Never Going to Believe It!

Alright - Here it goes....I have accepted a new position at DHQ, Tree of Lights and Special Events Director.  I always ask God to lead me in any direction He needs me to go.  Sometimes when we pray that prayer we do not really believe He will move us in new directions.  We say it out of habit or because we are suppose to.  In addition to saying "Here I am, Send me!"  I always ask God to make things clear to me.  I have problems with questioning His plan, basically I am Thomas.  I know He is capable of doing anything, yet I always ask, "Can I put my hand in your side?"  I mean He did make the world in seven short days - so why wouldn't He be in complete control of my future?  When I think of it like that....I realize just how stupid I can be.

All that being said, I prayed that God would lead me and make it clear to me what His plan is.  Amazingly enough He has decided that I should move in a new direction!  So, I am going.

I know He has the perfect person to take over where I am leaving off in the Youth Department.  Please pray for them, ask God to bless their new ministry.

I also ask that you pray for me as I journey into unfamiliar waters.  I will always be grateful for my time at camp and with Character Building.  The young people in the Mighty Midland are the best....including those who have been here and left!  You have touched my life in ways you will never know!  I will continue to pray for all of you...that God would always be in the center of all you do! 

Please know that I will always be here as a Prayer Warrior and as a Friend.  You know how to find me!

In His Care...Angie

I'm Back....

Back at DHQ and my home!  Things are busy at work and home.  I am planning my fall visits at work.  At home, we are planning a remodeling project!!!  It is nice to have a real internet connection.  I can open files and it doesn't take 3 minutes to do it!!!  It is really nice to be back!

Mark sent me an email yesterday about an Atheist who became a Christian.  WOW!  It was awesome.  The man said in his testimony that the main reason he despised Christianity was because the Christians he came in contact with weren't real.  They would ask for forgiveness then go and commit the same sin.  Basically, they were hypocrites.  Why am I telling you this...Because I really needed to hear it.  I needed to be reminded that my words and actions may have an effect on someone that doesn't know Jesus.  I also needed to be reminded that my words have an effect on me.  I have been negative lately.  I tried to justify it by saying it was stress or moving from camp back to the office.  The truth is...I've been negative because I chose to be.  So, time to read James 1 - I needed the kick in the seat to know that it isn't about me - I serve HIM!!!

Here is the website you can visit to read the article:  www.theism.net/authors/zjordan    On the left you will find "My Documents"  then read "Birth and Death of and Atheists"

Take a minute to read this - it is AWESOME!  

It is my prayer that this will help you in some way.  It sure helped me!

Have a blessed day...In His Care, Angie

WOW!  What a busy summer!!!  We have an awesome staff - they have worked hard.  We are beginning to unwind now - prepare to leave camp.  Many of the staff will return to college - some to grad school - some to jobs - two to CFOT and some still do not know. 

God has used this summer to teach me that I can trust others to do their jobs.  I do not have to be responsible for every aspect of what goes on.  Summer after summer I trust God to place the staff here - then I take over.  I don't allow people to do what they need to do.  Not this year, I gave instructions and trusted that they would do it.  Guess what?!  They did!  They didn't need me to accomplish the task.

I am learning that I need to plan time for my family.  That God has called me to them first.  It is hard for me to set boundaries.  In fact, I really stink at it.  This year, I tried to make sure that Jeff, Nat, Brooke, and Drew knew that they are important and that I have time for them too.  Some times, I was successful, others not so much.  However, I am aware.  It will take time, but I will get there. We had a good summer as a family.  We went to California and had a great time!  We are going to go to the State Fair.  That should be fun.  My sister came to visit.  We always have a good time with her and Heath.  The only stressful situation other than limited time together is working through getting things settled with my grandpa.  We need prayer for that situation.  It is really messed up.  I know that God brought him back to us so that we could help him.  It is just a matter of time before that is settled too! 

All in all, we are still being blessed!  God is amazing!!!  Please continue to pray for the staff, me and my family.

I'll try to update more often then every 3 months!  In His Care, Us

Its Monday night - I am still wiped out from Youth Councils this weekend.  It was an AWESOME blessing - I thank God for all the lives that were changed, reconciled, healed.  It is a little nerve racking when you are in the planning stages of Youth Councils.  There is so much that happens behind the scenes.  The details seem endless.  The amazing thing is the amount of energy it requires.  You know God is in charge when you can be up for three days and still feel rested! 

I begin to worry about whether or not it will be perfect.  You want all the plans you made to go accordingly.  Then, you remember, if everything goes without a hitch - Satan isn't attacking - if he's not attacking - you need to figure out why not!  Things don't go without a hitch.  The nice thing is...only a few of us know the glitches - then you see the altered filled with young people - leaders - and you take a moment to thank God for the wonderful opportunity He gives you to be there!

Youth Councils each year changes my life in a new way - this year, I needed the message that was presented - I needed to remember why God has placed me where He has and what He expects from me.

Camp is next...the summer is just around the corner.  PRAY for the campers, the staff, the leadership and my family!

Blessings...Angie

I am back...I pray your Easter was filled with blessings.  It was good today...time with family and friends reflecting on the miracle of Christ.

 I am still amazed at how much He continues to bless me.  On the way to church, we were listening to my Chris Tomlin cd.  He has a song that is about the cross and what it means.  It is amazing to think about what the cross stands "for those who believe."  

Mighty, Awesome, Wonderful, is the Holy Cross.  Where the lamb lay down His life to free us from the fall.  Mighty is the power of the cross!" 

Lately, I've been selfish - wanting things my own way.  I have used excuse after excuse to justify what I am feeling.  I even believed most of my excuses.  I am amazed that at my age, I still have problems having complete faith.  When I heard this song again today, I remembered the power of the cross and what faith it took for Christ to do what He did.  I remembered that I am not worthy, yet I will receive if I remain faithful to what He's called me to be.  We serve an awesome King.  One that loves us even when we fall asleep instead of doing what He has asked us to do.

I may have been wounded in the latest battle of my life - but with Christ by my side, I will win the war.  In His Care, Angie