Spoiled

So today I was thinking…I have a dog that adores me, a family that loves me and great friends who tolerate me…which lead me to the conclusion that I’m spoiled. I have a roof over my head every night, warm blankets to keep me warm, and plenty of food in the frig…which has marked me as blessed. I have a great job with people I love working with in the most amazing city in the world (DC, I know I’m bias)…which is rare in the professional world. I am so spoiled I can hardly stand it. Now, most of the people reading this could probably say they are blessed with all of the same things more or less….so why do we concentrate on all the things we don’t have? For example, I don’t own my place, I’m not debt free yet (college loans ugh..), I haven’t traveled all over the world, and I’m still single. These are the major issues in my life.

This weekend I was watching some of the coverage on Haiti and I couldn’t stop thanking God for His blessings in my life JUST THE WAY IT IS. I’m glad I don’t own my own place yet…I’ll appreciate it more when I do. I can’t say I’m glad I’m not debt free, but I CAN say that I know that responsibility has taught me a few hard lessons which I’ll teach my children some day. The world isn’t going anywhere so I can always save to go on one of my dreamed adventures (Ireland in March :-) ). And lastly…I’m so glad I’m single. I’m unlike most girls who feel incomplete without somebody. I feel 100% whole…I find singleness a blessing from God, but only if you take advantage of it. I have freedom that sadly a lot of women don’t. I love that freedom and someday I’ll turn in a little of that to the right guy, but for now I’m not stressing about it. I’d rather be single and happy…then trapped and alone in a unhappy marriage. So, you see….the things I could complain about aren’t really issues.


The people of Haiti on the other hand are in a horrible unimaginable situation. It looks like deaths are going to hit 200,000. 200,000 THOUSAND!! The people of Haiti already had a horrible roll of the dice to begin with, so after the earthquake it’s a devastated nation. Look what happened to America after 9/11 and that was 10% of what the Haitians lost. So, as I watched this coverage on my television unroll I couldn’t think of one thing in my life to ever complain about. How could I, when I’m watching a people will REAL problems being pulled from building after building? So, this blog is about putting your small issues in perspective…thinking outside yourself…and thinking of ways to reach out to someone with REAL problems. I love how my frontline community and office are having fundraisers for Haiti. I’m hoping to be involved as many as possible whether through financial support, service or prayers. Let us pray diligently that God will restore these people like He restored Job (“You will pray to Him, and He will hear you” Job 22:27) and that His glory will shine through all of their sadness.

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, through the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” Psalm 46:1-2




This is the only drinking water most have.



Natalie lost both her parents.





Father, send your strength and comfort to your people during this hard time. Restore their hearts, mind, and bodies while they rebuild their lives. And may we always strive to reach out to others in love through service to You. Thank you Lord, for Your many blessings to one underserving spoiled child.

Frontline..Isn't that the party church?

One thing I can't stand more then anything is a fake person. But not just any fake person...a fake Christian person. The reason?? Because they're not just giving themselves a bad name, but all of us who strive to be a genuine vessels for Christ. Now, nobody is perfect by any means but its so frustrating to see friends partying like it's 1999 on Saturday night then lifting their hands in praise Sunday night. If that sickens me...I can't even imagine how that breaks the heart of God. Didn't He ask us to be different? Aren't we suppose to be a Light in the world? I can't even tell you how many 'Christian' parties I've been to where I see 'booty' dancing...excessive drinking...and 'OMG What is she wearing?'

So...THIS is for my Frontline community!!!

'The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.' I John 2:17

WHERE the HECK is the accountability?! I've seen small group go out partying together. I've been small group leaders dirty dancing on top of bars. I've seen myself running out of 'Christian' parties because the environment was choking me. Now, we're not suppose to judge the world because they don't know God...BUT we ARE suppose to judge one another. So...all of you quiet Christians who feel the same way I do, but don't want to be seen as judging need to start speaking out. We're suppose to hold each other accountable. When someone is 'fake' in our community we should be calling them out. They are discrediting our Savior's name and what He died for. We are in a community that high fives the immature. We're NOT in college anymore..it's time for us to grow up and cling to the responsibilities we've been running from. BUT most importantly it's time for us to be SERVING... Serving our community...not just going on GI trips. Those are wonderful..but what are you doing after the trips? McLean Bible needs willing servants every week and it's shocking how many Frontlines aren't involved. Frontliners who are at every party..every dance..every activity...but run if asked to serve. If as Christians we're suppose to be Christ like...that means we're suppose to serve. Serve others like He did...that means it's serving FIRST and fun activities second.

'For it is not those that hear the law who are righteous in God's sight, BUT it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous.' Romans 2:13

Now...I know this blog seems harsh, but honestly it's coming from a place of love. As I'm speaking it to you, I'm speaking it too myself as well. It's so easy to get caught up in the fun frontline activities that we forget the REAL reason we're even there. Frontline isn't there for us to always have party buddies. It's a community that should be challenging each other to grow up...not encourage the opposite. Men start leading like you were called to do. Women stop falling victim to what the world says you should be...and start becoming power houses of the faith like Deborah. BUT...the most important thing we need to start doing is stop being FAKE. Your actions show where your heart is...and lets be honest most of our communities hearts are on Saturday Night and faking it for Sunday. So...where does change start? It can only start with us....

"I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them."
Isaiah 42:16