The Millennial Kingdom....fascinating!
Tonight was our third session of Omega. The group of ladies that we have this round is awesome! Fabulous people! The questions and discussions are great!
Tonight we learnt about the Millennial Kingdom. I've heard this exact teaching 4 times over and still am both shocked and excited by the truth of the Word of God.
Knowing what is to come is such motivation to live rightly now! Forgiveness is the door into the Kingdom....not the whole story! There is so much more!
How exciting!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Here we go....Physio!
Today I started physio again for the new year of 2008. Post-op physiotherapy started!
How I love my physiotherapist! She is wonderful! The benefits of continuity of care....she knows my wrist so well and has walked with me since February of last year with my whole wrist issue. I trust her more than anyone in the area of my wrist because she knows it so well!
We didn't do much with this lovely wrist today, as it is still trying to heal up and scar up since surgery. I did some ROM (range of motion) and am feeling a little sore this evening.
Back to the torture in the next few weeks! But it is for a good cause!
Today I started physio again for the new year of 2008. Post-op physiotherapy started!
How I love my physiotherapist! She is wonderful! The benefits of continuity of care....she knows my wrist so well and has walked with me since February of last year with my whole wrist issue. I trust her more than anyone in the area of my wrist because she knows it so well!
We didn't do much with this lovely wrist today, as it is still trying to heal up and scar up since surgery. I did some ROM (range of motion) and am feeling a little sore this evening.
Back to the torture in the next few weeks! But it is for a good cause!
Monday, January 28, 2008
The Wind is a Blowin'...
Sometimes I enjoy a good storm. My husband sure does!
I kinda like the creaking and blowing sounds that the wind causes our apartment building to make! It's so nice to be in a warm home when you hear those sounds.
Thankfully, with the new windows we got in October, there is a no more of the rattling noises when the wind picks up! I sure don't miss that noise!
Ah...the joys of Manitoba winters and apartment buildings =)
Sometimes I enjoy a good storm. My husband sure does!
I kinda like the creaking and blowing sounds that the wind causes our apartment building to make! It's so nice to be in a warm home when you hear those sounds.
Thankfully, with the new windows we got in October, there is a no more of the rattling noises when the wind picks up! I sure don't miss that noise!
Ah...the joys of Manitoba winters and apartment buildings =)
Friday, January 25, 2008
Date Night!
I sure do love date night! And, I enjoyed watching The Game Plan with my hubbie tonight! It was fun!
Whether it's a walk in summer, a movie rental, a night at the kitchen table working on a puzzle together or a date at the ballet (because after watching the movie I'm in the mood to go to the ballet), I sure do like the guy I married 3 and a half years ago! I hope to have date nights for a very long time with the man I love!
I sure do love date night! And, I enjoyed watching The Game Plan with my hubbie tonight! It was fun!
Whether it's a walk in summer, a movie rental, a night at the kitchen table working on a puzzle together or a date at the ballet (because after watching the movie I'm in the mood to go to the ballet), I sure do like the guy I married 3 and a half years ago! I hope to have date nights for a very long time with the man I love!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Orientation
It's 8:30pm Thursday night. There are 19 people in my living room. It's Orientation Night for Sanctuary House of Prayer and our living room is the location for it this time around.
A few months ago, we fit in Starbuck's with 5 people. Now there are many more people who are here to hear about who we are as Sanctuary and why we exist. They would have taken over the whole coffee shop and even then not had enough chairs. People are sitting on our chairs, couches, stools and the floor because there is not enough space.
That is the Lord.
It's 8:30pm Thursday night. There are 19 people in my living room. It's Orientation Night for Sanctuary House of Prayer and our living room is the location for it this time around.
A few months ago, we fit in Starbuck's with 5 people. Now there are many more people who are here to hear about who we are as Sanctuary and why we exist. They would have taken over the whole coffee shop and even then not had enough chairs. People are sitting on our chairs, couches, stools and the floor because there is not enough space.
That is the Lord.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Enjoying a relaxing Saturday afternoon and evening....
...while the weekends are still relatively quiet.
