Dreamers and the Doers

Something that I have been thinking about and have discovered after talking with my dear friend Sarah is that in this crazy world we live in there are 2 kinds of people (I'm sure there are many other kinds but these are the two we discussed) : Dreamers and Doers.  The dreamers tend to spend hours and hours thinking and dreaming up schemes and ideas of what they can do with something. Piling up ideas in the back of their heads and pulling them out randomly to reevaluate and see if it could work better now or later. I seem to think that they are unorganized and tend to forget quickly because they are busy dreaming or doing multiple things at once. I can say this because I am a dreamer :) I am constantly thinking of new things and how to do them or how to revamp this or that. How I might do this or change that and go out and do adventurous things. I also tend to be very unorganized and forgetful when I'm doing a ton of things at once.  The Doers on the other hand spend their time trying to keep the dreamer from floating off into dreamland and keep the reality in focus. They think over something for a long time and if it doesn't work or they know it wont go anywhere they throw it out the window. If it does seem to work they will build goals to be able to get there. They are the movers of the dreams of the dreamers. Without the people like Sarah, people like me would more than likely be in a lot of interesting situations. It is so crazy awesome to see how God created all of us with those kind of minds. I loved having this conversation with Sarah and I wanted to share it with you guys! Hope you enjoy! Jemima

February Blessing!!

Sunshine, birds singing, no clouds in the sky, almost 50 degrees it's February....wait did I say February?? Yup! :) To think that we would have this weather at this time year is incredible! Just goes to show that nothing is set and when God feels like it He blesses us with blessings like today! God has been continually showing me that He is the only thing that doesn't change. So many things come and go, dreams and passions change, seasons bloom and fade yet the Word of God does not perish! His blessings come when we seek His face and follow Him no matter what! One of the many blessings I have had this week has been the opportunity for fellowship with staff and apprentices through random things, being blessed with a trip to Colorado in April, to be out in God's creation doing what I love! What has God been challenging and blessing you with?

Happy New Year!

As we all sit around the TV watching the sparkling ball of time drop to it's resting place to usher in the new year I can't help but reflect upon what God has given me this past year and how full of blessing it is! :) The adventure that God has taken me upon and I'm sure that you all have as well is beyond what I thought was possible or even imaginable. I cannot wait for the blessings of this upcoming year to come. Keep seeking God and resting in Him for we know not what He is going to bless us with. May you be blessed abundantly! Happy New Year!!

Merry Christmas!!

It's the time of year that snow falls (depending on your location) Christmas Trees start appearing, lights start to twinkle in the night, and there's something special in the air. Joy begins to cascade over our souls as we remember that Jesus Christ came to earth as a human baby to grow and sacrifice Himself for us. I am continually baffled and humbled at the thought of Jesus Christ coming to spend time with us because He loved us so much. "What a love, what a cost, We stand forgiven at the Cross!" (Oh to see the dawn lyrics)
   Over the past few months I have been learning about grace and how God has shown me it and how to show it to others. What exactly is grace? What does it look like? How does one love and give grace in a trying circumstance? These are just some of the questions that I have been asking myself. (if you have insight leave a comment)
     I have been so blessed with the opportunity to work where I work, to be able to go home for the holidays, have the family i have, and to be able to serve a Risen Savior. I can honestly say that i only do what i do through the ever abundant strength of God. :)  May God bless you this Christmas Season!

End of Summer with a new beginning

August 29, 2011

     Hello from the Mountain Top!

        With the summer wrapping up, the sounds of camp have faded with the laughter of children and the sounds of plain fun slipping into the background.  The air has taken on the feeling of fall and the trees have begun to change.  We were extremely blessed with the opportunity to reach out to approximately 1000 children this summer and we had 45+ professions of faith!!! Praise God! Working in the kitchen all summer was definitely a challenge, a blessing, a seemingly never ending adventure, and a time of learning. Cooking for close to 300 or so people a week and running a crew of 8 in a kitchen that reached blistering temperatures is something completely new to me.  It is intimidating to think that all the girls that are working with you are watching you and trying to mirror what you are doing. It challenged me to seek God and pour myself into these teens as I work with them day in and day out.  I can honestly say that the only way I do what I do is through Jesus Christ! I praise Him daily for giving the strength to keep going forward.

