Going the Distance...

Pastor Tom Nesbitt and

his lovely wife Marie

Still going strong for the Kingdom of God!

From time to time I get to be around and hear about people who have gone and are going the distance for Christ. Those who are in their 70s, 80s, and even 90s who are still seeking hard after God.

An example of one of these couples is Pastor Tom & Marie Nesbitt. It’s almost as if they understand more the real purpose of life and how short our time is on earth! If you ever get the chance to be around them not only will you be blessed, but you will know the meaning of your name! (A Pastor Tom specialty) :) You may also walk away feeling a little convicted that you need to pray more, evangelize more, read your Bible more, love Jesus more…

So again today, I have to ask myself if I am cultivating a heart that desires to live for God’s Kingdom - for however long that may be?!

Living in the Kingdom of God...

My dear friend, Kacie Bonjour and

her husband Brandon.

This picture makes me wish I was in the Bahamas. I should of the chosen the picture of them in sweaters... Either way you both look lovely! :)

Kacie Bonjour and their son, Camden!

What a little stud!

Kacie (Menning) Bonjour and I have been friends since we were wee little kids. We went to the same church (UCC Baby!), our parents were in card club together (I am not even sure they played cards), we camped at Beeds Lake together (a personal favorite of mine)! Although it still haunts me that we swam in that nasty lake.

Recently, Kacie became a follower of Christ. Meaning, she has decided to live for a purpose that will outlast this life. This is definitely one of my highlights of 2010 that still causes me to stop and just laugh at the goodness of God!

Many people often think that there is no joy in following Jesus. He’s basically a fun hater. Well, that is a straight up, LIE! Below is just a few of the privileges Kacie and I and others who follower Christ receive as we live in the Kingdom of God.

- A Promise of Eternity

- Hope

- Power in the Holy Spirit

- JOY! when it doesn’t make sense to have joy

- Healing both physically & spiritually

- Freedom

- Purpose that will outlast this world

- PEACE! that surpasses all understanding

- Confidence in her identity in Christ

- Adopted in the God’s kingdom

AND did I mention her husband Brandon is also following Jesus!? Because he is! AMAZING! God is SO GOOD! Love you both and can't wait to see what God has in store!

Just couldn't resist another one of the little guy!