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January 16, 2013

One day more.

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This is day 10, the last day of my Daniel fast. I wasn’t sure I would make it past three days but here I am, one day (or less now) from a yummy pizza. I have been free of caffeine, refined sugar, dairy, meat, baked bread, and all things processed for 10 days. I believe I did it without biting anyone’s head off or pacing up and down the hall trying not to cheat and sneak a bite of chocolate. All the glory and all the praise goes to God. It was God that kept me focused and held me back from temptation. With my love of food and diet coke and wine, it was clearly divine intervention that has gotten me through these 10 days.

I was okay for the most part but last night the cravings started to get pretty strong. Maybe it was because I was looking down the slope at the finish line. I’ve been thinking pretty hard about what I want to eat first. I know, obsessing a bit? Yes, because I want to keep up the habit of daily communication with God and self control and all that the fruit of the Spirit bestows upon us. I don’t want to gorge and eat just because I can.

I’m getting a new refrigerator tomorrow. It ‘s perfect timing to throw out a bunch of stuff that’s been lingering too long in the old fridge—along with some bad habits that need to go. I know I won’t conquer them all at once, but this experience has shown me just how strong and amazing God is—He can overcome my biggest obstacles with no effort.

Thanks for all who were praying for me and supporting me during this fast. Thanks to Pastor Mark at NCC who encourages our church to do this every year. He does it for 21 days but I’m a neophyte and this is a huge issue for me so I chose to have a goal I thought was extremely difficult but not seemingly insurmountable. Maybe I should have had more faith in God who of course could get me through another 11 days. But now that I’m fixated on having my glass of wine with some cheese and bread for dinner tomorrow, I don’t think even Moses could part me from that.

So in parting, thinking about getting through today and then celebrating, I’ll give a little nod to my favorite musical, Les Miserables:

One day more!
Another day, another destiny.
This never-ending road to Calvary…

Tomorrow we’ll discover
What our God in Heaven has in store!
One more dawn
One more day
One day more!

I’m taking a poll: If you were coming off a fast, what would you want to eat first?

 

December 11, 2012

Oh Come All Ye Faithful

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Each week during this advent season, the worship team at National Community Church (NCC) in Washington DC and Northern VA shows a new Christmas hymn via video. It’s been a true pleasure to watch and to feel the love of Christ through these songs. Thanks guys!

 

O Come All Ye Faithful from National Community Church on Vimeo.

 

December 2, 2012

The nature of things with a Grendel dog and a Karma kitty.

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Stereotypes tend to have a kernel of truth, although certainly we can say there are always exceptions to the rule. But regardless, the differences in us is what makes life wonderful.

This morning my pastor spoke about the importance of being present in people’s lives. Giving our time and focus to our loved ones and to the individuals we interact with can make a huge difference in their lives, how they behave for the next day or minute, and choices they and we ultimately make. One of the names Jesus is called is Emmanuel, which means “God with us.” His presence in us affects us every minute. When He came to us that Christmas so long ago He brought with Him hope for all of us.

So I’m going to try to go against my nature—which is to run away from strangers, hurry through life, and constantly be looking toward the future—by slowing down a bit in my interactions, whether they are with a store clerk, a friend who’s chatting during the day, or a child who is taking a bit too long to tell a story. I’m going to try to be in the present, give my “presence” to others, and appreciate the differences in all of us.

I want to share a very funny video that showcases the basic nature of dogs and cats and their interactions with us. Why? Because life is good in a house that enjoys the eccentricities of both the Grendel dog and the Karma queen. They need my attention and my presence. And it shows how we can live in harmony with all types of personalities.

During this Christmas season, I wish you love from friends and family and the pure joy that comes from having the presence of Jesus in your heart. And I hope that you will enjoy the differences in the people that surround you throughout your day.

 

 

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