tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13502669247123857422024-02-06T18:34:33.977-08:00Overwhelmed By a Relentless GodKelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-66450269880467943642012-02-07T09:04:00.000-08:002012-02-07T09:04:26.192-08:00kNOw More Orphans Conference<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">March 10. 2012</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-ocVclOEZtjZcpvP54AGK-hU21uOyQwuRCZTvOg75Ifu1oy_xSWATu9na9mQfymI8oLd8Q-sV6SpKVCfvXiu0DHlecLLCSVM4-KQVwp173oVs3aU9muRHxoBFnKS0GlRF6di2dRPgQE/s1600/contentMainHome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-ocVclOEZtjZcpvP54AGK-hU21uOyQwuRCZTvOg75Ifu1oy_xSWATu9na9mQfymI8oLd8Q-sV6SpKVCfvXiu0DHlecLLCSVM4-KQVwp173oVs3aU9muRHxoBFnKS0GlRF6di2dRPgQE/s320/contentMainHome.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Watch the Promo Video Here:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/35353476?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="400"></iframe></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/35353476">kNOw More Orphans Conference Promo</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user9716084">Jason Wood</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">So I randomly found this adorable blog and immediately fell in love with this mom and her family (<a href="http://www.laurencasper.com/">http://www.laurencasper.com/</a>). Lauren has a beautiful heart. Go onto her blog and take a minute to read about her and her sweet family and how you can play a part in her and her husbands second adoption. Donate or allow her to design a precious blog setup up for you (L.C. Graphic Designs).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You can pre-order one of their adoption t-shirts <a href="http://www.laurencasper.com/2011/11/29/love-one-another/">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Lauren is also doing a giveaway right now to raise money for her adoption: Find out more and donate to be entered in for the giveaway: <a href="http://www.laurencasper.com/category/baskets-of-love/">http://www.laurencasper.com/category/baskets-of-love/</a></span>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-36352364911733600562011-11-21T20:29:00.000-08:002012-02-07T08:59:15.183-08:00A sinful trend.<div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">If you know me or have read by blog then you know I am passionate about children. More specifically I am passionate about the orphan. I have been heavy hearted about adoption becoming a trend instead of calling. It is a subject that I think many believers have thought about and I believe it is a subject every believer should be in prayer about.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Heidi Weimer (<a href="http://www.wehaveroom.blogspot.com/">http://www.wehaveroom.blogspot.com/</a>), mom of 10 children- 6 through adoption and 4 biological children- puts my prayers into perfect words. This is why I am thankful for good writers so when I can't express my feelings others can :) </span></div><div><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">"During the last couple of years of watching this virtual adoption community increase exponentially, I have noticed that the collective passion has transformed into a collective zeal for the sake of the orphan. The Church, slowly but surely even if still with a long way to go, is awakening to God’s heart for the most vulnerable. THIS IS A GREAT THING and particularly refreshing for those of us who tend to feel like the social justice oddballs in the Church. I believe that God must be incredibly pleased with this awakening. In fact, since it is HIS movement in HIS Church for the sake of HIS children, I am sure of it.</span></div><div style="line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><div><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">While observing and cheering on this movement for the orphan, however—and particularly during extended quieted seasons when the Lord has asked me to turn inward and sanctify myself for Him—God has been gently showing me that <b>we can very subtly pervert this miraculous movement of God into a ministry that misses both the point (serving Jesus) and the target (the lost world)</b>. We can very easily veer from the precipitating Person of our passion until we are no longer following Jesus into the world, but instead building a ministry to others as a cloak for making a name for ourselves—even amidst all of our so-called self-sacrificing. It is a fine line, yes, but <b>one that distinguishes between serving our Savior because of His righteousness and serving our self-righteousness in the name of our Savior.</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000; font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b>She also goes on to say: </b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b>Would not the saddest irony be for believers in the orphan movement today to get “true religion” but become true religious Pharisees in the process?</b> Church, let us be so cautious. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, not on ourselves or on others. Let us not pursue adoption or orphan care because it is the newest, trendiest stamp of righteousness in the Church. Let us not become advocates because so-and-so did and “has such a great story” and we want to be just like them. Or so that we can proudly wave our own banners and get some attention in the Kingdom. We serve but one Master, and “no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him” (John 13:16). As Jedd Medefind reminded us at Summit VII, we cannot truly reflect Jesus “if we aren’t hungry for Him and in love with HIM.” We will instead reflect our own selves and our own zeal from a dimly lit bulb, all the while foolishly screaming the self-righteous message “My light is brighter than yours.”</span></div><div><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Will you join me in praying that we, the church, would feel the calling to orphan care because we were once orphaned, hopeless, and adopted by our Abba Father instead of to receive the glory for ourselves?</span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-23156264148659167512011-09-23T08:45:00.000-07:002012-02-07T08:57:14.379-08:00Marriage & Men.<div style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">A lot has changed since I last blogged--I was blessed to marry the man of my dreams. This month we came straight into making some pretty big decisions and it has been so comforting to know that I am serving alongside a man who seeks to honor God with all that is in Him. He honors me: spiritually, physically, verbally, financially and emotionally. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Taylor has a beautiful heart and desires for men to rise up in the church. He realizes that this world is full of MALES who aren't MEN. David Gilmore describes being a man as both tough and tender. Taylor is just this. He is tough against false doctrine, and soft against lost hearts. He is tough enough to be able to handle what life throws at us, but soft enough to love on people. I am truly </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">blessed with a man of God. To God be the GLORY.</span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; line-height: 16px;">Darrin Patrick, one of Taylors biggest role models is a pastor out of St. Louis. He is also the Vice President of Acts 29; a church planting network. Taylor was blessed to get to take a short trip to Chicago last week with 3 Godly men to attend the Acts 29 conference. Men like Darrin challenge Taylor to be more than just a man. To be a leader. Taylor is so blessed to be surrounded by men on staff with him that love him. I mean really love him. They pour into him, invest in him and challenge him to become a better man.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; line-height: 16px;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">All of the bridesmaids!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXLOaNSz5wCptV4OM4wHSS2uaHpix1B4PvIdrl4zXH56sVNsEj9t4sbjRxcrvpZdeZz8DMA1bAY-kpxSYtT9Kh1PL-uRgyJpYMrw93sot_IF3i_8kGSOhaQIMpx1dSPh_zSBiMlkNbv8/s1600/IMG_4486.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXLOaNSz5wCptV4OM4wHSS2uaHpix1B4PvIdrl4zXH56sVNsEj9t4sbjRxcrvpZdeZz8DMA1bAY-kpxSYtT9Kh1PL-uRgyJpYMrw93sot_IF3i_8kGSOhaQIMpx1dSPh_zSBiMlkNbv8/s320/IMG_4486.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-43368583590083733012011-01-21T11:46:00.000-08:002011-11-11T09:47:52.761-08:00Passion 2011<div style="color: #4c1130;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This is an attempt at gathering my thoughts from Passion 2011. There was no better way for me to start the New Year than in sweet fellowship with my father. What an incredible blessing it was to watch 22,000 college students worship our all-knowing God and how precious it was to listen to how our God is stirring each heart towards huge things for His glory. </span></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I have been in constant prayer to the Lord to reveal my strongholds and the things of this world that are keeping me from this complete satisfaction. It is unbelievable to me how the Lord's timing is so perfect. This is a question I have been caught up in for weeks now. Going into Passion my prayer was that I would get to a point where the Lord was all I needed, that he was the ONLY ONE who satisfied all of my desires. That there would be an awakening in my heart that I would come to realize what it was keeping me from placing my FULL satisfaction in Him. </span></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The first night Louie Gigglio spoke from Philipians 1. He spoke on making our lives count for what matters most. He asked us to pray this prayer, "Lord, would you eliminate all of the desires of our hearts that do not matter for your fame and your glory." He discussed the reasons why we should want to link our chains to Christ versus the other unimportant desires.