A ship that's tossing here and there
Blown on an angry sea
That can't much more the weather bear
Near broken as can be
And as the winds blow to and fro
With thunder's crashing sound
My eyes catch on a sight below
Our anchor in the ground
Now, though it feels we'll fall apart
With fears in every way
Objective knowledge fills my heart
That anchored we will stay
So though it seems it will not last
I know that this is true:
A rooted anchor DOES hold fast
Designed to make it through
~ A description of the gospel's unchanging truth and the joy that it brings in the midst of ever-changing circumstances and the false things we hear the world presenting to us everyday.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Missions & Evangelism
The last few posts I've written have been newsy/chatty comments, but now I'd like to share a more "serious" post.
I'd like to share about a burden a feel the LORD has put on my soul for missions and evangelism. Ever since I was saved, really, I have had the desire to share the gospel with others. I would love to ask the friends I played with, and new ones I met, if they knew the LORD.
A few years later when I was 11, and our nation experienced the 9/11 attack on the trade center, I prayed for the names of people I heard of that were involved. It was at this time that I felt the strongest desire to be a missionary. I wanted with my whole heart to grow up to be a single missionary called to Afghanistan.
As I entered into the high school years, I believe God used our history curriculum, Tapestry of Grace, to further develop these desires. I felt amazed by studying how all men from every age needed a Redeemer, and the common thread of hope and salvation that the gospel held out throughout all of history. Seeing the gospel's advance in the past like this encouraged me more for its advance in this age.
Since I was 11, I have changed my desires for specific countries many times. One time I felt like I wanted to go to Israel, and once I thought China, and even another time I thought it was Africa. I also don't know that I want to remain single my whole life, but would like to marry a pastor and possibly be on a church-planting team (LORD-willing ☺).
At 17 and 1/2, I still don't know what are all the wonderful, sovereign plans God has for my life, but I do know that He intends for me to serve His kingdom with my whole heart where He has placed me as a youth. In His kindness, He has blessed me with a wonderful gospel-centered church with godly pastors and friends, where I can serve in and continually grow in my passion for the gospel! I have also been given the wonderful opportunity of joining my mom in taking a friend to the Simply Jesus Bible studies, which has been a very encouraging time of watching someone be drawn to the gospel.
From time to time, God has also impressed various people whom I don't know on my heart to pray for, including the guy my dad used to work for, and the candidates of the presidential race.
I want to close this post by, first of all, thanking you for reading such a long post, and also by asking you to pray that God will continue to help me trust Him for my future, that I would make the most of every evangelism opportunity He brings my way now, and that I would always keep my eyes fixed on what God has opened my own heart to believe about the gospel. All this be to the glory of God and my great Savior!!
Rom. 1:16,
♫ Karen ♫
I'd like to share about a burden a feel the LORD has put on my soul for missions and evangelism. Ever since I was saved, really, I have had the desire to share the gospel with others. I would love to ask the friends I played with, and new ones I met, if they knew the LORD.
A few years later when I was 11, and our nation experienced the 9/11 attack on the trade center, I prayed for the names of people I heard of that were involved. It was at this time that I felt the strongest desire to be a missionary. I wanted with my whole heart to grow up to be a single missionary called to Afghanistan.
As I entered into the high school years, I believe God used our history curriculum, Tapestry of Grace, to further develop these desires. I felt amazed by studying how all men from every age needed a Redeemer, and the common thread of hope and salvation that the gospel held out throughout all of history. Seeing the gospel's advance in the past like this encouraged me more for its advance in this age.
Since I was 11, I have changed my desires for specific countries many times. One time I felt like I wanted to go to Israel, and once I thought China, and even another time I thought it was Africa. I also don't know that I want to remain single my whole life, but would like to marry a pastor and possibly be on a church-planting team (LORD-willing ☺).
At 17 and 1/2, I still don't know what are all the wonderful, sovereign plans God has for my life, but I do know that He intends for me to serve His kingdom with my whole heart where He has placed me as a youth. In His kindness, He has blessed me with a wonderful gospel-centered church with godly pastors and friends, where I can serve in and continually grow in my passion for the gospel! I have also been given the wonderful opportunity of joining my mom in taking a friend to the Simply Jesus Bible studies, which has been a very encouraging time of watching someone be drawn to the gospel.
From time to time, God has also impressed various people whom I don't know on my heart to pray for, including the guy my dad used to work for, and the candidates of the presidential race.
I want to close this post by, first of all, thanking you for reading such a long post, and also by asking you to pray that God will continue to help me trust Him for my future, that I would make the most of every evangelism opportunity He brings my way now, and that I would always keep my eyes fixed on what God has opened my own heart to believe about the gospel. All this be to the glory of God and my great Savior!!
Rom. 1:16,
♫ Karen ♫
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Clear the Roads!
Today I have become a licensed driver! I passed the test, which wasnt' so bad after all; once I get my insurance on Monday, I am cut loosee on the roads. So whether you're all rejoicing with me now or deciding to stay at home today (I don't know which ☺), I'm grateful I've passed this milestone!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Catch-Up
We just had my cousin's wedding last night. It went very well, and it was fun to see her get married! We are also having a wonderful-fun time being with family. It has been fun just hanging out at our hotel playing in the pool, talking, and playing games, etc. I hope you are all having a grace-filled, fun week as well! TTYL!
Monday, June 9, 2008
More Vacation
Hey everyone!
This week we are going to my 1st cousin's wedding in CA! This will be a big event for our family since it is the first of the cousins to get married! Please pray for us that all the traveling plans go as scheduled, and that we will have a wonderful time together as a (big) family. We are much looking forward to this time!
I will try to post some pics of our trips later when we get back!
This week we are going to my 1st cousin's wedding in CA! This will be a big event for our family since it is the first of the cousins to get married! Please pray for us that all the traveling plans go as scheduled, and that we will have a wonderful time together as a (big) family. We are much looking forward to this time!
I will try to post some pics of our trips later when we get back!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Happy Birthday Mom!
As some of you know, today is my mom's birthday. I wanted to use this opportunity to share a few evidences of grace in her life.
My mom is gentle and she's kind
God's grace in my life, she does find
She fellowships and has long talks
Which help me in my Christian walk
She takes an interest in my life
And demonstrates a godly wife
She's dedicated to her home
And satisfied in Christ alone
She wants to become more like Him
Confessing to us of her sin
And asking us to help her grow
By this, the gospel she does show
She truly has the gift of care
Which many people are aware
She makes our friendship to increase
She demonstrates a soul of peace
Mom, these things I say are true
I'm so grateful I have you!
♫ Karen ♫
My mom is gentle and she's kind
God's grace in my life, she does find
She fellowships and has long talks
Which help me in my Christian walk
She takes an interest in my life
And demonstrates a godly wife
She's dedicated to her home
And satisfied in Christ alone
She wants to become more like Him
Confessing to us of her sin
And asking us to help her grow
By this, the gospel she does show
She truly has the gift of care
Which many people are aware
She makes our friendship to increase
She demonstrates a soul of peace
Mom, these things I say are true
I'm so grateful I have you!
♫ Karen ♫
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