Today I'm thankful that God has really been working on me over the past few weeks to rediscover my call and love for playing piano. Sometimes when you do something for so long, you tend to just go thru the motions and forget about why you're doing it.
I went to a worship conference about 4 years ago, and I recently found my notes from one of the lectures I attended. Man...I used to be so on fire for Christ. And, I want that back. I want to be passionate about the songs I play in worship...and I want that passion to spill over into the congregation and result in some seriously powerful services. It's time.
Here are a few points that have really been on my heart this week:
1. It is a PRIVILEGE for me to be here and to be serving Jesus.
2. God's #1 desire is that we have fellowship with Him. It is Satan's #1 desire for that fellowship not to occur.
3. If Satan can't make you bad, he'll make you busy...too busy to pray, too busy to fellowship, too busy to practice, too busy to advance your skills.
4. We must stay ammo'd up!!! Don't just show up: come prayed up, come ready to be used, and come EXPECTING a supernatural worship experience!
5. You can't take other people where you haven't already been. If you want to take people to the throne of God in worship, you must have already been there!
6. It's not about me. It's about if God is being honored in my worship.
7. Don't quit. As long as you have breath, God will use you. He gave us certain abiities, and He has equipped us to use them!
So, that's what I'm thankful for, today. What about you?
One day at a time,
Sarah
2.25.2010
2.22.2010
Ever had writer's block? Man, I've been sitting here with the time to blog for about an hour now, and it's just like I can't think. So I'm gonna take a break and blog about something I usually don't...
sports. :)
More specifically, basketball. College basketball.
I'm predicting and hoping for a final game between Kansas and Kentucky. No particular reason other than I wanna see MY team beat the heck outta Jerry's team. ;)
ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!
k, so what about you? who u cheerin' for?????
One day at a time,
Sarah
sports. :)
More specifically, basketball. College basketball.
I'm predicting and hoping for a final game between Kansas and Kentucky. No particular reason other than I wanna see MY team beat the heck outta Jerry's team. ;)
ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!
k, so what about you? who u cheerin' for?????
One day at a time,
Sarah
2.21.2010
WTC Photography
Anybody need family pics? or kid pics? or church pics?
Call Sam. :) I guarantee you'll love it. And the best part...it's FREE!!!...at least for now, until he gets a good portfolio built. :)
Here are some from today that he took just playing around with his new camera. Enjoy. :)
2.20.2010
P.U.S.H.
After having an awesome day with my two sweet, silly babies and my fabulous husband, my heart has grown heavy after reading Kate's blog.
Please remember to whisper a prayer for her...wait. No. No whispering today. How about really getting on your knees and having a serious conversation with Jesus and begging Him to miraculously heal her? She needs us, you guys. Her mama needs us. And so does her Daddy...and her brother and sister. They want their Kate back. And all we have to do is fervently ask.
If you have a chance, check up on her blog and read it for yourself. Just click on the 'Pray for Kate' link over to the right.
One day at a time,
Sarah
Please remember to whisper a prayer for her...wait. No. No whispering today. How about really getting on your knees and having a serious conversation with Jesus and begging Him to miraculously heal her? She needs us, you guys. Her mama needs us. And so does her Daddy...and her brother and sister. They want their Kate back. And all we have to do is fervently ask.
If you have a chance, check up on her blog and read it for yourself. Just click on the 'Pray for Kate' link over to the right.
One day at a time,
Sarah
2.18.2010
Thankful Thursday
Today I'm thankful for balloons...
and other things that make us "feel better."
Coupons.
Flowers.
Stickers.
Pens.
Mugs.
Kind of random, I know. :)
What are you thankful for, today?
One day at a time,
Sarah
and other things that make us "feel better."
Coupons.
Flowers.
Stickers.
Pens.
Mugs.
Kind of random, I know. :)
What are you thankful for, today?
One day at a time,
Sarah
2.06.2010
2.03.2010
A Special Day!
Five years ago today was the first day of a new role in my life that I never knew could be so fun, so challenging, and so special...being an aunt!
On February 3, 2005, I remember crying as I watched my sister scream in excruciating pain. And within a matter of minutes, those hurtful tears became happy tears as I saw my "Honey Honey" for the first time. I knew it was a special day, but I don't think any of truly realized just how much God had blessed our family.
From the constant hopping and jumping to flicking his little ears...from singing out of his "book church" to preaching in front of the tv...from walking like Jasper to doing "the shake"...this little red-haired boy has brought unimaginable joy and laughter into our hearts way beyond what anyone could ever fathom.