</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The next day Andy Stanley spoke on our Appetites. He described our appetites as something that will either rule me or I will rule it. He talked about how we can lose our influence because of our appetites and how our response to our appetites will determine the direction of our lives. Our appetites are something that are never fully and finally satisfied by no one or nothing. He challenged us to step back and ask ourselves, is it really worth trading my future for this appetite? Galatians 5 says that we are to walk by the spirit and not gratifying the desires of our flesh. If I am honest with myself often times I want what my flesh wants. Why? Because it appeals to my flesh. But like Paul says in Galatians 5:17, We cannot live submitted to the Spirit and at the same time gratifying the flesh, because these two "are opposed to each other".</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Both of these sermons challenged us to resist temptation by eliminating desires/appetites that are not from the Lord. It is only by the Lord that we can do this. Because selfish Kelsie wants a lot. Selfish Kelsie wants the American Dream. Selfish Kelsie wants to buy out Ann Taylor Loft. And I really think all of this will satisfy me? Thank you Jesus that, "We were created for so much more than ourselves." (Matthew 10:39)</span></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-17694727457062257992010-11-24T15:12:00.001-08:002011-11-11T09:48:32.128-08:00ENGAGED!<div style="color: #4c1130;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Hello to everyone on Kelsie's blog! This is Melanie, the oldest sister, posting a blog taken from my blog, The Swinson Adventures. Enjoy the beautiful pictures, most of which were taken by the third sister, Stefanie, and join me in congratulating Kelsie and Taylor on starting their new life together!</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Taylor proposed to Kelsie. My little sister, Kelsie, is engaged to be married. Taylor asked Kelsie to be his wife. As many ways as I say it, it still sounds crazy! I am <b>so </b>excited for both of them, and I am thankful I was able to be in Alabama to celebrate with them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoN6kK8PfI/AAAAAAAAXuE/io8f1vmDtOE/s1600/DSC_0137.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoN6kK8PfI/AAAAAAAAXuE/io8f1vmDtOE/s320/DSC_0137.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Taylor proposed to Kelsie Friday night in Birmingham after the NeedtoBreathe concert at the Alabama Theatre. Once they finish their Knot site, I will post it so you can read the story from their point of view. After Kelsie said yes (of course!), they headed back to my parents' house to tell them, where, unknown to Kelsie, many family and friends were gathered to celebrate with them.</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"></div></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">One of Kelsie's friends took a video for us with our flip camera. </span></div></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The quality isn't the best, but Kelsie's reaction is priceless!</span></div></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The pictures below are evidence of the celebration. It was great to have everyone there to share in the special, albeit overwhelming, night with them. Thanks, Mom and Dad, for hosting everyone!</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoDbhSNxaI/AAAAAAAAXbs/03MSAHhi1ZE/s1600/Kelsie+and+Taylor+are+engaged%2521-004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoDbhSNxaI/AAAAAAAAXbs/03MSAHhi1ZE/s320/Kelsie+and+Taylor+are+engaged%2521-004.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Right when Kelsie and Taylor walked into my parents' house.</span></div></div><div class="" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoDh7JeYFI/AAAAAAAAXdg/KcU1KAHsgos/s1600/Kelsie+and+Taylor+are+engaged%2521-027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoDh7JeYFI/AAAAAAAAXdg/KcU1KAHsgos/s320/Kelsie+and+Taylor+are+engaged%2521-027.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The sign we had made for them! We had it in the entry way when they walked in.</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoD8svFcJI/AAAAAAAAXjA/9d4mdZq9fRo/s1600/Kelsie+and+Taylor+are+engaged%2521-095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoD8svFcJI/AAAAAAAAXjA/9d4mdZq9fRo/s320/Kelsie+and+Taylor+are+engaged%2521-095.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div></div><div class="" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Kelsie's best friends--Haley, Kelsie, Amy, and Shelly.</span></div></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoNnGYQy-I/AAAAAAAAXqI/8tMxGNtYZL4/s1600/DSC_0009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoNnGYQy-I/AAAAAAAAXqI/8tMxGNtYZL4/s320/DSC_0009.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Cute glasses--filled with Dr. Pepper and Coke Zero, of course--from my parents.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoEB2gsR6I/AAAAAAAAXkI/aVZ6jeHs1pI/s1600/Kelsie+and+Taylor+are+engaged%2521-114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoEB2gsR6I/AAAAAAAAXkI/aVZ6jeHs1pI/s320/Kelsie+and+Taylor+are+engaged%2521-114.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The Dew Zoo girls and parents. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Are you sure, Taylor? Really sure?</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoEPb5w7WI/AAAAAAAAXmo/BzF0cl6qytY/s1600/Kelsie+and+Taylor+are+engaged%2521-140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoEPb5w7WI/AAAAAAAAXmo/BzF0cl6qytY/s320/Kelsie+and+Taylor+are+engaged%2521-140.jpg" width="212" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We had everyone sign a frame for Kelsie and Taylor.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoNtRfYx9I/AAAAAAAAXrQ/FQ7cHj3HI1I/s1600/DSC_0045.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoNtRfYx9I/AAAAAAAAXrQ/FQ7cHj3HI1I/s320/DSC_0045.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Kelsie's friend, Haley.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoEaP6ZZDI/AAAAAAAAXo8/QLx1edmuRVU/s1600/Kelsie+and+Taylor+are+engaged%2521-178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoEaP6ZZDI/AAAAAAAAXo8/QLx1edmuRVU/s320/Kelsie+and+Taylor+are+engaged%2521-178.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">And, in case you couldn't see it in the pictures--the ROCK.</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoEarFisbI/AAAAAAAAXpE/XUN5ONZYx9E/s1600/Kelsie+and+Taylor+are+engaged%2521-181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3lcnE2JUNfU/TOoEarFisbI/AAAAAAAAXpE/XUN5ONZYx9E/s320/Kelsie+and+Taylor+are+engaged%2521-181.jpg" width="254" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Compliments of Stefanie Dewhurst Photography.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #4c1130; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Kelsie and Taylor, we are so excited for the two of you!! This Thanksgiving, we are extra thankful for the two of you, the love you share, and the new life on which you are about to embark! Love you!</span></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-7878309787837750912010-11-13T20:45:00.000-08:002011-11-11T09:48:45.311-08:00Give to Give.<div style="color: #4c1130;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">This year the Lord has placed a new definition of giving on my heart. He has challenged me to give so that others will be benefited. The Lord has challenged me to give to adoptive families. Many families are having fundraisers to help raise money to bring home their child. The Lord has really pressed on my heart that these orphans </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%; line-height: 24px;">aren't numbers; they are living, breathing, hurting, innocent children without parents. </span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: 100%;">Here are some blogs with some wonderful ideas for gifts. I have already started shopping and I challenge you to as well :)</span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br />
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<a href="http://buildingtheblocks.blogspot.com/2010/11/its-that-time-of-year-again.html">http://buildingtheblocks.blogspot.com/2010/11/its-that-time-of-year-again.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://mycupoverfloweth.blogspot.com/2010/10/christmas-frenzie-aka-christmas-part-2.html">http://mycupoverfloweth.blogspot.com/2010/10/christmas-frenzie-aka-christmas-part-2.html<br />
