Saturday, June 7, 2008

Roller Coaster

Colton worked on this roller coaster set from last Friday and continued on for many days until it was completed. There must have been hundreds to thousands of little pieces and a huge instruction book that he used to complete it. I have never seen Colton so frustrated trying to put something together. This project defnitely tested his knowledge and I think helped him develop even more skills putting things together. I was proud that he finished it after wanting to give up so many times. I think sticking through the frustrating, hard times are what make us stronger and appreciate those accomlishments.

Psalm 119:110-112

"Some merciless people
are trying to trap me,
but I never turn my back
on your teachings.
They will always be
my most prized possession
and my source of joy.
I have made up my mind
to obey your laws forever,
no matter what. "

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Appearances






More photos from the drama of our rental house. (Remember the one I prayed that would sell?) I went in the back yard shortly after our renters left and wanted to check out everything. I remember thinking to myself, "At least the basketball hoop is still there". As I got closer I noticed that there was a jump rope tied to the pole on the hoop. As I got even closer I noticed that was keeping the whole thing up! They had broken the pole off and had tied the rope to it to keep it standing upright. One tiny push and the whole thing was ready to come crashing down!
Ever know anyone like that? Someone that looks like they have it all together at all times, but if you could really get close enough to know them you might find that they could fall apart with one tiny shove? I know I can be that way sometimes. Just like the basketball hoop, the true story is that no matter how much I might look together, I really can't function if I try. The only thing that will make me or even this basketball hoop functional is to take it down and repair it. God specializes in renovations! Just look at Israel, how many times did God completely take them down to bring them back up? I am comforted by the fact that my God loves to fix things!
Isaiah 58:11-12
"The Lord will always lead you.
He will satisfy your needs in dry lands
and give strength to your bones.
You will be like a garden that has much water,
like a spring that never runs dry.
Your people will rebuild the old cities that are now in ruins;
you will rebuild their foundations.
You will be known for repairing the broken places
and for rebuilding the roads and houses. "