Part of the reason for my blog is it's a requirement for passing my next couple of classes towards getting my license to preach; I just received my certificate of ministry. The next level is what I'm working towards.
One of my bullet points for starting this blog is 'to blog for class projects'. Today's blog will incorporate that requirement.
The class I'm taking now is Old Testament Survey. It's very interesting. I have always enjoyed reading and studying the Old Testament. The stories, lives of the people, the interaction between groups of people, God's intervention time and again, all with lessons to be learned.
If I was to pick a favorite book of the Old Testament...I would not be able to! I have several...Ruth, Esther, Proverbs, yes even Leviticus (which is the many Laws God gave the Israelites).
Today's short subject is Ruth. If you have never read this book, please take the time. It's a love story that continues to this day. Ruth is a widow that returns to Israel with her mother-in-law. Through a series of events Ruth meets Boaz (her kinsman-redeemer) and becomes the Great-Grandma to King David.
This of course is a quick rendition (and hopefully accurate enough to understand). The interesting thing about Ruth is that not only is David part of her family, so is Jesus Christ...our Redeemer. Even those many years ago, God had a plan to use a humble widow to be an ancestor of Jesus.
Again, the God of the Old Testament flows through the New Testament to be sovereign in our lives. Ruth's story teaches us that not only did God love then, but His mercy and grace flow throughout history to love us today...through Jesus.
Amazing!!!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
It's a new day
Writing is a really fun process. My questions is always, though, does it make sense or does it matter to anyone? Maybe writing is really for the writer. Anyway, I know I'll enjoy blogging because I like to write. I have years of journals and daily diaries...wonder if I should include some here some day? We'll see.
Today my post is going to include some background on our life and the reason for this blog.
My husband (Bill) and I are traveling Assembly of God Evangelists. We contact pastors to see if they would want us to come and preach at their church. We are invited by the pastor to preach and minister to their people. This is a wonderful, amazing responsibility. Bill is the preacher and I am the one who plays the keyboard and sings. We are a team. With the pastor and spouse we minister together to the church.
We have been doing this for 13 years now and are enjoying it very much. Considering, of course, we are in Florida now for another month it is easy to enjoy our life!!! We've ministered in the Midwest, Colorado, Arizona, Nebraska, Missouri, New Jersey, Kentucky, Georgia, and a new state this year...South Carolina. Each place has been (and will be) a blessing to us.
We have traveled overseas on several missions trips, too. That will be another blog...
This is the reason for the title of blog. With our suitcase packed, we are on our way to another place. We have concluded that our suitcase defines where our home is...even if traveling from Wisconsin to Florida or overseas, we are blessed to know that wherever that suitcase lands we are with each other and we are in the Lord's will.
Take care and remember to enjoy the journey...wherever you suitcase may land!!!
Today my post is going to include some background on our life and the reason for this blog.
My husband (Bill) and I are traveling Assembly of God Evangelists. We contact pastors to see if they would want us to come and preach at their church. We are invited by the pastor to preach and minister to their people. This is a wonderful, amazing responsibility. Bill is the preacher and I am the one who plays the keyboard and sings. We are a team. With the pastor and spouse we minister together to the church.
We have been doing this for 13 years now and are enjoying it very much. Considering, of course, we are in Florida now for another month it is easy to enjoy our life!!! We've ministered in the Midwest, Colorado, Arizona, Nebraska, Missouri, New Jersey, Kentucky, Georgia, and a new state this year...South Carolina. Each place has been (and will be) a blessing to us.
We have traveled overseas on several missions trips, too. That will be another blog...
This is the reason for the title of blog. With our suitcase packed, we are on our way to another place. We have concluded that our suitcase defines where our home is...even if traveling from Wisconsin to Florida or overseas, we are blessed to know that wherever that suitcase lands we are with each other and we are in the Lord's will.
Take care and remember to enjoy the journey...wherever you suitcase may land!!!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
It's just the beginning...
What can I say, I'm going to join the world of 'blogging'. Can you believe it? But why start now?
Several reasons come to mind that include:
In recent days I've come to realize that God is Sovereign. No matter how good we are or how great things are going; or how bad things are going or (can it be?) how bad we are...God is Sovereign. He is in control, faithful, understanding, and filled with love for us.
Pack your suitcase and travel with me (us) as we continue on our journey.
Several reasons come to mind that include:
- This blog will create a tool to give you, the reader, more insight into our travels
- This will also help me hone my writing skills and give me the opportunity to put my thoughts down
- Since I'm working toward my ministerial credentials, it's part of my course work...
- It will give me the chance to share my faith in a different and hopefully successful way
In recent days I've come to realize that God is Sovereign. No matter how good we are or how great things are going; or how bad things are going or (can it be?) how bad we are...God is Sovereign. He is in control, faithful, understanding, and filled with love for us.
Pack your suitcase and travel with me (us) as we continue on our journey.
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