In case you didn't know, I'll be traveling to Europe on a mission trip with iGo Global, who is also working with IMB, in June of 2011. This will be my third mission trip ever, unless there's some other trip I go on before then. The trip was originally to Japan, but then the trip was changed to The Netherlands. So I have to have a whole new mind set. Culture, time, atmosphere, weather, and much more.
It hasn't fully sunk in yet that I'll be getting on a plane and leaving to a place of tulips, bikes, windmills, and canals. Syked! It's going to be epic and exhausting!
Amsterdam may seem fun and cool, but it's a very secular country. The Red Light District, crack sold in coffee shops, stuff like that.
The trip cost is $3,000, (excluding spending money and costs to get to the airport) God has amazingly, truly blessed me! God can do anything. He has provided so many things for me. It's been inspiration, uplifting, and encouraging to me know that this is what God wants for me. He wouldn't have called me if I wasn't able to do it. God has really been helping me to see realties, grow, pushing me, and has just been awesome.
I'll post more once I know some more.
Thank you to those who has supported me and had read my blog!
Peace, Love, May God Bless You!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
New Year, New Life (Expectations)
Happy New Years! It's 2011.
I'm not all that into "New Year's Resolutions." I'd rather start something right then than to wait, because I might forget. Also, because I'll sometimes break my resolutions.
This new year can be a brand new fresh start for a new life or time to make changes on the journey of Life. Last year was great, but I expect this year to be even better and I expect God to do wonders in my life. It's January, before I'll know it, school will be out. And then in June I'll leave for Amsterdam, Fuge just after I get back, VBS, and then hopefully Super Summer. School will start back up. It'll be another full year of maturing, great experiences, memories, and growing in my walk with God.
I hope this new year will be a new fresh start for those who know they need it. (Although you don't have to wait for a new year to come.)
So have a wonderful 2011!
"Today, think about all of the regrets and struggles of 2010 and then kiss them goodbye... you are not stuck... beloved, it's a new year :)"- Joshua Pearson
I'm not all that into "New Year's Resolutions." I'd rather start something right then than to wait, because I might forget. Also, because I'll sometimes break my resolutions.
This new year can be a brand new fresh start for a new life or time to make changes on the journey of Life. Last year was great, but I expect this year to be even better and I expect God to do wonders in my life. It's January, before I'll know it, school will be out. And then in June I'll leave for Amsterdam, Fuge just after I get back, VBS, and then hopefully Super Summer. School will start back up. It'll be another full year of maturing, great experiences, memories, and growing in my walk with God.
I hope this new year will be a new fresh start for those who know they need it. (Although you don't have to wait for a new year to come.)
So have a wonderful 2011!
"Today, think about all of the regrets and struggles of 2010 and then kiss them goodbye... you are not stuck... beloved, it's a new year :)"- Joshua Pearson
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all know the true meaning of Christmas!
Christmas has become very materialistic. Some people search for the real meaning of Christmas (other than or avoiding the thought of Jesus Christ being born). Some people think that it's about having fun and getting stuff they want; having the holiday mean whatever they want it to be; Santa Claus; time for family to get together... et cetera. Although we may enjoy being lazy, watching tv on the couch with fleece blankets and eating, we all need to take time to acknowledge the best gift of all; Jesus.
We shouldn't just celebrate him on Christmas and on Easter, but everyday and other than Sunday. God sending His Son, His Love, His Glory, it's mind blowing. We are unworthy of His unconditional love. So would it kill us just to say, "Thank you, Lord"? Well, if you never knew Jesus, then literally, yes. Be thankful for all of the things God has given you.
I've recently been so happy and filled with Joy. I wasn't quite sure why. Then only one thing could give me this much satisfaction; Jesus.
Go live life and have a Merry, Happy, Awesome Christmas!
Peace!
Dani
Christmas has become very materialistic. Some people search for the real meaning of Christmas (other than or avoiding the thought of Jesus Christ being born). Some people think that it's about having fun and getting stuff they want; having the holiday mean whatever they want it to be; Santa Claus; time for family to get together... et cetera. Although we may enjoy being lazy, watching tv on the couch with fleece blankets and eating, we all need to take time to acknowledge the best gift of all; Jesus.
