No I cannot count the ways you have made my life so blessed
All I know is that you came and made beauty of my mess
"Happy" Aiyesha Woods
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Monday, February 26, 2007
February 24, 2007
Home phone ringing constantly…. He served wholeheartedly. Gave generously of time…. Invested in people…. A hug every time I saw him—the transfer of his cologne following me the rest of that day. Children and grandchildren loved him dearly.
Going about his daily routine on Saturday, one action for his church family, turn on the heat so it will be warm on Sunday….
The lives he touched because he was willing to be used of God, what would it be like to be that kind of person?
Yes, Mr. John, maybe one day I will get married. And if that day comes, you’ll be noted in the ceremony.
We love you John Bendure. I thank God for allowing me the opportunity to meet such a dedicated man. If I’d waited longer to look for a church, I may never have met him. Each person who enters your life has a purpose, leaves a mark. Some of those marks are more like scars, but others are more like being in the presence of God.
One who served wholeheartedly his heavenly Father.
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Amendment: The following is a post by a friend who sadly is over in the middle east and must grieve without his family. I wanted to share it with you:
Since I have not posted anything in a while, I thought I would give everybody something new to read. So hear goes. Addiction, not a good good thing to have some would say. But what is addiction. The need, craving, desire, wanting, longing for something. Now I could be talking about drugs or alcohol, but I could also be talking about air could'nt I. I mean you have to have it dont you. But let me change gears and divert from what I was going to say. What about Jesus, why can't the world be addicted to him like our good friend John Bendure, who sadly has passed on. He was addicted to Jesus. I can only hope that one day I can have the faith that he displayed everyday.
John you will be missed by us all.
JW
Going about his daily routine on Saturday, one action for his church family, turn on the heat so it will be warm on Sunday….
The lives he touched because he was willing to be used of God, what would it be like to be that kind of person?
Yes, Mr. John, maybe one day I will get married. And if that day comes, you’ll be noted in the ceremony.
We love you John Bendure. I thank God for allowing me the opportunity to meet such a dedicated man. If I’d waited longer to look for a church, I may never have met him. Each person who enters your life has a purpose, leaves a mark. Some of those marks are more like scars, but others are more like being in the presence of God.
One who served wholeheartedly his heavenly Father.
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Amendment: The following is a post by a friend who sadly is over in the middle east and must grieve without his family. I wanted to share it with you:
Since I have not posted anything in a while, I thought I would give everybody something new to read. So hear goes. Addiction, not a good good thing to have some would say. But what is addiction. The need, craving, desire, wanting, longing for something. Now I could be talking about drugs or alcohol, but I could also be talking about air could'nt I. I mean you have to have it dont you. But let me change gears and divert from what I was going to say. What about Jesus, why can't the world be addicted to him like our good friend John Bendure, who sadly has passed on. He was addicted to Jesus. I can only hope that one day I can have the faith that he displayed everyday.
John you will be missed by us all.
JW
Friday, February 23, 2007
What am I missing?
I’m in the middle of something and I can’t see. What am I missing?
About a month and a half ago I was having this conversation with a friend, he said “man, God must have something big for you”.
I had just finished telling him all that I was involved in with church and work, as well as maybe going back to school for my masters.
You have no idea how much I want to believe what he said. But my question remains, what am I missing and why does right now bother me so much?
About a month and a half ago I was having this conversation with a friend, he said “man, God must have something big for you”.
I had just finished telling him all that I was involved in with church and work, as well as maybe going back to school for my masters.
You have no idea how much I want to believe what he said. But my question remains, what am I missing and why does right now bother me so much?
It's stretching out in front of me-- and I don't even know what "it" is.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Oceans from Rain
A friend of mine introduced me to this group this week and I wanted to share this song with you. It's short, it's simple and it's a cry from the heart. Right now I relate on all those levels. May you be bless by reading it and if you have audio please go to: http://www.myspace.com/7thdayslumber
Oceans from Rain
7th Day Slumber
And I’m amazed by You. Cause You’re never far away
And all that I’ve been through, Your love has never changed
Chorus:
You make oceans from the rain
Breathing life into this place
And I will drown inside your love
Until I see your perfect face
And nothing I’ve acquired means anything at all
Cause you’re everything I needed
You’re so much more than I deserve
(Chorus)
And I thank you Lord (repeat 4 times)
(Chorus)
The blood of Jesus can wash your pain away
Monday, February 19, 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Down and out?
"I am convinced that He has a funny habit of using us more during our vulnerable times-or maybe that's when we pay attention more. No to-do lists to distract us from seeing. No other "important" things to get to. Makes me wonder how many opportunities we miss the rest of the time."
Mary K.
Mary K.
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