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<a href="http://thisdomesticateddiva.blogspot.com/p/shopping-for-cause.html">http://thisdomesticateddiva.blogspot.com/p/shopping-for-cause.html</a></span></span></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-54322291958922311382010-11-08T21:33:00.000-08:002011-11-11T09:52:39.761-08:00Generosity.<span style="color: #663366; font-family: inherit;">2 Corinthians 8 & 9 are letters written to churches of Corinth discussing the churches of Macedonia and their generosity.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #663366;">A little background of the Macedonian churches: They were suffering economically, much more than the Corinthian churches. They were described, as facing "severe affliction" and "extreme poverty" (2 Cor. 8:2). But is also described as having "overflowing joy". The Macedonian churches were the exemplary church in generosity.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #663366;">I don't know about you but this doesn't really make sense to me. How can a church that is suffering so severely be so generous with the little they have. So why did the Macedonians do something so "out of this world"? Paul says, "They gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God’s will" (v. 5). They did it in service to the Lord. Their sacrifice was to him first and foremost. It was a work of grace, of God working in their lives, and they found themselves </span><i style="color: #663366;">happy</i><span style="color: #663366;"> to do it. Responding to the Holy Spirit in them, they knew and believed and </span><i style="color: #663366;">acted</i><span style="color: #663366;"> as if life is not measured by the abundance of material things. Wow.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #663366; font-family: inherit;">I believe we as believers need to realize that we are not the owners of our money. We are merely stewards. God has entrusted us with things so we can distribute them to others. God calls us to love people & use money to do that. Not to love money & use people.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #00cccc; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #339999;"><span style="color: #663366;">"Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in </span><i style="color: #663366;">rich generosity</i><span style="color: #663366;">" (v. 2).</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #663366; font-family: inherit;"><i>"The point is not simply to meet a temporary need or change a startling statistic; the point is to exalt the flory of Christ as we express the gospel of Christ through the radical generosity of our lives."</i> -Radical:David Platt </span><br />
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<span style="color: #663366; font-family: inherit;">Facts:</span><br />
<span style="color: #663366; font-family: inherit;">1. The most unlikely tithers & givers are people under the age of 25, single adults and liberals.</span><br />
<span style="color: #663366; font-family: inherit;">2. More than 1 out of every 4 American Protestants give away no money at all.</span><br />
<span style="color: #663366; font-family: inherit;">3. Jesus talks about money about 25% of the time so it is obviously something he doesn't want us to take lightly.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #663366; font-family: inherit;">Lord, my prayer is that you would open my eyes to the needs that surround me. That I would surrender the things of this world and that you would reveal to me things that I can live without for your glory.</span>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-40560946531572571872010-09-27T21:01:00.001-07:002011-04-15T20:33:58.827-07:00War Eagle.<div style="color: #4c1130;">Article by a South Carolina fan on Auburn's Hospitality: </div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><a href="http://www.dailygamecock.com/viewpoints/auburn-hospitality-sets-standards-1.1648337#5"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">http://www.dailygamecock.com/viewpoints/auburn-hospitality-sets-standards-1.1648337#5</span></a></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #4c1130;">This article made my night-Lets keep it this way Auburn fans!</div><div style="color: #4c1130;">O and since I was on the topic of Auburn I had to post a few pictures of favorite and the CUTEST auburn fan i know!</div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><br />
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<center> <h3></h3></center></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-58592905254045511812010-09-26T14:44:00.000-07:002010-09-26T20:14:35.134-07:00A Call To Action [Part II]{Warning: this will be scattered}<br />Back in May I blogged about the burden on my heart for orphans. The burden has only grown deeper. And recently my heart has been broken for my city. Birmingham, Alabama. As I had continued reading Radical by David Platt I was stuck on this question, "How many of us are embracing the comforts of suburban America while we turn a deaf ear to inner cities in the need of the gospel?" Wow. Let me just answer this question. Most of us.<br /><br />All of my conservations lately with the Lord have gone a little something like this: "I realize these burdens, but what can I, a 21-year old girl do?"<br /><br />I had the opportunity to attend an Orphan Care and Adoption Fellowship last night. The Lord truly showed up. About 30 men and women from all over Birmingham gathered in a living room to each share their hearts and gain much needed support. Each person brought a different story to the table but carried the same burden. Some families had adopted-Some had fostered-S0me just wanted to provide financially & Some wanted to know how to get started. By the time I was supposed to share my heart I knew I was done for. I had told myself to hold it together, but lets just say I didn't the slightest bit. But what an overwhelming feeling to know that every one of those men and women were sharing tears along side of me. Unity.<br /><br />There are so many little details I am leaving out but left me just say: Our God is good! Many doors were opened. New relationships were formed and exciting opportunities to get on board and serve were presented. All I could do was cry when I was made aware of an City Wide Orphan Care Ministry that is beginning. Wow, the Lord's timing is perfect.Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-62997505481581802242010-09-13T15:14:00.000-07:002010-09-13T20:18:35.103-07:00Summer time [Part 2]This is late but since the fall has now officially started I guess I need to finish up about the rest of my summer :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSVIOlRTGBomuFOhm6uazWh8kAFT4jl9QYsdmdC2zGF9fNdRFgB8lAcWSj5ZDlxspjthefuxy5sWSo1cHWvpQJ2izhYclD75kdteAGfnIwQ3eFglgW85bGAqZIxoWIB-fw0h79CNpDF-w/s1600/34349_1380850673707_1005120306_31937371_3016521_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSVIOlRTGBomuFOhm6uazWh8kAFT4jl9QYsdmdC2zGF9fNdRFgB8lAcWSj5ZDlxspjthefuxy5sWSo1cHWvpQJ2izhYclD75kdteAGfnIwQ3eFglgW85bGAqZIxoWIB-fw0h79CNpDF-w/s320/34349_1380850673707_1005120306_31937371_3016521_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516526594886574386" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We had a blast on our 2nd annual Dewhurst/Swinson camping trip at Elkmont Park.<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYaErdkTpHc5D3If9qriWG3Lzx1teo7BmsUI6BBG9hHcqsc8UOphtQxfD1ZsXTlOos3ZVsO99-6X_r0GbEZj9J_Tnae4WboLu2nsLIcOa09FBJ1j-JIgNeBhyphenhyphentO6WNDJ3XpDED6BeIgc/s1600/IMG_2548.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 185px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSw7wm9t8Gpfyita2Vp-MYbtwMmGdp_5B9b1bgDIoYE4LtFV7O9MflBPhTCHh06qfHI1mfshIxprTAzmKQNDcIZ-jZyttYfvj1HKhTCkI49vxm6PAG19Z6UMeRUpmbjkyEYgiBOfbTe6Y/s320/38300_1380852353749_1005120306_31937405_5640686_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516597815820217570" border="0" /></a>This is rare for the Dewhurst family to be together but we were so thankful to have this time!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy56-9qPSHi0AZegFLAB0nD1gp5s_VULiN-CfUJfpjxMtyrik0XAxwdnXz48pHejEvZiTlkqX6svqMP-18EJjjIAqNvRNW_57tU83q3do4273NHxycUYMnL9eQAyyMG_vuRRwDQq5NRbI/s1600/13445_1377085099570_1005120306_31922578_746953_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy56-9qPSHi0AZegFLAB0nD1gp5s_VULiN-CfUJfpjxMtyrik0XAxwdnXz48pHejEvZiTlkqX6svqMP-18EJjjIAqNvRNW_57tU83q3do4273NHxycUYMnL9eQAyyMG_vuRRwDQq5NRbI/s320/13445_1377085099570_1005120306_31922578_746953_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516598301359172418" border="0" /></a>Our fourth of July was spent at no other than Lake Wedowee.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkhQcKe5IPu4t_NR3aA7Mej1gHOsBZjFpaf0QNvV4zjLgxh71NCLFliuTPLzwLJLN8oeeP5qY-NRlohyX85ppQsSIja_sZHbxGhP88JWp4QKS8NLWDh7DZ4SViCPwn3PoElbP-pp9M_M/s1600/34078_1377087499630_1005120306_31922622_3796855_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkhQcKe5IPu4t_NR3aA7Mej1gHOsBZjFpaf0QNvV4zjLgxh71NCLFliuTPLzwLJLN8oeeP5qY-NRlohyX85ppQsSIja_sZHbxGhP88JWp4QKS8NLWDh7DZ4SViCPwn3PoElbP-pp9M_M/s320/34078_1377087499630_1005120306_31922622_3796855_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516598659699245794" border="0" /></a>A weekend full of good company and food :)<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxH7RU7xdFdKgLXfcRqAuYp0bmNyF6-LbGeguQXfjtnbHk3Nh6WTwnqGenXc6AuI2ZhnIT7fDU_ctEG8y77O0EzTcJ3DujWU4JdVIGaXencOT_ZYl1m7DxFPoAU9xrIENq7Kr1gr0aTyI/s1600/IMG_2811.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxH7RU7xdFdKgLXfcRqAuYp0bmNyF6-LbGeguQXfjtnbHk3Nh6WTwnqGenXc6AuI2ZhnIT7fDU_ctEG8y77O0EzTcJ3DujWU4JdVIGaXencOT_ZYl1m7DxFPoAU9xrIENq7Kr1gr0aTyI/s320/IMG_2811.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516598974585990258" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOT5GtzT-rUr7b7F-tpY6pvBt9rHBoXrfvbNUHWb0ciH4Nqbt6aQ1Ymk7fXWytvSAjHIJ9Ck4_rF59hd_KFbVhqRzb5f_AVTYG2sX2w_SkmKyjkg9WpdrKwWsJD5stFbCor19mMfjH7iA/s1600/IMG_2802.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOT5GtzT-rUr7b7F-tpY6pvBt9rHBoXrfvbNUHWb0ciH4Nqbt6aQ1Ymk7fXWytvSAjHIJ9Ck4_rF59hd_KFbVhqRzb5f_AVTYG2sX2w_SkmKyjkg9WpdrKwWsJD5stFbCor19mMfjH7iA/s320/IMG_2802.