Wow...one more week until I hit the books again! This summer sure has flown by. My time with my family surely has been sweet. I've learned some very valuable lessons this summer about...ministry, being real (sometimes even frail), and transparency. I've learned that no matter what happens I am greatly loved...what peace that brings to my heart...what a gift to know who I am in Christ. He is my knight in shining armor...the only one who can fill the hole in my frail and fleshly heart. I hope whoever this entry finds it brings with it a smile! 

well, its been about FOREVER since I've updated! I am so encouraged by the Word of God lately! I'm studying Ezekiel 16, and its impacted my life so much...it talks about Isreal being a "nothing" nation...and how God picked her up and adorned her, and loved her; she lost sight of the covenent God made with her. Well, as I read these passages I was like..."Israel you suck....Why are you so stupid?!" Then I realized I'm the exact same way...I trade God in for carnal things every day! What a fool I am! Well, God is great! He's given us an everlating covenent through His Son, what a blessing! Love to all!  

Hello World,

      I've begun to realize how very small I am in the grand scheme of things. I know that life is not about me and my "big plans"; but how do I escape from my self-centered outlook. All to often I get so caught up in my own life that I fail to see problems others may be having. I don't want to be this way! I want to be like Jesus--passionately focused on others! I think Professor Cruver nailed it on the head when he talked about talking to yourself instead of listening to yourself. I guess I listen to myeself (flesh) way too much! I want to preach to myself--the gospel--For it is the power not only to justify, but also to sanctify, and ultimately, to glorify! WOW...That's what I MUST PREACH TO MYSELF! Daily!!!!

Good Night World!

I hope this encourages you all!

      I've have surely seen God working the last few days, not necessarily in the ways I've wanted, but He is working! I'm learning so much. I've learned that there is always a reason to smile. God is constant, unwavering, never changing, the same yesterday... today...and forever. He is SOOOOO good, He'll never let me down! James chapter one has really been used in my life the last few days, "consider it pure joy...." God is good all the time, and all the time God is good!

                   Love to all,

                     Jerrica