Myles and I had to go to St. Lukes hemophilia center today. We seem to still have a very hard time securing veins on him to treat him with factor (he had an ankle bleed) and after more than twelve times trying to find a vein I brought him to the hospital. Even they have a hard time. There is a large park by the hospital and buggies and I like to go there in search of baby Canada geese and boy did we find some. We could sit for hours just watching them as it takes all of the stress away. Myles finished his golf classes and won the award for best all around golfer! The assistant Pro who taught the class is recommending him for Varsity golf. He says that a Freshman has not been in Varsity in over five or six years. Go Bugs!!!!
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Wow. That's awesome! I've never golfed (besides mini-golf at Boondocks) before I know it takes a lot of hand-eye coordination. I hope you get onto the Varsity team. That'd be awesome.
God is Uncaused
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
“Remember that I am God, and there is no other God. I am God, and there is no one like me.”
Isaiah 46:9
No one breathed life into Yahweh. No one sired him. No one gave birth to him. No one caused him. No act brought him forth.
And since no act brought him forth, no act can take him out. Does he fear an earthquake? Does he tremble at a tornado? Hardly. Yahweh sleeps through storms and calms the winds with a word. Cancer does not trouble him, and cemeteries do not disturb him. He was here before they came. He’ll be here after they are gone. He is uncaused.
And he is ungoverned. Counselors can comfort you in the storm, but you need a God who can still the storm. Friends can hold your hand at your deathbed, but you need a Yahweh who has defeated the grave. Philosophers can debate the meaning of life, but you need a Lord who can declare the meaning of life.
Oh my gosh, those Geese are sooo cute. I hope all goes well, and you make the Vasity team Myles, but even if you don't . . . good for you for trying out! My prayer will be that you make the team, and you contribute in the most positive way . . .win . . . or lose! Aunt K8
No Pecking Orders
Thursday, May 08, 2008
“He humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross!”
Philippians 2:8 NIV
Jesus blasts the top birds of the church, those who roost at the top of the spiritual ladder and spread their plumes of robes, titles, jewelry, and choice seats. Jesus won’t stand for it. It’s easy to see why. How can I love others if my eyes are only on me? How can I point to God if I’m pointing at me? And, worse still, how can someone see God if I keep fanning my own tail feathers?
Jesus has no room for pecking orders. “Love does not boast, it is not proud” (I Cor. 13:4 NIV).
His solution to man-made caste systems? A change of direction. In a world of upward mobility, choose downward servility. Go down, not up. “Regard one another as more important than yourselves” (Phil. 2:3 NASB). That’s what Jesus did.
He flip-flopped the pecking order. While others were going up, he was going down. “He humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross!”
Have a great spring day!! May showers here!! :o) You all remain in my thoughts and prayers
~k8
Forgiveness Follows Failure
Friday, May 09, 2008
In the past God spoke... many times and in many different ways. But now... God has spoken to us through his Son.
Hebrews 1:1-2
God, motivated by love and directed by divinity, surprised everyone. He became a man. In an untouchable mystery, he disguised himself as a carpenter and lived in a dusty Judaean village. Determined to prove his love for his creation, he walked incognito through his own world. His callused hands touched wounds and his compassionate words touched hearts....
But as beautiful as this act of incarnation was, it was not the zenith. Like a master painter, God reserved his masterpiece until the end. All the earlier acts of love had been leading to this one. The angels hushed and the heavens paused to witness the finale. God unveils the canvas and the ultimate act of creative compassion is revealed.
God on a cross. The Creator being sacrificed for the creation. God convincing man once and for all that forgiveness still follows failure.
Hey all! It is pouring in NO VA today. That's a bummer, i'm supposed to do the relay for life over the next 24 hours. That's hard to do when the rain comes down. Much love and continued prayers to all!
Aunt k8
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