We shouldn't just celebrate him on Christmas and on Easter, but everyday and other than Sunday. God sending His Son, His Love, His Glory, it's mind blowing. We are unworthy of His unconditional love. So would it kill us just to say, "Thank you, Lord"? Well, if you never knew Jesus, then literally, yes. Be thankful for all of the things God has given you.
I've recently been so happy and filled with Joy. I wasn't quite sure why. Then only one thing could give me this much satisfaction; Jesus.
Go live life and have a Merry, Happy, Awesome Christmas!
Peace!
Dani
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Chess
I was playing chess on my laptop and then all of a sudden, something big hit me. Chess can be used to help explain our purposes in our Christian lives. I'm just covering regular chess this time, not suicide, crazy house, or any other version.
Let's just say, God is the one who observes the pieces. Although, we have free wills, we are suppose to follow what God wants us to do. In this case, we each have a spot and a role in which we play in the "game." If we don't do what we are meant to do, then it will weaken the defense of the "King." God DOES NOT CONTROL US; but has plans for us.
For our roles, God may want us to stay a in a certain place or have certain role, or, in a way, be promoted to a different role.
Pawns
Knights
Castles
Bishops
Queen
King
I consider the king to be like God's name, existence, Word, dignity, or something along those lines. The queen is the Church of Christ. The queen can make every move the other pieces can (except the knight). The church can do just about anything for God. Castles, Bishops, and Knights are all the ones who (independently) do their best to protect the King in different ways. The pawns, sadly I consider to be on-the-fence or luke-warm Christians. They don't do much, are often wasted, and occasionally help out the other pieces. One the other hand, they can also be considered new Christians. Now whether they ever become anything higher than a pawn, that's something else.
Chess is not like checkers. It's more like the very advanced version of checkers. It takes lots of skill and strategic thinking to play. It's hard. We are the white pieces in the game battling against the black. God will always be the undefeated, but we can't just let Satan eat away at God's dignity here on earth. If you're just luke-warm, then you're certainly not for us; but working against us. (Such as being bad ambassadors for Christ.)
"Your life is like a chess game: you can have all your pieces in the right place but without a King, you've already lost."- Isaac Deitz
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to ask.
Let's just say, God is the one who observes the pieces. Although, we have free wills, we are suppose to follow what God wants us to do. In this case, we each have a spot and a role in which we play in the "game." If we don't do what we are meant to do, then it will weaken the defense of the "King." God DOES NOT CONTROL US; but has plans for us.
For our roles, God may want us to stay a in a certain place or have certain role, or, in a way, be promoted to a different role.
Pawns
Knights
Castles
Bishops
Queen
King
I consider the king to be like God's name, existence, Word, dignity, or something along those lines. The queen is the Church of Christ. The queen can make every move the other pieces can (except the knight). The church can do just about anything for God. Castles, Bishops, and Knights are all the ones who (independently) do their best to protect the King in different ways. The pawns, sadly I consider to be on-the-fence or luke-warm Christians. They don't do much, are often wasted, and occasionally help out the other pieces. One the other hand, they can also be considered new Christians. Now whether they ever become anything higher than a pawn, that's something else.
Chess is not like checkers. It's more like the very advanced version of checkers. It takes lots of skill and strategic thinking to play. It's hard. We are the white pieces in the game battling against the black. God will always be the undefeated, but we can't just let Satan eat away at God's dignity here on earth. If you're just luke-warm, then you're certainly not for us; but working against us. (Such as being bad ambassadors for Christ.)
"Your life is like a chess game: you can have all your pieces in the right place but without a King, you've already lost."- Isaac Deitz
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to ask.
Christmas Break
Hey guys,
I've been so busy with school and other projects. All posts have been postponed until- until I finish them.
Christmas break is about to begin for me. And early, because I get to opt out of finals. (hehe) So during this break, I'll be very busy and I'll try to get my promised blog posts out. I've got some much to share with you! I've got a Christmas post and then a New Years post to do. I haven't forgotten about the blog.
Seriously Sincere,
Dani
I've been so busy with school and other projects. All posts have been postponed until- until I finish them.
Christmas break is about to begin for me. And early, because I get to opt out of finals. (hehe) So during this break, I'll be very busy and I'll try to get my promised blog posts out. I've got some much to share with you! I've got a Christmas post and then a New Years post to do. I haven't forgotten about the blog.
Seriously Sincere,
Dani
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