Two-For-One

Yes, it is true!! Today brings you a 2-for-1 special on 'Sarah's Spot.' This, my second post for the day, is delivered your way to tell you that info regarding my recent trip to Honduras should come about in the next couple of days. I'm still working out the logistics about downloading pictures and all of that fun stuff, so when I have that figured out, I'll get it posted. Since this post is short, I'll throw in a little joke I spotted in the newspaper a few weeks ago that answered a long-existing question I've had rolling around in the back of my brain:

Q. Where do ants go for their holidays?

A. Frants


Happy Tuesday!

Sarah

Adding to the Beauty

"I've been catching glimpses of it, now more than ever. The only thing that could rival my despair at the pain in the world is my hope in a very real kingdom of God, and very real people who by the grace of God are adding to the beauty with their beautiful art, creative lives, and redemptive work." This quote from Christian artist Sara Groves has become part of my daily thinking, it seems, for many reasons. Throughout her CD release, Add to the Beauty, Groves weaves together several songs which deal with how the kingdom of God is NOT a 'non-entity,' but that it is a living and breathing kingdom that, at present, resides within the hearts of those who, by faith, have been 'adopted' into its realm. In other words, the kingdom of God is within. And so, the way we see the reality of the kingdom is by the outer expressions of the people who contain this possession within. This kingdom stands in stark contrast to the kingdom of the world (Satan's kingdom), that stands in all of its ugliness around every corner, amidst many homes, and within many people on Earth. But...the kingdom of God is beautiful. We can shine forth its beauty in our relationships, in our homes, in our workplaces, in our art, in our good works.....it can transform so many areas of life. That, to me, is the incredible part about this word picture. Whether you're at home caring for children, living life with your spouse, interacting with co-workers, visiting a widow, whatever it may be, you can live the beautiful life of the kingdom of God. It's a redemptive life, one that has been purchased by Christ, and now shines forth with His beauty. This is so encouraging to me, and has often been on my mind the past few months, as I see His work in me and within the lives of others. Here's a small snippet of one of Groves' songs:

When anger fills your heart; When in your pain and hurt
You find the strength to stop; You bless instead of curse
When doubting floods your soul; When all things feel unjust
You open up your heart; You find a way to trust
That's a little stone, that's a little mortar
That's a little seed, that's a little water
In the hearts of the sons and daughters
This kingdom's coming......
In the mundane tasks of living; in the pouring out and giving
In the waking up and trying; in the laying down and dying...... this kingdom's coming.

Hope you're 'adding to the beauty' of His Kingdom in your corner of the world.

Sarah

Come Back Again

Coming soon . . . a new post from Sarah!