All right, this is why I haven’t blogged in a while: I’m in Mexico on the outreach portion of my DTS. You might say, “Oh, so you have limited Internet…I understand. It’s cool.” But I’ve actually been able to get on the Internet almost every day here. The reason I haven’t blogged is because to be honest, I’m having a pretty crappy time here. And I didn’t want to launch that negativity into the blogosphere, but there it is. (more…)
Toasts January 16, 2008
To Anne Lamott:
She’s amazing. She’s the kind of woman who makes peace with her hair by getting dreadlocks in middle age; the kind of mom who tells her teenager’s friends, “I’m one of those adults who will always be on your side,” she’s the contemporary Christian author who uses the “f” word not for shock value, but just because she uses it and it fits. (more…)
So Sentimental January 11, 2008
I just want to say, I miss you, blogging. I was looking through my old posts today, and I miss having time to look stuff up on Wikipedia and in Google images, and finding just the right links and weaving it all together into a post, the way I used espresso and syrups and whipped cream to craft the perfect drink during my stint as a Starbucks barista. Sigh. Maybe one day I’ll have time to do that again…maybe next week I’ll have a lot of blogging time, but after that I’ll be in Mexico for two months…and we all know how long-distance relationships work.
Whooping Cough, Cheap Wine, and Other Misadventures January 10, 2008
1. So, the other night I realized my face product, an acne spot treatment, smells like cheap wine. Either Manischewitz , or the kind that comes in a box, or what is that one, Boone’s Farm? So I did a little research…yeah, my acne gel contains 14% alcohol, while a Manischewitz cordial only contains 12%. I guess that explains it. (more…)
Quotable Friday, Vol. 17 (Monday Edition) January 6, 2008
Anne Lamott on forgiving her mother:
“I assumed Jesus wanted me to forgive her, but I also know he loves honesty and transparency. I don’t think he was rolling his eyes impatiently at me while she was in the closet. I don’t think much surprises him: this is how we make important changes–barely, poorly, slowly. And still, he raises his fist in triumph.”
Anne Lamott,
Plan B
I have seen this truth played out almost every single day of my DTS. God is wanting to make big changes in me…and I want to fully cooperate with these changes. But that’s so hard to do, because some days I feel like being lazy and selfish, or collapsing and bawling my eyes out, or screaming at someone who’s annoying me. These huge changes are happening, but so slowly and haltingly that sometimes I actually feel like I’m moving backward. But I’m not, because Jesus is all about going forward. Even when I mess up, the second I’m ready to run with Him again, He’s ready too. If I try apologizing too much, He’s quick to say, “Hey, we already covered that. It’s over. Let’s go!” And we’re running again. Every time I drop my self-imposed burdens, every time I release myself from the prison of my mind, He delights in it, even if it’s only going to be a day before I’m back in my cell, looking at the beautiful land of freedom through the bars while clutching the key in my hand.
Ay, Caramba! January 2, 2008
In case you haven’t read my most recent DTS update letter…I’m going to Mazatlan for my outreach! I leave in 2 1/2 weeks (Jan. 19) and will be helping the YWAM base there, especially with their ministry during the Carnaval (i.e. Mexican Mardi Gras) celebration. I’m not going to lie…Mexico was probably the last place I wanted to do an outreach (besides maybe L.A.), but I know that’s where God wants me, so I ‘m going! I have an amazing team, so that makes a big difference, I think. If you want more details, feel free to ask…and if you feel like God may be asking you to partner with me financially, feel free to ask for more info about that, too!
Say Hello to Me January 1, 2008
Guys, I’m a little homesick. Send me an e-mail or an e-card or a Facebook wall post or a Myspace comment or whatever. I miss you all and want to know how you are doing and whether you still remember me all the way here in Australia! I remember you!
