I love you this much

A simple phrase said to kids, but equally applicable to how our Savior feels about us brought into light for me by a country song titled the same and sung by Jimmy Wayne. "He reallized that he hadn't been unloved or alone all his life. His arms were stretched out as far as they'd go, nailed to the cross for the whole world to know...However long it takes, I'm never giving up. No matter what, I love you this much." I mean, is there a better way to describe God's love for us than this simple verse of a country music song?

God's Touch

Have you ever felt like God was just working in your life. I've had this feeling lately. I feel like God's working in my life. I'm not sure what he's doing, but I feel his touch in the minor things going on in my life. I'm at a point where I'm trying to figure out where God wants me and what God wants me involved with. For this, I praise God. I've found myself lately humbled by God's grace and encouraged by His faithfulness. It's an amazing thing to be experiencing, yet confusing at the same time.

Christmas

So Christmas this year was a blessing. It was the first Christmas with my nephew Payce who is precious and the best part of 2008 for me. At my Grandma Koehn's house, every kid, grandkid, and great-grandkid was able to make the trip to Temple. My family is amazing and all the kids are so much fun. I hope Christmas was good to each of you and that you were able to spend time with friends and family like I was.

09-11-01

Who would have ever thought the significance of a single day on American culture and in American history? On a day like today, you can't help but be humbled by the amazing nature of humans and all they are capable of. I sit here tonight in the comfort of my home truly amazed at the blessings God has provided to this country we live in.

God's Love

The very fact that a holy, eternal, all-knowing, all-powerful, merciful, fair, and just God loves you and me is nothing short of astonishing.
- Francis Chan, Crazy Love

How amazing is that thought? The God of the Universe, in all His glory, loves each and every one of us. I've been reading Francis Chan's Book Crazy Love. It is a book about God's love and has really made me think. God, who has our lives pinned down, takes care of each and every one of us. We each have a purpose and have certain gifts that come from Him. What an amazing thought. I, an obviously imperfect character in this play called Life, has a God that cares enough to want me in His life. Yes, it is an interesting and somewhat backwards thought. God wants us to want Him in our lives, but at the same time, He wants us to be with Him in His kingdom. Think about it. It is quite an interesting situation to find yourself in.

Back Home

Back home after a great weekend in Lubbock. I love my little nephew and am so glad Zach and Christy let me hang out with the three of them all weekend. It was also nice to see old friends from Levelland over the weekend. Christy's family is just as amazing as always too. God has blessed me with some truly amazing people in my life.

Payce's Little Laugh

So Payce seems to do this little laugh when he sleeps...Hilarious. Makes you wonder what's going through his mind. Probably his goofy daddy. Haha.