What a day!

…I woke up in Florida! There’s just something about warmth, sunshine and the beach that refreshes my soul. I am blessed to be able to spend 5 days with my parents who have graciously invited me and a friend to share some of their vacation time (and condo!) with them. It’s just a week or so after the mid-semester point, so the break is welcomed; and this year the Florida weekend came at the same time as the college’s “fall break”. We have been enjoying the warm weather, dolphin and pelican “shows” and shell hunting, but reality will strike when we return home to the NE PA seasonal temps.

I have been trying to be aware of what God has given me (big and small) recently and thought I’d take a couple minutes to share some of the blessings with you all.

This past weekend I enjoyed some “R&R” with the ladies who attended the conference at New Hope Baptist Church in Watertown, NY. We looked at Philippians 3-4. What a thrill to share the Word and watch God make connections as only He can do. There’s a new name in the Book of Life, as a young woman accepted Jesus’ gift of salvation!

Our Sunday ladies Bible study is doing a study of the concept of “inheritance” and I have been challenged to not only see myself as a co-heir with Jesus, but also to accept that which God has given me—which includes going and getting it sometimes.

The month of November will bring my favorite holiday and this year my sister and her family will be joining us so there will be added excitement. In the meantime, let’s determine to be thankful for all that God has given us in people, possessions and especially His presence. Don’t wait until the end of the month to say thanks, be aware of what God has blessed you with and let your heart overflow to the Giver, as well as those around you.

What a day!

Can you even believe it?

Can you even believe its October of 2010 already?! Funny that one of the things I have been trying to do more of is “slow down” enough in my heart to pay more attention to what is actually happening around me, yet time seems to be moving faster with each tick of the clock.

Though this semester hasn’t taken me on the road quite as much God has provided several opportunities to interact with our students and the Word here on campus. Last weekend I enjoyed a great time with the ladies at the East Brandywine Baptist Church Ladies Retreat. We enjoyed beautiful weather, each other’s company and some great times in Galatians 5-6 looking at our “walk”.
This week on campus will be the annual Bible Conference. Our theme is the Psalms and I have the privilege of presenting a workshop on Psalm 16 and the topic of Embracing our Privilege. What a “beautiful inheritance” we have and I have been challenged recently to embrace all that God gives and even more importantly, all that He IS.

I hope the month of October is a beautiful one for you. The leaves are changing here in NE Pennsylvania and the hills are displaying God’s handiwork. May our lives do just that as we yield to His working in our lives and display His handiwork.

Can you even believe He is all that He says He is?!