tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42710687584765800672024-03-04T23:14:43.988-08:00Forgiving -- ForgivenSharing my Journey with GodKristibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468223608541264125noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271068758476580067.post-88585034806187557482009-04-07T18:07:00.000-07:002009-04-07T18:38:26.677-07:00He is HolyWhat an amazing week so far! The Lord is working miracles all over the place! And isn't it a great time for miracles! Well I guess any time is great for miracles, but I am just sayin. I mean it is a special week and all. <br /><br />We have a mission team here with us from the great state of Georgia. (homeland of some of my favorite siestas!) They have been doing egg hunts at most of our mission sites. We are seeing lots of kids getting the Gospel Message, perhaps for the first time. Praise You Lord! Jesus saves! Jesus saves!<br /><br />Just read about siesta Patty's monetary miracle! Been there when the Lord just brings the funds right to you, right when you need them! He isn't always early, but He is always right on time!<br /><br />Was able to bless our administrative assistant at work with a bike for her 9 year old daughter. She is not a Christian, in fact she calls me one of THOSE people, but I think sometimes actions present the Gospel in a way words cannot. I think she may be softening a little. If you think of it, please pray for her. Her name is Susan.<br /><br />So many other miracles too. Seeing the sun pop through the clouds, flowers blooming, and I have to mention the new precious life from one of my "adopted daughters" that came into the world this past weekend!<br /><br />I don't always notice the miracles, but this week, especially, I want to remember He is THE Miracle-Worker and He is Holy!Kristibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468223608541264125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271068758476580067.post-50073178843681756832009-03-15T14:18:00.000-07:002009-03-15T15:00:36.993-07:00Amazing week-end!Where do I begin? I haven't written on my blog for so long! I have to remedy that. I have so much to share about the minister's wives conference that I could write for days. I am still processing all that went on. I feel so blessed that I was even able to attend. I know so many minster's wives couldn't afford to go. It was just a God-thing. The whole week-end was a God-thing from beginning to end! I gotta be honest, I was a little nervous about going alone, but let me tell you, I never felt alone! I met and hugged the necks of so many wonderful ladies and when I was actually physically alone my Jesus was right there to love on me! I could bawl right now just thinking about it. And by the way,I gotta tell you, I think I am dehydrated from all the crying I did. But I so needed to shed those tears. It was incredible therapy! Oh, don't get me wrong, I laughed my head off too! Beth was at her comedic best! Sometimes though, you gotta get on your knees and literally cry out to the Lord! <br /><br />I will share more but for now I just want you to know how awesome He is and that I love Him and you so much!<br /><br />Working for God!<br />Kristi B.Kristibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468223608541264125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271068758476580067.post-81557562029277779672008-08-27T12:59:00.001-07:002008-08-27T13:25:14.211-07:00Pictures From San Antonio<span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"If only this boy could sing."</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNlEZ_rsKw-czG6leqsLpTl3CZAeOFJMUKPlDrcqfkfj_QuG-GCncSrA3iZrlnGfiGR_iWSxG5le0PHQ5hLWxsGB8oyZLfPfdLjXKAl91ysoFxN02KlGjWQNx_l3vNV9O_TWFTgfTwgPj/s1600-h/IMG_1858.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNlEZ_rsKw-czG6leqsLpTl3CZAeOFJMUKPlDrcqfkfj_QuG-GCncSrA3iZrlnGfiGR_iWSxG5le0PHQ5hLWxsGB8oyZLfPfdLjXKAl91ysoFxN02KlGjWQNx_l3vNV9O_TWFTgfTwgPj/s200/IMG_1858.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239293163469553442" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">I love Miesta Moose</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevsRaW6qZnWiMPJIaqoDSqEeqbC1phuS5Wtw7cWpFik5SlDhYn7YvoMCTHfLLeSX5WnHfDKf9UBqApmCJf1uPmCuIyOPAlF3zEVS95_X4grHLdb7FffWN9f41pbTVzMqalesNrwwtOlCH/s1600-h/IMG_1853.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevsRaW6qZnWiMPJIaqoDSqEeqbC1phuS5Wtw7cWpFik5SlDhYn7YvoMCTHfLLeSX5WnHfDKf9UBqApmCJf1uPmCuIyOPAlF3zEVS95_X4grHLdb7FffWN9f41pbTVzMqalesNrwwtOlCH/s200/IMG_1853.