Hey Ladies! We are having a night out at Kendall's in Noble. Katherine's parents are part owners of the restaurant and have informed me that the evening is on them. So all you need to bring is money for tip. Sweet!
We will meet there at 6:15 for dinner. If your parent's can drop you off that is amazing but if you have to have a ride in order to come, let us know on the blog and we will figure it out!! Hannah asked about tye-dying shirts after and I don't think we will have time or the right place to do it now. BUT WE WILL SOON!!!
Just so you know, I have been working on tonight's blog but have been drawn into Bachelor! I love this show, even though it is so ridiculous! lol! So check again later tonight or tomorrow for the devo!
I love you girls so much!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Faith?
What is faith, really?
Webster's definition is an allegiance to duty or a person, loyalty, fidelity to one's promises, and sincerity of intentions. It goes on to say that it is a belief and trust in and loyalty to God, belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion, a firm belief in something for which there is no proof, and finally, complete trust!
Without using any of our "Christianese words," write out your own definition for faith?
In the Word, the writer of Hebrews says, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (11:1) We can read all throughout the Bible about people who had great faith and trust in God and acted in accordance to that faith. Take a few minutes and read through Hebrews 11(the "Hall of Faith"), the entire chapter. Write down anything that sticks out to you. Reread it. Ask God to speak to you about what it means to have faith that is alive and active. Any questions? Thoughts?
I am starting this blog with Faith because that is where we start with God, Faith. You can't believe He is part of your life without faith. But how far do we take our faith. Do we stop at the foot of the cross with the belief that Jesus died for our sins? Or do we worship at the foot of the cross and then pick up our own cross and follow Jesus daily through a life that we won't always understand? A life that will hurt, disappoint, and leave us utterly broken. Just like those that are written about in Hebrews, we won't see everything that we are hoping for. But God is faithful beyond words. His loving-kindness reaches into our lives, our hurts, disappointments, and our borkenness to bring healing, health, and wholeness in ways that we could have never imagined for ourselves.
But it is the Faith that we have in Him, in His faithfulness that enables us to live for Him each day! Ask Him what it will look like in your life to live each day by faith. Write down what He is speaking to you and put it into action!
Webster's definition is an allegiance to duty or a person, loyalty, fidelity to one's promises, and sincerity of intentions. It goes on to say that it is a belief and trust in and loyalty to God, belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion, a firm belief in something for which there is no proof, and finally, complete trust!
Without using any of our "Christianese words," write out your own definition for faith?
In the Word, the writer of Hebrews says, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (11:1) We can read all throughout the Bible about people who had great faith and trust in God and acted in accordance to that faith. Take a few minutes and read through Hebrews 11(the "Hall of Faith"), the entire chapter. Write down anything that sticks out to you. Reread it. Ask God to speak to you about what it means to have faith that is alive and active. Any questions? Thoughts?
I am starting this blog with Faith because that is where we start with God, Faith. You can't believe He is part of your life without faith. But how far do we take our faith. Do we stop at the foot of the cross with the belief that Jesus died for our sins? Or do we worship at the foot of the cross and then pick up our own cross and follow Jesus daily through a life that we won't always understand? A life that will hurt, disappoint, and leave us utterly broken. Just like those that are written about in Hebrews, we won't see everything that we are hoping for. But God is faithful beyond words. His loving-kindness reaches into our lives, our hurts, disappointments, and our borkenness to bring healing, health, and wholeness in ways that we could have never imagined for ourselves.
But it is the Faith that we have in Him, in His faithfulness that enables us to live for Him each day! Ask Him what it will look like in your life to live each day by faith. Write down what He is speaking to you and put it into action!
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