Blogs from Oslo, Eastern Norway, Norway, Europe - page 49

Even though I do know I hear from God through His word I just want more. I think that is good, we should all have a desperate heart for Him. Anyway today during our praise & worship/prayer time I was just crying out to God that I wanted more, I want Him, more of Him, to hear Him, to know Him. It seems so simple but I felt like He was impressing on my heart to “keep going, to keep stretching.” I am in the right place right now. He wants me to keep going after Him, keep letting Him stretch me and keep asking Him for more. He does not want me ever to be complacent in my relationship with Him but to be constantly seeking for more. Reaching for God is the one area ... read more

I’ve really enjoyed spending time in God’s word each day. It is just wonderful growing in Him and so I’m just going to share with you various versus that have spoken to me or stood out lately. Below is a good quote I read about the important of studying God’s word and spending time with Him. J. I. Packer writes, “The world becomes a strange, mad, painful place and life in it a disappointing and unpleasant business, for those who do not know God. Disregard the study of God and you sentence yourself to stumble through life blindfolded, as it were, with no sense of direction and no understanding of what surrounds you. This way you can waste your life and lose your soul.” In my quiet time I find the knowledge of God that makes ... read more

Today was the second day of “Taste of Heaven.” It seems like it is just getting harder for me to talk to people. I usually initiate the conversation with “do you speak English?” but it goes downhill from there. Today I spoke with some really negative people and had some other strange conversations. It really makes me tired speaking to so many people. It frustrates me because I know the message I have to give is so important. Just the other day when I was having my PT I was reading about Paul and how he boldly without hindrance preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 28:31). And how the Bible says whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did. We say we are Christians, we take ... read more

I am not sure if it is because I just think I am too old for games or it is because I am not in touch with my artistic side but acting like various animals is not something I find that amusing. Sometimes we have to do things we don’t like, things we see no sense in - today was one of those days. As part of our dance practice, we had to act like different animals (it began with any animals we chose and then some our instructor chose). It is times like this that I just feel old. Most other people seemed to get a kick out of growling and attacking people in their lion form, or purring like a cat. Thankfully it only lasted half an hour but it felt like forever! Afterward ... read more

Last night one of the former Jesus Revolution Soldiers invited all of the girls living in the house over to her flat for a girl's night party. Talitha and I went over early to help set up. I bought ingredients and made chocolate chip cookies (they don't have chocolate chips so Talitha had to cut up chocolate bars). We kind of improvised but they turned out pretty good. I helped make waffles and then we were popping pop corn and the microwave caught on fire right before everyone arrived. Overall the night was really fun and most of the girls showed up, even the girl we met the previous night from Poland. She is supposed to come to church with us tomorrow and perhaps even her boyfriend. ... read more