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239290716686987554" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Brittany</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ebXprsvn1SkCkuK3Cc5E7HDaT3fOmYskGWz_C-tT3B4kLORV2Yf4nORDEGLYddEGPOVW1yEas_KgyMqamih2K207Q66Gk72ogoDlZaqdRL-upF-JQ9Gb2E-U3Lygw_hvpMGTfhOU4Nq0/s1600-h/IMG_1852.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ebXprsvn1SkCkuK3Cc5E7HDaT3fOmYskGWz_C-tT3B4kLORV2Yf4nORDEGLYddEGPOVW1yEas_KgyMqamih2K207Q66Gk72ogoDlZaqdRL-upF-JQ9Gb2E-U3Lygw_hvpMGTfhOU4Nq0/s200/IMG_1852.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239290139822632162" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">My Commie Friend</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3mpb57GGgIU-sy2_7sjqTFbygtVO2Ah7O1D14nM2I8b2UCfsOLewRFknij5pwdos0hYkJE28FtCjcuCzuXkbXSbBQkp0ABtsnBGGc7t9BND_4bTyZelPbD9mshLYGdGBX4QnkOxg5Jdf/s1600-h/IMG_1854.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3mpb57GGgIU-sy2_7sjqTFbygtVO2Ah7O1D14nM2I8b2UCfsOLewRFknij5pwdos0hYkJE28FtCjcuCzuXkbXSbBQkp0ABtsnBGGc7t9BND_4bTyZelPbD9mshLYGdGBX4QnkOxg5Jdf/s200/IMG_1854.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239292023253029106" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Me and one of my Meredith Girls</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5T6-mePrOAby1sFrJ5qFjtrkxJJWX-Kt6u4YhysocPI0PDVIAlUGLMNyDpNhxDDSaabMlmGHCQosKdApDjAJZ-URAqMKB_vuNw_gBjEmLEvuGNIMa4q-jBvEI9X4Zn3Ege0N23LzIw5P/s1600-h/IMG_1862.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5T6-mePrOAby1sFrJ5qFjtrkxJJWX-Kt6u4YhysocPI0PDVIAlUGLMNyDpNhxDDSaabMlmGHCQosKdApDjAJZ-URAqMKB_vuNw_gBjEmLEvuGNIMa4q-jBvEI9X4Zn3Ege0N23LzIw5P/s200/IMG_1862.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239294441871451074" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">My Roomie</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQeEnyIRwiI8QU0uQq8YaoLdxYNpGvEq07ydSaTBk9OwjZb_Mo1LweIue1wbwHF3eKyVTBMQnMIMoHwoYYN0gQddg6n5zl9XXGb2ncE4UsN4Hhzqnycw_PXJ8G3zsUyWdd5uTKcgONaat/s1600-h/IMG_1872.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQeEnyIRwiI8QU0uQq8YaoLdxYNpGvEq07ydSaTBk9OwjZb_Mo1LweIue1wbwHF3eKyVTBMQnMIMoHwoYYN0gQddg6n5zl9XXGb2ncE4UsN4Hhzqnycw_PXJ8G3zsUyWdd5uTKcgONaat/s200/IMG_1872.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239295391153005698" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">I Missed my Puppy</span><br /></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIDKe095LvFq3RmSZzqpVDJdTRfD7Y2kesDWZDWLybwv73J1nci9_cifRiBpDDnutSa_Pw6kLVg-awRzSpx93uUojpBOdyt8RLrF1LrfVr-IFQwr_rcf3Ez4phpfuzvjL3uoCkI-HfH2X/s1600-h/test.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIDKe095LvFq3RmSZzqpVDJdTRfD7Y2kesDWZDWLybwv73J1nci9_cifRiBpDDnutSa_Pw6kLVg-awRzSpx93uUojpBOdyt8RLrF1LrfVr-IFQwr_rcf3Ez4phpfuzvjL3uoCkI-HfH2X/s200/test.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239295763963703714" /></a>Kristibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468223608541264125noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271068758476580067.post-57520671535123226482008-07-05T18:36:00.000-07:002008-07-06T18:59:53.285-07:00More Pictures<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdhsBfqCUgtvNMN23XR_YvxCXgD3YsZ-klZL6JAPJ42B9wTVIGx94Q8-lp29o4GlknS_q06xc9pMxx0l07LTrdOSONIwncp7KmzFDDnZ1-RZ4H7CQIZyDrXwdzlghvCWonhWSEiNLxsZ9/s1600-h/IMG_1396.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdhsBfqCUgtvNMN23XR_YvxCXgD3YsZ-klZL6JAPJ42B9wTVIGx94Q8-lp29o4GlknS_q06xc9pMxx0l07LTrdOSONIwncp7KmzFDDnZ1-RZ4H7CQIZyDrXwdzlghvCWonhWSEiNLxsZ9/s200/IMG_1396.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219712371673356882" /></a><br />Kim, Dori and me hanging out on Friday Night.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkAbA8nnKofCEraRcuvcqP6NRX8ZWCJAxwR3zDQiFUiicp5FsTxJ1F7nWRvaK3JwSYnHc7zAv5iydcB1A-um21XPS1CBtCnXUO3Q2f0y9ZWyZYRK5pzQU2iAdTJeSvwwI5FE0QS5TJaIY0/s1600-h/IMG_1395.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkAbA8nnKofCEraRcuvcqP6NRX8ZWCJAxwR3zDQiFUiicp5FsTxJ1F7nWRvaK3JwSYnHc7zAv5iydcB1A-um21XPS1CBtCnXUO3Q2f0y9ZWyZYRK5pzQU2iAdTJeSvwwI5FE0QS5TJaIY0/s200/IMG_1395.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219711996742437090" /></a><br />Drove all the way to Atlanta and "randomly" sat beside some other Raleigh girls!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMACznWZ09l5LOI5k-5khPeQyZ59VWHXFePivUJAeH1FXNxsL2c0GScVhU5JDxO26r2m3AxXWTgRuRy1RkjNQrAy6GMyaEAnOWGNGnI9zEHGWLmI604GLOKSNp1xnoTwTUzbta80AOeAE1/s1600-h/IMG_1393.