Today after worship (which was sooooo good!) seeing chains be broken and people being set free...we went into a time of Intercession for our upcoming time at the X-games in Aspen.
We are going in the confidence that God is going to move, He is going to use us and speak through us. Pray for each one of us-about 50 (counting the kids) of us in total, to be used by God, to speak with Boldness and to be the Light in the dark places.
We spent time praying with our Goggles on, just as an act of intercession- praying that we will see the whole time through the lenses that God would have us see things through. That we will see His heart for the people and see what He is doing. Just as a snowboarder wouldn't ride down the hill without goggles-or the wind hits, the snow blinds and the sun can scorch the eyes-so we wouldn't go into this without the protection of Him!
Stay tuned for testimonies and stories of what God does! Thanks for praying!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Tidbits on Curriculum- Father Heart of God
So, this week was what we call "Father Heart of God week" With a phenomenal speaker Jeff Pratt. Understanding God as our Father is so key to walking out life with Him!
I thought I'd share some of the things that really stuck out to me this week as I was in class a few times. Would love to be in class more than a couple of times a week..I think it's the learner in me coming out! :-) I love to learn...
One of the most powerful lessons comes from an old British Film called "The Mission"- in this story there is a man who wants to get rid of his guilt and shame for what he's done in the past-namely murdering children from a tribe of indigenous people. So he goes to some Jesuit priest/missionaries and asks them to give them a penance. So they strap to his back a bundle of heavy armor that he drags through the jungles on the way to see this tribe.
At one point one of the priests begs the leader to let the man be released from his load "hasn't he done his penance already?" They both look over at him and the leader replies "But he doesn't think so."
Do we know the love and freedom and forgiveness of the Father, or do we keep our sin and mistakes strapped to our back dragging them around with us? it stuck me at one point as the man almost fell off a cliff how much it also affected those who he was with. When we hang onto our past, not allowing ourselves to be released from the burden, it also drags those around us down. But, "when we walk in the light as HE is in the light. We have Fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus cleanses us from ALL sin." 1 John 1:7 When we walk in the light, being known for who we really are, that is humility.
Let us walk in the light and lay our burdens down before our God and Father who longs for us to know He's freed us and we need not take them with us any longer.
It reminds me of in Pilgrim's progress when at the foot of the cross the heavy burden that Christian is carrying breaks off and rolls away. Freedom!
Often in forgiveness we have forgiven those around us, but we can not allow ourselves to receive that same forgiveness.
Have you let others truly know you? Have you allowed the Fathers love to penetrate every area of your heart? Are there places where you need HIs love and Forgiveness?
Just a taste of the week.
To end the movie clip, he finds himself with a young indigenous boy holding a knife to his throat, only to have him cut away the burden and it's there that the man realizes he's truly free.
I thought I'd share some of the things that really stuck out to me this week as I was in class a few times. Would love to be in class more than a couple of times a week..I think it's the learner in me coming out! :-) I love to learn...
One of the most powerful lessons comes from an old British Film called "The Mission"- in this story there is a man who wants to get rid of his guilt and shame for what he's done in the past-namely murdering children from a tribe of indigenous people. So he goes to some Jesuit priest/missionaries and asks them to give them a penance. So they strap to his back a bundle of heavy armor that he drags through the jungles on the way to see this tribe.
At one point one of the priests begs the leader to let the man be released from his load "hasn't he done his penance already?" They both look over at him and the leader replies "But he doesn't think so."
Do we know the love and freedom and forgiveness of the Father, or do we keep our sin and mistakes strapped to our back dragging them around with us? it stuck me at one point as the man almost fell off a cliff how much it also affected those who he was with. When we hang onto our past, not allowing ourselves to be released from the burden, it also drags those around us down. But, "when we walk in the light as HE is in the light. We have Fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus cleanses us from ALL sin." 1 John 1:7 When we walk in the light, being known for who we really are, that is humility.
Let us walk in the light and lay our burdens down before our God and Father who longs for us to know He's freed us and we need not take them with us any longer.
It reminds me of in Pilgrim's progress when at the foot of the cross the heavy burden that Christian is carrying breaks off and rolls away. Freedom!
Often in forgiveness we have forgiven those around us, but we can not allow ourselves to receive that same forgiveness.
Have you let others truly know you? Have you allowed the Fathers love to penetrate every area of your heart? Are there places where you need HIs love and Forgiveness?
Just a taste of the week.
