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Bed.

That’s all there is to it.

I love being in bed. Andrew and I came home from church today and slept in bed for 2 hours. It was amazing. There is nothing like the feeling of your own sheets and blankets cuddled up around your neck and finding that perfect spot between the pillows.

For those of you who know me well this favorite spot does not come as a surprise. It is quite common to find me talking, dreaming, visualizing about my bed.

When I do not spend a solid 8 hours in bed, you also know the consequences. Happy Lyndsey is just not likely to show up the next morning. Sad, I know. Most of you moms are thinking, “just wait!” I know… I know. But for now, while freedom still lives, I will enjoy my favorite spot guilt-free.

One thing that never gets old is watching God move in people’s lives. I will always be amazed by another life changed from darkness to freedom. This past Sunday, 31 people were baptized. It was our first baptism at the building, just another reminder of God’s goodness and faithfulness. It’s even more impactful when you truly know some of these people. Where they’ve been and how far they’ve come in just a matter of 6 months or a year. If changed lives aren’t a testament to the realness and goodness of God, I don’t know what else can convince you.

This is how he just now walked in the front door from work. 

Don’t be concerned. The cow’s right arm is ok. I’ve been informed the cow is just difficult to put on by one’s self.

Yeah good one…

How bout we not compare any political figure to Jesus? This is ridiculous…

I’m going to receive a reputation for starting blog “series” and then quitting after one or two posts. So… I’m going to make sure my favorite spots series continues STRONG!

I was thinking today about a spot that exudes relaxation, peace and focus for me. A spot that I can find in any city, in just about any park and it’s usually only a walk or a drive away.

A basketball court.

From the time I was in 5th grade, this spot has had a place in my heart. Even in my high stressed filled days of 5th grade I remember going out by myself and shooting hoops.

There’s something about hearing a basketball bounce that does something inside of me. I could stand on a free throw line and shoot for hours on end, trying to get a perfect 25 out of 25. It just calms me.

In middle school, high school, college and even today (even though not as often as I’d like) I can go to a basketball court with the weight of the world on my shoulders and return with a smile on my face and a brand new perspective.

There’s a certain focus and determination coupled with a freedom to run and sweat that makes basketball such a freeing pastime for me.

I think this blog post has even inspired me to make it a point to go out once a week on my own and just shoot some hoops. I’ll see you on the courts!

This image of the circular, red blob barreling it’s way into the coast makes me particularly uneasy. Seeing Gustav strengthen and target its prey gives me that nerve-racking feeling in the pit of my stomach. So many lives. So many homes. So many families torn apart. I just don’t want to see it happen.

But this isn’t the first time I’ve felt this way. 3 years ago I remember asking God why in the world He wouldn’t just turn Katrina around. I was scared and confused. And 3 years ago I opened my Bible and the first place my eyes fell was to this very passage in Job Chapter 37.

“At this also my heart trembles, and leaps from its place. Listen closely to the thunder of His voice, and the rumbling that goes out form His mouth. Under the whole heaven He lets it loose, and His lightning to the ends of the earth.” After it, a voice roars; He thunders with His majestic voice, and He does not restrain the lightnings when His voice is heard. God thunders with His voice wondrously, doing great things which we cannot comprehend. For to the snow He says, ‘Fall on the earth, and to the downpour and the rain, ‘Be strong.’ He seals the hand of every man, that all men may know His work. Then the beast goes into its lair and remains in its den. Out of the south comes the storm, and out of the north the cold. From the breath of God ice is made, and the expanse of the waters is frozen. Also with moisture He loads the thick cloud; He disperses the cloud of His lightning. It changes direction, turning around by His guidance, that it may do whatever He commands it on the face of the inhabited earth. Whether for correction, or for His world, or for lovingkindness, He causes it to happen.“

It was one of those moment in my life where there was no doubt that God had spoken to me. I realized He is in control and His ways truly are higher than my own. I believe that He is sovereign and I believe that He is good. That is all I need to know.

So today was the first day in our new facility… and yes, I finally have some pictures for you. We had over a 1,000 people today come to church. What a cool thing! We had around 750 adults and 300 kids for both services. It was so neat to feel the excitement and gratefulness today. There was just an awesome feeling in the air. I feel truly blessed to be able to be part of this church.

August 24th is a big day. For a couple of reasons.

It was the day back in 1997 that Calvary Jupiter had their first service.

11 years later (to the day) it was the first service in our new building. We didn’t even plan it like that. Only God can make sure something like that happens. (more to come on this)

And then of course it’s my brother’s birthday. 27 years ago was a very special day.

Since we had that slight little flood in our house, the scrapbook my mom made me got all wet. In my attempt to dry it out I’ve been looking through it a lot lately. On one of the pages is a letter I wrote to my brother in the first grade (my first grade spelling and grammatical errors included):

Dear, Justin. I love for a brother. I don’t want a nother brother. I like you very very very munch for a brother, your the best brother in the world. Your realy fun. And will you forgive me for the bad things Iv done to you. let’s make a deal if I be nice to you you be nice to me. Shake on it. (

So 17 years later, I still love you for a brother and don’t want another brother. I still like you very very very much and you truly are the best brother in the world. I’m pretty nice to you now and you’re pretty nice to me. But let’s make sure we make a deal and shake on it if things ever start to change.

I love you! Happy Birthday!

What a great day

Yay! After much work and long, long hours by our General Contractor (the man doesn’t sleep)… we got our Certificate of Occupancy!!!

Thank you for your prayers. We are beyond excited and are so blessed to be able to have our first Sunday in the new building on the exact date of our 11th anniversary as a church. How cool is that!???