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516599164553291298" border="0" /></a>I got a chance to celebrate a special birthday [21] with a special friend. Best friends since 1st grade.<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPwNypS576CGCIJYF4UKEbPxBUMSV38O1Ts0QRT0rf2o96BcBqkrxZSCT2BgV0G014vD5m1LC2cfJZbbRsfN-03tQr8d0yBxTesEoL1mZJuPUkrajKTZ81OD8EtRd26_InPpFg-v__GI/s1600/IMG_2876.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPwNypS576CGCIJYF4UKEbPxBUMSV38O1Ts0QRT0rf2o96BcBqkrxZSCT2BgV0G014vD5m1LC2cfJZbbRsfN-03tQr8d0yBxTesEoL1mZJuPUkrajKTZ81OD8EtRd26_InPpFg-v__GI/s320/IMG_2876.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516600214377203538" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSmOilrdsDrnItE7ikz7t8ArfVh5g9CM7prNcfDY9LgtU2IllN-A_MSFZ07dS0wmywa7sLh_537dvRQFdbrc0fwCJT4mR1CQzcDR-CgSwWds7qtjhd_IAEJg6Dt5t3slRopUbmCfbptE/s1600/IMG_2858.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSmOilrdsDrnItE7ikz7t8ArfVh5g9CM7prNcfDY9LgtU2IllN-A_MSFZ07dS0wmywa7sLh_537dvRQFdbrc0fwCJT4mR1CQzcDR-CgSwWds7qtjhd_IAEJg6Dt5t3slRopUbmCfbptE/s320/IMG_2858.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516599622829725938" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiip0w9vkbLmZrahK5s7BstEj-aAAfD2F3CyultiR-6nGjAfYcyg_7hj4hZT6JpimbePUQW9dRbtXiJLaRygqYdOIdU05FL3_XJc9YPR2Dv5V8dnQjKaHFpdnP5zgJmG_iavjJxTI7HaFw/s1600/IMG_2841.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiip0w9vkbLmZrahK5s7BstEj-aAAfD2F3CyultiR-6nGjAfYcyg_7hj4hZT6JpimbePUQW9dRbtXiJLaRygqYdOIdU05FL3_XJc9YPR2Dv5V8dnQjKaHFpdnP5zgJmG_iavjJxTI7HaFw/s320/IMG_2841.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516600751746570610" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Savannah received a very special gift. She was added to the Wall of Inspiration at Children's hospital along with 50 other children who were nominated by their doctors, nurses, therapists, etc.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgFruK4ibSXTohp6TeQsFr2B5y1FEymVniGboWnSDzOfVa6hFgWGbonYkoJZcI-0_cY6huUAhI4Baa4EmhYUA3So14LejcznbI9bnLM5JFYvXg6_RPy4-pczAq93sRXTLO5MCecpr480/s1600/IMG_2819.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgFruK4ibSXTohp6TeQsFr2B5y1FEymVniGboWnSDzOfVa6hFgWGbonYkoJZcI-0_cY6huUAhI4Baa4EmhYUA3So14LejcznbI9bnLM5JFYvXg6_RPy4-pczAq93sRXTLO5MCecpr480/s320/IMG_2819.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516601956343354626" border="0" /></a>I surprised Taylor with tickets to his favorite country artist, Eric Church, and we had a great night!<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnEx2Df_u7O7WhNjmfH16vExOyHYL3fm825JqVDQrkMi81zeSCnm18sDbWHtioYlFwoCuSdXWNsGNmkmpTsFDe1r2eEYDTmT-Z5ImC81dj7xUouT2al0YrGo1nImEtYNA6Zm_G8oDotsE/s1600/IMG_2879.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnEx2Df_u7O7WhNjmfH16vExOyHYL3fm825JqVDQrkMi81zeSCnm18sDbWHtioYlFwoCuSdXWNsGNmkmpTsFDe1r2eEYDTmT-Z5ImC81dj7xUouT2al0YrGo1nImEtYNA6Zm_G8oDotsE/s320/IMG_2879.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516601272666233458" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6S10vMknfB0j1uogaz4d3u14Tr83VMCQfHYhY9LcEJABPS7aU3CniJa83UhkT5bFi0CMkcdJ7No3JVVatquWahAyMspjnbMhZ2x8xZDTRTFlU5K6Bv6MVUfeZIDARhbdQRIpbfNuRQps/s1600/IMG_2896.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6S10vMknfB0j1uogaz4d3u14Tr83VMCQfHYhY9LcEJABPS7aU3CniJa83UhkT5bFi0CMkcdJ7No3JVVatquWahAyMspjnbMhZ2x8xZDTRTFlU5K6Bv6MVUfeZIDARhbdQRIpbfNuRQps/s320/IMG_2896.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516601513402801282" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I was so glad to have all of my friends back home before everyone left again. The older we get the more we cherish these moments.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_YVVS_TsYMdLh62TrfP8gyDKsf1_V6ayLw2jDTvRmmZt_xeqCrfr1EdPyBLOiv4qZBnTBRd84QfFLn8Lq5vgI28akaxkVCGbjPC6cqRZzhGqaAs774_ESwGabSP_PYnYhEBwNoMb3c4/s1600/IMG_3069.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_YVVS_TsYMdLh62TrfP8gyDKsf1_V6ayLw2jDTvRmmZt_xeqCrfr1EdPyBLOiv4qZBnTBRd84QfFLn8Lq5vgI28akaxkVCGbjPC6cqRZzhGqaAs774_ESwGabSP_PYnYhEBwNoMb3c4/s320/IMG_3069.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516602596774768642" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEI06AZsddangLlpjaD7GT0FBAkydxO9w6HFbkxft_OZIZt-tC9OkHQ7O0foSVWFjY52ohPvkTLzYV0mLIqxyviQ7rFrhdZaABKekcZe9wP3hA9iALkzNxB6nQrIddlE1PRNmZuE263H4/s1600/IMG_3060.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEI06AZsddangLlpjaD7GT0FBAkydxO9w6HFbkxft_OZIZt-tC9OkHQ7O0foSVWFjY52ohPvkTLzYV0mLIqxyviQ7rFrhdZaABKekcZe9wP3hA9iALkzNxB6nQrIddlE1PRNmZuE263H4/s320/IMG_3060.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516602833461028114" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XLDSliF_LqecGAlLBiVvVcltBNSZ5J1D9MbOTsQWKY1gU4_WF5pDuJr-89Ia9Gq7PlDx7CykYl8oZJTlkkJC8Lf_ihfbESHS0HTpPWpvcJ2luzmj3pwgkLxkoTGUOEC3mvlwFGVLm3o/s1600/44734_1404985996929_1000740222_31109448_2217562_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XLDSliF_LqecGAlLBiVvVcltBNSZ5J1D9MbOTsQWKY1gU4_WF5pDuJr-89Ia9Gq7PlDx7CykYl8oZJTlkkJC8Lf_ihfbESHS0HTpPWpvcJ2luzmj3pwgkLxkoTGUOEC3mvlwFGVLm3o/s320/44734_1404985996929_1000740222_31109448_2217562_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516602685634054802" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We had a fun end of the summer/beginning of our senior year of college luau in Auburn the weekend classes started back. I can't express how much I love everyone being in the same place at the same time!<br /><br /></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-27600191967630295522010-08-26T16:44:00.000-07:002010-09-27T21:20:36.316-07:00Encouragement.I don't know about yall but i feel like the best gift i can be given is encouragement. Encouragement that God is working in the lives of others and are proclaiming his goodness to others. Here is an awesome blog post from a sorority sister in Auburn. i hope this encourages you as much as it encouraged me!<br /><a href="http://chasingthecloud.blogspot.com/2010/08/chance-encounters.html"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">http://chasingthecloud.blogspot.com/2010/08/chance-encounters.html</span></a>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-48703804877832393772010-07-05T20:37:00.000-07:002010-08-26T16:55:37.377-07:00Summer time [Part 1]<div style="text-align: center;">So far this summer has been super busy with work and school, but i have managed to have a little bit of fun! Here is an update on what's been going on so far this summer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mexican dinner for Chris' going away party! Chris is amazing and will be missed. Kentucky is lucky :)</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKO-WeeJujA0tIqFK1xNowVCHZ3woIZG9HFG_05_Kl3jt9xeL-ysSG6PIZldG30Sw0N8S_uCiD7i8lrkAPIg13wfBrZvXCl3NP63-HXcdTqjfg_IJHZt99jPw10gcaD6eDAr8oi9PnHo/s1600/IMG_2272.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLKO-WeeJujA0tIqFK1xNowVCHZ3woIZG9HFG_05_Kl3jt9xeL-ysSG6PIZldG30Sw0N8S_uCiD7i8lrkAPIg13wfBrZvXCl3NP63-HXcdTqjfg_IJHZt99jPw10gcaD6eDAr8oi9PnHo/s320/IMG_2272.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490639254961729170" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Got to spend some lovely time with my girls before we all got super busy with summer!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHGrVIhpvmJGyARNG_9YThvEr7cqRodiBMHIefzT7G42UktPpIQaNn-3z_QQrR6QpfODtyio35UjD5JnAwOlEALPBP4k5yIM8C-Qnlx-FGi5Suxl3zY8SI2L0XSZG9MYj4WxCles9tdE/s1600/IMG_2299.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHGrVIhpvmJGyARNG_9YThvEr7cqRodiBMHIefzT7G42UktPpIQaNn-3z_QQrR6QpfODtyio35UjD5JnAwOlEALPBP4k5yIM8C-Qnlx-FGi5Suxl3zY8SI2L0XSZG9MYj4WxCles9tdE/s320/IMG_2299.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490638739097575874" border="0" /></a><br /><div>SummerQuest was a long week but was a fantastic one! Joanna found out she was having a BOY this week and we are all so excited! </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqLipwtYC4u-oVGWVzBocz4crq-nNRzTQLwcoWtj9YhpCq56F77eGUagza9oF-R51AdxQqBzxNlTMZUDWUpFVWSCyWfDqJv2ca4ANgyO6fIIAttHwh-Mxelxz0h8xGVQOw2yQHE5wfh6I/s1600/IMG_2370.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqLipwtYC4u-oVGWVzBocz4crq-nNRzTQLwcoWtj9YhpCq56F77eGUagza9oF-R51AdxQqBzxNlTMZUDWUpFVWSCyWfDqJv2ca4ANgyO6fIIAttHwh-Mxelxz0h8xGVQOw2yQHE5wfh6I/s320/IMG_2370.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490638238094449122" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I was blessed to get to spend my 21st birthday with some amazing friends! </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ilqUwZDZSeTxiBBI3WM9DXLMAVl36SBHkua-8HJbDeoxKhI53Q55WU7wsWi3_yVTLdcZMCJrUuC6_PIa_mUtGWRXQGDzP-dvzE7PNa9QOfXRfc7rj2hj3BLB4BpCm_ULhjWaP5_SXxw/s1600/34370_1373125920593_1005120306_31904547_208447_n.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ilqUwZDZSeTxiBBI3WM9DXLMAVl36SBHkua-8HJbDeoxKhI53Q55WU7wsWi3_yVTLdcZMCJrUuC6_PIa_mUtGWRXQGDzP-dvzE7PNa9QOfXRfc7rj2hj3BLB4BpCm_ULhjWaP5_SXxw/s320/34370_1373125920593_1005120306_31904547_208447_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490637969653633650" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I had to pleasure of attending Sarah Hardekopf and Justin Hefner's wedding on the my birthday. Here is a picture of wonderful friends, including Sarah's beautiful sister and maid-of-honor Katie! </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbsEQsAkS6YjnmY-tqKCHKj35Lzmyr_fPTgzp8-8z3YIViLDuxb173PawpD2-xE6rVZjt9yLvYC0OAgQXh69BT_X_xGxeQIW0l7SZrK8VYdQY_r_-2jZuxdRVYd-awmCd1pdbDlTUjbWs/s1600/IMG_2394.