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Tuesday, January 20th, 2004
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3:37p - Didja missme?
Oh, how I love sunshine!
It has been simply flooding through every window I've walked past today--this morning it made my whole livingroom glow with an apricot light that reminded me of jars of sweet jam on the windowsill. :) I've had wonderful times of fellowship with my Jesus this weekend, and wonderful times of fellowshiping with the body of Christ, "the fullness of Him Who fills all in all." :) I find such comfort and care in the Body. How could anyone live without it? In the Body is the fullness of Christ... living without fellowship would be worse than living without sunshine. Life without words of encouragement, life without an ear to listen or a hug when the tears can't be scolded away any longer. I shudder to imagine a life without people to express Christ to me. I was never made to be alone.
Well, to get more down-to-earth... (I am such a mental wanderer! Lol) I know you all are thinking, "Where has Rita been lately? I have sorely missed her lovely personality and witty charm!" (heehee) Well, I'll tell you. :) I had yesterday off (Martin Luther King Day; one of those holidays we don't celebrate but use as an excuse not to work) and oh, I needed it! I didn't tell anyone I would be free--that's how desperate I was for solitude! And it was glorious. :) I slep in, finished my borrowed copy of a missionary biography (now I can start on 'A Chance to Die'! Finally!) and went to K-mart to purchase a variety of rubbermaid storage bins, so I can store extra clothing (and believe me, I've got mountains of it!) in the damp basement without ruining them.
I worked all evening cleaning my room (it's been in disarray since the holidays--so good to restore order!) and then at 8pm went next door for tea with Sophia before our practice began. The MBC&S Ensemble will be performing next Saturday at the "Eternal Expressions" concert. I will be singing a backup to an achingly-sweet song taken from Song of Solomon, called "Kiss Me With The Kisses Of Your Mouth." The title sounds racy but the song is taken word for word from the scriptures. It's so beautiful--and especially with Ariel singing the lead! She has the most hauntingly sweet voice I have ever heard. It's perfect for this song. We've also got piano, acoustic guitar, djembe (african drum--nice sound!), and a voila! The total effect is perfect. I'm excited about it. We're supposed to wear ball gowns, so I'll have to wear my black velvet one from the Christmas Banquet. I'm going to borrow Ruth's red shawl though, and do my hair really nice. :) Yay.
Tonight is the start of classes!! I'm so excited! The ones I'm signed up for are so good--Church Planting, Introduction to Counselling, Theology of Grace! Each one done by a top-notch Pastor/Instructor. I am so hungry to learn.
I heard on a message tape this morning that we have been called to go beyond an appreciation for truth--our whole purpose isn't to agree with it, it's to learn it for the purpose of teaching it to someone else. They say you never really know anything until you have to teach it! But it just makes sense--the Bible says that we are to study so we'll be ready to answer any questions that come. How many times have I appreciated and agreed with what I've heard, without taking any effort to really know it, to be ready to give an answer?
Before I go--Chloe, how nice to find fresh posts from you! Lol--I was quite impatient to hear from you again, but I endured! :) I love you and am so encouraged by your life. :) And Melissa, I look forward to catching up on your posts! And I'm very interested to see what sort of questions you have for my "interview". :) IM me whenever you get a chance, I'd love to continue our conversation from last week. :) Oh--and please, if you find the time, could you respond to my question in your "street preacher" post? I really am not trying to be difficult or argumentative--I sincerely want to understand, and currently I am totally confused. :/
Ok, off I go to manipulate data! Got to reformat a humongous spreadsheet for the boss. :) Chow~
current mood:  awake
current music: Jesus, Lover of My Soul (comment on this)
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3:49p - Blurty Goes On
This is just a quick note to say that I have decided to continue posting in good ol' Blurtyland--I guess I'm easily persuaded. ::grin:: Thank you for building me up! Especially Ariadne--your words meant a lot to me, thank you dear sister. <3 And Rita--you're such a sweetie. Say hi to everyone back home for me. Love to you all. :)
"The voice of my beloved! Behold, He cometh leaping upon the mountains, skipping upon the hills..."
~Song of Solomon 2:8
current mood:  peaceful
current music: What A Friend I've Found (comment on this)
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