Idaho Pics!

Here are some pic's of Idaho!

Ok ya'll its been AGES since wrote anything of much content here. Its partly due to the fact that I can't just use the computer anytime I want.;) Anyhow I would like to update you a lil on my life, which hasn't been extrememly exciting...;) I have been learning a bit in the last few days, nothing much, but last night as I was reading my bible I was readin the story of Peter in prison when the Angel came and set him free, and the part where the Angle tells him to put on his robe, really stuck out to me. It was as if God just spoke to my heart and said; "Just as the Angle said; "cast on thy garment and follow me" I want you to put on the garment of righteousness and follow me. I have work for you to do but you can't fulfil it unless you are clothed with my righteousness." I know I have a long ways to go but I know that if I focus on His never ending power and strength it is possible for me to become the woman He wants me to be. I know life isn't always gonna be easy but I do know that I have an awesome Father that will never let me walk this road alone!

"While I'm Waiting" ( Fireproof)

Every time I hear this song it totally gives me goose bumps. It pays to wait on God. It comes to past in His timing!

In Christ Alone
In Christ alone my hope is found;
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This cornerstone, this solid ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My comforter, my all in all—
Here in the love of Christ I stand.


In Christ alone, Who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save.
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied;
For ev'ry sin on Him was laid—
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain;
Then bursting forth in glorious day,
Up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory,
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me;
For I am His and He is mine—
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death—
This is the pow'r of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home—
Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand
photography credits go to John Detweiler.

"Grace"- Laura Story

My Adorable Nieces Again!

Some Awsome Friends!!!

No, JoAnna is not Amish! Shes just having fun...LOL

Bethany and I!!!

"Hello" (after ages)!!!

Ok I have not blogged here in ages and ages...so much has been going on I haven't had much time to sit down and write anything...Sorry all of you who have been asking where I've gone! ;) I haven't gone anywhere, just staying very busy. Last week, as most of you know, was the NC Bible School! This was the best Bible School I have ever been to. The Lord spoke to me in so many ways, pointed out different areas in my life He wanted me to work on, of which I am very thankful of.

For awhile I was going though a time of dryness but I feel God allowed that for me to see my need to be completely surrendered to Him in every facet of my life.

When I compare my life to Jesus' I feel so small. And I know that the more I look at Him and compare my unworthiness with His holiness I will become more like Him and then He can use me in a very real way!

He keeps giving me such a hunger to know Him, I know that for me to come to the place where He is taking me He has needed to take those things that leaned I on away so that I would lean on Him.

The message Sunday struck me so deeply as I realized anew how much he did for me and how so often I ride the fence in life without giving Him my everything because I am not willing to, and I don't love Him like I should. Jesus said; "if you love me you will keep my commandments". The way that others can see my love for Christ is if I give Him my everything.

Pray for me as I strive to seek His face and His will in my life.

Psalm 108

O God.my heart is fixed : i will sing and give praise, even with my glory. Awake, psaltryand harp: I myself will awake early. I will praise thee, o LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations. For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth; That thy beloved may be delivered:save with thy right hand, and answer me. God hath spoken in His holiness I will rejoice,.........Who will bring me into the city? who will lead me to Edom? Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts? Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. Through God we shall do valiantly. Psalm 108:1-7a & 10-13a

Merry Christmas, Everybody!

"And there where in the same country shepherds abiding in the feild, keeping watch over their flocks by night. And, lo, the angel of the LORD came upon them, and the glory of the LORD shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them; " Fear not: for, behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the LORD. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger". And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying; "GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST, AND ON EARTH PEACE, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN".
Luke 2:8-14

A Day Taking Photo's!

photo credits go to: Cheryl Kauffman!

That step was suposed to hold us......well it didn't.

GOD is.............

GOD is within all things, but not included. Outside all things, but not excluded, above all things but not beyond their reach.

Kate & Maggie!!!!

My Latest Favorite Passage! ;)

I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised!

Ps.18:1-3a

A Few Bible School Pictures!

These are a few of the youth I hung out with up in PA.

Top: Anna Reimer and I, Deb Cook and I, Jed Eaton and Nathanael Leibee, Lena Neudorph and I, Anna Reimer, Briana Coats, Lena Neudorph and I.

p.s. i could not get this footnote to behave properly. ;(

Psalm 16

This was one of the passages read at bible school by one of the teachers, I don't remember which one, but it totally stood out to me because it is my testimony.

"Preserve me oh God: for in thee do I put my trust...The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot...I will bless the LORD, who hath given me council:...I have set the LORD always before me: he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved...Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell;...Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of Joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore."Ps. 16:1,5,7a,8,9-10a,11

Psalm 91

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God in Him will I trust.....He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy sheild and buckler....Because he hathset his love upon m, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him." Psalm 91:1-2 & 4 & 14-15