Bands For Life - Sudan

   My brother, John, is selling wrist bands for Sudan! He explains more below:

Hey everyone! I am selling Unashamed wrist bands for $5.00 each to raise money for Internally Displaced Peoples (IDP’s) in Sudan. IDP’s are persons or groups of persons who have been forced or obliged to flee or to leave their homes or places of habitual residence. In Sudan, there are so many of them and they need our help! They need blankets, mosquito nets, clothes, hoes, seeds, and malaria medicine. I only have about 25 wrist bands left, so get them while they last. Just post a comment on this post and leave your address so I can mail them to you. Thank You!!!

God Bless,

John

To go directly to John's blog post please click the link below.
http://ontrackwithgod.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/bands-for-life/

By the way, I just want to clarify that John is not making any money off of these for himself. He truly wants to help these people in Sudan.

One who is worthy

"Many of us are missing something in life because we are after the second best. I put before you what I have found to be the best - One who is worthy of all our devotion - Jesus Christ. He is a Savior for the young and the old. And He, only He is the One who can bring out the best that is in us. Lord, here I am."   - Eric Liddell

"We do nothing. He does everything. All glory must be returned to Him. God has not called me to be successful. He has called me to be faithful. Pray for us that we may not spoil God's work." ~ Mother Teresa

John and other things :)

Yesterday afternoon John got his senior pictures taken and I was able to tag along. I, of course, brought my camera with me. This is just one, but if you click the picture you can see more!

"Be strong and courageous."

 I have the tendency to only read in the New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs.  But in the last couple of weeks I have been reading more in the Old Testament and it has been fascinating.  I feel like I have opened an old history book that has been collecting dust upon a shelf and I am now being refilled with the knowledge it holds in a fresh light.

Except for a few exceptions,  it has not been much of a desire of mine to fill my brain with a bunch of war stories. And that is exactly what the first half of the Bible is filled with! It's still kind of hard for me to read about people being stoned or hung to death (or worse), but instead of this time only being able to focus on the grossness of war, it has been amazing to see the hand of GOD on each of those situations! I read of Joshua's bravery and faithfulness even when he felt like he had no more strength left. I read of Elisha's humbleness and passion to see the Israelites return to the Lord. I read of Rahab, who's bravery helped to save God's people and then, I am also brought to tears when I read of her redemption.  And do I have time to talk about David, Malachi, Jeremiah, Esther, Deborah, Moses, Miriam, Ruth, Abraham, Jacob, Eleazar, Samuel, Caleb.........Shall I go on?

My heart yearns to walk with God like our early fathers and mothers did. Those people stood when no one else was standing. They fought, even when things looked hopeless. They kept talking though no one seemed to be listening. The expectations were high; for some, very high. But they were obedient.

Oh how my heart cries out to the Lord for an outpouring of His Spirit upon this generation. Our culture's expectations for young people are so low and it's robbing us of our passion, courage, dreams, and work ethic. We are the Joshua's and Esther's of this generation. And it's time for us to be strong and take courage.

Puppies

I just had to stop by and share the good news!

We sold 3 of our puppies yesterday! Talk about encouraging :) The Lord has been faithful to wipe my worries away. I'm so happy!

A bit of this, and a touch of that...

   Gosh, it's been awhile since I posted. Sorry about that!

   Life has been pretty low key lately. Something that I'm thankful for. I like to be busy for sure, but, I don't like the feeling of not being able to catch my breath.  Why can't everything stay peaceful like I want it to?! ;)

   This post is probably going to be filled with random goings-on so please bear with me.

Our puppies are still for sale. They're almost 10 wks. old now and really need to go. We have had absolutely no interest in them at all. A little strange to me and also a little overwhelming, but, I have to trust in the Lord's timing. I just feel like several people are really missing out on these pups. They are adorable and each one has a great personality. I'm going to miss them when they go!

  John turns eighteen in five days! I almost can't believe it. Seems like yesterday we were running around the farm catchin' crawdads in the creek. Oh, and let's not even mention his graduation coming up in June!  We're both still so young, but, already life seems to be rushing by us. Thankfully, I don't think we have many wasted years and I look forward to the ones ahead, Lord willing.  I am so proud of John and his heart to follow after God. He believes the Lord has called him into ministry and is now praying about exactly what that is supposed to look like.

   One of my best friends just entered into a courtship not long ago! I am super excited for her and I am interested in what direction God is going to take it. She is such an encouragement for she wants to please the Lord so much through this relationship. This is the first time that I have had a friend who likewise believes in and is actually experiencing a courtship. It makes me look forward to the day when a young man calls my dad up to talk about me (insert silly grin here) :))   I'm afraid this situation has got my head wandering a little too much lately. Ahhhh, the Lord's timing is perfect, I know.

Well, not much else is going on. I do wish I could remember all the silly little things the boys do to share with you. They are getting so big. Today Matthew wore the cutest little cap, over-all shorts, and alligator Crocs shoes. Wish you could have seen him :)

Well, folks. It's time for all good girls to be in bed, so I better skedaddle. Hope ya'll are having a very blessed week.

John Mulinde's prophetic message at IHOP 3/1/11

My dear readers,

It will not be a mistake or a waste of your time to watch this video. Please watch it and open your hearts to what the Lord would want to do in your life.