By amy_import on February 9, 2005
Why learn self defense? Why learn to defend your faith? Some might argue that God is our defense, we don’t have to worry. In Matthew 10:19 The Lord promised to be with us in times of testing and speak through us; But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak, for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. Does that mean we don’t have to study scripture or learn how to defend our faith? No. 1 Peter 3:15 tells us to ” Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks.”
So be proactive in your preparation to meet the onslaught of the world and those that would threaten you. And yes, I trust in the Lord to defend me; God is my refuge and strength, an ever present help in times of trouble. But He also ” Teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.” (Ps. 144:1) Therefore I train myself, in word and in deed that I might be prepared.
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By amy_import on February 5, 2005
Question: Why is it that I can only get Texans to go sledding with me?
What a week! What an education! Snow is wonderful! (I can’t get my smileys to work or there would be a big one right here)
Earlier this week God lovingly allowed our first sled run to be shut down – He had a better place in mind for us, but while we had the one we weren’t motivated to look for anything else. The first morning on the new run proved very interesting. A few of the kitchen girls had come out to sled with us due to some persuasive enthusiasm during service hour the previous day. An audience from the dining hall had gathered to watch our suicidal attempts at sledding into the gully. The 3 kitchen girls from Texas went down several times and enjoyed it but I couldn’t get anyone else to go, so I proceeded to sled down again and again – I came out to have fun, whether or not anyone else joined me. Two of the Williams tried it out – hooray Virginia – but still no other takers. Stacie had built another run and we proceeded to play on it too. Finally it was too much to resist and the observers became participators!
I thought about Christianity; to some people it looks kind of risky, and what would others think if you messed up!? All my talking couldn’t get those watching to join me, it was my example, my joy in what I was doing that caused them to want to try it too. Live your life in the joy of the Lord; make it something that people would desire.
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By amy_import on February 3, 2005
I know there is a lot to pray about this Friday, so while everyone is on their knees I’d just like ya’ll to lift up one more thing.
While we were home on break we taught a class on American Lit. to some of our friends. Three of them are testing this Friday at 9:30 (10:30 Flint time). Seeing how we have so much practice at interceding for each other for tests I thought maybe you could extend it out to a few nervous individuals.
Thank you so much, love you in Christ. – Amy
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By amy_import on February 1, 2005
I was reading Matthew 21 this evening and started thinking about the part where Jesus tells His disciples to go and get a donkey and it’s colt out of some village. What was Jesus taking? This donkey could have been someone’s transportation, or even livelihood! And the colt, that represented the future of the owner, Jesus did well to give instruction on what to do if anyone tries to stop them; say only that the Lord has need of it. Jesus gets the donkey and in the ensuing ride gets all the glory, none goes to the owner or even the donkey. Am I willing to give up my life and future when the Lord says He has need of it?
Earlier today I was talking with someone about my thoughts and plans and how the Lord might change that. Can I give up my hopes and the “glory” of a foreign mission field to serve wherever he calls, maybe out of a nice little home here in the states? The guy with the donkey could have thought, “wait, isn’t raising my donkeys your will? I thought I was abiding in your call, why are you taking this away from me?”
It reminds me of George Muller, he was called to witness to the Jewish people. He studied the language, learned the type of apologetics he would need and had practiced preaching to them while he completed his training in London, George was ready to ship out to the Middle East. But there in London God showed him another need, the orphaned children right there in his own country. Then God told Muller, give me your life and future, I have need of it. God gave him a helpmeet and together they embarked on God’s mission, ultimately helping over 6,000 kids with an incredible faith that brought much glory to God.
So yes my friend, though I am walking in the steps of a calling to Russia, if God tells me He has need of my life and future I am willing to abandon that pursuit and let Him use me for His glory. I can do it with joy and no regrets.
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By amy_import on January 29, 2005
Delight thyself in the Lord, and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Ps. 37:4
Earlier this week I had been feeling a little overwhelmed with all the things that we needed to do before we left. 
During my jog I started worrying to God about how everything was going to fit into the precious few days we had left. Realizing what I was doing I changed tact, I told God about all the silly little things I desired and then asked Him to fulfill them or to please correct my desires, but ultimately left all things in His hands.
Everything started shutting down this weekend; we taught our last American Lit class; held the last worldview class; talked to all three people that I had specifically requested of God (one was a disciple, one a discipler and one a good friend) I also took my little sister and two little friends to roller blade at a park. There were a few more desires that I had written down, but already God had allowed my heart to be free and accepting whether or not they happened, I trusted that what He brought about was what was best.
God still had great things in store for me – today was a banner day! Starting with my favorite breakfast this morning, God continued to grant undeserved blessings all day. My nephew came over and I had a wonderful time taking pictures of he and his parents, we played the best two hour game of mud soccer and then went out for pizza. Just when I thought everything was through, dad stopped at a gas station and let each of us pick out a pint of Blue Bell ice cream! We’re going to eat it tomorrow for breakfast 
What neat little ways God says that He loves us, it reminds me of Matthew 7:9-11 Oh my wonderful loving heavenly Father!
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