be reminded.

  

"and the LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail."

 

[isaiah 58.11]

 

 

macedonian call.

Paul was such an outstanding man of God. Obedient to His voice and to the Holy Spirit in everything He did. Acts 16:9-40 is probably my favorite encounter of Paul's. In the beginning of the chapter it talks about Paul traveling to the different places that the Lord led him to go and even blocked him from the wrong places in order to get him where He wanted Paul. But my favorite part of this chapter is the vision that Paul received from the Lord of the man calling for Paul from across the sea for his help in Macedonia. Right after Paul realized what happened, he got everyone that was traveling with him ready and immediately headed for Macedonia. He didn't stop and second guess if it was the Lord or not...not one single bit of doubt in what he had just seen, but He simply obeyed. Throughout Paul's journey to Macedonia, he ministered to people, led people to the Lord, and people were baptized in the Holy Spirit. Paul had such an anointing on him to minister...the awesome thing is that we, descendants of Christ, also have that anointing. While Paul and Silas were in Philippi they ministered to some women and one in particular, Lydia, was truly blessed by what Paul said and the Lord moved in her heart, so in return she invited them to her house. What a hospitable woman! Afterward, Paul and Silas ran into this young fortune-teller, spirit possessed girl which began mocking the fact that they worked for the Lord and were there to share the Gospel. After living with her following them for a day or two, Paul cast that spirit out of her and moved on. But, the owners realized what Paul had done and seized both him and Silas and took them to the police in the middle of the market place. All of a sudden Paul and Silas are being ripped to shreds, beaten up, attacked, and were thrown into jail. Remember now, these are mighty men of God. Nothing moves them. Anyways, while in the jail, Paul and Silas begin singing praises to the Lord and praying in the Spirit when the Lord sent a mighty earthquake and caused the doors to the jail to open and all the chains to break free!

Glory to God! Such an amazing testimony of how powerful God is! 

Going on, the jailer is obviously awake and even tried to commit suicide but Paul urged him to stop so he did and right then and there gave his life to the Lord. The jailer took Paul and Silas to his house to clean themselves and eat. While they were there though, the entire family experienced the uncontainable joy of the Lord and was saved and baptized in the Holy Spirit. 

What an awesome thing to take place! It so pays to obey the Lord!! No matter if we have our own preconceived ideas, following Him beats failing and having to start all over. I'd rather do it right the first time cause that's the kind of God we serve. We obey Him the first time? We'll always be in the right and good path, always be able to minister and be blessings, and also be filled with His anointing to minister and preach the gospel.
Glory to God! We each have our own Macedonian calls calling out to us, telling us where we need to be a help and an impact. I've heard my Macedonian call and I am sure you have too. 

God is so good! 

Paul simply followed the Lord and came out on top with His help. I encourage you to read the encounters the Lord practiced through Paul, and look at what you can do to be able to be more of an impact and blessing to where God has called you to be right now at this point in your life. I have that so strong on my heart...no second guessing what the Lord has already said. Obey Him and you'll come out on top with Him. 

Be blessed.

look up, fall in love.

The Lord blessed me with the privilege of attending the Gateway Worship Conference this week.

There I was 

stretched

molded

and inspired 

to operate in the spirit of excellence not only in the area of worship but in every area of my life.

I sat in a session with Kari Jobe discussing "Women In Ministry" and it was so powerful.

The one thing that I took from her sermon was to

BE in love with my SAVIOR

{revelation 2.2-4}

"I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary. Nevertheless I have this  against you, that you have left your first love."

Press in to worship in LOVE. 

Look up, fall in love.

los chicas.

"You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you."
[Song of Solomon 4.7]

Valentines night out with the Zoe girls.

....

Success!

A short trip to Woodland Hills.

(high school throw back)

Delicious chimi's, enchiladas, fajitas, and burritos were quickly devoured.

(props to On The Border for great food and service)
 

Ended with a loud car ride back to the dorms.

(accompanied by the ever so loved 80's rock band, Toto)

Wouldn't have wanted to spend it with anyone else.

(.....okay, maybe)

Thankful for these girls.

Radiant, Anointed, and Beautiful.

Hello, ZOE.

just me and mommy.

beautiful

anointed

my best friend

Oh, Janet is the best. 

She is the perfect example of a Proverbs 31 Woman.

[with an added sense of humor, that is fo sho]

I tend to say that when you meet me, you have met my mother.

We are the same person.

No lies.

And yes, she enjoys living vicariously through me.

But it's only through fashion.

No worries.

Just Me and Mommy

Top 10 Similarities.

#1. our favorite past time is lying in bed and watching HGTV

#2. when we both laugh our eyes look like they're closed

#3.  big, poofy hair is the only way.

#4. it is not a car ride without 70s music

#5.  the perfect outfit is not perfect without the right shoes

#6. get our hair wet and that is the end of you

#7. true thrift stores sell their most valuable things for dirt cheap

#8. high heels are a necessity 

#9. The best bargain is under $5 

#10. we sing harmonies to anything playing

(even the cheesy music that plays in the grocery store)

there are so many more

trust me

....
loving my mommy today.

missing her like crazy.

She's the best.

Could not have asked for a better mommy.

"It's not how you feel that counts, it's how you look."

-Janet Parker

the day of love,

2 more days.

This Valentine's Day is going to be the best ever.

I cannot wait to spend the day with the love of my life.

Just me and Jesus.

My heavenly lover.

My beloved.

My beautiful Savior.

"that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." 

[ephesians 3.17-19] 

........

Sam Sparro's been on the playlist all day.

 

Aaaaaaand, I might have claimed him into the Kingdom of God.

Ssshhhh....

We need him and that voice...duh!

It's finally warming up here in T-town.

I am beaming like a ray of sunshine now that I can finally 

wear my clothes!

Rule #1: do not wear all your cute clothes at one time. 

You can't get ahead of yourself.

 

Love yall.

Be blessed.

a cinderella birthday.

Meet Christine.

She is Cinderella.

Yes, I mean what I say.

Her friendship is an answer to my prayers.

The Lord couldn't have done any better.

laughter and singing continually accumulates the air around us.

Today she is 19 and glowing

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY PRETTY PRINCESS!