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbsEQsAkS6YjnmY-tqKCHKj35Lzmyr_fPTgzp8-8z3YIViLDuxb173PawpD2-xE6rVZjt9yLvYC0OAgQXh69BT_X_xGxeQIW0l7SZrK8VYdQY_r_-2jZuxdRVYd-awmCd1pdbDlTUjbWs/s320/IMG_2394.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490636068362912226" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Sarah Hardekopf, one of the most beautiful women on the inside--She was a stunning bride! </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQdmusKyjxqCJb9Ry8ts8rudKE3Uvs2L7ox-rXtoiPRaL9z3G-rDIC4G0pcfhtIRKygS_ZtygWbvhqhhLSHhLGLyDhL6RJyj4BJndMpFY7tj-EoL_WT3W3BD8n9zHJUV9rSFirtN2wHF4/s1600/IMG_2400.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQdmusKyjxqCJb9Ry8ts8rudKE3Uvs2L7ox-rXtoiPRaL9z3G-rDIC4G0pcfhtIRKygS_ZtygWbvhqhhLSHhLGLyDhL6RJyj4BJndMpFY7tj-EoL_WT3W3BD8n9zHJUV9rSFirtN2wHF4/s320/IMG_2400.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490635409278546722" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Some of my family got to make a quick trip up to Charleston to see my cousins opening of her restaurant Hammett's landing!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvLDkUb1gdbgplPosoesD6TpQ_gK7YHZymYbyPmD9qMj7dGB88BAgT68x7UPz8MeEj2swBetJqGPkmgWoUmlTAtBcyzQFPyiXZih7rFnLrS6danFJ4FK2DQjyyRTZ-vZrkq89fN7ZP-U/s1600/IMG_1186.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvLDkUb1gdbgplPosoesD6TpQ_gK7YHZymYbyPmD9qMj7dGB88BAgT68x7UPz8MeEj2swBetJqGPkmgWoUmlTAtBcyzQFPyiXZih7rFnLrS6danFJ4FK2DQjyyRTZ-vZrkq89fN7ZP-U/s320/IMG_1186.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490634916910805506" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>The incredible owners of Hammett's Landing. If your ever in Charleston, South Carolina you have to cross on over into Daniel's Island and eat there! It is amazing!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjggkQp2jhV7LPEDi5phcCpYuHC0UwPz2-t8HraYBfEN8wjOvNexy0TG-LzElesCQoFZra98nZRhxXxW34ia-r81L6LK4Zh3d084YWwLH4fbkwaQ11ybFxC_URQHW7Nu6_ra2kVMw4_Yo/s1600/IMG_2458.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjggkQp2jhV7LPEDi5phcCpYuHC0UwPz2-t8HraYBfEN8wjOvNexy0TG-LzElesCQoFZra98nZRhxXxW34ia-r81L6LK4Zh3d084YWwLH4fbkwaQ11ybFxC_URQHW7Nu6_ra2kVMw4_Yo/s320/IMG_2458.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490634432530424866" border="0" /></a><br /><div>So happy i got to spend some time with my beautiful cousin Tamra.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh84I_synC8f6N1pIWT5FLPO3KDgRnPy2nbMO63rFBr280ifSz17PzNu-w-vSJkkCdM4Za9Goo3ICH1dEoU8eQnG_FFgCZ2OUfolkvLiv4F25aKss2wHHcXxmpsTTBH9aJF-Du-zkB1qkQ/s1600/IMG_2464.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh84I_synC8f6N1pIWT5FLPO3KDgRnPy2nbMO63rFBr280ifSz17PzNu-w-vSJkkCdM4Za9Goo3ICH1dEoU8eQnG_FFgCZ2OUfolkvLiv4F25aKss2wHHcXxmpsTTBH9aJF-Du-zkB1qkQ/s320/IMG_2464.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490633470923658866" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-57982224329023094742010-06-05T16:33:00.000-07:002010-06-05T16:52:16.436-07:00Blessed.<div><div><br /></div><div>This last week I had to the privilege to be a part of the Camp of Champions- a camp held every year for foster children and foster families. I have gone to this camp growing up, being that my dad works for the Alabama Baptist Children's Home, but this year was different, mostly because my heart has been broken for these children.</div><div><br /></div><div>Of course I kept the toddlers :) and had the opportunity to love on them while their foster parents attended seminars to educate them on their children and adoption. I have never been around children who are starving for love and attention like these children. I would have 3 and 4 children in my lap at all times and i wouldn't have wanted any other way. Here are some incredible pictures my sister Stefanie took from the week.</div><div><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir1BqiHaoOG_6Ded8dxzyCRl3sO5utL86mjDvCPez33Wp2LULChlk64UZ1idswV7-xxT6Y9q4cBnGdzwHyfWKORfeY9TBtHhmT9Yah_fZvOUpJGoNDHMGA5FLedMXSxQDtmtQWASbsbSU/s1600/30693_1363451718744_1005120306_31868101_8379452_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir1BqiHaoOG_6Ded8dxzyCRl3sO5utL86mjDvCPez33Wp2LULChlk64UZ1idswV7-xxT6Y9q4cBnGdzwHyfWKORfeY9TBtHhmT9Yah_fZvOUpJGoNDHMGA5FLedMXSxQDtmtQWASbsbSU/s320/30693_1363451718744_1005120306_31868101_8379452_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479440845693201074" /></a><div><br /><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKaUcRJFEuoJO5C7t23YqSaBXqAeMVyKQW2QLO8j_GG14tiAX5BR9FcNbsutt5cpCM7bYWGLOYqRFYtt4wrR1NDRJsuaRr2aBsn_DsM_qzXN3fjiM64QIhDeb-_lGL8EQ74oW0r2xPuE/s1600/30693_1363444518564_1005120306_31867972_5761860_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKaUcRJFEuoJO5C7t23YqSaBXqAeMVyKQW2QLO8j_GG14tiAX5BR9FcNbsutt5cpCM7bYWGLOYqRFYtt4wrR1NDRJsuaRr2aBsn_DsM_qzXN3fjiM64QIhDeb-_lGL8EQ74oW0r2xPuE/s320/30693_1363444518564_1005120306_31867972_5761860_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479440443362044306" /></a><br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtD-V3jrUvoNCA1Z61MNaq52fcNXrqzH4DD9cR8E-KB0J6VYhuxX1cACaxshrxjkmwUfjtPiT0OTRcp_fKV5jfQsJJq_cPmjk4F5wssz43klP9e_xBvQk6xP5_AM-LeNzvPhPSJKCUiLI/s1600/30693_1363448438662_1005120306_31868049_7132653_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtD-V3jrUvoNCA1Z61MNaq52fcNXrqzH4DD9cR8E-KB0J6VYhuxX1cACaxshrxjkmwUfjtPiT0OTRcp_fKV5jfQsJJq_cPmjk4F5wssz43klP9e_xBvQk6xP5_AM-LeNzvPhPSJKCUiLI/s320/30693_1363448438662_1005120306_31868049_7132653_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479440362866983506" /></a><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSbMz73RIewxGy1IbJWyLCqEruJJW3cKQ3fGDgF7T5K6SrYqi-f0jDyUwsbh_xg44fIlt5Z-ES2krFjknOjAnSEUuiS_M0WfpZQ8HGxE714XY7VvYgFtMZda37Yu-qkrkBCTEw7fCgXQ/s1600/30693_1363451758745_1005120306_31868102_185405_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSbMz73RIewxGy1IbJWyLCqEruJJW3cKQ3fGDgF7T5K6SrYqi-f0jDyUwsbh_xg44fIlt5Z-ES2krFjknOjAnSEUuiS_M0WfpZQ8HGxE714XY7VvYgFtMZda37Yu-qkrkBCTEw7fCgXQ/s320/30693_1363451758745_1005120306_31868102_185405_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479440246195452578" /></a><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4WFCpiHK7NoaIJ6WCyvSnLgb-Obb3xXxCuRt6fTRGDOSyhe0cbyQ098hkWBI4w5O0Lg8YMw0qUxbovFwvHzDXJSjt1DFecNnjfzcolCwKQ1Ax7SOfa5OwovgmPAFezF9RsUDvAIWHQE/s1600/30693_1363448318659_1005120306_31868046_4535358_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4WFCpiHK7NoaIJ6WCyvSnLgb-Obb3xXxCuRt6fTRGDOSyhe0cbyQ098hkWBI4w5O0Lg8YMw0qUxbovFwvHzDXJSjt1DFecNnjfzcolCwKQ1Ax7SOfa5OwovgmPAFezF9RsUDvAIWHQE/s320/30693_1363448318659_1005120306_31868046_4535358_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479440191069101458" /></a><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg57Eppio3UvV84stkLYPPDyDxz5-4I3ONTbvbyD2r11WZzqnnDzfCNhbkakFCcO0XEKPFUAPSK6ylz19Kpi7YMarocDmY4vqPhFyUXGuIBiCF8wYf-nWVoiXyuyLqfGxXJ1cQ648RNz5U/s1600/30693_1363442958525_1005120306_31867942_2486915_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg57Eppio3UvV84stkLYPPDyDxz5-4I3ONTbvbyD2r11WZzqnnDzfCNhbkakFCcO0XEKPFUAPSK6ylz19Kpi7YMarocDmY4vqPhFyUXGuIBiCF8wYf-nWVoiXyuyLqfGxXJ1cQ648RNz5U/s320/30693_1363442958525_1005120306_31867942_2486915_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479440064938246114" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Savannah and Tate were so happy to be reunited. For those of you who don't know we adopted Savannah when she was 2 and we had Tate as a foster child right when he was born weighing 2 pounds. They didn't leave each others side the entire week.</div></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyGiwTCR6ys-VlDbQg-iTw-djVJv7TUK8pxmemlcTTtF6Uy4SXEk_Jwi7BC7WWjf3TL3cYW0deNE0OC03eUPKcDlOi4sjbxqaMftH0ghqIOQ4eNuTkkVTZmSZYLrCpMDPjTxIZ3yEvfs/s1600/30693_1363450998726_1005120306_31868089_835146_n-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyGiwTCR6ys-VlDbQg-iTw-djVJv7TUK8pxmemlcTTtF6Uy4SXEk_Jwi7BC7WWjf3TL3cYW0deNE0OC03eUPKcDlOi4sjbxqaMftH0ghqIOQ4eNuTkkVTZmSZYLrCpMDPjTxIZ3yEvfs/s320/30693_1363450998726_1005120306_31868089_835146_n-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479438983742727762" /></a><br /></div><div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-66616800940344638062010-05-28T18:08:00.000-07:002010-05-28T22:39:11.136-07:00Scrapbooking.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAavmHUR6D32crOfAt-78xZM983n31ygsTtr507UjzPTZMYc37If34alYA0pkJFXHUhV6VARtHaXNrWBxbdxxe3CLj-2vC8id9sEmKulv3bOtZCTi3vUS7XmdQ2qey3x6_-p7LBHjuGS8/s1600/IMG_1846.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAavmHUR6D32crOfAt-78xZM983n31ygsTtr507UjzPTZMYc37If34alYA0pkJFXHUhV6VARtHaXNrWBxbdxxe3CLj-2vC8id9sEmKulv3bOtZCTi3vUS7XmdQ2qey3x6_-p7LBHjuGS8/s320/IMG_1846.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476562385411013618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWCkClBgHh749xxmug8qbMJPQzwdFSIrQY5-f8OkK2hyUr6r6Axzi8c89DK-tINW_x0w2kVXmex-J17xgt9wchbgk2x9VtisanpisLFkNyVXQvLJHAkNzc7v1Pw_zb3bCWB4pNmX3hyphenhyphenq8/s1600/IMG_1845.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWCkClBgHh749xxmug8qbMJPQzwdFSIrQY5-f8OkK2hyUr6r6Axzi8c89DK-tINW_x0w2kVXmex-J17xgt9wchbgk2x9VtisanpisLFkNyVXQvLJHAkNzc7v1Pw_zb3bCWB4pNmX3hyphenhyphenq8/s320/IMG_1845.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476561226897745554" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbmBg_Pz2rwQqJfZOaMrYTZg_ruUuVxna9lZiYMB21YGBvCJQff1wFDGZWojd6QX2w4sfuIxEnvkNibtd48zzXZVzYcI2XX2anv_13nCuOpTHmPYHMiQQ1wqHfPVMn3UkSTW6rErPqXg/s1600/IMG_1850.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbmBg_Pz2rwQqJfZOaMrYTZg_ruUuVxna9lZiYMB21YGBvCJQff1wFDGZWojd6QX2w4sfuIxEnvkNibtd48zzXZVzYcI2XX2anv_13nCuOpTHmPYHMiQQ1wqHfPVMn3UkSTW6rErPqXg/s320/IMG_1850.