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMACznWZ09l5LOI5k-5khPeQyZ59VWHXFePivUJAeH1FXNxsL2c0GScVhU5JDxO26r2m3AxXWTgRuRy1RkjNQrAy6GMyaEAnOWGNGnI9zEHGWLmI604GLOKSNp1xnoTwTUzbta80AOeAE1/s200/IMG_1393.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219711578927009714" /></a><br />My buddy Cheryl who was such a trooper to wait in line with me!Kristibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468223608541264125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271068758476580067.post-73018585436887282452008-07-05T18:31:00.001-07:002008-07-06T19:03:18.877-07:00Some Pictures from Deeper Still<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsbEo0VqRrszpL7sco7Ieu2CWs1XFk3NM8hdiqK85Yl64CCRdQrWCsSMydVNHitM53U1xi-4Y1gBoxdToqlpfZyoUhiSosxkImD2YUWqyXgXlDBVgCYJKWBIV2dtfHanmgeG_0vXRz_JlO/s1600-h/IMG_1397.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsbEo0VqRrszpL7sco7Ieu2CWs1XFk3NM8hdiqK85Yl64CCRdQrWCsSMydVNHitM53U1xi-4Y1gBoxdToqlpfZyoUhiSosxkImD2YUWqyXgXlDBVgCYJKWBIV2dtfHanmgeG_0vXRz_JlO/s320/IMG_1397.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219708571078525762" /></a><br />Me and siesta Jamie <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK0hryCUfHGxlai1BkipjPxbpQiZ188KjIfQ3U2aTnoI_lDhTULSNiQ18ZYRQcojJRVBN1hRWiJFePKHnKKqOuLRQlAlKjytQ9jnMTkjYpDcbcQtPHqitHh9KeOfh9UZM6ebtGDw5yQ_zT/s1600-h/IMG_1398.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK0hryCUfHGxlai1BkipjPxbpQiZ188KjIfQ3U2aTnoI_lDhTULSNiQ18ZYRQcojJRVBN1hRWiJFePKHnKKqOuLRQlAlKjytQ9jnMTkjYpDcbcQtPHqitHh9KeOfh9UZM6ebtGDw5yQ_zT/s320/IMG_1398.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219708120283642930" /></a><br />me and Amanda (she is tall!)Kristibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468223608541264125noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271068758476580067.post-27285882798064044392008-06-29T22:16:00.000-07:002008-06-29T23:13:45.979-07:00Deeper Still AtlantaGreetings from a full and tired siesta! I first have to say, how do Beth, Prisilla, and Kay do it? With the Lords power, I know! They were absolutely amazing or should I say He was absolutely amazing! I was in desparate need for a fresh word and boy did I not only get A word but a whole dictionary! (ha,ha) The week-end could not have been more incredible! To begin, my friend and I were able to navigate Atlanta and not get creamed. Raleigh is not as big as Atlanta and I was a little nervous about driving there, but we survived after only getting lost a couple of times.<br /><br />Next, we were able to get front row seats both days! I praised my socks off! On Friday, we didn't get to the arena until 3:00 or so in the afternoon and I knew people would already be in line. Well we found a parking space right off and preceded to find the entrance. I stopped at a door where no one had gathered and told my buddy Cheryl I would camp there and see if we could get in. While she checked things out elsewhere, I saw Beth Moore's assistant and asked him if he thought these doors would open and he said yes. And of course, on Saturday we were there by 5:30 a.m. to wait in line and get our same seats, which we did!<br /><br />Friday night Prisilla brought it girlfriend. She has grown so much as a speaker since Nashville. Cheryl and I both were impacted by her illustration of digging in the trash. Don't we all go back from time to time and dig up old trash and insanely eat it? Cheryl and I both made a commitment to remind each other not to go there.<br />I also met Beth's daughter Amanda! She is beautiful, just like her mom and sister, and tall! Friday I didn't get a picture with her, but Saturday I was able to get one! I look so short! <br /><br />The praise and worship was amazing. Boy can that Travis sing! I cried so much I think I got dehydrated. My arm got tired from being in the air most of the time. But that is why I love being up front, so I have lots of space to praise. <br /><br />Saturday, we got some meat from Kay Arthur. She taught most of the book of Jeremiah and Eziekal. She also threw in the rest of the Bible.(ha, ha) She just spouts scripture. She can't help herself! Then the panel discussion was hilarious! And of course we ended with our siesta mama Beth. She gave an invitation to lay down burdens and repent that was so powerful. Cheryl and I both put some things down and left them at the alter. <br /><br />I also can't tell you what a great time I had visiting with Cheryl. She blessed me in so many ways. I am so glad we got to spend some quality time together. <br /><br />Also met a few siestas and saw Kim and my friend Sandy from New Orleans that I hadn't seen since last year at Deeper Still. We are family! Also met Tammy and Dori.