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So it’s been quite a while since my last post and lots has been happening since then. These past few months have definitely been a time of a lot of “firsts” for me. One of the most recent “firsts” being that I entered into my first book publishing contract, which I couldn’t be happier about. I am loving the writing process and figuring everything out with a pen and paper (or computer and keyboard).
Besides writing I’ve also been doing a lot of work on the radio show, implementing the ton of stuff I learned at the (first) radio seminar that I attended in June and working to make things be the best that they can be.
With all of these exciting and rewarding things happening, I still have been finding myself a bit fearful lately. I’ve always had a fear of failure and that fear is something that I’ve had to battle with a lot lately in writing this book, because really there are no guarantees. In a worldly sense there is no guarantees that I actually receive any money from this because that all depends on how many books are sold, but really, the issues go deeper than that because God has always provided.
I guess deep down I’m just afraid that I’m somehow going to mess this up. I’m not going to pay enough attention or I’m going to say the wrong thing or read God’s Spirit wrong or something. I know where this fear comes from and I know that it’s not from God, but at the same time it’s there.
This all ties into this time of “firsts” because anytime we are faced with a situation that is unknown or is bigger than what we can handle, we are faced with fears. And even though it would be easy to stay locked away from these types of situations to avoid fear, that is not where true living is found and that is not where God wants us to be.
Lately my “theme song” has been Nichole Nordeman’s song Brave and every time I feel afraid or uncertain, I try to recall the truths found in this song:
I am small and I speak when I’m spoken to
But I am willing to risk it all
I say your name, just your name
And I’m ready to jump, even ready to fall
Why did I take this vow of compromise
Why did I try to keep it all inside
So long status-quo
I think I’ll just let go
You make me want to be brave
The way it always was
Is no longer good enough
You make me want to be brave
Brave.
Because in truth, with God we can be brave. We can step out, knowing that even if we fall, God will catch us. And besides, it’s a lot better to walk and stumble, than to sit back and never walk at all. I don’t want to live a status-quo existence and if facing fear is a price to pay for that, then I know it’s worth the price.
My article Do Something-Anything! was posted a few days ago on Relevant Magazine.
Read the article to find out what you can do to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina or other natural disasters.
In This Storm
Things are changing
Wars are raging
I can’t see a thing
My life is flashing
My hope’s are dashing
And here I stand in vain
Chorus
In the midst of this pace
I look for You and Your grace
Yet here I stand alone
Where are you my God?
Can you see where I am?
I’m so lost right now, I just don’t know
The sky is darkened
My fears are sharpened
As I weather this storm
My foundation is cracking
My assurance is lacking
I don’t know where to go
Chorus
In the midst of this pace
I look for You and Your grace
Yet here I stand alone
Where are you my God?
Can you see where I am?
I’m so lost right now, I just don’t know
Bridge
The lightning cracks
The thunder rolls
And in this storm I find I’m not alone
He’s never left me alone…
I got tagged with this survey from another blog that I read. If this kind of thing interests you, consider yourself tagged as well! Here are my answers:
1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:45 am
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Miss Congeniality 2
4. What is your favorite TV show? Without A Trace
5. What did you have for breakfast? Protien shake
6. What is your middle name? Lisa
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Italian
8. What foods do you dislike? Fish
9. What are your favorite Potato chips? I don’t really like potato chips.
10. What is your favorite CD at the moment? White Flag- Shaun Groves, A Collision- David Crowder* Band, Mmhmm- Relient K
11. What kind of car do you drive? 2003 Honda CRV (it’s not mine though)
12. Favorite sandwich? BLT
14. Favorite item of clothing? Coast Mountain jacket
15. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? The Cayman Islands or The Netherlands
16. What color is your bathroom? White
17. Favorite brand of clothing? I like variety
18. Where would you retire to? East Coast of Canada
19. Favorite time of day? Late at night
20. What was your most memorable birthday? Probably this past one- my 22nd.
21. Where were you born? Timmins, ON
22. Favorite sport to watch? Hockey
23. Least favorite sport to watch? Basketball
24. Coke or Pepsi? Coke
25. Are you a morning person or night owl? Night owl
26. What is your shoe size? 9 I think
27. Do you have any pets? one dog
28. Any new and exciting news you’d like to share with your family and friends? Kind of, but it’s not something I’m ready to broadcast to the world yet! 
29. What did you want to be when you were little? Farmer, believe it or not.
30. What were you meant to be doing today? Dr.’s appointment, house sitting, radio show work
31. What book are you currently reading? Following Jesus- Dave Roberts, Through Painted Deserts- Donald Miller
32. What is your favorite color? Blue
33. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Super Kid (I haven’t grown up yet I guess!)
34. Red or white wine? Is there a safe answer to that?
35. Single or Married? Single
Let me start this post by saying that I’ve always been a fan of Apple computers. My first computer was an Apple and ever since then I’ve been a fan. Do I currently own one? No. Do I currently want to? Yes. But that’s besides the point.
Apple just announced the launch of their new video iPod that not only holds thousands of songs, but you guessed it, many hours of video. And if that wasn’t enough iTunes 6 will be offering downloads of favorite TV shows for as little as 1.99 per episode! For someone who doesn’t have cable or satellite, this is looking pretty appealing!
The only downside is the price tag, which is $379 for the 40 gb model and I don’t think I could justify spending that on something that’s not a necessity, but I can dream can’t I?
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So it’s been a while since I’ve last posted and for a very good reason. On October 19th I went in for surgery (thanks to a cancellation) and since then, let’s just say it’s been an adventure.
Two surgeries and a big scare later, I’m on the road to recovery and although my energy level is still really low, I’m trying to get things done.
For all you MAD Christian Radio Show listeners I apologize for the repeats over the past few weeks. Next weekend you guys will have a new show to listen to even if it takes me all week to get it done. Out of all the things that I’ve missed doing over the past three and a half weeks, the radio show tops the list and I’m looking forward to getting that part of my regular routine up and running again.
To all of you who have emailed me and are waiting on a response, I apologize. As mentioned, my energy level is still really low and being in the hospital for so long left me with a lot of messages to get caught up on. It may take a while, but I promise I will respond to all the messages!
And to all of you who have been praying for me during this time- my sincerest thanks. Prayer makes a world of difference and I know that now more than ever.
“We pray that you’ll have the strength to stick it out over the long haul– not the grim strength of gritting your teeth but the glory-strength God gives. It is strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy, thanking the Father who makes us strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that He has for us.” Colossians 1:11-12 (The Message)
My article, Seeing Life Through Golf has been reposted on Relevant Magazine’s website. Hope you enjoy it!
I took the birthorder quiz and it certainly predicted my spot in the birthorder. For personality description I’m not so sure it’s that accurate though. But I guess that’s up for you to decide
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