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476497381275265266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1TiKZj1etiovIsNkTedMhyphenhyphentx0szQXrtmbT_fjM1FarhGblywp__6ftoyZL3UQHCprdcHnS15EmVrozElJHpq_8xWhUwIMk3p5nHtalCLCfLWhBxST7vkOGp5iggSViC2GjGD08QyNRIY/s1600/IMG_1841.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1TiKZj1etiovIsNkTedMhyphenhyphentx0szQXrtmbT_fjM1FarhGblywp__6ftoyZL3UQHCprdcHnS15EmVrozElJHpq_8xWhUwIMk3p5nHtalCLCfLWhBxST7vkOGp5iggSViC2GjGD08QyNRIY/s320/IMG_1841.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476497185453422402" /></a><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWP9I-mch7StJRBnvO3-zv6gYW59HmjFYp4RXQQK1p1UgsIYn5BTWd3K2o8CmDOKVxxzK8MfxtwqjAnqtVPjvk7bVx91LkockklqJH0pi2lk6T7xOG9FMdiW6dUuP8q1XBFeTSRcnyCs/s1600/IMG_1841.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br />For those of you who know me know that i LOVE to scrapbook. It relaxes me! I have had several people ask me if i would put a scrapbook together if they provide me with the pictures. Here are a few pictures from a scrapbook i made for Savannah about a year ago--all of the other albums i have made are with the people i made them for :)</span></span></span></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I do not set a price for a scrapbook it's whatever your heart desires :)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">If you are interested please let me know, by either emailing me: k</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; white-space: nowrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; white-space: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">ldewhurst@crimson.ua.edu or my cell phone number is 205-516-9147.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-90560084709281944072010-05-14T11:49:00.000-07:002010-05-19T11:39:52.733-07:00A Call to Action. Something Worth Losing Everything For.<span style="color:#993300;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span">A lot has been on my heart lately. After asking the Lord to make me uncomfortable he has done just that. But honestly I</span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">’m afraid of getting out of my comfort zone. I’m afraid of surrendering control. I’m afraid of what it might mean to have my behavior demonstrate that I care. What might that cost me? My heart </span></span></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px;font-size:small;" class="Apple-style-span">has been broken more than i ever imagined it could be. Its taken my days to write this blog because i can't start it without sobbing. All my thoughts revolve around </span>orphans and widows, but specifically orphans. I have no idea what the Lord has in store for me, but i do know that he is preparing my heart for something huge. Im so excited, but so very scared. It could be that the Lord is calling me to a foreign country to work in an orphanage. It could be that the Lord is preparing my heart to one day adopt. Right now all i know is that i have to be willing. Willing to lay down everything for my savior.<br /></span><br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="color:#993300;">"Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you."<em> </em></span></span></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993300;">James 1:27</span></em></div><br /><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px;font-family:georgia;color:#993300;" class="Apple-style-span">I am overwhelmed with a sense of guilt. I want to spend my time blessing others and proclaiming his name but somehow it always comes back down to being all about ME. I am tired of making things about ME and not about HIM! </span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px;font-size:small;" class="Apple-style-span"><br /><br /></span><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px;font-family:georgia;" class="Apple-style-span">I have only read a small portion of Radical by David Platt and it has already rocked my world. He says, "Wake up and realize there are infinitely more important things in your life than football and a 401(k). Wake up and realize there are more battles to be fought, so different from the superficial meaningless "battles" we focus on. Wake up to the countless multitudes who are currently destined for a christless eternity.</span><br /><br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#993300;">Reminded: IT'S NOT ABOUT ME. </span></div><br /><p align="center"><span><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">My prayer is that i stay broken, i NEVER want to go back to the place where I was. Our God is so good.</span></span> </span></span></p>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-88007126352437129982010-05-03T21:25:00.000-07:002010-05-19T11:42:56.836-07:00Don't Waste Your Cancer.<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#006600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">http://www.theresurgence.org/dont_waste_your_cancer</span><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#cc6600;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">s a daughter who has watched my mom suffer from the atrocious and painful effects of cancer I was in tears watching this video. I was in tears because to me cancer is evil. This man is standing with a wife and 3 children having doctors tell him there is medically nothing else to be done and he has HOPE. He doesn't see his cancer as evil-he sees it as an opportunity for the Lord to be glorified.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">"If God chooses to heal me then God is God and God is Good. If God doesn't choose to heal me then God is still God and God is still good. To God be the Glory."</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><br /></span></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><br /></span></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">Cancer is not wasted when it is healed by God. He gets the glory and that is why cancer exists. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">I was reading an article by John Piper on his views on "Cancer", whatever your "Cancer" might be. </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span></span><br /></span></span></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px" class="Apple-style-span"><h4 style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px; MARGIN: 2px 0px 15px"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">He says You will waste your cancer if you do not believe it is designed for you by God.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"> </span></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">I will not do to say that God only </span></span></span><em><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">uses</span></span></span></em><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"> our cancer but does not design it. What God permits, he permits for a reason. And that reason is his design. If God foresees molecular developments becoming cancer, he can stop it or not. If he does not, he has a purpose. Satan is real and causes many pains. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">But he is not ultimate. </span></span></span></span></h4><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><br /></span></span><h4 style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px; MARGIN: 2px 0px 15px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">You will waste your cancer if you believe it is a curse and not a gift. </span></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">“The Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly” (</span></span><a style="BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(64,64,64) 1px dotted; TEXT-DECORATION: none" class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/Psalm%2084.11" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">Psalm 84:11</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">).</span></span></span></span></h4><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></div><div><h4 style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px; MARGIN: 2px 0px 15px"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">You will waste your cancer if you think that “beating” cancer means staying alive rather than cherishing Christ.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"> </span></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">Satan’s and God’s designs in your cancer are not the same. Satan designs to destroy your love for Christ. God designs to deepen your love for Christ. Cancer does not win if you die. It wins if you fail to cherish Christ. God’s design is to wean you off the breast of the world and feast you on the sufficiency of Christ. It is meant to help you say and feel, “I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” And to know that therefore, “To live is Christ, and to die is gain” (</span></span><a style="BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(64,64,64) 1px dotted; TEXT-DECORATION: none" class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/Philippians%203.8" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">Philippians 3:8</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">; </span></span><a style="BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(64,64,64) 1px dotted; TEXT-DECORATION: none" class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/Philippians%201.21" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">1:21</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">).