I'm preparing myself for getting back into shift work. I am reminded that one day soon, when I get the go ahead to resume work, I will not have all these lovely, relaxing weekends without plans. Suddenly, the few weekends I do have off, could be filled with things to do, if I remember correctly.
Relaxing Saturdays are most often a blessing. Other times, I get a little antsy and want to socialize. When I was working my regular position, I generally didn't mind working on Saturdays. Saturday work isn't a big deal to me, unless I have somewhere that I want to be that particular day!
Sundays are another story! I would like every Sunday without work! With our present Sunday schedule, I find them both relaxing and busy. Sunday wake-up until 2:30pm is extremely relaxing around our place. As soon as 2:30pm hits, we kick into gear and don't stop until 9 or 9:30pm when we arrive home from our marathon day at Sanctuary. I enjoy it!
So, today was fairly relaxing and tomorrow will be relaxing and busy all in one! I'm looking forward to it! Another Sanctuary Sunday that I get to sing with the Song of Solomon team!
...while the weekends are still relatively quiet.
I'm preparing myself for getting back into shift work. I am reminded that one day soon, when I get the go ahead to resume work, I will not have all these lovely, relaxing weekends without plans. Suddenly, the few weekends I do have off, could be filled with things to do, if I remember correctly.
Relaxing Saturdays are most often a blessing. Other times, I get a little antsy and want to socialize. When I was working my regular position, I generally didn't mind working on Saturdays. Saturday work isn't a big deal to me, unless I have somewhere that I want to be that particular day!
Sundays are another story! I would like every Sunday without work! With our present Sunday schedule, I find them both relaxing and busy. Sunday wake-up until 2:30pm is extremely relaxing around our place. As soon as 2:30pm hits, we kick into gear and don't stop until 9 or 9:30pm when we arrive home from our marathon day at Sanctuary. I enjoy it!
So, today was fairly relaxing and tomorrow will be relaxing and busy all in one! I'm looking forward to it! Another Sanctuary Sunday that I get to sing with the Song of Solomon team!
Friday, January 18, 2008
"Let the Puzzles Begin!"
Yes, you heard right. Puzzles. Not games.
See, Shane is NOT a fan of games. Sometimes, he humors me. Other times, he just downright refuses.
So, we had a new idea! Puzzles!
I've never been a puzzler ever in my life. But, I'm into giving it a try in the name of "quality time" with my husband! I'm always game for a cheap to free way of spending quality time without having to leave the house!
So, this is our newest experiment. Tonight was the first puzzle night of our marriage. It was fun! Relaxing!
...though, I must admit not being able to complete it immediately is a little frustrating! I like the kind of activity where I can accomplish something faster!
So, here's to many date nights of puzzling! (Don't worry, it's ok to laugh!)
Yes, you heard right. Puzzles. Not games.
See, Shane is NOT a fan of games. Sometimes, he humors me. Other times, he just downright refuses.
So, we had a new idea! Puzzles!
I've never been a puzzler ever in my life. But, I'm into giving it a try in the name of "quality time" with my husband! I'm always game for a cheap to free way of spending quality time without having to leave the house!
So, this is our newest experiment. Tonight was the first puzzle night of our marriage. It was fun! Relaxing!
...though, I must admit not being able to complete it immediately is a little frustrating! I like the kind of activity where I can accomplish something faster!
So, here's to many date nights of puzzling! (Don't worry, it's ok to laugh!)
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Singing, singing, and singing!
Today I started voice lessons with a new teacher! The first voice lesson of 2008! And I really like her already!
I took a 6 week course in the fall, but didn't continue. With the new year starting, I felt a new desire to take some voice lessons and try a different setting and teacher.
This lovely lady, Cynthia, teaches out of her home. I got her name from my aunt. I wanted a personal contact so that I knew the person would be good! I sure like the setting of a home better, so far! She is super pleasant and I think we're going to get along great!
I'm really excited to see what will come of this! I hope she can give me training and tools to refine the not-as-pleasant parts of my instrument!
Today I started voice lessons with a new teacher! The first voice lesson of 2008! And I really like her already!
I took a 6 week course in the fall, but didn't continue. With the new year starting, I felt a new desire to take some voice lessons and try a different setting and teacher.
