The Slow, Fat...What???

When I tell people I am training for a triathlon...I generally get looked up and down with an expression that says: "Are you CRAZY???" Well, yes, I probably am certifiably insane, but I have to tell you: I LOVE IT!

So, because I'm so excited about this next adventure in my life, I have to share with you the book that inspired me.

Slow Fat Triathlete: Live Your Athletic Dreams in the Body You Have Now by Jayne Williams

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book!! It was so inspirational. I recommend to anyone who wants to get off the couch and get moving.


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Blessings,

Thank You God for Girlfriends!!!

Have you ever had one of those friends that knows you far better than you will probably ever know yourself? The kind of friend who looks in your eyes and asks what is wrong, while you are smiling, laughing, saying everything is "fine". I love those friends. Too often I (and I think I'm not alone here...) don't tell friends what is going on with my life. I mean why burden them when I can totally handle it by myself?!? (HA!!!) How freeing it is when B looks at me and knows I need to talk. Life was never meant to be lived alone. I think God knew we needed girlfriends to keep us real, too keep us balanced, and tell funny stories with until we are laughing so hard our iced, non-fat, sugar-free vanilla, lattes come out of our nose.

Thanks B I LOVE YOU!!

I met Jesus in Dallas

Is it possible to both look forward to and dread an event at the same time? That is how I felt before leaving for Dallas. See, last week we took 7 teens down to Dallas, TX for a CIY Know Sweat Mission trip. What is that you might ask? Well it's mission trip by day and conference(worship/speaker)by night. For the mission part we had the opportunity to fix up two elderly people's houses.

I was excited for the opportunity to get my hands dirty and serve God's people. I was dreading how the kids might react and wondering who might do what to get in trouble.

So what happened? The kids blew me away, they were simply AMAZING. Sure there was drama (I mentioned they were teenagers, right?), but they worked it out. They were totally into the service project, and I was blown away by the amount of love they were putting into it. One of the kids even asked if we could do more projects like this at home. Wow! I am so incredibly proud of them; God is good!

I praise God for the chance to see Jesus through the eyes of the people we served, and even through the eyes of our teens. It was an incredible experience, and one I truely will never forget.



Blessings,

Cardboard Testimonies

I stumbled upon this video today. Sometimes we (I) forget just how big and amazing our God is. He has the power of transforming lives!!! He's been in the people changing business from the beginning. Look at Paul. He went from Saul: hater of Christians to Paul: Sold out to Jesus.

"Soon he began to preach about Jesus in the synagogues, saying, "Jesus is the Son of God." All the people who heard him were amazed. They said, "This is the man who was in Jerusalem trying to destroy those who trust in this name!" Acts 9:20-21

I think back to my BC days. I was lonely, empty, searching for anything and willing to try anything to fill the void in my life. How wonderful the day I realized all I needed was God. Now instead of an empty void, my cup overflows. Thank you, Jesus!

Check out this video.



What is your cardboard testimony?

Blessings!

A day with my Father(s)

Wow, today has been an amazing day.

It started out with a delicious breakfast with my husband, Mom, Dad, Grandfather, and my Grandpa's BFF John. My mom made a traditional Scottish breakfast (something which is an expected occurrence on any holiday in my family). The meal consists of bangers (a type of sausage), bacon (more like Canadian bacon than "regular" bacon), sauteed mushrooms, friend tomatoes, scones, and (of course) lots of tea. If it was truly a Scottish breakfast, we would also include fried bread and Heinz Beans. We skip that part. It was a morning of stories and laughter.

Then off to church I go. It was a Spirit filled morning of worship with my Heavenly Father. The air was electric, energy was high. You can see and feel the Holy Spirit working through Journey, and I'm so excited to see what God has in store for our church and our community.

I spent the afternoon back with my family. We had light lunch. My mom had purchased a kiddie pool for the dogs. Our little Erin LOVED the pool. She had a wonderful time diving, sliding, and splashing in the water. We had so much fun watching her. It was just a great peaceful time together with family. Enjoying each others company.

This evening we went to my cousins house for a BBQ. I expected having a great time hanging out with my family. I didn't expect having a great time in worship with my Father. I have cousins who are missionaries in Israel. They are in the states for a short period of time, and I had the opportunity to spend the evening talking to them. Listening to their stories about people on fire for Jesus, about their life of service. Then I had an experience I never thought I would experience. My cousin leads worship at the church they've helped establish in Israel. I was sitting there humming an old hymn I had stuck in my head. Some one else heard me and started humming a long. It turned into an impromptu worship service. My cousin went and got his guitar and started playing worship songs. You'll never guess what happened next! We started singing...in HEBREW! It was so awesome. Mind you, I don't speak a lick of Hebrew. With the help of my cousins music, and his wife telling us what we were singing in English we had an amazing time praising the Lord. It was an amazing experience, one I'm not likely to ever forget. I now eagerly anticipate the day I can go spend some time with them in Israel, walking the streets Jesus walked on, and serving His Church.

Thank you, my Precious Lord, for an amazing day with you and the family you've blessed me with. Thank for fathers, and for my wonderful dad and Grandpa. I think back to a song we sang this morning in church: "All of You is more than enough for all of me, for every thirst and every need, You satisfy me with Your love, And all I have in You is more than enough." (Enough by Chris Tomlin) So true, thank you, Jesus.

Blessings!

Happy Birthday, Jeffrey!

May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.1 Thessalonians 3:12

Happy Birthday, my love!!! Have a wonderful day, don't work too hard. Remember today and always that you are loved.

I BELIEVE

Today we sang my all time favorite Christian song at church. It's Creation Calls by Brian Doerksen. It amazes me how people can spend time on this earth and not believe in God. We are surrounded by evidence of his existence. We are especially blessed in CO, were all we have to do is look West to marvel at God's magnificent creation...the Rocky Mountains.

Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.

Or as Brian says in his song "How can I say there is no God, when all around Creation calls"

I found this video set to the song on You Tube. Enjoy!



Blessings!