</span></span></span></span></h4><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></div><div><h4 style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px; MARGIN: 2px 0px 15px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">You will waste your cancer if you let it drive you into solitude instead of deepen your relationships with manifest affection.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"> </span></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">When Epaphroditus brought the gifts to Paul sent by the Philippian church he became ill and almost died. Paul tells the Philippians, “He has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill” (</span></span><a style="BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(64,64,64) 1px dotted; TEXT-DECORATION: none" class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/Philippians%202.26-27" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">Philippians 2:26-27</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">). What an amazing response! It does not say </span></span><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">they</span></span></em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"> were distressed that he was ill, but that </span></span><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">he</span></span></em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"> was distressed because they </span></span><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">heard</span></span></em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"> he was ill. That is the kind of heart God is aiming to create with cancer: a deeply affectionate, caring heart for people. Don’t waste your cancer by retreating into yourself.</span></span></span></span></h4><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></div><div><h4 style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px; MARGIN: 2px 0px 15px"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">You will waste your cancer if you fail to use it as a means of witness to the truth and glory of Christ. </span></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">Christians are never anywhere by divine accident. There are reasons for why we wind up where we do. Consider what Jesus said about painful, unplanned c</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">ircumstances: “They will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name’s sake. This will be your opportunity to bear witness” (</span></span><a style="BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(64,64,64) 1px dotted; TEXT-DECORATION: none" class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/Luke%2021.12%20-13" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">Luke 21:12 -13</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">). So it is with cancer. This will be an opportunity to bear witness. Christ is infinitely worthy. Here is a golden opportunity to show that he is worth more than life. Don’t waste it.</span></span></span></span></h4><div><blockquote><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">Jesus is your life. He is the man before whom every knee will bow. He has defeated death once for all. He will finish what he has begun. Let your light so shine as you live in him, by him, through him, for him. One of the church’s ancient hymns puts it this way:</span></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">Christ be with me,<br />Christ within me,<br />Christ behind me,<br />Christ before me,<br />Christ beside me,<br />Christ to win me,<br />Christ to comfort and restore me,<br />Christ beneath me,<br />Christ above me,<br />Christ in quiet,<br />Christ in danger,<br />Christ in hearts of all that love me,<br />Christ in mouth of friend and stranger<br />(from “I bind unto myself the name”).</span></span></em></span></p></blockquote><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">Remember you are not left alone. You will have the help you need. “My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (</span></span></span><a style="BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(64,64,64) 1px dotted; TEXT-DECORATION: none" class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/Philippians%204.19" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">Philippians 4:19</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">).</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><br /></span></span></span></p></div><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></blockquote></div></div></div><br /></span>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-26761096000385725912010-04-29T17:34:00.000-07:002010-05-18T14:00:10.982-07:00Beth Moore<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;">I know i have abandoned my blog lately but here is something amazing i found!<br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.wednesdayswithbeth.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;">http://www.wednesdayswithbeth.com/</span></span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;">The Lord really uses Beth Moore in my life to teach me some of His amazing truths. Right now i am doing a study on Revelation with a group of women at church. One truth i have learned is that God is as deliberate about what He doesn't tell as what He does tell. Neither is accidental. I believe if we "take to heart what is written in it", (Revelation 1:3) we will be changed. The theme verse of this study is Revelation 17:4 (ESV), "They will make war on the Lamb and the Lamb with conquer them, for he is Lord of Lords and King of Kings, and those with Him are called and chosen and faithful." </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;">I love that our father loves us, freed us and made us to be a kingdom. Praise the Lord.</span></span></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-44438959587782823662010-03-13T21:09:00.000-08:002010-03-14T12:38:34.420-07:00Grandma Dewhurst.<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">After hearing about the death of my grandmother I found my 8-year-old sister sitting in the corner of her room reading her bible. Whether she understood or not what she was reading she ran to the right place. It's the little things like that that I'm thankful for.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Tomorrow will be two weeks since my grandmother went to be with the Lord. Here is Melanie's thoughts on her death and funeral. She sums it up perfectly. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; font-size:13px;"><a href="http://swinsonadventures.blogspot.com/2010/03/funeral-in-west-virginia.html" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">Funeral in West Virginia</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> http://swinsonadventures.blogspot.com/2010/03/funeral-in-west-virginia.html</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Thank you, Jesus, for my family, here and passed.</span></span></span></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-3274433481885311022010-03-13T20:52:00.000-08:002012-02-07T08:58:32.612-08:00Savannahs Past 4 Years<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8pGpNZGgcbgCRfHkhMXyfkMdUbyY8fiitfI5giyCsMMMYN1EMSywH1zbpriidugCAfGLo6KO-SfqCe5HcpZj5hw0IQyUIs02OIX2NL4-eKKOchrsxb1In_fmxPbtZYv4Oi63eeVyEw_Y/s1600-h/n1005120137_30717513_5078.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448349027206736626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8pGpNZGgcbgCRfHkhMXyfkMdUbyY8fiitfI5giyCsMMMYN1EMSywH1zbpriidugCAfGLo6KO-SfqCe5HcpZj5hw0IQyUIs02OIX2NL4-eKKOchrsxb1In_fmxPbtZYv4Oi63eeVyEw_Y/s320/n1005120137_30717513_5078.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; height: 213px; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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</span></h3><div class="post-header"><div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="line-height: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6f3c1b; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">God can take you on a journey of a lifetime in only a few short years. See what my talented sister, Stefanie, has to say about our precious sister, Savannah, and the journey we have all made together in the last four years.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6f3c1b; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6f3c1b; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://stefaniedewhurstphotography.blogspot.com/2010/03/it-is-hard-to-believe-that-on-this-day.html" style="color: #5a6f1b; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Life Through Stefanies Lens: Savannahs Past 4 Years</span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6f3c1b; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6f3c1b; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">If you want to know more about Savannah's story, please visit her</span><a href="http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/savannahdewhurst" style="color: #5a6f1b; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Caringbridge site</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></span></div></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-49564625481959981352010-02-24T10:01:00.000-08:002012-02-07T08:58:08.583-08:00Lessons from Children<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZFrAF-U-ttvNE9ItDM81_U-a1HfhRTTp7tW-djXKqpRcU62LWzpKoMT9hcNe6ZY5_n-w3mBxrOGH-DkeQITN-1KiJd9n0CJEBMiErZaB_DFjNaXBVF__rxG3h0ze5aZlRViWyhtXYxcc/s1600-h/IMG_4941.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443128255871843810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZFrAF-U-ttvNE9ItDM81_U-a1HfhRTTp7tW-djXKqpRcU62LWzpKoMT9hcNe6ZY5_n-w3mBxrOGH-DkeQITN-1KiJd9n0CJEBMiErZaB_DFjNaXBVF__rxG3h0ze5aZlRViWyhtXYxcc/s320/IMG_4941.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 240px;" /></a><br />
