Test God?………I think not!

Evangelist drowns trying to walk on water
Pastor reportedly told congregation he could repeat miracle of Jesus

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Posted: August 30, 2006
6:14 p.m. EasternAn evangelist who tried replicating Jesus’ miracle of walking on water has reportedly drowned off the western coast of Africa.

Pastor Franck Kabele, 35, told his congregation he could repeat the biblical miracle, and he attempted it from a beach in Gabon’s capital of Libreville.

“He told churchgoers he’d had a revelation that if he had enough faith, he could walk on water like Jesus,” an eyewitness told the Glasgow Daily Record.

“He took his congregation to the beach saying he would walk across the Komo estuary, which takes 20 minutes by boat. He walked into the water, which soon passed over his head and he never came back.”

The New Testament records the story of Jesus walking on the Sea of Galilee as he approached his disciples in a boat.

“And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.” (Matthew 14:25)

Wow! Im not sure what to think about this…….other then God asks us not to test him! The only thing in the bible God tells us to test him on is tithing. To test and see that He is faithful and WILL provide for us faithfully if we are giving back a portion of what He has given us to him. Maybe this preacher wasnt in his right mind………. hmm…….

Vegas Baby!!

What a good time we had in Vegas. Kenny and I stayed at Buffalo Bills at state-line on the way to Vegas, and the rest of the time we stayed with Amy and Isaac at the Monte Carlo. We did so much; we relaxed in the sun by the pool, went to “The Tournament of the Kings” dinner show at the Excalibur, went to “The Amazing Jonathan’s” hilarious magic show at the Sahara, went on top of the Stratosphere, spent some time with our Dad, shopped around a little bit, and ate and ate and ate and ATE! We ate at some really yummy buffets. My favorite was the buffet at the Paris. Good thing it was so good, we waited in line for over an hour! And hey look………………..I figured out how to put pics on my blog……you better be thankful I was up really late doing this!!!!! =~) Oh I also finally inserted the pics from our beach trip (see blog, “Have you Ever Played Hookie?”)

Amy, Isaac, Kenny, and I at Monte Carlo

Me at the Stratoshpere

Kenny and I ontop of Stratospere

Isaac &Amy in front of M&M store, smile Isaac!

Dad in front of lion’s at the MGM

Restless Sleep

On Saturday night both Kenny and I had a very restless night of sleep (or lack-of). We had Destiny (our 4 year old niece) over to spend the night. She was too scared to sleep on the couch, because she’s never really spent a full night over at our house. So she told me she wanted to sleep with us. I had no problem with it. So we put her to bed and put on “Barbie in the Nutcracker” for her, that way she could fall asleep before we got in bed. We go to get in bed and she is sprawled out all over the bed. I didn’t know that such a little person can take up almost a full cal. king sized bed!

Anyway we move her to the middle of the bed but closer to Kenny’s side because I take up quite a bit a room when Im sleeping. Just as we get settled in and say our good nights. Kenny shoots up, looks over at me and says, “I hope she doesn’t wet the bed,” I look over at him and say, “I hope she doesn’t either,” then in all calmness I tell him, “she told me earlier that she hopes she wont wet the bed too”  just when Kenny heard that he sits all the way up and says, “she told you that? I mean she actually said that out loud?,” I told him, “yeah but she also told me she knew what she needed to do if she had to go. She said that she would tell Uncle Kenny and Auntie Amber.” So I didn’t think twice about it. Kenny on the other hand did. As soon as that conversation was over he said, “Oh heck no…she’s gonna pee on me!” And just then he jumps out of bed and gets a towel to put under her!

It was SOO funny I was laughing hysterically! Those of you who know Kenny, know that he is so laid back and careless (most times) but not that night, he was REALLY bothered by what I told him! Anyway needless to say I laid in bed for about 2 hours untill I couldnt stand it any longer. I tap on Kennys arm to tell him I cant sleep with her touching me, and I didnt have enough room. So my wonderful, loving husband moved to the couch. However, that didn’t really solve the problem because I woke up maybe 10 times to either a hand, foot, elbow, or head in my face!

Yeah it made for a VERY restless nights sleep!

Defining Moment In Christ

The other day I woke up feeling pretty low about myself. I dont know if you’ve ever woke up feeling that way… just  down and out. About myself, life, just the world. Well as I was driving to work God blessed me with a memory that has slowly faded over the years…. a memory of a time in my life that changed the way I viewed myself and God.

I was 13 years old, and headed to my first “christian camp,”camp Centrifuge in Colorado I was so excited and ready to have fun, and meet new friends. I couldnt wait to meet the other kids there. Although it was going to be fun, and I would  meet alot of other kids. I had no idea what God really had in store for me.

For the first few days at lunchtime in the noisey overcrowded cafeteria I noticed a meek little gray haired women, she was very quiet and kept to herself. Her name was Nancy. Nancy, I soon found out, was the camp nurse. She seemed a little out of place but very sweet and kind. I started sitting by her, talking to her whenever we were in the cafateria, we really started to get to know eachother. Although she was old enough to be my Grandma, the times we spent talking together were my favorite times at summer camp.

Each day at 12:00 Nancy and I met together. She would ask me questions, she prayed for me, and encouraged me! I had never met anyone like her. I couldnt help but think that she was an angel sent to me by God. She told me things that may happen in life: pain, love, and joy. She told me to never stray from Jesus and my faith. We laughed and cried together.

