little differences

Got this from an article my boss wrote...quoted from his old boss, Chuck Swindoll. The difference between Appreciation and Affirmation is this:

Appreciation comes and goes because it is based on what a person does. Affirmation is much deeper in that it affirms who the person is.

Go encourage someone today by affirming them!

september 18th

So you've probably heard... Esther and I will tag team preach...! Yay! Holy Spirit we desire You. Have your way in our city. Revival fire COME! I know significant things are going to happen... it's time to Wake Up and Call Out, Vancouver!

going thru stuff?

I remember when I was in Thailand for a missions trip (2001) with my team of 30+ people... and some people were having a difficult time adjusting... or when people were having diarrhea, we'd change the lyrics to "Even when I'm running to the washroom... Yet I will praise..." That being said, I thought of this song today. Even when it's difficult, yet I will praise. Even when I don't feel like it, yet I will praise. Even when I feel small, yet I will praise. And even when I'm most excited about life... Yet will will praise. I will never forget to give You praise, Oh Lord... never!

Yet I will Praise (by Vineyard Music)

I will praise You Lord my God
Even in my brokenness
I will praise You Lord
I will praise You Lord my God
Even in my desperation
I will praise You Lord

And I can't understand
All that You allow
I just can't see the reason
But my life is in Your hands
And though I cannot see You
I choose to trust You

Even when my heart is torn I will praise (trust) You Lord
Even when I feel deserted I will praise (trust) You Lord
Even in my darkest valley I will praise (trust) You Lord
And when my world is shattered and it seems all hope is gone
Yet I will praise You Lord

I will trust You Lord my God
Even in my loneliness
I will trust You Lord
I will trust You Lord my God
Even when I cannot hear You
I will trust You Lord

And I will not forget
That You hung on a cross
Lord You bled and died for me
And if I have to suffer
I know that You've been there
And I know that You're here now

hello september

boy am i glad it's september. aren't you?