29 September 2014
Quotebook
It’s a good thing to have all the props pulled out from under us occasionally. It gives us some sense of what is rock under our feet, and what is sand. [Madeleine L’Engle]
27 September 2014
New word
ar·ma·men·tar·i·um
/ärməmənˈte(ə)rēəm/
/ärməmənˈte(ə)rēəm/
noun
- the medicines, equipment, and techniques available to a medical practitioner.
- a collection of resources available for a certain purpose. "the entire armamentarium of electronic surveillance"
keke so fun to say! and what a useful word, too.
Interesting
Body won't let me sleep in past 8 despite what I thought was fairly severe sleep deprivation. Huh. WHYYYYY
25 September 2014
The best yes
Needed this today.
For all I think I know about "time management" and "making space" for relationships, I am horrifically poor at actually investing in knowing, listening to, being with people. And it's true for my relationship-with-Jesus and it's true for my relationships-with-family and relationships-with-friends and relationships-with-acquaintances-who-might-be-friends-soon-if-only.
"the sadness of an underwhelmed soul because of the stress of an overwhelmed schedule"
precious moments of connection: to be stored away, appreciated, pondered as treasures in my heart (much like Mary, Lk 2:19 perhaps? ha! when do I ever ponder? I read/experience, process, move on. God, have mercy on me and my flippancy for you and your word and your people. Help me to care.)
but in busyness, these moments don't just spontaneously appear (though when they do they're miracles from a good, generous, and gracious God) -- these moments need to be given space.
I'm in a new city, a new school now. A week and a half since moving in, almost a month since school started, my schedule is chock-full -- of homework, research work, cramming-for-midterms work, getting-familiar-with-the-city work, exploring-local-food/grocery-options work, deciding-what-church-to-join work-- and through it all feeling... lonely. And it's my own fault. I've been pretending I'm still in H-ton, where I already had established relationships and didn't need to step out of my comfort zone very much. When have I invited new-friends to really know me, spend time with me, to get a glimpse of the God I claim to love? I've done it just the once, having a new friend over and spending quality time this past Sunday. And school-busyness-during-midterms is no excuse; perhaps an even better reason to create such space to connect. Making the most of these opportunities.
"I want to make sure it's people, not projects, that occupy the sacred places of my heart"
"leave space for the unrushed yes"
http://www.aholyexperience.com/2014/09/the-thrill-of-an-unrushed-yes/
For all I think I know about "time management" and "making space" for relationships, I am horrifically poor at actually investing in knowing, listening to, being with people. And it's true for my relationship-with-Jesus and it's true for my relationships-with-family and relationships-with-friends and relationships-with-acquaintances-who-might-be-friends-soon-if-only.
"the sadness of an underwhelmed soul because of the stress of an overwhelmed schedule"
precious moments of connection: to be stored away, appreciated, pondered as treasures in my heart (much like Mary, Lk 2:19 perhaps? ha! when do I ever ponder? I read/experience, process, move on. God, have mercy on me and my flippancy for you and your word and your people. Help me to care.)
but in busyness, these moments don't just spontaneously appear (though when they do they're miracles from a good, generous, and gracious God) -- these moments need to be given space.
I'm in a new city, a new school now. A week and a half since moving in, almost a month since school started, my schedule is chock-full -- of homework, research work, cramming-for-midterms work, getting-familiar-with-the-city work, exploring-local-food/grocery-options work, deciding-what-church-to-join work-- and through it all feeling... lonely. And it's my own fault. I've been pretending I'm still in H-ton, where I already had established relationships and didn't need to step out of my comfort zone very much. When have I invited new-friends to really know me, spend time with me, to get a glimpse of the God I claim to love? I've done it just the once, having a new friend over and spending quality time this past Sunday. And school-busyness-during-midterms is no excuse; perhaps an even better reason to create such space to connect. Making the most of these opportunities.
"I want to make sure it's people, not projects, that occupy the sacred places of my heart"
"leave space for the unrushed yes"
http://www.aholyexperience.com/2014/09/the-thrill-of-an-unrushed-yes/
23 September 2014
Quotebook
“There are but two lessons for Christians to learn: the one is, to enjoy God in everything; the other is, to enjoy everything in God.” —Charles Simeon
“It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until He has hurt him deeply.” —A.W. Tozer
“The will of God is never exactly what you expect it to be. It may seem to be much worse, but in the end it’s going to be a lot better and a lot bigger.” —Elisabeth Elliot
“God does not promise any of us happiness as we define happiness. We are called to faithfulness, and it is in obedience to God in difficult situations that the great spiritual victories are won.” —James Montgomery Boice
“The greatest of faults is to be conscious of none.” —Thomas Carlyle
“Unless we fix certain hours in the day for prayer, it easily slips from our memory.” —John Calvin
“It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor.” —George Washington
“We must never rest until everything inside us worships God.” —A.W. Tozer
“It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until He has hurt him deeply.” —A.W. Tozer
“The will of God is never exactly what you expect it to be. It may seem to be much worse, but in the end it’s going to be a lot better and a lot bigger.” —Elisabeth Elliot
“God does not promise any of us happiness as we define happiness. We are called to faithfulness, and it is in obedience to God in difficult situations that the great spiritual victories are won.” —James Montgomery Boice
“The greatest of faults is to be conscious of none.” —Thomas Carlyle
“Unless we fix certain hours in the day for prayer, it easily slips from our memory.” —John Calvin
“It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor.” —George Washington
“We must never rest until everything inside us worships God.” —A.W. Tozer
14 September 2014
Reset
“Today, we will not let the enemy win. Today, you argued and you whined and you rose from bed late. Yesterday, your chores were done with grumbling and half-hearted attempts at finishing.”
“Why are you here on this earth?”
“Why are YOU part of THIS family?”
“We will restart this day with praise and adoration from our lips. We will put aside our grumbling and complaining and reset our hearts to focus on what is really important.”
“We are not here for a halfhearted attempt at living life.”
“ALL for God’s glory. Even on the weekends. Even when it is hard to live with others and more importantly, with ourselves.”
http://www.septembermccarthy.com/2014/09/grumble-the-weekend-away-or-give-your-heart-a-re-set/
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