January 22

I dont have anything of real importance to write about today, but I did think an update would be good as some of you have been asking what I am doing currently, let me see if I can summarize.

"Ministry" (I hesitate to use this word as all christians have a ministry)
I continue to counsel when asked - both individuals, families and couples. I had the privilege of speaking at a Jr High retreat last weekend; I give of my time in a couple churches and at a local Christian fostering agency.

"Home Life" - I continue to offer rooms to young women - currently have one teen and one young woman who works locally. The third room is sometimes used by my daughter Melanie.
My oldest Son will be married this coming May 3rd; so I will be a mother in law.

"Community" - (As I type this I think what a cool name for a church gathering). I continue to call LifeSpring Christian Fellowship my church family; and I have recently also joined a downtown church who aim to be a relevant spot in Kitchener as they teach about and share who is "relevant" - JESUS! I am sure they soon will become family as well :) You know? I am not sure how anyone gets by without a community of safe loving people around them.

"Personally" - I continue on my journey and every month I try to take time to examine what God has been doing in my life. He is so faithful, patient, gentle, forgiving,loving and kind (oh look at that - the fruit of the spirit - imagine) he-he. I know I have written this before, but I continue to pray that I will remain soft and teachable for the rest of my days. In addition to spiritual growth; I continue my journey to better health and I feel great.

I think I will close this for now

Til Next Time

Jacqueline

I love ...

I love spending weekends with Jr High at a yearly retreat

I love reminders of how God has been with us all along the way

I love when God chooses to use us.

I love when God shows us how much He loves us.

I love when we think a situation is horrible, and God shows us what He is doing in it.

I love hearing "God moments" from a new good friend.

I love sitting with friends and laughing.

I love hearing stories of children coming to know Jesus.

I love music ...

I love furry animals.

I love my little rental house.

I love the word of God that we can hold in our hands.

I love when we are being used in situations we are gifted for.

I love honesty.

I love friends who dont just agree with you but actually speak into a situation.


Most of all .. I love God .. my Friend, Saviour, Lord, Healer, Redeemer!


Just felt the need to be thankful ...

Til Next Time - Jacqueline

How Do People Feel When You Talk With Them?

Recently I had a conversation that was honest, straightforward and left me feeling like a woman of worth.

The conversation was with someone who is my authority in many ways, and I got to thinking - WOW, I have not had that happen much in my life.

Often, I have left conversations with people (men mostly) who are in some way or another an authority in my life, worried about what they thought of me, or not feeling heard and listened to.

I think that no matter what we have to talk with someone about .. we can be sure that "this will end well" (to quote a friend of mine).