Do you remember where you were standing ten years ago when the news of the attack on the Twin Towers happened? I do. I can still picture myself in my living room watching the morning news. With disbelief, I went to get Jim and told him he needed to come and see this. How could this happen? Most people can remember where they were and what they were doing. As I have watched interviews with people, ten years later, some of them being the kids who never knew the parent they lost and some who were older, the one thing that strikes me in these children is that none of them showed hatred. They remember the good. They chose to remember the good times, the good memories, and the special things. Every year they have to relive that day as the whole nation mourns that day. We can't always know why things happen but we can choose the way we respond. After ten years, there has been a level of healing.
When we are hurt by others, when we feel violated, we need to remember that God is good all the time. When we hurt, He is salve. When we are in pain, He is the comforter.
On this day in history, remember how we stood together as a country. Remember the men and women who have faught and continue to fight for our freedoms. Remember that we still have freedom. We also need to remember to hold up our leaders in prayer and continue to pray for our country and for our enemies.
We will never forget.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Ten Years Ago Today - 9/11
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Beautiful
Of all the things that we devote our time and energy to everyday, He alone is worthy of our praise and our worship.
Revelation 4:8b, "Day and night they never stop saying: 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.'"
Friday, May 27, 2011
More from the Art Revue
Jonathan took Film 101 and Claymation. Although the video picture and quality are not great, these videos are showing what they did in this class. He's not in all of them, but it is what his class did.
This one really touched my heart because when we first went to the school, Jonathan was a bit reluctant. But this is exactly how things go at MSOA. Everyone becomes part of a big family.
This is the video that Jonathan's Claymation class did.
Erin's choir class preformed two songs last night. One song is in two sections because it was long.
Hopefully you enjoy their performing arts part of their school also.
Art Exhibit and Revue
Last night was the Master's School of Art (MSOA) art exhibit and revue. This is a wonderful time to see all of the art work that the kids have done over the semester. The talent that is coming from MSOA is outstanding. These kids are using their talents and abilities to glorify God. Here are some pictures of the exhibit.
Jonathan and Erin had several pieces in the exhibit rooms.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
My Latest Color Pencil
My latest color pencil project is dear to my heart. When I saw the picture, I thought of children and missions, both of which are dear to me. When we were in Mexico, we worked at a youth home that takes in street kids. Some of these kids, when asked what they want to do when they are grown, declared that they wanted to be missionaries. I love this picture with the children's hands holding the world. At the top, I have printed Matthew 28:19, "Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations."
I have been part of a team, at our church, that is discipling middle school kids. I love seeing them catching on to their value, identity and purpose in Christ. I have recently been talking to a seventeen year old who is sensing God calling her to missions. These kids a ripe for the calling and I am thankful that God is allowing me to be part of this.
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