on how they all are fairing up there. He included this quote from a Filipino colleague when asked by her supervisor how she was doing.
"We are fine sir. Our appliances are floating around the house downstairs. I went to my sisters place and it was the same. The good thing is, there are plenty of fish to catch!"
This demonstrates the tremendous Filipino spirit which I admire so much.
September 27, 2009
September 26, 2009
Yesterday our mission group had a day trip to snorkel and spend time at the beach.
When we arrived at the dock we noticed the sea was rough.
Kurt was in the boat about 5 minutes and said he couldn't go the rest of the day because of all the waves. So he stayed home.
It was a very rough, wavy ride on the way out to the first snorkel stop.
A few people, including Ben and Mikayla, got sea sick.
But after the first snorkel stop people were feeling better.
We all had a great day even if the weather was stormy.
It wasn't until I got home last night and searched news on the internet that I found out while we were in Davao Bay boating a typhoon was hitting Luzon (the island Manila is on).
Praise God for His protection.
Our group on the boat
Joel and Ben hanging on to the pole on the ride out to keep balance
Stormy seas....
Mikayla and Kristi enjoying the water.
Enjoying the waves
Stormy Seas
Needless to say, a few times as we were traveling across the bay the hymn line "...when sorrows like sea billows roll....." went through my head. But regardless of the boat rockyness "...it is well with my soul."
Friends
Jake provided wonderful praise and worship music on his guitar.
He has a great singing voice.
(p.s. I have a photo album of pictures from the trip at my Facebook account!)
