02.27.09

Lenten Prayer

Posted in Personal at 1:33 pm by admin

This is my current favorite song from Casting Crowns. It has really spoken to me and challenged me.

What this world needs is not another one hit wonder with an axe to grind
Another two bit politician peddling lies
Another three ring circus society
What this world needs is not another sign waving super saint that’s better than you
Another ear pleasing candy man afraid of the truth
Another prophet in an Armani suit

What this world needs is a Savior who will rescue
A Spirit who will lead
A Father who will love them in their time of need
A Savior who will rescue
A Spirit who will lead
A Father who will love
That’s what this world needs

What this world needs is for us to care more about the inside than the outside
Have we become so blind that we can’t see
God’s gotta change her heart before He changes her shirt
What this world needs is for us to stop hiding behind our relevance
Blending in so well that people can’t see the difference
And it’s the difference that sets the world free

Jesus is our Savior, that’s what this world needs
Father’s arms around you, that’s what this world needs
That’s what this world needs

02.24.09

Sweet Memories

Posted in Personal at 6:26 am by admin

I had an experience recently that brought back a rush of memories from my early childhood and the six or so years I spent in the Mohave desert.

Bryan and I were out hiking with his Aunt and Uncle on the outskirts of Surprise Arizona when I smelled a plant that used to grow in our backyard when I was 12. Wow! I spent the rest of the hike sniffing the air to catch another wiff. The power of scent is unbelievable. Perhaps it was being back in the desert where so many of my best memories took place that made me try to convince Bryan we should move to Phoenix. Regardless, he didn’t buy it so we’re staying here in Portland instead. But someday I have a feeling I”ll be back in that hot, dry climate where a glimpse of water is like a tiny miracle from heaven.