So, I just finished reading this incredible book-it's called God'sBlogs By Lanny Donoho.
Basically, it's a whole bunch of "blogs" from God's point of view. Ya know, Insights from HIS sight. hehe cheezyy but awesome
No, I know that God really didn't write the book but you forget that as you read it.
This book taught me a few things that blew my mind. (in a good way..) Here are some excerpts from the book.
1.Then toward the end of the week..I made My most amazing creation. It's amazing what God can do when He mixes some dirt and water and cells and then breathes some God-life into it.
It's the closest thing to ME I've ever created.
2. A lot of the stuff I've created is fairly complex. You try making the Northern Lights or the mysterious-but-miraculous human brain or maybe how the moon and gravity affect the tides.
3. Some of the most simple things often reveal my desire for splendor in your lives.
4.The only way to really get what you want is to give it up. (that rocked my world..confirmed what He's been teaching me..)
5. Anger is simply not getting what you want.
6. A thread makes its way through history, and you are tied to it.
7. Be aware of circumstances..they could be another chance to change the future of the universe.
8.Artists who are Christians have a better shot at changing the world than "Christian Artists"
9. I miss hearing the sound of your voice telling me what you're thinking about.
10. I watched some great expressions today. I watched as My Son started walking on water, I saw the best expressions when I looked at the boys in the boat.
11. So then what is faith...especially if it leaves when it's supposed to get cranked up?
It is more than knowledge of me...more than knowledge of my existance and my omnipotence It has to do with relationship. It must be nurtured and grown.
Sometimes you have to grow through the worst of life where you almost lose your faith in order for it to become real faith.
12.To reflect. That's why you were made. That is what fulfills.
those descriptions
V
shining from Me
V
bouncing off of you
V
into the lives of others.
13. look around, lighten up. I wanna see you laugh. and when you do, I'll be laughing with you.
14. Earthquakes,tsunamis,floods,9/11 Where is God in all of that?
I'm right in there in the middle. Working through my people. Giving all that is needed
"where are You when disaster hits?"
I'M ASKING YOU THE SAME QUESTION.
15.Here is your challenge.
Love deeper. Speak sweeter. Forgive. BE a friend. Get to know me.
That's all I can fit into one blog for right now.. there's so much more I learned.. Read it for yourself!! OMG it's amazing...
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Golden Brick Attack!
Whoa.. Talk about God raining golden bricks!!
So far this year God has TOTALLY changed my life, and who I thought I was. Everything I thought I was going to be or do is now in the dust I walk on. In high school I was set. I was going to go to EMT school then succeed in Fire Academy, then Paramedic school and eventually become a Firefighter/Paramedic in the LA county. I would make good money, have great benefits, enjoy my job, be independant, and educated. After I had lived out my independace then I would meet a perfect Godly man and get married at around 25 or 26.
Ha Ha....
Once I moved up to Oroville God had to throw a boulder at me to get me to realize that was my perfect plan WASN'T His perfect plan.. which seems to be more important than mine.
This past month has been one of the hardest of my life. Christ has tossed so many bricks, and even a few boulders. He has revealed a few things about my future that I never ever would have seen coming. He is constantly amazes me. The lessons of trust, and patience seem to be my favorite since I have "learned" them more times than I can count.
Honestly, the future terrifys me. Oh me of little faith.. He says he's going to do something and promises to walk me through and yet I'm so surprised when I see the signs of Him working in my life.
I've always seen myself as a independant woman. I mean I never really 'needed' a boyfriend to lean on. I have always enjoyed spending time by myself. I 've always looked forward to living alone, and now that I do it is obvious God is preparing me to be a wife a lot sooner that I thought.
I'm not complaining I swear. I'm just can't figure out whether I am terrified or amazed.
Now I know what fearing God means... ouch.
So far this year God has TOTALLY changed my life, and who I thought I was. Everything I thought I was going to be or do is now in the dust I walk on. In high school I was set. I was going to go to EMT school then succeed in Fire Academy, then Paramedic school and eventually become a Firefighter/Paramedic in the LA county. I would make good money, have great benefits, enjoy my job, be independant, and educated. After I had lived out my independace then I would meet a perfect Godly man and get married at around 25 or 26.