This lovely lady, Cynthia, teaches out of her home. I got her name from my aunt. I wanted a personal contact so that I knew the person would be good! I sure like the setting of a home better, so far! She is super pleasant and I think we're going to get along great!
I'm really excited to see what will come of this! I hope she can give me training and tools to refine the not-as-pleasant parts of my instrument!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Omega
Tonight we're starting another round of the course called Omega. It is an 8-week course about the End Times. Shane and I are hosting and leading it with my sister, Steph. There are 6 others who are attending that have never taken the course before. I'm excited about that! I remember hearing some of these truths for the first time. It was a little crazy and mind-blowing!
Shane and I have taken the course once in 2005 and this is our third time leading it together since July of 2007. We always learn new revelation each time! Hearing yourself say the truths out loud and discuss it also makes it go a little deeper each time.
I'm excited to see what will happen in the next number of weeks. Because of events and the Global Bridegroom Fast one week each month, we will only finish the course at the end of March.
Here we go!
Tonight we're starting another round of the course called Omega. It is an 8-week course about the End Times. Shane and I are hosting and leading it with my sister, Steph. There are 6 others who are attending that have never taken the course before. I'm excited about that! I remember hearing some of these truths for the first time. It was a little crazy and mind-blowing!
Shane and I have taken the course once in 2005 and this is our third time leading it together since July of 2007. We always learn new revelation each time! Hearing yourself say the truths out loud and discuss it also makes it go a little deeper each time.
I'm excited to see what will happen in the next number of weeks. Because of events and the Global Bridegroom Fast one week each month, we will only finish the course at the end of March.
Here we go!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Studies in Joel
I'm going through the book of Joel with help from Mike Bickle's teaching CDs and study guide. Boy, it's an awesome book of the Bible!
Some thoughts on my mind today from the book of Joel are:
- Fasting and prayer intensify wholeheartedness. It's wholeheartedness that God is after, but the fasting and prayer aid in the process. Fasting and prayer as isolated actions aren't what move His heart. Many religions of the world incorporate fasting and prayer directed at many false gods.
- We need our hearts gripped, not just our minds stirred!
- Leaders must "give ear" and give themselves to the message of Joel. When leaders enter into fasting and prayer and lead by example, "the inhabitants of the land" tune in. The blessing of God arises when leaders lead in God's way.
- The primary problem is God's zeal (not the sin of man or Satan) and the primary solution is God's smile and favor.
As isolated sentences, some of these concepts may not make a ton of sense, but there is some awesome stuff to learn from the book of Joel! I'd suggest studying it to any of you!
We have such an incredibly kind God who gives us so much warning in the Word that trouble is coming and ways to prepare our hearts for this time of history. It truly will be like no other time ever before or ever again. Trouble is coming. And He's so kind to prepare us and warn us ahead of time...
I'm going through the book of Joel with help from Mike Bickle's teaching CDs and study guide. Boy, it's an awesome book of the Bible!
Some thoughts on my mind today from the book of Joel are:
- Fasting and prayer intensify wholeheartedness. It's wholeheartedness that God is after, but the fasting and prayer aid in the process. Fasting and prayer as isolated actions aren't what move His heart. Many religions of the world incorporate fasting and prayer directed at many false gods.
- We need our hearts gripped, not just our minds stirred!
- Leaders must "give ear" and give themselves to the message of Joel. When leaders enter into fasting and prayer and lead by example, "the inhabitants of the land" tune in. The blessing of God arises when leaders lead in God's way.
- The primary problem is God's zeal (not the sin of man or Satan) and the primary solution is God's smile and favor.
As isolated sentences, some of these concepts may not make a ton of sense, but there is some awesome stuff to learn from the book of Joel! I'd suggest studying it to any of you!
We have such an incredibly kind God who gives us so much warning in the Word that trouble is coming and ways to prepare our hearts for this time of history. It truly will be like no other time ever before or ever again. Trouble is coming. And He's so kind to prepare us and warn us ahead of time...
Monday, January 14, 2008
The Wrist...
Is slowly getting better! I can lift a little more and grip a little more than last week for sure!
This morning I got to take off the steristrips and see "my holes", as I like to call them! 4 little scab marks which reveal the entrances to the "underworld" of the inside of my wrist. No stitches or anything! I've got artwork abounding on my left wrist with the scar from August still present, along with 4 hole marks!
