Tiffany’s Corner

Change is good.

Change is refreshing.

Change is neccesary.

Change encourages sanity.

I needed a change.

(No, this has nothing to do with Obama!)

So, I cut off my hair…pretty short. (Don’t worry. I will post pictures in a few days.)

I talked to James tonight about my desire, this heaviness that has been laying on my heart. Too long I feel like I’ve been ducking away from my Christian responsibilities. I know I need to be a better Christian, a truer follower. I need to get back to the basics. I need to change my pessimistic views of life.

And what better time than the holiday season to stop and reexamine the true meaning of life?! I mean, I don’t know how or if, to what extent this may change my life, but I need to give it my all. I need to immerse myself in His Word. I need to study the true message of the Gospel. I want to awaken that childlike faith that lead me to the alter at the age of 10.

Everyday I feel myself slipping further into The World and farther away from His Kingdom. That’s not what I want. God has blessed me so much, fulfilled dreams I didn’t even know I had. Now it’s my turn to grow up, take responsibility, and show him a little gratitude for the sacrifices he has made and will continue to make for me. God is so Great!

I know some of you may think that I’m coming off just a little to much like a Bible-thumper. But I can’t help it. I used to be so gung-ho (is that how you spell it?!), so passionate about my faith. Then I grew up, became jaded by the World and lost sight of the true reason for my existance. I was put here on Earth to spread the Good News, to share the Love of Jesus Christ. How can I do that if all anyone sees in me is a sarcastic smirk and an outlook full of negativity? 

This is it. This is my time for change. Starting tomorrow night James and I will be devoting part of our evening to devotion. To studying the Gospel. To reexaming the true Christmas story. I hope you’ll join us. In your own place and time. Even if just for a few minutes. Stop and count your blessings. Realize how wonderful your life is. And thank the Lord for your salvation.

Happy Holidays everyone and God Belss.

As some of you may know from reading my preceding blog, I went to a Steven Curtis Chapman concert this past weekend. At the concert SCC talked about how much he loved his family, especially his 6 kids, 3 biological, 3 adopted from China.

Well just this morning the entire Christian community was informed of a terrible tragedy. Maria Chapman, the youngest (just 5 years old) of the Chapman clan was killed in a horrible accident at the family’s home. One of SCC’s sons, only 17, accidently backed over the young girl in the driveway. To make matters even more horrific, the family was gathered together at this same time to celebrate the eldest daughter’s engagement and the 17 year old’s graduation from High School.

I can’t even begin to imagine what their family is going through. For such a strong Christian family, I see this as a very powerful test of their faith and commitment. My heart aches for all of them.

If you’d like to visit the website that, at this point has been dedicated to the memory of Maria, just click on the link below.

http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/

Take care and God Bless.