Philippians 4:8-9

whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Monday, March 9, 2009

2 miles of pictures

Over the weekend, we took a 2 mile walk around Long Beach with our camera in tote! Below are some of our favorite pics!





Ducks Game!



I surprised T with Ducks hockey tickets on Friday!! (special thanks to my boss)
Hockey is T's favorite sport to watch...I have to admit, being there is much more exciting than watching on T.V. The pace of the game somehow seems slower in person, but the sounds are AMAZING!! My favorite being the sound of the players running into the side of the walls!!!



Three Things I learned about Hockey:
1. They are allowed to fight, at least until one of the players falls to the ice. I couldn't believe this, the refs stood there and watched the fight for at least 3 minutes...
2. T is one of those "loud" fans that shout coaching tips at the team! Yay..
3. Hockey players are really "rough" looking...baseball players are much cuter:)


...and they lost by one...

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

My Call to Prayer...

I am currently reading "A Woman's Call to Prayer", by Elizabeth George. I have struggled with really, truly immersing myself in a healthy prayer life. I pray often, but just not with purpose. I have felt under attack so far this year, and the only way I know how to combat the enemy is to get on my knees.

So last night as I was reading, she challenges me to stop reading and get on my knees and pray. Well, I'm clearly not good at following directions because I read on and came across something that captures what prayer is to me.

Prayer is so simple;
It is like quietly opening a door
and slip into the very presence of God,
There is the stillness to listen to His voice;
Perhaps to petition, or only to listen:
It matters not.
Just to be there in His presence Is Prayer.


As I read this I so wanted to find that quiet place and "open the door, and just slip into His presence". This filled my heart with peace and the desire to "just be" with the Lord, and soak up His presence.

I just wanted to share with you where my heart is today, and I pray that you find time as well to slip into the very presence of God...He is waiting for you!!