My Desire for 2007

It's almost a new year and that generally means it's a good time to reflect and come up with some goals for the next year.

I had an interesting conversation with my sister-in-law over Christmas. We were discussing some of the friends in my life who are not Christians. She really challenged me to see them as eternal beings and souls that need to be saved.

Too often I let fear determine the destination of my conversations with these friends. For a moment there is an opportunity to share about my Jesus, my faith, my assurance, and I let fear steer my words towards an "easier" subject... or, I'll water down my words like, "I'll pray for you". Not that prayer is a bad thing (clearly!)...but I think sometimes I over use the phrase and skim over the words that should be said.

I just look back on this year and wonder how many times God may have been watching me saying "Okay, Kristen, here's a good opportunity to talk about My love..." and I drop the ball. Even when it is so clear that a friend needs His love so very badly, I selfishly keep my mouth shut.

Maybe my 2007 goal should be as PM says, to not be afraid to look like a fool! If I truly care so deeply about these friends in my life, I should be more concerned about where they are going when this life is over. Hell is real and the suffering is eternal.

I'm looking forward to having you girls continue to challenge me in my walk with Christ and I ask you to help keep me accountable in this area.

Happy New Year!

Fun Praise

I have a fun praise that I want to share with everyone!
I bought a co-worker a copy of In a Pit and gave it to her yesterday. She is someone who I just love and has been in my prayers for awhile now.

She called me up today and asked if we could eat lunch together. As it turns out, she read the first chapter of the book last night and had a TON of questions about NCC. She then asked if she could come to church with me sometime.

WOW! What a fantastic tool to open up lines of communication!

I heart NCC.

:)

Anyone psyched for our next journey?

I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL NEXT SEMESTER STARTS!

I know, I know-- this semester has not even officially ended yet. Clearly, I know this... but STILL! I am sooooooooo excited about "The Journey of Desire" !!!!

"Is desire holy?... the word 'desire' has lost its currency... Our problem is not that we desire too much, but that we desire too little... In the quiet moments of the day we sense a nagging within, a discontent, a hunger for something else. But because we have not solved the riddle of our existence, we assume that something is wrong-- not with life, but with us... Many Christians live with a nagging awareness that if they feel their hunger deeply it will undo them... But to live life fully-- to live life as God meant for us to live-- demands a full recovery of our heart..."

Oh, ladies, I can't wait!

Come on baby light my fire

Does anyone else need a fire lit under their butt?... sometimes I wonder how long a "season" will be.