Still praying for healing...
Is slowly getting better! I can lift a little more and grip a little more than last week for sure!
This morning I got to take off the steristrips and see "my holes", as I like to call them! 4 little scab marks which reveal the entrances to the "underworld" of the inside of my wrist. No stitches or anything! I've got artwork abounding on my left wrist with the scar from August still present, along with 4 hole marks!
Still praying for healing...
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Family Night with the Siblings!
Yesterday we had family night, thanks to Shaun's idea and request! We enjoyed each other's presence as siblings and it was nice! Just Shane, Shaun, Steph and myself!
We had a nice coffee to start off the evening and a little walk to Walmart. Then out for a bite to eat and back to our place to watch a movie together. It was nice to be together so intentionally! I have incredibly special siblings! My favorite in the world!
Yesterday we had family night, thanks to Shaun's idea and request! We enjoyed each other's presence as siblings and it was nice! Just Shane, Shaun, Steph and myself!
We had a nice coffee to start off the evening and a little walk to Walmart. Then out for a bite to eat and back to our place to watch a movie together. It was nice to be together so intentionally! I have incredibly special siblings! My favorite in the world!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
The Revealing.....
Today was "Remove the Dressing" Day, here at our place. I removed layer after layer of the dressing until it was just my own arm and the steristrips that have to stay on until Sunday. My arm has been sore and really stiff today since it is on its own now without many padded layers =)
After many attempts with photobucket, these pictures just won't load the right side up to blogger! Oh well!
Today was "Remove the Dressing" Day, here at our place. I removed layer after layer of the dressing until it was just my own arm and the steristrips that have to stay on until Sunday. My arm has been sore and really stiff today since it is on its own now without many padded layers =)
After many attempts with photobucket, these pictures just won't load the right side up to blogger! Oh well!
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
World Wide Prayer
Tonight we had our last prayer meeting for our 3-day Global Bridegroom Fast, which we do at the beginning of every month. Each Wednesday of the GBF we focus our prayer meeting on the globe! I love expanding our intercession beyond Winnipeg and Canada sometimes!
Tonight we covered off places like Pakistan, North Korea, Nepal, the USA, Israel, and the Middle East. It's like you get to travel in the spirit when you pray for so many places around the globe in a corporate setting. My prayers for these places are just as effective sitting in a living room in Canada than if they were my country of residence.
Jesus, pour out Your Spirit on the whole wide world!
Tonight we had our last prayer meeting for our 3-day Global Bridegroom Fast, which we do at the beginning of every month. Each Wednesday of the GBF we focus our prayer meeting on the globe! I love expanding our intercession beyond Winnipeg and Canada sometimes!
Tonight we covered off places like Pakistan, North Korea, Nepal, the USA, Israel, and the Middle East. It's like you get to travel in the spirit when you pray for so many places around the globe in a corporate setting. My prayers for these places are just as effective sitting in a living room in Canada than if they were my country of residence.
Jesus, pour out Your Spirit on the whole wide world!
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Water.
We were without it when we woke up this morning.
Went to the in-laws' to shower.
You simply need running water when you're hosting a prayer meeting....especially when one of the 15 is pregnant=)
It's amazing the little things we love and don't realize that we need so much until they are gone for a time. Like hands and water.
We were without it when we woke up this morning.
Went to the in-laws' to shower.
You simply need running water when you're hosting a prayer meeting....especially when one of the 15 is pregnant=)
It's amazing the little things we love and don't realize that we need so much until they are gone for a time. Like hands and water.
Monday, January 07, 2008
My husband awoke me from a deep sleep. I was dreaming away. In reality we had the surprise visit of two lovely visitors. In my foggy, sleep-affected brain, I gave them parting words of encouragement....
"Sometimes there's hope!"
I didn't realize that it wasn't perfect advice until all three responded in a funny way and blamed it on my sleepy mind!
In reality there is always hope!
"Sometimes there's hope!"
I didn't realize that it wasn't perfect advice until all three responded in a funny way and blamed it on my sleepy mind!
In reality there is always hope!
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