Pray for Haiti

We showed this video in church tonight as a reminder to keep the grieving nation of Haiti in our prayers.

This is a touching original song composed by Abigail Higgins after the tragic earthquake in Haiti.

What a wonderful reminder..."There is still good news...He still sees."

Dream Job

I had an interesting conversation with my boss yesterday. He frequently questions me about future plans and nearly always ends up trying to convince me to pursue a long-term career with our company. Yesterday was no different. However, as I spoke about hoping to move sometime this summer and looking through my different options he asked me, "Heidi, what is your dream job?"

I didn't know how to answer him.

How do I explain to a world so driven by status, money, and power that my desire has never been to plant myself firmly on the corporate ladder and begin the ascent? How do I convey to my co-workers that I want to spend my life serving the God who, to them, means little more than a casual swear word?

I can mutter some things about hoping to move overseas, or about finding a bi-lingual job but deep down I find myself wrestling with what God's purpose might be for this "career" side of life.

My true 'dream job' would be ministry. Serving as a missionary or pastor's wife, using Spanish, leading Bible studies, reaching out to people, playing and writing music, authoring a book, the list could go on.

Unfortunately, this 'job' doesn't always pay much, and doesn't sound very impressive to those whose life goal is to make lots of money, be powerful, and die rich and happy.

These are just some of the thoughts bouncing around in my head recently. I am trying to figure out how this 'dream job' fits into my life currently as a single college grad working a full-time and a part-time job and living at home.

For now I will sit still, keep praying, and, as always, keep thinking.

Knock, Knock...Who's There?

When you can't be original....copy someone else! I do not normally live by this rule, but today I couldn't help it.

I have been starved for originality lately. Therefore, when I saw my friend Melissa's idea (which she also copied) I decided to follow in her footsteps.

So please tell me...who is out there? If you read my blog (frequently, occasionally, or even if its your first time) leave me a note and tell me why.


I am curious

A Belated 'Happy New Year'

Well, friends, I have finally gotten around to posting something on here in the New Year. 2010 is already 13 days old. I kept hoping for a brilliant inspiration to strike me so I could write a truly eloquent first post of the year. Apparently I'm running short on inspiration.

So, rather than leave you wondering where I've been any longer, I will at least share a song with you that has recently become a favorite. Every time I hear it I get chills...meditate on this, and enjoy!