Lisa Notes: Looking back over 2012 (pt 3)

For the last three days of December, I’m reflecting back on a few defining and/or favorite moments of 2012.

. . . What choice do I have? You’re it. I know that. Trusting You—especially when I can’t see You—is the most fearless thing I ever do. . . .

A people of the Book?

. . . I thought only my religious tribe was a people of the Book. The “walking Bibles.” I was wrong. . . .

Not your normal church day

. . . He sat back down, leaned over, and grinned, “Didn’t I do it?”
Oh, yes, Walter Baby Love, you did it.
He said he had a name like that for a reason; now I understood. . . .

Bible or Jesus?

. . . But is it time spent with Scripture that makes the difference?
Or is it time spent with the Lord (even through Scripture)? I’m troubled with the language. . . .

I got the note

. . . She didn’t know me. I didn’t know her. But she handed me her note. The sentence at the bottom was what she really wanted me to see. . . .

I thought I understood

. . . Okay, we thought we had it all figured out (ouch). When I asked myself why we were among the lucky few to get it right, I came up with three possibilities (this pains me to admit, just so you know). . . .

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Looking back over 2012 (Part 1)

Looking back over 2012 (Part 2)

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floyd 60p · 640 weeks ago

The note from the lady was a touching moment. I was right there with you...

My wife, girls, and I went and passed out sleeping bags and hamburgers the Saturday before Christmas. As we were pulling out of the parking lot downtown, one of the older men stood up on the curb in front of us and blew a genuine kiss and a wave... I won't be forgetting that look of thanks anytime soon. He doesn't know that my family and I got more than he did...
My recent post REMEMBERING

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Lisa notes 103p · 640 weeks ago

Wow--getting that kiss blown your way--that's something to catch and hold on to. Very cool that you and your women passed out food and shelter. It makes me think of Jesus saying when we clothe and feed others, we're clothing and feeding him...

kamrandolph 32p · 640 weeks ago

Lisa, I have loved reading your blogs this last year. Thank you dear friend.

Thanks, Katie. You're special to me.

lauraboggess 49p · 640 weeks ago

I remember some of these, Lisa. Thank you for sharing your words and your heart with the Playdates with God community in 2012. You have been such a blessing to me, friend. Much love to you in the New Year!

I appreciate your encouragement, Laura. Your comments on my posts this year have meant a lot to me. I value your words and blessings. Praying 2013 is a great one for you and your ministries!

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Jody Lee Collins · 640 weeks ago

Lisa--it's good to see your smiling face here....I'm kind of catching up. God is so good to us--here's to another great year! Bless you.
My recent post A Prayer for the New Year

It's taking me awhile to catch up myself. ;-) Praying you have a great year too--we definitely have a good God to go through it with us!

Dionne · 640 weeks ago

My favorite is Dear God, I owe you an apology. I love your honesty and made me feel better for my days of fussing. Happy New Year!
My recent post Happy New Year! and what I learned/will miss from 2012

Glad that made you feel better, Dionne. :-) I think when we're most honest, we realize we owe God a lot more apologies than we give him. Thankful he gives us grace! Happy New Year to you too.

Jen · 640 weeks ago

I remember the note post. Powerful. And can I tell you something? I love your new profile picture. I see His joy streaming through you.
My recent post Happy New Year and the Soli Deo Gloria Party