<br /><br />So much more I want to say but I got to go to bed for now. I will write more as I continue to process the experience of going Deeper Still. I know how tired I am right now, and I can't imagine how tired Beth, Prisilla, Kay, and Travis and the team must be. Hope they get some much deserved rest. <br /><br />I love you all so much!<br /><br />One last thing, thank you to my wonderful husband who held down the fort and took care of my baby Gumbo. You are the best!Kristibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468223608541264125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271068758476580067.post-77926638881967088952008-02-16T17:02:00.000-08:002008-02-17T16:17:28.910-08:00Wedding DayMy thoughts today have been with Beth Moore and her family as her daughter Melissa was married. I love weddings! A precious youg lady in our church will be married in a couple of weeks. It hardly seems possible that this cute little girl I remember when we first came to Mount Vernon will soon be wed. My husband will be helping with the reception. I know he will make it beautiful. <br /><br />Sometimes I wish I could be a bride again, and then I remember I will one day! We are the bride of Christ and one day our Groom will come for us! <br /><br />None of my students got engaged on Valentines Day. This is a first. Every year I have at least one very excited young lady showing off her ring in class. Ah, the excitement of young love! <br /><br />I will soon be visiting with one of the young ladies that did Beth Moore's Hope Encounter study with me. By the way, I would highly reccommend this study to anyone that has or is dealing with abuse issues. It changed both of our lives. I haven't seen her in a while and am looking forward to catching up. <br /><br />I have been asked to be in my church's Easter Cantata. I will be part of the drama. I am playing a women dealing with bitterness associated with her father leaving her as a young girl. I will literally be bound in chains in one part and Jesus will break off links one by one as I am set free. I think most of you know that my parents were divorced when I was three and I rarely saw my father. But the Lord did set me free from the dysfunction caused by this event. I can't help but think of Beth Moore's study of Breaking Free as I prepare for this role. I was blessed to be able to facilitate this study. Now Beth is revisiting this study and it seems I am also revisiting the theme of this study as I play the role of Laura. Praise you Lord! Thank you for the chance to communicate the powerful healing message of Breaking Free once again! <br /><br />Love to you all as we celebrate this season of love!<br />Kristi B.Kristibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468223608541264125noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271068758476580067.post-91406850499100759222008-01-16T14:58:00.000-08:002008-01-16T15:25:58.396-08:00She's back!Hello everyone!<br /><br />It has been a while since I have communicated with you by blog. I have missed writing. I want to write more this year. (a New Year's Resolution) <br /><br />Well here I am getting ready to stand by my husband's side as he has gastric bypass surgery next Monday. Our world is going to change drastically. It is exciting and a little scary. If you read this please keep us in your prayers as we embark on a new way of life. Food has always been the center of everything for us and this will cease to be so after the surgery. We go tomorrow to talk with the surgeon. I know the first few weeks will not be easy but we are in this together for the long haul. Who knows, if all goes well, maybe I will have the surgery next. <br /><br />Just received my tickets and room confirmation for Living Proof Live with Beth Moore which will be in San Antonio, Texas in August. I am so excited! Can't wait to meet all my siestas! I am also praying that Mount Vernon will be able to host Beth Moore's simulcast from Kentucky, also in August. I hope to be facilitating Beth's new study "Stepping Up" this spring/summer. We have been waiting for this one haven't we Raleigh girls?