Alpha Baptism

Tonight we participated in the baptism of 32 Alpha folks.   It was so beautiful to share this significant event with them.

Wow, I did a page with the stuff I've had access to for . . . oh, about a year now.  I guess my attention span calls for a simple look.  Most of all, I love this picture.  I can still recall my feelings of anxiety when I realized Peepaw was really letting him use the electric drill by himself.  Yikes

The important and the not-so-important

A "nugget" from Beth Moore's 'breaking free' study is more than gently stirring in my spirit.  More like a kitchen aid mixer on high speed.  Legalism leads me to judge others and it is so ugly in God's eyes.  Mercy triumphs over judgment was the chorus of a song we chanted in Toronto many years ago and it is a message I need to not only agree with but live by.  On a lighter note, Charlie and I will celebrate togetherness this evening with Culver's two for one cheeseburgers and of course, their chubby crinkle cut fries.  Love soggy ones.

Communication in 2010

I've never written with a nib dipped in a vial.

I have a beautiful "real" ink pen but I rarely use it because who needs to write their grocery list with such a pen.

I remember when it was common to get 2 or 3 handwritten letters a week.  At one point in my youth, my Gramma North wrote to me every day.  And I wrote her nearly as often.

This world of personal communication is way beyond what I could have ever imagined.  So I'm trying to adjust and actually enjoy the idea that my wishes for people could be read by many.  Of course, it's just an idea at this point.

I am blown away by this artist's rendition of "dust to dust" inspired by Nooma's teaching entitled DUST.  This touched my heart as I was reminded that Jesus is the reason we have a future beyond dust.  It's only right that He is shown leading the way into heaven.  There are so many ways God speaks to us and I'm grateful for the artist willing to let us download this free of charge.  Bless the artists, Jesus.  And help my eyes to see and ears to hear Your messages for such a time as this.  

My life is blessed by so many sisters in Christ . . . you know who you are

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