Finally! I can't believe I made it to the end of today's work day. Man, it was just painfully inching along. Sometime around 3pm, while my boss was walking by my desk, I started singing Michael Buble's "I wanna go ho--me....let me go home." I'm glad he got a chuckle out of that - but I was SERIOUS!
Anyhow, I made it. I'm happy and relieved. And now I'm going to go celebrate over some scrumptious sushi and talk theology with my friend Nancy. And by the way - it is theology. We're talking about how the Gospel applies to our hearts in this messed-up world, and how on earth do we live in light of that Great Day that is coming. Throw in a little discussion about beautifying the earth in preparation for the King's return (gardening), creating a safe/comfortable haven that reflects our creative God (decorating), and employing the "hidden art" to further commune with God and commune with people (cooking)-- and you've got the perfect girl night.
And there's my blog entry for today.
Thursday, April 27
Friday, April 21
What makes you TICK?
Apparently...camping in North Florida for me. I'm still digging those little boogers out a week later.
My family and I went camping last weekend for Easter and in honor of them, here are a few pics: (parents coming later)
Can you be a Hansen and not play? Ella (4) is starting early! I love Rich in the background playing with Emily - ha.
Older bro/sister-in-law Nels & Ashlee with Emily (2). This is Emily in perfect form - always moving and looking for the next thing to get in to. She can't sit still!
Younger bro Rich and I. He's the blonde, blue eyed surfer who is now happily living the beach bum life. I need an updated picture with him and his long curly hair.
My family and I went camping last weekend for Easter and in honor of them, here are a few pics: (parents coming later)
Can you be a Hansen and not play? Ella (4) is starting early! I love Rich in the background playing with Emily - ha.
Older bro/sister-in-law Nels & Ashlee with Emily (2). This is Emily in perfect form - always moving and looking for the next thing to get in to. She can't sit still!
Younger bro Rich and I. He's the blonde, blue eyed surfer who is now happily living the beach bum life. I need an updated picture with him and his long curly hair.
Tuesday, April 11
Unreached --> Reached
It’s no small secret that I love my job. I get the awesome privilege of being a part of something of eternal significance – something that is affecting the nations – something that is expanding the Kingdom – something that gives me great joy. The more I study God’s story throughout history, the more excited I get to watch the story continue to unfold through PIONEERS’ 1300 missionaries worldwide.
I am proud to say that I just finished my 12th COP at PIONEERS. (COP stands for Candidate Orientation Program – c.o.p., not “police officer.”) These weeklong events are held five times a year for those who are applying to serve with PIONEERS as missionaries. With great anticipation, my team prepares for their arrival and seeks to encourage them as they pursue the next chapter –possibly overseas– in the story God is writing in their lives.
These are the faces of those who attended PIONEERS’ 2006 April COP.
Friends, here are 30 more people who are screaming, “God, YOU are worth it! YOU are worthy of praise from all peoples. YOU are worthy of any small sacrifice I may make in order to proclaim to the captives the name of the God who made them, that they might praise You. YOU are worthy of the endless goodbyes, the long plane rides, the difficulties in making a new home, the frustrations in learning a new language, the lack of visible fruit, the loneliness, the sicknesses, the tears, the struggles and the pain, even death….It’s all for You -because YOU are worth it!”
O Church, these are our heros. May our Faithful God, by His grace, enable them to fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith. (2 Tim. 4:7) May they experience work produced by faith, labor prompted by love, and endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thess. 1:3)
For all over the world, this Gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God’s grace in all its truth. (Col. 1:6)
May the peoples praise you, O God! May all the peoples praise You! (Psalm 67:3)
I am proud to say that I just finished my 12th COP at PIONEERS. (COP stands for Candidate Orientation Program – c.o.p., not “police officer.”) These weeklong events are held five times a year for those who are applying to serve with PIONEERS as missionaries. With great anticipation, my team prepares for their arrival and seeks to encourage them as they pursue the next chapter –possibly overseas– in the story God is writing in their lives.
