Good Friday

I know I haven't blogged in a while and I am due for a long update on the past month, but in light of Good Friday, I thought I'd post something to reflect on...

"Remember the gospel again; hear his humble plea in the garden, see his blood-stained brow, hear the whip crack as it tears his back, smell the scent of blood that fills the air as he is hoisted up upon the tree, hear him cry in agony as the wrath you deserve is poured out upon him, and he is forsaken. Then let his words sink deeply into your soul, 'It is finished.' All that he had come to do, all that you needed him to do, he has done for you. Feel the earth tremble, hear the curtain that separated you from the presence of God tear. Think about that kind of love and welcome, let your heart weep before him, and kiss him in worship as you humble yourself, loving him much. Now, let the love that's overflowing in your heart eventuate in true obedience, put off your old, dead, loveless ways of living, and let the love that has been poured into your heart by the Holy Spirit create true holiness of life." - Elyse Fitzpatrick

I was thankful for the way Elyse Fitzpatrick engaged all of the senses and brought the reader right back to Calvary. Hope this helps you to engage your mind, your heart, your everything in what Christ has done this Easter season!

Gianna Jessen

Two posts in one day...bonus!

Last night, a friend of mine told me about this woman, Gianna Jessen. She is an abortion survivor. Yup, you read that right...not that she was having an abortion and survived complications...she herself was aborted...but survived. Looked her up on youtube... Her story is gripping...maybe controversial for some. Miraculous, nonetheless.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPF1FhCMPuQ

The video is about 10 minutes long, but truly worth watching.

Thoughts? Comments?

Up before the sun

Woke up early this morning to take our dear friends to the airport. Decided to stay up and spend the rest of the morning at my favorite spot. (The picture above should look somewhat familiar. Don't you just love that the mug is from SIMS Orthodontics?? =P) As I've been sitting here, still in a sleepy stupor, waiting for the caffeine to kick in, I decided to look up where our friends are going on Google Images. Omg...it's friggin gorgeous! I had never even heard of Turks and Caicos before! But apparently it's a celebrity hot spot. Here are some photos:

Seriously?? That's where they get to spend their week?? Just a tad bit jealous... They actually really got hooked up because 1) their flights were free (frequent flyer miles) and 2) housing is free (they met someone who owns a house there). So essentially, they get to enjoy a week in paradise, all expenses paid! Lucky ducks...




But I can't complain. I ran out of the apartment at 5:45 this morning, and it was actually pleasantly warm...probably in the 60s...and breezy. :) Love LOVE the feeling of wind in my face. So the weather's been nice here lately. AND in just one day, we will have the pleasure of the Parks' company--John, Diana & Jonah Park, that is! SO excited to have them over!! It's going to be a fun few days with them. :D




I've actually been impressed by how much we have been able to see our fellow Midwest friends since we've been here. I kind of thought that maybe we'd see them once a year ish, but already we've seen Abe & Steph three times, and this will be our third time seeing John, Diana & Jonah! It's been a blessing!




So... who else is going to join us?! hehehehe It's a party in the middle of the USA!!!

Happy First Day of Spring!

Spring is here, y'all! Woohoo!!!!!

Love from Tulsa,
The Kays

Quote of the week

Haven't blogged in a few days... It's been a busy week! But I did want to post a verse from one of my favorite hymns... Something to reflect on before worship tomorrow!

Come ye weary, heavy laden,

Lost and ruined by the fall;

If ye tarry till you're better,

You will never come at all.

Not the righteous--sinners Jesus came to call.

More reflections on this later... but I feel like God's been taking me on a journey of relearning and rediscovering the joys of the gospel over the past couple of years. Verses like this have really resonated in my heart. Praying that God would speak something to your hearts through these words as well...

Seriously?

Just heard on the news that Tulsa is the meth capital of OK, and possibly the nation: http://www.fox23.com/news/local/story/Tulsa-Is-Meth-Capital-Of-Oklahoma/gggw1sXTv0KXsUDR9pKjWw.cspx

Sigh...

Gas Prices

Seems to be a hot topic these days. Well, I hate to rub it in your faces, but that's another one of the perks of living in Tulsa, OK! Our gases prices are some of the lowest in the nation: http://gasbuddy.com/gb_gastemperaturemap.aspx. The dark-ish green area in north-east OK is Tulsa. Our gas prices have gone up a bit, too, of course, but I would sure hate to be back in Cali right now, esp. doing as much driving as I was while I was there!



By the way... I've been seeing commercials for tourism in Cali more often these days: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExuuFNFdd0k. Looks like our home state is needing the revenue!