   During the summer I was able to counsel for our Buckaroo camp for 6-9 year olds. Buckaroo camp is a two day camp that allows for the younger kids to be able to have a chance at camp without staying for a week.  Even though it was a short couple days I had a blast running around doing games, pony rides, and teaching songs to them. 

Last week we had our Camp Apprenticeship Ministry Program graduation! All of our apprentice graduates have gone on to the new adventures that God has called them to and it is really awesome to see where God is taking them. In case you don’t remember the CAMP program is for college level students to come and dedicate 1 year of their life to Christ and learn to serve through camping ministry.  Our new set of apprentices comes in the 9^th of September and we have about 30 of them coming. I am excited and looking forward to what is going to happen this year.  We have people from all over the US and one girl from Germany!  I will be living in a house with 5 other single staff girls and will hopefully be put with a staff family to be a Jr. Advisor for the year.

Thank you, Jesus, for providing a car for me!! Last week He blessed me with a ’98 Mazda!! It was totally a God thing as my parents found it at a yard sale and due to some minor dents in it they lowered the price drastically! J Mom and Dad brought it up Saturday and it was a blessing to see them and learn to drive stick.  Being able to see my parents was so refreshing and fun. 

Summer Time!!

Phew! The summer has been in full swing here and we are kicking off week #5!! I have been so very busy the past month that it seems like I have barely enough time to breath! We've had an amazing summer so far and many of our ranchers and volunteers have accepted Christ!!!
   There are so many things that God has been teaching me and I honestly don't know where to start. Between all the learning adventures, trials, and extremely fun times I have grown so much. This past week God has been teaching me just to rest in Him and let Him handle it all. I had a couple volunteers that really really pushed me to the point where everyday was a battle to keep cool and love them. Unfortunately I was more like a drill sergeant rather than a loving leader. The biggest question was "How do I show mercy when they blatantly and continually break the rules and pull stupid stunts?"  By Thursday I was completely worn thin and that night during a Message from the Mount God showed me through the horse that I wasn't trusting and resting in Him. The next day He filled me with a joy and strength to go on. I was able to talk to one of the hardest of our girls that night and it was such a cool thing to see where her heart was. This week God has been filling me and I want to pour myself into them and love them. It is so incredible to see God's hand working even when I"m so tired I could fall asleep while working.
   Stay Strong in the Lord for in our weakness HE is made Strong!!! I wish i could tell all that is going on but it would take a book to write it all :) Keep up the prayers!

I'll be By Your Side

Why are you striving these days
Why are you trying to earn grace
Why are you crying
Let me lift up your face
Just don't turn away

Why are you looking for love
Why are you still searching as if I'm not enough
To where will you go child
Tell me where will you run
To where will you run

And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you

Look at these hands and my side
They swallowed the grave on that night
When I drank the world's sin
So I could carry you in
And give you life
I want to give you life
Cause I, I love you
I want you to know
That I, I love you

                                                                   I'll never let you go  The lyrics in this song has been a staple in my day as I walk through the area that God has placed in front of me. I keep searching for something more when in reality it's right in front of me and all I really need to do is embrace it. The things of this world grow dim as the love of Jesus grows in front of me.    My life has been a crazy roller coaster of things happening. I was able to go home for a week on vacation and it was such a good time of just relaxing. I returned to the hectic ranch life and we are full swing into retreats and our open house coming up on Monday. Last night was a bit of fun and adventure as we had a BBQ with everyone and then had to head for cover later in the evening due to tornado watch/warning. Thank the Lord no tornadoes hit the Ranch. His hand has protected us every time. We ended the night with fellowshiping while watching a fantastic lightening show and  sitting around candles. God is good and He will never let us go!