To end the movie clip, he finds himself with a young indigenous boy holding a knife to his throat, only to have him cut away the burden and it's there that the man realizes he's truly free.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
What does it mean to staff a school?
Tomorrow begins another quarter. Boarders DTS is here! One year ago I was up here at Eagle Rock, with no idea of the incredible things God had in store. This time as I write I have a sense of anticipation in my heart, because My God-He is good.
Tomorrow begins the journey of a life time for 31 young people. I think back to my first day of DTS, the nerves-the questioning in my mind "What did I get myself into? God, did I make the right decision? Why am I here?" Meeting person after person who is here for the same reason, more or less..to get to know God on a deeper level and bring that knowledge to those around us. This is a fresh start, a time of solidifying faith in God, and finding identity in Him.
Nothing is more rewarding than knowing that God has given me the opportunity to join Him in watching lives transform. To bring love, life, and hope..to ask challenging questions, to give honest answers, to get to spend the next 3 months walking through life with these students along with 15+ other staff.
So what do I "do"? Our staff is made up of the school director, assistant directors and "school staff". Our job as school staff is to come along side of the students on a daily basis. To meet with them individually once a week (I'll have four girls with whom I have the privilege of discipling.) We spend time going over journals that have questions pertaining to what God is doing in their lives, areas that are difficult, community living, scriptures to meditate and spend time on. These operate as a spring board to getting insight into each of the students lives. We also join in with the students on class sessions a couple of times a week so that we can be familiar with what the students are learning. No matter how many times I hear a teaching on a topic there is ALWAYS new things to glean! We have some speakers who come every quarter to speak on the same topics, and then we have some that vary depending on the quarter.
Also we pray with and for each of our students regularly. It's so fun to see God answer prayers! Some answers are very clear and right away while others take time, which I am sure anyone who is reading is well aware.
We have sessions of time where we reflect on the school and the teachings. Taking time to let everything sink in. Each week looks a little different depending on the topic of the week.
So, that's a little on the school/training side of things, the role I am privileged to play. Difficult to put it into a nutshell, but that's my attempt!
Along with this, the rest of responsibilities this quarter are focusing on preparing intercession topics each week. (Along with getting to teach on intercession again this week! To introduce the students to Intercession as it is such a large part of our weekly ministry.) I will be in charge of Personnel- which means any schedule changes at our mountain campus, I'll be the main coordinator. As well as still keeping with some basic accounting things. Sounds like a lot, but for anyone who knows me- you know that I love change and variety!
Tomorrow begins the journey of a life time for 31 young people. I think back to my first day of DTS, the nerves-the questioning in my mind "What did I get myself into? God, did I make the right decision? Why am I here?" Meeting person after person who is here for the same reason, more or less..to get to know God on a deeper level and bring that knowledge to those around us. This is a fresh start, a time of solidifying faith in God, and finding identity in Him.
Nothing is more rewarding than knowing that God has given me the opportunity to join Him in watching lives transform. To bring love, life, and hope..to ask challenging questions, to give honest answers, to get to spend the next 3 months walking through life with these students along with 15+ other staff.
So what do I "do"? Our staff is made up of the school director, assistant directors and "school staff". Our job as school staff is to come along side of the students on a daily basis. To meet with them individually once a week (I'll have four girls with whom I have the privilege of discipling.) We spend time going over journals that have questions pertaining to what God is doing in their lives, areas that are difficult, community living, scriptures to meditate and spend time on. These operate as a spring board to getting insight into each of the students lives. We also join in with the students on class sessions a couple of times a week so that we can be familiar with what the students are learning. No matter how many times I hear a teaching on a topic there is ALWAYS new things to glean! We have some speakers who come every quarter to speak on the same topics, and then we have some that vary depending on the quarter.
Also we pray with and for each of our students regularly. It's so fun to see God answer prayers! Some answers are very clear and right away while others take time, which I am sure anyone who is reading is well aware.
We have sessions of time where we reflect on the school and the teachings. Taking time to let everything sink in. Each week looks a little different depending on the topic of the week.
So, that's a little on the school/training side of things, the role I am privileged to play. Difficult to put it into a nutshell, but that's my attempt!
Along with this, the rest of responsibilities this quarter are focusing on preparing intercession topics each week. (Along with getting to teach on intercession again this week! To introduce the students to Intercession as it is such a large part of our weekly ministry.) I will be in charge of Personnel- which means any schedule changes at our mountain campus, I'll be the main coordinator. As well as still keeping with some basic accounting things. Sounds like a lot, but for anyone who knows me- you know that I love change and variety!
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