Ha Ha....
Once I moved up to Oroville God had to throw a boulder at me to get me to realize that was my perfect plan WASN'T His perfect plan.. which seems to be more important than mine.
This past month has been one of the hardest of my life. Christ has tossed so many bricks, and even a few boulders. He has revealed a few things about my future that I never ever would have seen coming. He is constantly amazes me. The lessons of trust, and patience seem to be my favorite since I have "learned" them more times than I can count.
Honestly, the future terrifys me. Oh me of little faith.. He says he's going to do something and promises to walk me through and yet I'm so surprised when I see the signs of Him working in my life.
I've always seen myself as a independant woman. I mean I never really 'needed' a boyfriend to lean on. I have always enjoyed spending time by myself. I 've always looked forward to living alone, and now that I do it is obvious God is preparing me to be a wife a lot sooner that I thought.
I'm not complaining I swear. I'm just can't figure out whether I am terrified or amazed.
Now I know what fearing God means... ouch.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Brothers In Christ
When I moved up here to Oroville, I had no friends and most of my family was far away.
I am constantly amazed at what God is doing in my life, and in the lives of those around me.
My Axiom family is so amazing and I love them so much.
In the past six months I've had some all around weird experiences with some um.. interesting guys. I figured out last night that the reason I was creeped out by these type of guys so much is that I knew what they wanted. They wanted something I couldn't/wouldn't give them. I know they didn't respect me.
I love hanging out with the guys that I work with because I know they love me like a little sister and are protective of me. For example, this last semester there was a man who decided to send me some rather colorful text messages basically because I turned him down. After this happened, I was kind of upset during my shift and went into the back for a second to pull myself together. I knew that the kids would see it on my face and ask questions. Two of my friends who I work with at Axiom, Matt and Tyler came back to make sure I was okay. I told them I was. They stayed with me until I cooled down a bit, and then helped me laugh at it by telling me tales of what they were going to do in order to keep 'their sis' safe. Today I went on the roof with Matt and Tyler, just to do some small repair on a sign. Both were careful to make sure I was safe going up and down the ladder. It really isn't that big of a deal, I mean they would have done it for anyone. It's not just Matt and Tyler either, I mean Justin, Chris and all the guys I work with. That's what gets me. These guys that I've begun to hang around are different. I know , like everyone says that who ever they are dating is "different" but I'm not dating any of these guys. After having in depth talks with a few of them I have just begun to realize there is decent guys out there that are Men of God. I am waiting for the man God has for me, I just need to remind myself of that sometimes.
I am thankful for my new family. Whether its playing sardines in the church, or just chillin out with a kid who needs Christ at the Axiom. I'm always so thankful to see Christ at work in their lives.
I am constantly amazed at what God is doing in my life, and in the lives of those around me.
My Axiom family is so amazing and I love them so much.
In the past six months I've had some all around weird experiences with some um.. interesting guys. I figured out last night that the reason I was creeped out by these type of guys so much is that I knew what they wanted. They wanted something I couldn't/wouldn't give them. I know they didn't respect me.
I love hanging out with the guys that I work with because I know they love me like a little sister and are protective of me. For example, this last semester there was a man who decided to send me some rather colorful text messages basically because I turned him down. After this happened, I was kind of upset during my shift and went into the back for a second to pull myself together. I knew that the kids would see it on my face and ask questions. Two of my friends who I work with at Axiom, Matt and Tyler came back to make sure I was okay. I told them I was. They stayed with me until I cooled down a bit, and then helped me laugh at it by telling me tales of what they were going to do in order to keep 'their sis' safe. Today I went on the roof with Matt and Tyler, just to do some small repair on a sign. Both were careful to make sure I was safe going up and down the ladder. It really isn't that big of a deal, I mean they would have done it for anyone. It's not just Matt and Tyler either, I mean Justin, Chris and all the guys I work with. That's what gets me. These guys that I've begun to hang around are different. I know , like everyone says that who ever they are dating is "different" but I'm not dating any of these guys. After having in depth talks with a few of them I have just begun to realize there is decent guys out there that are Men of God. I am waiting for the man God has for me, I just need to remind myself of that sometimes.
