Hey y'all!
Just a quickie post to say here's some more great news, this time from The Rebelution!
~Erica
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Drumroll, Please!
This hot off the press! The next Sherwood movie's title is....
Courageous!
Read about it here: www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sherwood-pictures-announces-fourth-movie-courageous-70155297.html
And visit the website: www.courageousthemovie.com (You will have to register to enter the website and see the announcement.)
So what do you think? I'm a little nervous, hearing about a "terrible tragedy." But I know it will be fantastic! When the Kendrick brothers say they've prayed about something, you know they have and that they are following God's leading!
~Erica
*Sigh* and YAY!
My poor, dear readers.
I am so sorry it has been this long. I think I will stop promising posts within certain times, because it always seems to jinx my schedule! Not to make lame excuses, but the past couple weeks I have not been feeling well. I am learning how to use my limited energy to accomplish the top priorities for every day. Unfortunately, at this point blogging is not high on that list. But I really miss it! It seems post ideas are always popping into my head, and at times I feel like Reepicheep of Narnia, "...the number of things he thought of saying all at once nearly suffocated him..." (Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Chapter III "The Lone Islands")
But tonight, some very exciting news is coming out! Watch this to see if you get as excited as me!!!
Check out the first four clues as well for some great laughs! :D
Lots of love,
Ericka
I am so sorry it has been this long. I think I will stop promising posts within certain times, because it always seems to jinx my schedule! Not to make lame excuses, but the past couple weeks I have not been feeling well. I am learning how to use my limited energy to accomplish the top priorities for every day. Unfortunately, at this point blogging is not high on that list. But I really miss it! It seems post ideas are always popping into my head, and at times I feel like Reepicheep of Narnia, "...the number of things he thought of saying all at once nearly suffocated him..." (Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Chapter III "The Lone Islands")
But tonight, some very exciting news is coming out! Watch this to see if you get as excited as me!!!
Check out the first four clues as well for some great laughs! :D
Lots of love,
Ericka
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Job 1:21
And it says:
"And he said: 'Naked I came from my mother's womb,
and naked I will depart.
The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away;
may the name of the LORD be praised.' "
and naked I will depart.
The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away;
may the name of the LORD be praised.' "
Hey y'all,
As you have probably noticed, I don't post very quickly but I found this story on my sister's blog, and I thought that not many of you might have heard of it.
It's about a couple who did a Hard Thing. A very Hard Thing.
Earlier this September God gave them one of His most precious blessings....a child; their first child, a son.
Start reading here: http://www.dallasnews.com/s/dws/photography/2009/thomas2/
And finish it here: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/healthyliving2/stories/083009thomas_part1.11b55ace4.html
Powerful, isn't it? The Lauxs are living examples of God's love and strength. What a blessing to see someone living by what they believe!
~Erica
Friday, September 25, 2009
What's in a Name?
A very overdue post about....my blog title! I thought I'd clarify a common question, and also explain why I came up with it.
Now, Bible-literate people will look at "Jer178" and think either Jeremiah 17:8 or Jeremiah 1:7-8 (that's the common question). Both are great verses, but if you chose the latter, you are....correct! It says:
I used to be shy around people. It was a self-centered shy: I wanted to be friendly so people would like me; but I felt like I could never come up with the right things to say. Looking back, I see I obsessed so much about how they would view me and think of me, that I basically paralyzed myself! Eventually, there was a time where I just avoided people as much as possible, thinking "Well, someday I'll grow out of this." I did, but not in the way I was envisioning.
Christ had mercy on me. He showed me that because I am His Child and Servant, He wants to work through my life to bless others. Choosing to hold myself back was as much sin as if I had spoken unkind words.
And so, slowly, I began reaching outside myself, pushing myself with the knowledge this was obedience to Christ. Still, there were many times I just didn't know what to say; often I would be reduced to almost tears when I felt I was fumbling and lurching through conversations. Again and again it drove me to Him, begging and pleading with Him to show me what to say, what to do. And you know what? Yes, that's right! He did and still does. Now, I'm not perfect. And I've discovered that I can never "outgrow" needing His wisdom. Because of Christ's sacrifice for me on the cross, I have the opportunity and blessing to be constantly on my knees before Him, continually asking Him to give me words to say...and they are always better than what I would have come up with myself.