These are the faces of those who attended PIONEERS’ 2006 April COP. Friends, here are 30 more people who are screaming, “God, YOU are worth it! YOU are worthy of praise from all peoples. YOU are worthy of any small sacrifice I may make in order to proclaim to the captives the name of the God who made them, that they might praise You. YOU are worthy of the endless goodbyes, the long plane rides, the difficulties in making a new home, the frustrations in learning a new language, the lack of visible fruit, the loneliness, the sicknesses, the tears, the struggles and the pain, even death….It’s all for You -because YOU are worth it!”
O Church, these are our heros. May our Faithful God, by His grace, enable them to fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith. (2 Tim. 4:7) May they experience work produced by faith, labor prompted by love, and endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thess. 1:3)
For all over the world, this Gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God’s grace in all its truth. (Col. 1:6)
May the peoples praise you, O God! May all the peoples praise You! (Psalm 67:3)
Monday, April 10
Resting in the Arms of the Father
I really must say that no other place makes my spirit soar than the beach. Standing in front of the vast sea, you cannot help but be amazed by the greatness of the God we serve and the fact that he loves even me.
The last month has been long...2 weeks of various sicknesses followed by 2 weeks of life craziness: 6 days with 12 middle school students from Japan, 4 long nights and 2 weekends at the office, a 3AM trip to the airport, 2 RTS tests, a great orientation at PIONEERS, and 1 rock concert later...plus meeting lots of fun new people in between...I'm pooped.
THANK GOODNESS we get grace sufficient for each moment and strength for each new day. This Gospel-thing never ceases to amaze me.
Last Saturday morning, I was up early for a date with Ezekiel and Daniel, then rushed out to RTS to take my test on them, then rushed over to the other side of town to conquer my GRE. I'm not sure if conquer is the right word - but it's done, anyway. So at 8pm I decided that it was time for a real break at the beach. I called Lauri and we were on the road by 11.
About 10 minutes after we pulled into the driveway, a wild thunderstorm blew through New Smyrna Beach. I even love those. We sat in the living room with the sliding glass door open and watched the lightning jazz up the ocean view until it was raining too hard to enjoy it anymore. With the window open, I fell asleep listening to the thunder and the waves.
Sunday was a little bit cold and quite a bit windy, but I so enjoyed just resting with my Father. I need some more of that -- quieting my mind, resting my body, and refreshing my soul in the presence of my King. What are you recommendations for doing so? Do you have any particular suggestions? My friend Sarah just posted some ideas on her blog at www.sarahkees.blogspot.com. Feel free to pass some on.
I was challenged by a friend today to really let my heart explore how much I am loved by God and secure in Him. Sure, saying that is easy. But I imagine it will take a lifetime to really know it. No matter what I do, God is crazy about me.
Don't you just LOVE that??
The last month has been long...2 weeks of various sicknesses followed by 2 weeks of life craziness: 6 days with 12 middle school students from Japan, 4 long nights and 2 weekends at the office, a 3AM trip to the airport, 2 RTS tests, a great orientation at PIONEERS, and 1 rock concert later...plus meeting lots of fun new people in between...I'm pooped.
THANK GOODNESS we get grace sufficient for each moment and strength for each new day. This Gospel-thing never ceases to amaze me.
Last Saturday morning, I was up early for a date with Ezekiel and Daniel, then rushed out to RTS to take my test on them, then rushed over to the other side of town to conquer my GRE. I'm not sure if conquer is the right word - but it's done, anyway. So at 8pm I decided that it was time for a real break at the beach. I called Lauri and we were on the road by 11.
About 10 minutes after we pulled into the driveway, a wild thunderstorm blew through New Smyrna Beach. I even love those. We sat in the living room with the sliding glass door open and watched the lightning jazz up the ocean view until it was raining too hard to enjoy it anymore. With the window open, I fell asleep listening to the thunder and the waves.
Sunday was a little bit cold and quite a bit windy, but I so enjoyed just resting with my Father. I need some more of that -- quieting my mind, resting my body, and refreshing my soul in the presence of my King. What are you recommendations for doing so? Do you have any particular suggestions? My friend Sarah just posted some ideas on her blog at www.sarahkees.blogspot.com. Feel free to pass some on.
I was challenged by a friend today to really let my heart explore how much I am loved by God and secure in Him. Sure, saying that is easy. But I imagine it will take a lifetime to really know it. No matter what I do, God is crazy about me.
Don't you just LOVE that??
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