<br /><br />I have a great group of students this semester at Meredith. I love those girls! We have so much fun talking about hair and shoes! It is early, we haven't had any grades yet, but I think they like me almost as much as I like them. Of course this is the honeymoon period, we'll see how we feel after midterm. <br /><br />Gotta go. Almost time for Wednesday night service. I haven't been to church in a while so I better make an appearance tonight. (Can't miss a lot when you are a pastor's wife without people noticing.)<br /><br />Love ya!<br />Kristi B.Kristibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468223608541264125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271068758476580067.post-9668909673626649182007-09-30T18:17:00.000-07:002007-09-30T18:33:06.038-07:00We had church tonight!Hello to everyone and Praise the Lord!<br /><br />Tonight we watched the sixth session of Daniel. Wow! We were laughing, crying, amening, praising, etc. The Lord showed up in a mighty way! Can someone say mighty?! There were 14 ladies present! We are about to out grow our room! Can I hear an amen?! The Lord is up to something big in the lives of this class. All I can do is hang on and enjoy the ride. All of the ladies in my group are just so precious! When we finished tonight all I could say was "Did we have church or what?" I am so excited about this week's homework. I can hardly wait to get started. After a pretty crummy week-end I needed this tonight. Thank you Lord! He knows what we need before we even ask and provides so graciously. I could just sing of His love forever as the song goes. But, I do have to try and get some sleep before tomorrow so I will be awake to listen to speeches bright and early at 8:00 a.m.<br /><br />Love you so much and so does He!<br />Kristi B.Kristibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468223608541264125noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271068758476580067.post-59306653219754653322007-09-22T18:09:00.000-07:002007-09-22T19:06:07.732-07:00Relating to the kingHello my dear ones!<br /><br />As you all know, I am currently facilitating Beth Moore's study of Daniel. We just finished week four and we will watch session five tomorrow. I feel a kinship with the king in Daniel chapter four. I became very rebellious during my college years. I won't get into all the details but you name it I probably tried it in those days. Well after I was married in 1987, I began to have panic attacks. I would wake up in the middle of the night screaming and could not breathe. My husband would have to drive me around outside with the windows of our car down until I could catch my breath. I began having nightmares and feeling suicidal. During this time I was hospitalized on three separate occasions. I know first hand about mental illness. I am not sure how much of my illness was inherited since I have several family members that suffer, but I do know what it is like to "not be in your right mind." (just like the rebellious king) I found myself relying on secular counseling. Most of my counselors thought my main problem was the fact I was married to a Christian man. Poor me! Even worse he was planning on going into the ministry! I was doomed! (according to my psychiatrist) I spent several years fighting against everything I knew in my heart was right. <br /><br />But the Lord did not destroy my tree. He left me as a stump that would once again grow. (see chapter four of Daniel to understand the reference) Eventually I was introduced to a Godly counselor. We spent a lot of time examining my abuse from a Christian perspective. We created something called the "Jesus Box" where I used a filing system to deal with my past hurts by looking at them as Jesus would. It was life changing! I am now a prosperous mission's pastor's wife that loves reading The Word and ministering to whoever she can wherever she can! Yes, I have been in the pit, and occasionally even now I teeter on the edge, but The Lord always yanks me back as any good parent would if their precious child was about to fall in. I love you Lord and I lift my voice to worship you! Keep at it my dear ones! He loves you so much and so do I!