I’ll never forget the last day of camp. I was roaming around outside looking for her. I finally found her, she had been looking all over for me too. She sat me down on the park bench and said that she had had such an intense dream about me. She told me that God had revealed a dream to her that night about me. All I could think was yeah right, Im sure it was someone else there are hundred’s of kids in this camp why would he show you a dream about poor ol’ me? Before I could even say what I was thinking she told me that God showed her that at first I wouldnt believe it. It suddenly hit me like a 2X4, that God was really talking to me. As tears ran down my face uncontrollably, Nancy went on to say that God will use me in incredible ways and to never forget that he loves me. After she told me of these things I just sat there shaky, and overjoyed at the same time. My faith started to become real to me. God all of a sudden was’nt so far beyond my reach like I had thought as an adolescent.

After we prayed and I thanked God for the blessing He had poured on me. Nancy wanted to do one thing before I left. She annointed me with oil. She prayed for me (again), and gave me a gift. It wasnt anything fancy just something to remind me of our talks. An old pink oversized t-shirt (which I keep finding at my sister’s house, yeah you Amy!) with purple writing on it that says, “Some Warrior’s are born Women.”

I will never forget what God gave me that day,not only an amazing friend to have. But a moment that defined my walk with Christ. That He loves me, and that He will use my life for incredible things!

Thankyou Jesus!

Addicted…………….?

Okay, I’ll admit it, I think I might have a minor e-bay problem! Well more like an addiction. But what’s the diff?!?!

I usually never buy on e-bay but as of recently I have just gone mad! It started off with buying a few innocent items: computer software, gifts, a few items of clothing every so often.  And then I could’nt help it but the force sucked me in. And well, before I knew it I was buying lots of clothing, clothing I didnt REALLY need (but of course thats not what I told myself). Just the other day I bought 2 swimsuites, and actually I was shooting for three but didnt win the third one. I only needed 1! But it was SO tempting.

I guess I started buying more, and more because I like the fact I didnt have to go out shopping to get items I needed (or wanted). Not only that Im very compettitive I have come to learn, and e-bay can be very compettitive (if your like me). Plus if you’ve ever bought off of e-bay you know the excitment that comes when you get home to find a package on you porch with your name written on it! Wow, it’s like Christmas!!

So anyway, I think I need to cool it and “Slow my roll” before  we go completly broke (Sorry babe). But I will sadly miss those “Christmas packages.”

Peace out! 

Temper Tantrum

Yesterday was’nt the best of days for me……….I woke up late for work, was buisey all day at work.  So what a hectic day, not only that I had “gotten into it” with a co-worker of mine (errrggg, can we say office drama?) Anyway the day was less then perfect.

I get home from a long drive (traffic was bad), and was going to make ‘chicken pot pie,’ for dinner (Mom’s receipe). I knew I didnt have long before Kenny had to leave for a meeting last night so I was rushing. Nothing went right. The pie crust was falling apart and tearing. There wasnt enough chicken thawed out. I didnt know I needed one frozen pie crust, the list goes on and on. I had to send Ken to the store to get another pie crust. By the time he had gotten home and I was finishing up there wasnt much time left before he had to go to the meeting.

An evening I thought would be nice and relaxing turned into rush,rush,rush. Rush home, rush through cooking, eating, everything.Why the title “Temper Tantrum” you ask? Good question, while I was bustin my chops tryin to hurry up with the darn pie and realized that it wasnt going good at all I stomped me feet and pounded my fists on the counter yelling and throwing a fit (literally) like a 2 year old. Sending the cat runnning off (very scared of me, I might add), and Kenny just standing there wide eyed not knowing what to do, although he looked scared too! Yeah sounds silly today, but sure did’nt last night!

So after I was done with my fit. Kenny said, “I dont care how good this pie is, Im never letting you make it again!”

Psalm 23 (for work)

Psalm 23 (for work)

The Lord is my real boss, and I shall not want. He gives me peace, when chaos is all around me.He gently reminds me to pray and do all things without murmuring and complaining.He reminds me that He is my source and not my job. He restores my sanity everyday and guides my decisions that I might honor Him in all that I do.

Even though I face absurd amounts of e-mails, system crashes, unrealistic deadlines, budget cutbacks, gossiping co-workers, discriminating supervisors and an aging body that doesn’t cooperate every morning, I still will not stop— for He is with me!

His presence, His peace, and His power will see me through.He raises me up, even when they fail to promote me. He claims me as His own, even when the company threatens to let me go. His Faithfulness and love is better than any bonus check.His retirement plan beats every 401k there is! When it’s all said and done,I’ll be working for Him a whole lot longer and for that,

I WILL BLESS HIS HOLY NAME.

Have You Ever Played Hookie?

So on Friday, I slept in and was going to go into work later. I walked to my car, and couldnt think straight for the life of me! I didnt know what I was doing. I didnt feel very good. And I was still SO sleepy! I dont think I got any sleep that night. So I said forget it! And I went back to bed. I called in and told my supervisor I wouldn’t be in that day. And then after that Ken (since it was his day off), and I packed up a picnic lunch and headed to La Jolla beach to have lunch and meet my sister-in-law and all the kids. We had so much fun! We played in the sand, ate some lunch, and just relaxed! It was crowded though, dont people work these days? At least I got to relax and take a nap, hopefully I’m not catching anything.

I took pictures so they should be posted later today.

Peace out !