Time in L-Town

Tonight a friend of mine from CharlotteONE came to visit me in my hometown. It doesn't much compare to the big city of Charlotte so not many people are ever much interested in seeing where I call home, not for my friend, Cathy though :). Cathy drove about an hour away to come spend the evening with me, just because. We met at a local bakery/coffee shop downtown, went for a walk and dilly-dallied through shops along the square. After all that, we headed to the famous "Bar-B-Q-King" restaurant in town. We both got the half plate of bbq which came with NC BBQ, fries, hushpuppies, and cole slaw. We made sure to also grab a nice cold sweet tea to go with our meals:) Having her come to my town, was a neat treat . I love the big cities don't get me wrong but I also love having connections with people in a small town. Investing time into people brings me happiness. Throughout our short-lived events along the night, there was someone at almost every stop I knew. I'm serious. The cashier at the bakery attended my church, the cashier at a local shop downtown was my elementary school art teacher, another couple at the restaurant I saw attended my church and on my way home my dad honked at me while he passed by, haha. Gotta love a small town. I didn't always like it and still at times don't but over the years, I've learned more how much I appreciate seeing familiar, friendly faces. Oh, and before I met up with her, the cashier at CVS asked me how my mom was.

All in all, it was nice having a friend of mine from CharlotteONE come to visit my small town roots and actually enjoy it.

She even liked swinging on my front porch swing at my house:) If only the main road weren't so close, it'd be close to perfect.

Well, just wanted to share the fun-filled night with my friend, Cathy.

Take time to count the small blessings in your life whether it's a friend who drove to see you, a familiar face or a hot meal. They're all great gifts from God :)

Be blessed.

Pslam 34

My heart is broken knowing my Savior,the Creator of the Universe, is jealous for me. He wants my attention, not just in the easy times, the convienent times or hard times, but 24/7, God wants my attention. The more I seek Him, the filthier I realize I am. I'm filthy.

My heart longs for His touch. He shows me daily how much He loves me. He does!:) Through the sunshine, through people I encounter, through food on my plate and a warm shower I get to take. He loves me so much!

I'm broken just tasting His love. (Psalm 34:) It's more than I can bare just to have a taste!

One of my favorite chapters below reminds me of my spirit's longing to know Father more.

Psalm 63:1-11~
"O God, You are my God ; I shall seek You earnestly ; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water. Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory. Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips will praise You. So I will bless You as long as I live ; I will lift up my hands in Your name. My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth offers praises with joyful lips. When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches, For You have been my help, And in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy. My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me. But those who seek my life to destroy it, Will go into the depths of the earth. They will be delivered over to the power of the sword ; They will be a prey for foxes. But the king will rejoice in God ; Everyone who swears by Him will glory, For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped."

I'm blessed to get to read His word daily! I am restored by his grace and mercy.


Again as I look around me I see so much of God's outpouring of love.

Through my friend, Shanda who is doing missions overseas indefinitley!

Through my brothers and sisters in Christ who secretly pray before their almighty Father for others who so often go unnoticed.

To my brother who seeks the Lord in so many ways. I love seeing God at work molding this clay pot of His :)

Give God a chance to love you like no other.. HE already does, He's just waiting on you to TASTE HIS LOVE :)

Be filled!,

*Overjoyed*

It's great to see God at work in the lives of so many people. I want to take a few moments to share with you what all the Holy Spirit has been up to in the lives of His people.

Rachel: Serving in Honduras sharing the gospel with Deaf people (and hearing people).
Her talents and passion for the Lord is defintiely with the people in Honduras. Her love for the Lord shines brighter there than I've ever seen. She's beauitful.

Check out her blog! click here

Bradley, my brother- Just returned home form East Asia. One guy he became friends with over the 6 week trip accepted Christ the day before he left.

Andrew and Simi- Called to Honduras to do missions (full-time) They will be working with an orphanage.

Anna- Teaching English at a Christian School in Argentina for two years. Leaving this week. SHe's super excited!:) (so am I) Click here to see her blog

Ryan and Mike-local missions with Prison Ministries.

Kristy- just returned from Mexico working on houses.

World Changers- Lives were changed with material possessions but even more so through the Holy Spirit shining in and through people who not only didn't get paid to work but paid to get to work ( in 100+ degrees). All for God's glory:)Pretty sweet!

And hopefully soon I will be going to different places to sell bracelets through the organization, Threads of Hope. For more information check out their website.

Threads Of Hope


Remember to Shine Christ brightly in all that you do.

If you're at work remember: Colossians 3:23.

If you're weak, remember: 2 Corinthians 12:10

..........Tired?: Matthew 11:29

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”-Matthew 9:37-38



Joyfully His,

Heather