All that to tell you why Jer. 1:7-8 is so important to me! The title's other half, Rebelutionary, comes from the Latin root...no, wait! It comes from the word Rebelution. Now, don't puzzle your brains over this one; you won't find it in a dictionary. And no, it isn't a misspelling either. This word was made by Alex and Brett Harris when they merged the words "rebel" and "revolution" to come up with a single word for this idea they had: The Rebelution, teenage rebellion against low expectations (I'm won't go into detail, so definitely check out the links for more info). So, a Rebelutionary is someone who has chosen to step up and say "I won't be tied down by low expectations; I will live my life to the uttermost for Christ." And there's the rub! Lots of young people are doing things above and beyond what others think of them; they are making a difference. But for Christ? Is their goal to glorify Him and point others to His saving grace? God alone knows their hearts.
That's why I have these two together. It reminds me, "Hey! You have a job in life. You are Christ's ambassador (2 Cor. 5:20). But you can't do this on your own. Christ is what makes the difference. He's the life, the energy, the strength, He is the ALL you need (Phil. 4:19)."
And that's why my name is...Jer178Rebelutionary.
Next up: Oh. Deary me....there's a lot of things I want to share with you all. How about a Website Highlite on...something that was/is a Hard Thing? Coming up in a week (or perhaps two)!
Love to all,
Ericka
Now, Bible-literate people will look at "Jer178" and think either Jeremiah 17:8 or Jeremiah 1:7-8 (that's the common question). Both are great verses, but if you chose the latter, you are....correct! It says:
But the LORD said to me, "Do not say, 'I am a youth,' Because everywhere I send you, you shall go, And all that I command you, you shall speak. Do not be afraid of them, For I am with you to deliver you," declares the LORD.
I used to be shy around people. It was a self-centered shy: I wanted to be friendly so people would like me; but I felt like I could never come up with the right things to say. Looking back, I see I obsessed so much about how they would view me and think of me, that I basically paralyzed myself! Eventually, there was a time where I just avoided people as much as possible, thinking "Well, someday I'll grow out of this." I did, but not in the way I was envisioning.
Christ had mercy on me. He showed me that because I am His Child and Servant, He wants to work through my life to bless others. Choosing to hold myself back was as much sin as if I had spoken unkind words.
And so, slowly, I began reaching outside myself, pushing myself with the knowledge this was obedience to Christ. Still, there were many times I just didn't know what to say; often I would be reduced to almost tears when I felt I was fumbling and lurching through conversations. Again and again it drove me to Him, begging and pleading with Him to show me what to say, what to do. And you know what? Yes, that's right! He did and still does. Now, I'm not perfect. And I've discovered that I can never "outgrow" needing His wisdom. Because of Christ's sacrifice for me on the cross, I have the opportunity and blessing to be constantly on my knees before Him, continually asking Him to give me words to say...and they are always better than what I would have come up with myself.
All that to tell you why Jer. 1:7-8 is so important to me! The title's other half, Rebelutionary, comes from the Latin root...no, wait! It comes from the word Rebelution. Now, don't puzzle your brains over this one; you won't find it in a dictionary. And no, it isn't a misspelling either. This word was made by Alex and Brett Harris when they merged the words "rebel" and "revolution" to come up with a single word for this idea they had: The Rebelution, teenage rebellion against low expectations (I'm won't go into detail, so definitely check out the links for more info). So, a Rebelutionary is someone who has chosen to step up and say "I won't be tied down by low expectations; I will live my life to the uttermost for Christ." And there's the rub! Lots of young people are doing things above and beyond what others think of them; they are making a difference. But for Christ? Is their goal to glorify Him and point others to His saving grace? God alone knows their hearts.
That's why I have these two together. It reminds me, "Hey! You have a job in life. You are Christ's ambassador (2 Cor. 5:20). But you can't do this on your own. Christ is what makes the difference. He's the life, the energy, the strength, He is the ALL you need (Phil. 4:19)."
And that's why my name is...Jer178Rebelutionary.
Next up: Oh. Deary me....there's a lot of things I want to share with you all. How about a Website Highlite on...something that was/is a Hard Thing? Coming up in a week (or perhaps two)!
Love to all,
Ericka
Monday, September 21, 2009
Back!
Hey y'all!
It's been a while. That last post was before summer began for me! Insanely busy summer it was too.
How's school going for everybody? Hey, have I ever told you about my school? (Checking posts....) Nope. Ok, well, that is definitely going to happen...sometime....soon, I hope!
For now, I just wanted to let you know there's a post coming up about a certain name, sometime in the immediate future of this week.
Blessings,
Ericka
Ps. Were any of you able to go the Rebelution Conferences this year?
It's been a while. That last post was before summer began for me! Insanely busy summer it was too.
How's school going for everybody? Hey, have I ever told you about my school? (Checking posts....) Nope. Ok, well, that is definitely going to happen...sometime....soon, I hope!