I am thankful for my new family. Whether its playing sardines in the church, or just chillin out with a kid who needs Christ at the Axiom. I'm always so thankful to see Christ at work in their lives.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Lessons Learned.. well in the process of being learned anyway..
Wow. that is all I can say. God is amazing.
I am now sharing an apartment with a girl from the church and its been amazing so far.
I am paying $150 a month plus utlities and my room mate is great.
I got a job at Home Depot(about a half mile away) and am just waiting for the Orientation before I start.
School is good, I just finished picking out my classes for next semester. This semester is almost done!! I am SO excited to finish, and go home for a week at Christmas.
So life is good for Kara right? God is teaching me some major lessons. I cant really describe it other than the fact that my life was getting to easy so God is rockin' my world. Its amazing. I miss home alot, but I know He's in control.
There is a song that seriously is my life theme song right now and it is below. Blease take a few minutes and watch it. It moved me to tears the first time I watched it.
I'm still not positive why in the world He would bring me here, but I am learning that it doesn't matter. The Axiom has already worked wonders in my life. I am there simply to hang out with the kids there, to be a 'good Christian' and volunteer. Turns out, the kids there have taught me more than I can teach them. When I had no friends, the workers befriended me. When I needed prayer, they prayed for me. Yet, its not only that. The kids that we get to hang out with need Jesus, it reminds me so much of when I was in Junior High an high school. Drama,Drama, Drama. lol. Although High school wasnt that long ago for me.. I still feel way old saying that. Anyway, there are a few kids that come in and everytime they like scream my name, and run up and hug me. Even before they knew my name, it was easy for them to give me hugs, and tell me they loved me-which is weird because they didnt really know me. Just giving of my time to be there, to wear that badge---has changed my life. And I can assure you.. its not what I expected God wanted me to do.. but whats life without the element of surprise right?
I am now sharing an apartment with a girl from the church and its been amazing so far.
I am paying $150 a month plus utlities and my room mate is great.
I got a job at Home Depot(about a half mile away) and am just waiting for the Orientation before I start.
School is good, I just finished picking out my classes for next semester. This semester is almost done!! I am SO excited to finish, and go home for a week at Christmas.
So life is good for Kara right? God is teaching me some major lessons. I cant really describe it other than the fact that my life was getting to easy so God is rockin' my world. Its amazing. I miss home alot, but I know He's in control.
There is a song that seriously is my life theme song right now and it is below. Blease take a few minutes and watch it. It moved me to tears the first time I watched it.
I'm still not positive why in the world He would bring me here, but I am learning that it doesn't matter. The Axiom has already worked wonders in my life. I am there simply to hang out with the kids there, to be a 'good Christian' and volunteer. Turns out, the kids there have taught me more than I can teach them. When I had no friends, the workers befriended me. When I needed prayer, they prayed for me. Yet, its not only that. The kids that we get to hang out with need Jesus, it reminds me so much of when I was in Junior High an high school. Drama,Drama, Drama. lol. Although High school wasnt that long ago for me.. I still feel way old saying that. Anyway, there are a few kids that come in and everytime they like scream my name, and run up and hug me. Even before they knew my name, it was easy for them to give me hugs, and tell me they loved me-which is weird because they didnt really know me. Just giving of my time to be there, to wear that badge---has changed my life. And I can assure you.. its not what I expected God wanted me to do.. but whats life without the element of surprise right?
Saturday, March 22, 2008
He is Risen?
Jason Grundy is possibly the most amazing guy ever.
For a preacher man i mean. lol
So basically, I always get something out of his talks but dang.
Tonight was crazy.
Jason started telling us high school kids about something that has been on breaking news. Apparently what is belived to be remains of Jesus’ bones in an ancient casket.
the following was taken from http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23386857-details/I’ve+found+the+coffin+of+Jesus,+says+film+director/article.do
The very fact that Jesus had a grave would contradict the Christian belief that he was resurrected and ascended to heaven.
Thus the rason for Easter...
One of the caskets even bears the title, ’Judah, son of Jesus,’ which Cameron claims as evidence that Jesus may have had a son. Another coffin was said to hold the bones of Mary Magdalene, also known as ’Mariamne’.
