Ukraine

So, we had a presentation on the Ukraine today (Wed.) at the elementary school where I work. It was really wonderful. I was so surprised to see how much it was like China. I guess that's the work of the long arm of communism. It was a little freaky...even down to the way they make their beds.

We listened to Ukrainian music, watched a dance, and even had an opportunity to see (and say) the alphabet. It was pretty hilarious. It was cool to marvel at the work of God through these people. Our God is SO creative.

This morning as I read the Scriptures I was struck with a thought that has been reverberating(is this even word?) in my mind all day. The words are not mine. They are from the message translation. The words are


Passionate Patience

What does it mean to live with passion and patience, or a patience that is passionate? It is a waiting that I do not quite understand. I usually swing from one end of the pendulum to the other. Frequently, I abandon hope and begin to make things work on my own, or just give up and believe (somewhere deep down) that God has forgotten me. He hasn't.

There is a place of passionate waiting. I long for that place of trust and leaning into God.

Today though there are many unresolved issues in my life and some things that I am believing God for. I know that these words were an encouragement from God. My issues may be resolved this side of heaven or they may not be. However, He is God and I want to wait passionately for Him.

Rest and Good-bye

This is the view from the condo in Dillion, CO where some friends and I stayed over spring break. It was awesome. We had time to rest, play, shop, and just hang out with each other. It was just what I needed.

As a wonderful bonus, on the way back I got to see some dear friends of mine in Denver. It was great to be able to connect again with old friends...even if only for a short while. It made me long for the day when good-byes are no more!