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<div class="esv" style="margin-bottom: 0em;"><div class="esv-text"><div id="p40018001.05-1" style="margin-bottom: 0em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">How is it that children are so naive, innocent and vulnerable but can teach you so much? My kids at work have taught me an unbelievable amount if wisdom. They have taught me how to live in the moment and to be happy in the moment I'm in. They have taught me not to make judgments. They have taught me that if you fall, cry for a little bit and then get up and run. They have taught me to check my attitude. If i come into work and my attitude isn't the best it can be I am always comforted by a precious smile of a little child and i am easily convinced to step out of my world and into theirs. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">They have taught me to believe, b</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ecause they believe, they imagine, and in a child's world, nothing is impossible. The ability to believe develops faith.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">"What a great gift-- to be able to hold on to this childlike quality, for the ability to believe is a characteristic shared by many artists. Many adults lose the ability to believe; they only see things as they are, not as they could be. It is a great gift to be able to imagine and dream. The ability to believe also leads to the development of faith. Without believing in something you cannot have faith in anything. Without faith there is no hope. Children remind us about the importance of believing.Every day we teach our children something or other. Take time to observe children; what can we learn from them?" -Julie A. Johnson</span></span></span></span></span></div><br />
<div id="p40018001.05-1" style="margin-bottom: 0em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, </span></span></span><span class="woc"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">“Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="woc"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."</span></span></span></span></span></div><div id="p40018001.05-1" style="margin-bottom: 0em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">These are just a few precious precious gifts i have received from the children in my life. I am truly blessed.</span></span></span></span></div><blockquote></blockquote><div id="p40018005.01-1" style="margin-bottom: 0em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="woc"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">“Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me,</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="woc"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="woc"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="woc"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray?</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="woc"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">And if he finds it, truly, I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray.</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span class="woc"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish."</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">—</span></span><a href="http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Matthew+18:1-6,+10-14" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Matthew 18:1-6, 10-14</span></span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></div></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-25764743778338939502010-02-07T19:35:00.000-08:002011-04-15T20:34:17.321-07:00Sync.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSZ3GbthBklMV0zYVOe_A7lcH57WJxf2jGw3O3PHzQxE5vrmuuqEjs54jhA_iBhbQw-sIEgH5h4JRswhMow-IK8N3LFCsD0WX_oR0gAfSeKtnVW8N9Ew1Xo7QrlhA8yIO1O1ajbYn1Lw/s1600-h/IMG_0799.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435716885328298210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSZ3GbthBklMV0zYVOe_A7lcH57WJxf2jGw3O3PHzQxE5vrmuuqEjs54jhA_iBhbQw-sIEgH5h4JRswhMow-IK8N3LFCsD0WX_oR0gAfSeKtnVW8N9Ew1Xo7QrlhA8yIO1O1ajbYn1Lw/s320/IMG_0799.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 214px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I had the privilege to spend last weekend studying the word of the Lord with a group of 9th grade girls and work alongside some AMAZING leaders! This weekend was all about Sync--about what has to happen for us to sync with God. I learned that Godliness is not just the absence of sin but the fullness of God. Colossians 2:9--"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily." The speaker talked about how we often times don't understand that we have the fullness of God in us and that is why we are not synced. Simple to gain, but difficult to live. </span></span></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="color: #4c1130; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">"We have all become like one who is unclean,</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We all fade like a leaf,</span></div><span class="indent" style="padding-left: 2em;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Isaiah 64:6</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">My prayer was that these girls could begin to see that we don't have everything altogether. That each of us are hurting and we can't do this alone. The girls started off shy and hesitant but as each girl became more and more vulnerable they began to bond. They began to see that the friend that they thought had it altogether was struggling in the same areas they were. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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Taylor brought me these beautiful flowers went i got home from my procedure :)</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipX6V6f1QbR3UPDsYF7dBZxb97YeQ4vdIC3g9bjB7v0rMya7Uzns1qX0Zh8ISERuj9eGMoswPLN3p7608pdbf-BTkveqicpqs50FNnElzBCrAIRskuLnl8t-8u_kytmIizXyPQuZ4uaOA/s1600-h/IMG_1087.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipX6V6f1QbR3UPDsYF7dBZxb97YeQ4vdIC3g9bjB7v0rMya7Uzns1qX0Zh8ISERuj9eGMoswPLN3p7608pdbf-BTkveqicpqs50FNnElzBCrAIRskuLnl8t-8u_kytmIizXyPQuZ4uaOA/s320/IMG_1087.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430008793186290498" /></a>When going into the procedure i couldn't help but think how blessed i am that during all the pain and darkness around the world, here i am, healthy, at an amazing hospital where the people in Haiti should be getting treated. Doctors are treating me for a little inconvenience when there are children needing so much more. <div><br /></div><div>I love John Pipers book, "When the Darkness Will Not Lift". Piper writes about how waiting in darkness doesn't mean we are lost or alone. He quotes Psalms 40:1-- "i waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry." David was not afraid to cry. It is a beautiful thing when a broken man cries out to God. One of my favorite lines of his book is, "after the cry, you wait". I love that. We wait. How hard it is to be patient in the hour of darkness. "We don't make peace with darkness, we fight for JOY. Never forget that your security rests on Christ's faithfulness first."<br /><br /></div>Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350266924712385742.post-74040838551753400702010-01-12T19:48:00.000-08:002010-11-14T11:05:05.355-08:00Haiti<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 19pt;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Today a catastrophe happened to the Western Hemisphere's poorest </span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">nation. Haiti was struck by the worst earthquake in 200 years. Wow.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 19pt;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Our job is to pray and give what we can to those in need.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 19pt;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Pray for the chaos and destruction in Haiti. Pray for those hurting. Pray for protections against further storms. Pray for the strength of the nation as a whol</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">e.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 19pt; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">If Not For The Storms by: Larnelle Harris</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 19pt; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">If not for the storms</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 19pt; text-align: center;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I couldn't say that You're my shelter</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 19pt; text-align: center;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">If not for the storms</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I would have never known Your strength </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I found You so faithful</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> Through all that You allowed </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">If not for the storms </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">There's no way I'd know You</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> As I know You now.</span></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Kelsie Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14546629035526128885noreply@blogger.com0