Of the ten ossuaries found, six were inscribed with the names of Jesus, Mary, Joseph and Mary Magdalene, as well as Judah, Son of Jesus, and a Matthew, of which there were many in Mary’s family, according to Luke 3:23.
At hearing this, seeing pictures of evidence I slowly thought about what this would mean if indeed it was true.
Normally I’d totally disregard it, just like the findings of ’Noahs ark’ every 10 years.
But, Thing is I trust Jason with telling me the truth straight out.
I mean this is insane. What if Jesus really did die? That means that half the things we as Christians believe in are false. What are we supposed to do?
As Jason explained that the Roman Catholic Church that has the wrappings of Jesus what are now called the Shroud of Turin which has a few drops of blood from the cuts on his head from the crown of thorns. DANG.
To make matters worse Jason told us that the Catholic Church had agreed to let scientsts test the DNA on one of the drops of blood.
and it had a 97.7% similarty to the bones that were found.
Do you see how CRAZY INSANE this is???
Would I believe it? Would this scientific find change my faith?
Just as I got pretty worried.
Then our dear, dear youth pastor went to the next slide.
’PRE-APRIL FOOLS PRANK’
"He is truly Risen" Grundy said with a smile on his face.
As my mouth opened slightly in disbelief, Mr.Grundy confessed that he had made up the last part.
DANG!
Apparently he had seen this story on the news or something and got it into his head that it would be really an awakening expeirence if he fibbed about some of it. Really question our faith.
You know, make us unaware youngins really happy that we are CELEBRATING easter.
The hunting for eggs tradition is actually inspired by Christians.
A long time ago people would hide egg shells full of small treasures to remind us that Jesus’ absence from the tomb really is a treasure. Christ rising from the dead is not only amazing but true.
Do we need to resurrect stuff in our lives?
Hope? Joy? Faith? Relationships? Loyalty?
Happy Resurrection day!
For a preacher man i mean. lol
So basically, I always get something out of his talks but dang.
Tonight was crazy.
Jason started telling us high school kids about something that has been on breaking news. Apparently what is belived to be remains of Jesus’ bones in an ancient casket.
the following was taken from http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23386857-details/I’ve+found+the+coffin+of+Jesus,+says+film+director/article.do
The very fact that Jesus had a grave would contradict the Christian belief that he was resurrected and ascended to heaven.
Thus the rason for Easter...
One of the caskets even bears the title, ’Judah, son of Jesus,’ which Cameron claims as evidence that Jesus may have had a son. Another coffin was said to hold the bones of Mary Magdalene, also known as ’Mariamne’.
Of the ten ossuaries found, six were inscribed with the names of Jesus, Mary, Joseph and Mary Magdalene, as well as Judah, Son of Jesus, and a Matthew, of which there were many in Mary’s family, according to Luke 3:23.
At hearing this, seeing pictures of evidence I slowly thought about what this would mean if indeed it was true.
Normally I’d totally disregard it, just like the findings of ’Noahs ark’ every 10 years.
But, Thing is I trust Jason with telling me the truth straight out.
I mean this is insane. What if Jesus really did die? That means that half the things we as Christians believe in are false. What are we supposed to do?
As Jason explained that the Roman Catholic Church that has the wrappings of Jesus what are now called the Shroud of Turin which has a few drops of blood from the cuts on his head from the crown of thorns. DANG.
To make matters worse Jason told us that the Catholic Church had agreed to let scientsts test the DNA on one of the drops of blood.
and it had a 97.7% similarty to the bones that were found.
Do you see how CRAZY INSANE this is???
Would I believe it? Would this scientific find change my faith?
Just as I got pretty worried.
Then our dear, dear youth pastor went to the next slide.
’PRE-APRIL FOOLS PRANK’
"He is truly Risen" Grundy said with a smile on his face.
As my mouth opened slightly in disbelief, Mr.Grundy confessed that he had made up the last part.
DANG!
Apparently he had seen this story on the news or something and got it into his head that it would be really an awakening expeirence if he fibbed about some of it. Really question our faith.
You know, make us unaware youngins really happy that we are CELEBRATING easter.
The hunting for eggs tradition is actually inspired by Christians.
A long time ago people would hide egg shells full of small treasures to remind us that Jesus’ absence from the tomb really is a treasure. Christ rising from the dead is not only amazing but true.
