always accepted, not rejected

I don't read very many books, but I'm reading one now and really like this:

"In one sense, God is a "tasteless friend." Seemingly He is endlessly tolerant about those who come to Him for help and endlessly patient in waiting for those others to recognize the need of His help. But He has a solid foundation to do just that. His Son died for each person so as to deal with the issue of wrongdoing; the Spirit of God washed every one who has come to Christ; God the Father has set apart for Himself all who trusted His Son as children under His constant care, and finally each and every child of God has been justified with God's righteousness which means they are infinitely accepted and never rejected." -David Eckman, Sex Food & God p. 53

happy things in life

I love seeing my old roommates! I guess you have no choice but to grow really close to the people you live with. But seriously, my heart could barely contain the joy I had yesterday when I saw my Japan roommate!

Similarly, my heart was pounding as I just read a note from a friend in Japan. She accepted Jesus into her heart about 10 months ago. She was saying that her first choir practice (which is where she heard the gospel numerous times) was January 14th, 2008. Mika was ecstatic, because they also had rehearsal on January 14th, 2009. Oh how the angels must rejoice and sing with Mika!

Home sweet home

I love the feeling when you've been gone for a long time. That's when it feels sooooo good to get home! The sight of the front door of the house I'm living in was just absolutely stunning to me today. Wherever I call home, it's just a beautiful and comforting place. What will heaven be like??