<br /><br />Love ya <br />Kristi B.Kristibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468223608541264125noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271068758476580067.post-4645101975970597752007-09-12T08:46:00.000-07:002007-09-12T20:19:23.316-07:00God gives us the desires of our heartsHi everyone<br /><br />Well this past week-end at Deeper Still the Lord answered a prayer that I honestly thought would not be answered because it was just a desire of my heart. You all know I love Beth Moore and her studies, well I got to meet her an hug her neck before the conference on Friday. I was there early, as usual, and Beth and Pricilla showed up to surprise us. I do have pictures! <br /><br />Now I do not worship Beth Moore, but our Lord does speak profoundly through her. She stands on the Word and she is a very gifted Bible teacher. As many of you know my testimony is very similiar to Beth's. I feel connected to her, as I know many of you do. I am still trying to figure out why God answered my prayer. There is something up and I am going to search the word and find out. <br /><br />I was also blown away by Kaye Arthur. She is amazing. Right now I am facilitating Beth Moore's study on Daniel, but I think next we will do a Kaye Arthur study of Daniel. I want to go Deeper!<br /><br />Love ya<br />Kristi B.Kristibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468223608541264125noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271068758476580067.post-82996063502439809982007-09-09T20:54:00.000-07:002007-09-15T10:04:19.548-07:00Doing What I Do<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGgtzEM4Huyf827sDhtWQyVOAoNGboe8nsxpmPmprlzjgiAYb4uo0079P7fuwZb7GIvE8Bfdph_3S0zLQAFN2fL5MBxDH7aADS4h1Id0MkiM-Tmo3bm3J-EURkKgNy5tHYdcXJMYTXjCJV/s1600-h/kristi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5108420435913445746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGgtzEM4Huyf827sDhtWQyVOAoNGboe8nsxpmPmprlzjgiAYb4uo0079P7fuwZb7GIvE8Bfdph_3S0zLQAFN2fL5MBxDH7aADS4h1Id0MkiM-Tmo3bm3J-EURkKgNy5tHYdcXJMYTXjCJV/s320/kristi.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div>Here is a picture of me with Toya's little girl. Toya was one of the first at-risk youth we ever worked with in Mission Raleigh and now Toya is an important part of Mission Raleigh. </div><br /><br />Some of you may not know about Mission Raleigh. My husband and I founded a ministry 10 years ago that reaches at risk children, youth, and adults for Christ. We work in low income apartments across the city of Raleigh. We are known as a multihousing ministry. My husband is the missions pastor at our church. He does plan and take trips abroad, but our main focus is Mission Raleigh. We do provide essentials like food, clothing, furniture, etc. We believe if you are hungry, how can you focus on the Word of God. We do kids clubs, adult bible studies, tutoring, GED classes, youth nights, etc. We do a school supply drive every year before school starts. We provide Thanksgiving meals and we do Christmas stores that are totally free. Right now we reach about 500 people a week. But we are not<br />just a social ministry. Everything we do is about sharing the Gospel and dicipling those that become Christians. My husband and I were not able to have children of our own, but he has blessed us with literally hundreds. Little Amira in the picture is very special. You can see why. What a cutie!<br /><br />Love ya<br />Kristi B.Kristibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468223608541264125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271068758476580067.post-76183807752750550412007-07-15T20:21:00.000-07:002007-09-12T20:28:22.884-07:00Welcome to my world!Hello family, friends, students, siestas etc.<br /><br />What a priviledge it is to share my thoughts with you. The reason for my blog name forgiving--forgiven is the Lord has taught me much about why and how to forgive others, including myself. This began happening when I realized how much the Lord loved me and how much He wanted to forgive me. I am forgiven and continue to learn to forgive. <br /><br />My first feelings of guilt and shame began very young in life. I was abused beginning back as far as I can remember. My parents were divorced when I was three years old and my mom and I moved to live with her sister and her husband in a little town in West Virginia. My mom had and still suffers from mental illness. The effects of abuse really made me a messed up individual. Long story short, after being in a very dark, deep pit, now I am free! Praise the Lord! <br /><br />This is just a brief intro about where I am coming from as I post my thoughts. Forgiveness has always been a struggle for me but with the Lord's help I have forgiven much because I have been forgiven much.<br /><br />Love ya<br />Kristi B.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Love ya<br />Kristi B.Kristibhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468223608541264125noreply@blogger.com2