Do we need to resurrect stuff in our lives?
Hope? Joy? Faith? Relationships? Loyalty?
Happy Resurrection day!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Work Life
Work Life
By Kara Chatham
I work at a public Library which means two things; I work with books and bums. Since obtaining my job at the library I have learned a few things. I would like to share with you my top 10.
1.The library isn’t always necessarily quiet
2.The library is the quietest when we are closed.
3.It isn’t professional to walk around with various library materials on your head. (books, magazines, videos, oversize books or not)
4.It also is not professional work ethic to play with the toys you are supposed to be setting up for story time.
5.Homeless people are just people that live in public buildings-taking advantage of free meals at the Salvation army
6.Make friends with the security guards-they carry guns
7.When shelving in the Juvenile area-beware of speed bumps-also known as small children.
8.It isn’t nice to make fun of those Animation geeks that like to hang out in the Young Adult section and read Manga books…they have a life, just a very-er-different one.
9.Some people really don’t know anything about computers. (yes ma’am Internet Explorer is where you can check your email)
10.When one of those dumb blondes asks you for a book -do NOT answer ‘Sorry we don’t have any of those’ because she will probably believe you.
By Kara Chatham
I work at a public Library which means two things; I work with books and bums. Since obtaining my job at the library I have learned a few things. I would like to share with you my top 10.
1.The library isn’t always necessarily quiet
2.The library is the quietest when we are closed.
3.It isn’t professional to walk around with various library materials on your head. (books, magazines, videos, oversize books or not)
4.It also is not professional work ethic to play with the toys you are supposed to be setting up for story time.
5.Homeless people are just people that live in public buildings-taking advantage of free meals at the Salvation army
6.Make friends with the security guards-they carry guns
7.When shelving in the Juvenile area-beware of speed bumps-also known as small children.
8.It isn’t nice to make fun of those Animation geeks that like to hang out in the Young Adult section and read Manga books…they have a life, just a very-er-different one.
9.Some people really don’t know anything about computers. (yes ma’am Internet Explorer is where you can check your email)
10.When one of those dumb blondes asks you for a book -do NOT answer ‘Sorry we don’t have any of those’ because she will probably believe you.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Oh I wish
1. I could be as funny as Kathleen Flynn
2. I had a vehicle of my own-more than 2 wheels I mean...like with a MOTOR..(no Mr. Eric not a motorbike-I want a CAR!)
3. My room would clean its self
4. My education would download itself to my brain while I am sleeping
5. My parents would stop laughing at me
6. I would have to stop finding new hiding spots for the stash of candy in my room when my younger siblings find it.
7. My bunk bed had a ladder
8. Skittles were good for me
9. My hyperness would be taken for being happy...not being insane
10. My mp3 player was waterproof. (I found out when I tried to put it through the laundry the music becomes a bit faint....so faint I can barely hear it...okay so i broke it- comepletely i admit it)
11. that my brother wouldnt have more fashion sense than I do seeing as when HE gives ME fashion tips..it makes me look bad
11. The kitchen would stay clean
12. High school wouldnt drag on forever
13. Mucles werent so hard to obtain
14. My parents actually liked my music.....heh like that would ever happen
15. girls werent so confusing
2. I had a vehicle of my own-more than 2 wheels I mean...like with a MOTOR..(no Mr. Eric not a motorbike-I want a CAR!)
3. My room would clean its self
4. My education would download itself to my brain while I am sleeping
5. My parents would stop laughing at me
6. I would have to stop finding new hiding spots for the stash of candy in my room when my younger siblings find it.
7. My bunk bed had a ladder
8. Skittles were good for me
9. My hyperness would be taken for being happy...not being insane
10. My mp3 player was waterproof. (I found out when I tried to put it through the laundry the music becomes a bit faint....so faint I can barely hear it...okay so i broke it- comepletely i admit it)
11. that my brother wouldnt have more fashion sense than I do seeing as when HE gives ME fashion tips..it makes me look bad
11. The kitchen would stay clean
12. High school wouldnt drag on forever
13. Mucles werent so hard to obtain
14. My parents actually liked my music.....heh like that would ever happen
15. girls werent so confusing
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