Home Is Where...

... the Heart is?! Ya, I think so. And these days I'm not sure where, on this earth, my heart is. I know that "this world is not my home" and I'm not supposed to get too comfortable. I understand that part. But I also know that God put me here "for such a time as this" and I need to make the most of my time here both in the spiritual sense and the earthly, more literal sense. Now I'm just not sure if I'm making sense. :)


Everyone's wandering is usually far more spiritual than they know. Some people wander in search of God. Others wander in search of their purpose once they've found God. I've said many times that I do not believe in narrowing the will of God. I think that one can be in many places or doing any number of things and still be in the general will of God and used for His service. But I think that God still has a specific will for people. We're kinda like pieces of a puzzle. We all have a place. I guess some of us just take a bit longer to find that place. In the mean time we may "temporarily fit" into a spot but it's not really where we belong long term. Thus the longing for "home". Somewhere we fit - snug, tight, comfortable.


Michael Buble sings a song called "Home". I have a love hate relationship with the song itself, but it's still a great song. No, there's no spiritual link in the lyrics. It's really about more of a romantic relationship. But it explains how the heart sometimes feels:


And I'm surrounded by, a million people I, still feel all alone, I just wanna to go home, Oh, I miss you, you know... Let me go home, I've had my run, Baby, I'm done, I gotta go home.

All Things Canadian

I've been craving Tim Horton's Coffee all week. Seriously, it's some of the best coffee in world. And especially on cold, rainy days like today. I want to sit down with friends, or just with a good book and a great cup of coffee.

Michael Buble officially announced his engagement this week. So there goes that.... :) I do adore him though. And love his music.

With the winter Olympics in Vancouver just around the corner, I keep thinking about how much I want to see western Canada. Preferably in the summer though as I'm not really a big fan of winter and winter activities. Someday I'll go hiking in the Rockies.

Before the Throne

I wish I could just jump on a plane right now and head to Haiti and help. As I saw more pictures today I just felt so helpless. I thought how I'm able bodied and strong and so many down there right now need help just sifting through the rubble. But then I remembered something. I can pray. And I know that sounds so clich'e and "Christianize" but here's the thing. It has been said that when we pray, we are accessing the most powerful force in the universe. And not only is that true but I love that thought. Seriously, just think about that for a minute...

So right now, this very moment, I may not be able to physically go to Haiti. But I can ask the God of the Universe to protect, comfort, save and guide those that are there. Care to join me?

Regardless of the state of the World....

Some people are news junkies. I am not. I like to turn it on in the morning and see what the headlines are and sometimes I'll watch the evening news. That's about it. And these days I watch less and less of it because, well, it's pretty depressing.

At this moment I am sitting in the comfort of my living room, warm, dry and safe, watching the news. Tonight's headline: The earthquake in Haiti. So much devastation. So many lives lost. So much pain in a country already struggling with daily life. And it seems so unfair. So unnecessary.

And what gets me is when I hear people talk about how "awful" things in the world and "it's just the beginning if the end" and "it's only gonna get worse" and such a hopeless way.

Because here's the thing... that's all true. If you've never read Revelation in the Bible, check it out. Things in the end times are going to be bad. And this is just the beginning. Are we living in the End Times? I don't know. But here's what I do know...

Regardless of the state of my life, my family, my country and the world, it is well with my soul. Because I have a personal, wonderful relationship with my Lord and my Savior Jesus Christ. And He's in control! No matter what. Things can get pretty grim and look pretty dark, but the Light of the World still shines. And there is Hope.

Sure, we can ask the questions. "Why did God allow this to happen?" I don't think He's offended by our questions. He's big enough to handle our angry, our grief, our pain, our confusion. But He also wants us to remember that He's in control and He wants us to come to Him and allow Him to be the Answer.

So, as I sit here and look at the devastation just a few hundred miles south, I have to remember, it IS well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials may come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and has shed His own blood for my soul. ~Horatio G Spafford

Dentists and Deep Freezes

I went to the dentist today. I'm a little strange (no surprise there).... I love going to the dentist. My friends think I'm crazy. Seriously though, it's so relaxing. I've fallen asleep in the chair before. Maybe it's because I've had so much work done on my mouth over the years that I'm just used to it. Who knows.

It's cold here. I know, I know. I live in the South and when I say "cold" my family starts rolling their eyes. But seriously, it's been cold. If there was snow on the ground, I'd feel like I was in Maine again. :)

Speaking of Maine... I miss my family. I have such a great family and I don't see them as much as I'd like to.... love you guys!

The Life You Want

I just watched Revolutionary Road... good, thought provoking and a bit depressing. But really more thought provoking than anything. How many countless people live a life that isn't really the life they wish to be living? How many give up the hopes and dreams that they once had in order to meet the expectations of others? How many put on a face that isn't honestly who they are because those around them might not like or be okay with who they really are?

I have no desire to be bored in life. And I don't personally know anyone that would admit that their goal in life is boredom either. But I'm serious when I say this. I'm an adventurous person. I love change. I long for it really. Some have looked at me and called me discontent, but I don't see it that way. I see it more as a desire to live my life to the fullest. I want to learn and discover and see and feel. Life really is "too short to live the same day twice". But that's what so many people do. And they get comfortable and settled in and... bored.

I know that I'm young and and some might look at my age and say that I'm just dreaming and I'll get over it and life will settle down. But I truly hope that doesn't happen. I hope that I always dream and try new things and act spontaneously.

I'm not one for New Year's resolutions but if I were to make one this year it would be to make the most of every day and be even more adventurous. :) So, here's to all the possibilities of a new year!