Akemashite Omedetoo!

Happy New Year!

My stint as a stay at home Mom recently came to an end and I've been busy trying to juggle going back to work hence the lack of posts around here! 

How was the end of your 2012? Ours was full of family, plenty of celebrations and Cole's first Christmas and New Years. So much goodness in the month of December for us :D. I'd love to share some pics-maybe once I get around to editing the 800+ we have from those few weeks hah!

"Create in me a pure heart oh God that I might serve You." 

This is my own personal prayer for 2013. May it be yours as well!

Here's to all that the new year has in store for both you and me. God is with us!

Aim

Prayers for the East Coast

Last night we went to bed waiting for news that Sandy had landed on the East Coast. This morning I woke up to the news that she had, indeed, landed and that she had left a devastating path of destruction behind her. 

28 have already been confirmed dead. The President has declared disaster in New York. These images from MSNBC are from Manhattan, Queens, New Jersey and Maryland.

Join me in praying for the East Coast today.

Aim

An Outward Glance

*All photos courtesy of MSNBC

 We have nothing to complain about.

Pray for all those dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irene on the East Coast.

God is in Control,

Aim

Jumping In

My sis Bub is especially gifted at speaking...especially when she is passionate about her subject. In a few moments, she is going to take the stage at our General Conference meeting in front of thousands. Even though she's good at it, she's nervous, and rightly so. 

"No one is able to take this stand for Jesus Christ who is not totally compelled by the majesty of His power. It is the only thing that matters...Paul said that he was gripped by the love of God and that is why he acted as he did. People could perceive him as mad or sane-he did not care. There was only one thing he lived for-to persuade people of the coming judgement of God and to tell them of 'the love of Christ.' This total surrender to 'the love of Christ' is the only thing that will bear fruit in your life. And it will always leave the mark of God's holiness and His power, never drawing attention to your personal business."

-Oswald Chambers

"The love of Christ compels us..." 2 Corinthians 5:14

Praying for you Bub,

Aim