My Questions for Tuesday...
What would be your dream vacation and why?
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
My thoughts.
Here are my thoughts on the three questions I have finally gotten around to answering.
What most inspires you?
What most inspires me is stories. I love stories of people that have lived faithful lives. It can be a story of a historical figure or just someone sharing what is going on now in their lives. Jim Elliot is a classic example. Everytime I read his story I am challenged anew. Beth Morre would be a contemporary that challenges me. I love that she lives above this world.
What causes me to long for eternity?
I think that it would be me. I get so tired of walking around in this flesh of mine. It is constantly reminding me that I was not made for this world. Oh for the day that I will see Jesus and nothing will hinder our communion. Perfect intimacy! That's worth longing for!:)
Three foods and where I would like to eat them?
I am really enjoying Greek food right now. :) I would eat it anywhere but wouldn't it be wonderful to actually eat in Greece?
Of course Mexican food. I would like to eat it at a taco stand in Chihuahuah. It just doesn't taste the same anywhere else.
The last one would be Deb's food. I have a great appreciation for it as it has sustained me through many many long days! I think hers is my favorite! I would like to eat at home with her. Mmmmmmm. I get a comfortable feeling inside just thinking about it!:)
Question for you: What is one of your favorite moments with Jesus?
What most inspires you?
What most inspires me is stories. I love stories of people that have lived faithful lives. It can be a story of a historical figure or just someone sharing what is going on now in their lives. Jim Elliot is a classic example. Everytime I read his story I am challenged anew. Beth Morre would be a contemporary that challenges me. I love that she lives above this world.
What causes me to long for eternity?
I think that it would be me. I get so tired of walking around in this flesh of mine. It is constantly reminding me that I was not made for this world. Oh for the day that I will see Jesus and nothing will hinder our communion. Perfect intimacy! That's worth longing for!:)
Three foods and where I would like to eat them?
I am really enjoying Greek food right now. :) I would eat it anywhere but wouldn't it be wonderful to actually eat in Greece?
Of course Mexican food. I would like to eat it at a taco stand in Chihuahuah. It just doesn't taste the same anywhere else.
The last one would be Deb's food. I have a great appreciation for it as it has sustained me through many many long days! I think hers is my favorite! I would like to eat at home with her. Mmmmmmm. I get a comfortable feeling inside just thinking about it!:)
Question for you: What is one of your favorite moments with Jesus?
Monday, March 13, 2006
Inspiring Food in Eternity
What most inspires you? (Natalie)
Without a doubt, the most inspiring thing I've ever experienced is watching people graciously serve when they don't have to. They don't have to say a thing, it's in the humility of their actions. I see Jesus there and he is washing his disciples' feet saying, "I your Lord and savior have washed your feet. Now go and do the same."
What, in this world, causes you to long for eternity the most? (Deb)
This question had me stumped for a long time. Often EVERYTHING makes me long for eternity: frustration, change, people, living with myself, school, work, you name it. The most, you ask? I guess the loneliness, the incompleteness and imperfection of all I see and am makes me long, even weep for the day when this life will finally end.
What are your three favorite foods and where would you like to eat them? (Linds)
1) Taco soup around the table with my family after a day of some good hard work, laughter, good smells, familiar voices... wonderful.
2) Thai food with Deb and Nat in any number of different settings from a small apartment with Fred Astaire to a nice restaurant across town to a poignant cultural experience.
3) I am becoming quite fond of good fruit and cheese with casual conversation, a couple good friends and perhaps a glass of wine.
Question for you: Who are 5 people you respect and what makes you respect them?
Without a doubt, the most inspiring thing I've ever experienced is watching people graciously serve when they don't have to. They don't have to say a thing, it's in the humility of their actions. I see Jesus there and he is washing his disciples' feet saying, "I your Lord and savior have washed your feet. Now go and do the same."
What, in this world, causes you to long for eternity the most? (Deb)
This question had me stumped for a long time. Often EVERYTHING makes me long for eternity: frustration, change, people, living with myself, school, work, you name it. The most, you ask? I guess the loneliness, the incompleteness and imperfection of all I see and am makes me long, even weep for the day when this life will finally end.
What are your three favorite foods and where would you like to eat them? (Linds)
1) Taco soup around the table with my family after a day of some good hard work, laughter, good smells, familiar voices... wonderful.
2) Thai food with Deb and Nat in any number of different settings from a small apartment with Fred Astaire to a nice restaurant across town to a poignant cultural experience.
3) I am becoming quite fond of good fruit and cheese with casual conversation, a couple good friends and perhaps a glass of wine.
Question for you: Who are 5 people you respect and what makes you respect them?
Debbie
Ok, I forgot my own question and I had to do a little investigating to find it. It think it's the one I know how to answer the least. Here goes.
What most inspires you?
The think that inspires me the most is either hearing about or reading about people who truly lived for something greater than themselves (for example: Jim Elliot, Corrie TenBoon (how do you spell her name?). I am also quite inspired by deep conversations that remind me that I live for something greater than myself.
What are your three favorite foods and where would you like to eat them?
That's a hard one since there are so many kind of foods that are amazing, but since I have to pick here goes. Thai, at home, with great conversation afterwards (I love the feeling of home and I think great food is an essencial part of it, this is the kind of home I would like to have). Indian or Mediteranean, in a hole in the wall restaurant with lots of culture and personality (this keeps my dream of traveling the world alive). Yummy gourmet salad in a nice restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere (this makes me feel healthy, I'm enjoying the good life that God has for me instead of living a life of indulgence).
What in this world causes you to long for eternity the most?
Well I would say the obious answer is that the world doesn't satisfy, but to be more specific I would say that my imperfect loves causes me to yearn for eternity the most. I can't wait for the day when I will see Him like He is and because I know Him will be able to love the people around me rightly.
OK, that's it. Can't wait to hear what you say! Deb
What most inspires you?
The think that inspires me the most is either hearing about or reading about people who truly lived for something greater than themselves (for example: Jim Elliot, Corrie TenBoon (how do you spell her name?). I am also quite inspired by deep conversations that remind me that I live for something greater than myself.
What are your three favorite foods and where would you like to eat them?
That's a hard one since there are so many kind of foods that are amazing, but since I have to pick here goes. Thai, at home, with great conversation afterwards (I love the feeling of home and I think great food is an essencial part of it, this is the kind of home I would like to have). Indian or Mediteranean, in a hole in the wall restaurant with lots of culture and personality (this keeps my dream of traveling the world alive). Yummy gourmet salad in a nice restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere (this makes me feel healthy, I'm enjoying the good life that God has for me instead of living a life of indulgence).
What in this world causes you to long for eternity the most?
Well I would say the obious answer is that the world doesn't satisfy, but to be more specific I would say that my imperfect loves causes me to yearn for eternity the most. I can't wait for the day when I will see Him like He is and because I know Him will be able to love the people around me rightly.
OK, that's it. Can't wait to hear what you say! Deb