For now, I just wanted to let you know there's a post coming up about a certain name, sometime in the immediate future of this week.
Blessings,
Ericka
Ps. Were any of you able to go the Rebelution Conferences this year?
Monday, July 6, 2009
Good News Club II
I'm back! Didn't expect me so soon did you? ;) Alright, Good News Club 2! Most of these pictures are from our last day, which was in April. Here's the basic run-down of the club.
*Disclaimer* These are not the kinds of kids who sit still. These are not the types of teachers who stand in place while teaching. Some of the pictures are going to be blurry.
As the kids came in, they would grab a snack and sit down. At four o'clock we opened with prayer, then had the Pledges to the Flag and the Bible.
Next, our theme song...."Good News, Good News, Christ died for me....that's wonderful, EXTRA Good News!"
And on the word "Extra" They would shout as loud as they could; here they are covering their ears, leaning forward while shouting.
Then our memory verse; here they are reading it from the Bible.....
After a song came the Bible lesson. That last day we studied Daniel 5, the writing on the wall "He saw.....a hand. Not an arm, not a body, just a hand."
Then we have a Missionary story and review game during which the kids can go to the back and ask Bible-related questions, although lot of times they came for counseling; oh, it made my heart ache to hear some of their stories!
We dismiss at five, but we stay there until all the kids are taken care of. We also clean up whatever mess the kids have made, and that's where our faithful helpers prove their worth! ☺ It's great to have them, knowing they are ready for whatever we need them to do.
This year in club we had four six graders, who are leaving for grade school *tear* (They are all looking down because someone dropped something. )
And (some of) the kids. We had about thirty every week! At first it was hard
learning everyone's names (Mrs. P had an edge because she had been there several years already!) but except for a few of the smaller boys, by the end of the year I could great just about everyone by name.
And I have to mention this sweet girl! She brought so much joy to us teachers. Always listened very carefully, always so quiet and kind with the other children.
"There is nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them to an inquisitive child."
~Frank A. Clark (Amen to that!)
"A child seldom needs a good talking to as a good listening to."
~Robert Brault
"When I approach a child, he inspires
in me two sentiments; tenderness for
what he is, and respect for what he may become.
~Louis Pasteur
It is a masterpiece of the devil to make us believe that children cannot understand religion. Would Christ have made a child the standard of faith if He had known that it was not capable of understanding His words?
~Dwight L. Moody
So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth;It will not return to Me empty,Without accomplishing what I desire,And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.
~Isaiah 55:11
Until next year, little ones! I will be praying for you.
*Disclaimer* These are not the kinds of kids who sit still. These are not the types of teachers who stand in place while teaching. Some of the pictures are going to be blurry.
As the kids came in, they would grab a snack and sit down. At four o'clock we opened with prayer, then had the Pledges to the Flag and the Bible.
Next, our theme song...."Good News, Good News, Christ died for me....that's wonderful, EXTRA Good News!"
And on the word "Extra" They would shout as loud as they could; here they are covering their ears, leaning forward while shouting.
Then our memory verse; here they are reading it from the Bible.....
After a song came the Bible lesson. That last day we studied Daniel 5, the writing on the wall "He saw.....a hand. Not an arm, not a body, just a hand."
Then we have a Missionary story and review game during which the kids can go to the back and ask Bible-related questions, although lot of times they came for counseling; oh, it made my heart ache to hear some of their stories!
We dismiss at five, but we stay there until all the kids are taken care of. We also clean up whatever mess the kids have made, and that's where our faithful helpers prove their worth! ☺ It's great to have them, knowing they are ready for whatever we need them to do.
This year in club we had four six graders, who are leaving for grade school *tear* (They are all looking down because someone dropped something. )
And (some of) the kids. We had about thirty every week! At first it was hardlearning everyone's names (Mrs. P had an edge because she had been there several years already!) but except for a few of the smaller boys, by the end of the year I could great just about everyone by name.
And I have to mention this sweet girl! She brought so much joy to us teachers. Always listened very carefully, always so quiet and kind with the other children.
Even though we had so many kids, each one was important. Each one was unique.
"There is nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them to an inquisitive child."
~Frank A. Clark (Amen to that!)
"A child seldom needs a good talking to as a good listening to."
~Robert Brault
"When I approach a child, he inspiresin me two sentiments; tenderness for
what he is, and respect for what he may become.
~Louis Pasteur
~Dwight L. Moody
So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth;It will not return to Me empty,Without accomplishing what I desire,And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.~Isaiah 55:11
Until next year, little ones! I will be praying for you.
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