I called Dominic this morning to tell him happy birthday. "Who's this?" he asked, as soon as he got on the phone. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOVEY LOVEY!!!!!" I immediately answered. And just like Dominic, he yelled back at me, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AUNT SARAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!"
:) SO SWEET.
We've watched this little guy face some challenges over these past 5 short years: having surgery on his eyes at just 3 months old and screaming each time Steph had to change his eye patches. He didn't know it, but we were screaming inside, right along with him. And that was just the beginning...little did we know he would have to endure 2 more surgeries. We watched him listen intently to certain questions and see the perplexed, innocent blank look in those precious baby blue eyes; he didn't know it, but we were perplexed right along with him. We watched him struggle to hold a spoon and fork...he didn't know it, but our hearts struggled right along with him...seeing him gag with any cross smell or food texture...he doesn't know it, but we gag right along with him. :)
And now, I'm asking you to come right along with me so together, we can go right along with Stephanie and Mike, and as a giant, loving support system we can go right along with Dominic to help him and others conquer the challenges they face each day with autism.
I'm asking for your prayers. I'm asking for your time. I'm asking for your generous financial support. I'm asking for your encouraging words to Steph, Mike, and Dom. I'm asking for your faith in God. I'm asking for your help towards research and solutions to the vast number of unanswered questions about autism. Together we CAN make a difference. Together we can DO GOOD. Together we can help Dominic succeed beyond everything the professionals doubt that he is capable of accomplishing.
If you are ready to join me, I'm ready to start signing people up! Please let me know if you are interested in walking in the 2010 Care Walk. If you can't walk, but you would like to be a "virtual walker" and help raise funds, you can do that, too! Or, you can simply write me a check, drop it in the mail, and I will sign you up on my CareWalk fundraising page. Those of you who are computer saavy can also visit my CARE fundraising page at http://tinyurl.com/yepe4rk and fill out the 'Sponsor Me' tab to support me today.
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HONEY HONEY!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!
One day at a time,
Sarah
On February 3, 2005, I remember crying as I watched my sister scream in excruciating pain. And within a matter of minutes, those hurtful tears became happy tears as I saw my "Honey Honey" for the first time. I knew it was a special day, but I don't think any of truly realized just how much God had blessed our family.
From the constant hopping and jumping to flicking his little ears...from singing out of his "book church" to preaching in front of the tv...from walking like Jasper to doing "the shake"...this little red-haired boy has brought unimaginable joy and laughter into our hearts way beyond what anyone could ever fathom.
I called Dominic this morning to tell him happy birthday. "Who's this?" he asked, as soon as he got on the phone. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOVEY LOVEY!!!!!" I immediately answered. And just like Dominic, he yelled back at me, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AUNT SARAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!"
:) SO SWEET.
We've watched this little guy face some challenges over these past 5 short years: having surgery on his eyes at just 3 months old and screaming each time Steph had to change his eye patches. He didn't know it, but we were screaming inside, right along with him. And that was just the beginning...little did we know he would have to endure 2 more surgeries. We watched him listen intently to certain questions and see the perplexed, innocent blank look in those precious baby blue eyes; he didn't know it, but we were perplexed right along with him. We watched him struggle to hold a spoon and fork...he didn't know it, but our hearts struggled right along with him...seeing him gag with any cross smell or food texture...he doesn't know it, but we gag right along with him. :)
And now, I'm asking you to come right along with me so together, we can go right along with Stephanie and Mike, and as a giant, loving support system we can go right along with Dominic to help him and others conquer the challenges they face each day with autism.
I'm asking for your prayers. I'm asking for your time. I'm asking for your generous financial support. I'm asking for your encouraging words to Steph, Mike, and Dom. I'm asking for your faith in God. I'm asking for your help towards research and solutions to the vast number of unanswered questions about autism. Together we CAN make a difference. Together we can DO GOOD. Together we can help Dominic succeed beyond everything the professionals doubt that he is capable of accomplishing.
If you are ready to join me, I'm ready to start signing people up! Please let me know if you are interested in walking in the 2010 Care Walk. If you can't walk, but you would like to be a "virtual walker" and help raise funds, you can do that, too! Or, you can simply write me a check, drop it in the mail, and I will sign you up on my CareWalk fundraising page. Those of you who are computer saavy can also visit my CARE fundraising page at http://tinyurl.com/yepe4rk and fill out the 'Sponsor Me' tab to support me today.
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HONEY HONEY!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!
One day at a time,
Sarah
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