I’m so grateful for my life! Thank you God for teaching me how to be better every day.

Three weeks ago, I bought a cheap little iPod alarm clock with speakers. I mainly got it so I could listen to the Bible when I got ready in the morning.

Obviously, I must spend a lot of time in the bathroom doing my hair and make-up!

I’ve already listened to three books of the Bible: Romans, Acts, and Matthew. Crazy!!!

No matter how much I try to find time to read, my progress is usually about a half a chapter per month. Hurrah for audio and iPods!

I’m listening to my Newsboys playlist on my iPod as I work. I’ve been hearing songs that have walked with me for many years, helping me through good and bad times.

As songs play, I remember high school, college, and most recently Mom’s death…all through the lens of my faith. It’s a walk down a road of growth and struggles, falling and getting back up, failures and victories.

But most of all, listening to these songs reminds me that it’s my faith that has given me strength to stand back up and smile.

WooHoo just came on…I think it’s time to go back to work. WooHoo!

People will never forget how you made them feel.

They might not remember your name or what you do for a living, but they will remember this.

A few years ago, Brett and I were meeting potential renters. A middle-aged lady and man came to see the house, and they said they’d been together for a few months. She was selling her house, and they were looking into renting this house together. From what she said, it seemed like the house was big enough. It didn’t make sense to Brett.

After they left, he said to me, “Why would she sell her house and move into a rental? I don’t get it.”

It was clear to me. She owned her house. She didn’t really trust her new lover yet. So instead of risking her assets (her money), she would rather leave her home and go to a house with a short commitment. That way if it didn’t work out, her money was still in her bank account.

I explained what I saw to Brett. We both thought the same thing: she valued her money more than her heart.

I see this all the time: people will get into a serious relationship (making their heart vulnerable), but they’ll carefully protect their bank account, details in their salary, and even their cars. But not their heart.

The funny thing is that we can replace our money by just working harder, but our heart doesn’t “fix” so easily. Believe me… my heart still hurts from my mom passing away, but any money I might have lost in life doesn’t even register in my memory.

A tough word… but so necessary to learn.

Brett and I are chilling and humidifying on this chilly night.

Brett is teaching me how to get all geeky, so I decided to try this new look that I found for PlanetSonia.com. What do you think? I think it is pretty cool, except the background is a bit loud.

I loved this sermon… so much practical advice to digest!

11/8/08 SLFC Sunday 3rd service Rick Huffton
Chelsea Perry intro
When was the last time you were uncomfortable?
Go to the Word, pray, and deal with issues.

What can I do for the kingdom?
We’ve got assignments.

Daily things you can to do
Carry your own weight spiritually
We’ve got to grow and expand.

God is calling us to do radical things and we all must be on board.

God is more than enough to meet every need.

Pastor Rick
SLFC supported them while they got started

Eph 4:1-3, 31-32
Live a life worthy of the calling, unity of the spirit, get rid of
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11/6/08 SLFC Dick Mills
Judah’s poem: In the beginning God

2 Cor 8:9
2 Cor 9:8 god is able to make all grace abound towards us

Phil 4:19 God will meet all my needs

God Makes us inclined to give

2 Cor 9:6,7 cheerful giver
Make all grace abound toward you
9:11
Take every thought captive

Ever present help in time of need Read the rest of this entry »