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Sunday, July 29, 2007

the flower and butterfly story

Once there was a man who asked God for a flower and a butterfly.
But instead God gave him a cactus and a caterpillar.
The man was sad, he didn’t understand why his request was mistaken.
Then he thought:
Oh well, God has too many people to care for...
And decided not to question.
After some time, the man went to check up on his request that he had left forgotten.
To his surprise,  from the thorny & ugly cactus a beautiful flower had grown.
And the unsightly caterpillar had been transformed into the most beautiful butterfly.
GOD always does things right!
His way is ALWAYS the best way,
even if to us it seems all wrong.
If you asked God for one thing & received another, TRUST.
You can be sure that He will always give you what you need at the appropriate time.


(For those of you experiencing the cactus-and-caterpillar part of life right now, I hope this story was encouraging to you!)


Sunday, March 25, 2007

Last year, I was a dancing box.  What shall I be this year?


TAIWAN MISSION NIGHT MARKET IS THIS SATURDAY!

I'm soo excited! 



Thursday, January 11, 2007

Anyone going to the WCC 2007?


Wednesday, January 10, 2007

My Live Out Loud Small Group

Though it's been over a week since the winter retreat, I have seriously been WOW'ed by hearing stories from people about how God has used the retreat to touch their lives and live out loud for Him. Keep sharing, everyone! You are encouraging more people than you realize!

To my small group: You girls are WONDERFUL! Thank you for blessing my heart with lots of laughter and for everything you've shared about what God is doing in your life!


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for...
Amy
: Your kindness and passion for praying have truly been gifts from God! 

Tiffany
I am so excited about your desire to serve!  May God give you strength and courage to grow!

Shannon: I'll always remember your amazing story about the lady who listened to God and helped you and your mom.   May God use your talents and all your sketches to reflect His love!

HannahIt has been so neat to see how God has given you a heart that is always eager to help and serve others!  I'm so glad you were in my small group!

VivianThe way God has changed you through this retreat is sooo encouraging to me!  And hearing how God gave you the chance to LOL for Him as long as you were willing was so amazing!

Phoebe: Your excitement is contagious!  I am looking forward to seeing God change your life through the commitment you made at this retreat!

JennyI am so glad you ended up in my small group by "mistake".  (Perhaps God had it planned that way  all along!)  You have not only made small group a fun and welcoming place to be, but I can see how God uses you to encourage others in their faith!

ElizabethI loved your HUGS card!  It was like getting real hugs! 

Angela: Thank you so much for your emails--they have meant a lot to me.  It is so amazing to hear about how we can go to God and He will comfort us.  The desire you have for God and to live for Him is truly inspiring.


Saturday, December 23, 2006

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