that was to the tune of the horrendously annoying song, “Friday”. just FYI.
we had a great time in Torrington, WY this past weekend. Paul & Cristine (Continous Worship Ministries) are helping a brand new church there get a worship team developed. Saturday night we all had dinner with the worship team, discussed a chapter or 2 from the book “Facedown” by Matt Redman (incredible book), then practiced for Sunday morning. it was so great to hang out with the team and get to know some of the people and worship along with them while they practiced! church was great Sunday morning – they did “cardboard testimonies” where people had taken a piece of poster board and on 1 side wrote a short summary of where they were before Christ and on the other side wrote what Christ did in their lives. for example, 1 side might say “Alcohol, lies, and worthlessness” and the other side might say “Free from addiction, valued as God’s Child”. so one by one they walked up on stage, held the “Before Christ” side out for everyone to see for like 3 seconds, then flipped it to the “Because of Christ” side. it was so powerful!!!!! I’d never seen that done before. Paul played/sang a super great song called “Honestly” by … Vota? not sure on the spelling. but it went along perfect while they walked across stage with their signs. I think about 20 people did it.
it was soooo life-giving to be able to be apart of ministry this weekend. refreshing. filling.
after church we went to see Fort Laramie. for some reason, I thought Fort Laramie was something you hiked. it’s entirely NOT something you hike – it’s an old historic Fort. hahaha :)
today I spent close to 2 hours on the phone with Microsoft, spoke with 4 different people, explained the situation to all 4 people over and over again, and got no where. I’m trying to track down the product key for my Microsoft Office suite because I want to reformat my computer but can’t find the key to reinstall Office. urgh.
on the flipside, last night we all watched Soul Surfer after getting home from Torrington – 2nd time seeing it. love that movie. so inspiring.
tonight everyone is out of the house, which is weeeeeird. soooo quiet. except for the dogs barking. I’m about to dispose of them.
I’ve been reading and re-reading Philipians 3 again and again lately. I love the Truth that is in that chapter. the reminder of the all-surpassing greatness knowing Jesus Christ – it far outweighs any earthly pleasure. finishing the race, pressing on toward the goal, forgetting what is behind. discovering true contentment no matter the circumstance. the reminder that contentment is possible thru Christ, who gives us strength. and the reminder that this world is not our final home – our citizenship is in Heaven. earthly gains fade away.
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