Chris & Sara

I met a homeless couple the other day. Their names are Chris and Sara. I don't know a lot about them, but I know they need prayer. They look like young people who just lost their way and now are trying to find their way back to a normal life. With a twenty dollar bill folded in my hand I walked to the cafe table they were seated at and asked, "Are you guys having a little bit of a rough time?" They stared at me in disbelief and nodded their heads. Chris said, looking at Sara, "This is our answer." I told them Jesus had moved in my heart to give them some cash. Sara, softly said, "I'm pregnant." I said, "The Lord sent me over here to give you this and to tell you that He is going to take care of you. He loves you very much." I placed the cash on the table. I hugged them and prayed with them.

What a blessing to bless them and to bless this little one about to enter the world. I thought I would tell you about this incident, only because I want you to pray for them.

So ... I am thinking about them tonight, wishing so much that I could have done more and now you are too. I know that prayer is the key to the closed doors of life and we can make a difference in the lives of others we bring before HIM. I'm spending time tonight on my knees for Chris, Sara and so many more in need, I am being bold and asking you to talk to the Father for others as well.

Blessings,

kt

John 3:16

Blank Canvas --- Updated-- Update

(See updated pix below)

Well,
there is a blank white canvas pictured at the left here today, and I can't help but notice that it is kind of like the dawning of a new day... which can be ...
... inviting, daunting ... about which we can have mixed feelings... today, for many of us, maybe a little more daunting than inviting... then comes a tiny mighty bit of inspiration... ok .... here goes..... posting more later.

Remember someone is really crazy about you... His name is Jesus! 

Hoping you have a great day,          kt

P.S. John 3:16 An answer for life, found in the Bible, in ones heart and at the bottom of an In & Out Burger drink cup.      :)

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The Lessons of Sorrow and Joy!

Does Sorrow lay his hand on your shoulder,

walk with you in silence on life's way,

While Joy, your bright companion once, grown colder, becomes more distant day by day?

Run not from the companionship of Sorrow, he is the messenger of God to thee; and you will thank Him in His great tomorrow-

For what you do not know now, you then see; He is God's angel, clothed in veils of night, with whom "we walk by faith" and "not by sight." -Cowman

Going through with…

Waiting for…

Learning how to BE with…

Running too love for…

Giving out for…

Living for…

Hanging in for…

Laughing with…

Listening for…

…God




John 3:16

Little by Little

I recently heard someone say that God works this way most of the time, that is to say, little by little. Though I accept this as a truth, the fact is, it is difficult and challenging to wait while He, (God, Father, Savior, Creator) works all things out.

Have you seen the rocks changed by the crashing waves of the ocean?Or a path that has been worn by the constant tread of feet? Or the nurture it takes for a tree to grow? That's the way I think God works. We don't even notice the things He is doing in us and through us at times. Yet, He is the God, the YHWH, who is there, was there and always will be there. He is God where you are and God here with me tonight. It's all going to be ok! We see Him in every new sky in the morning and in the stars at night. Really, God is in control and He is crazy about us. He really loves us, so much...that He stretched out His arms and died. So that now He can live right inside of us. Amazing transformation happens when a soul asks Him for His purchased gift of life eternal. You see the God of the universe takes up residence when we ask Him to. Simple but genius on the Saviors part.

But, it is true too, that most of the time... He ... works .... little by little. We are always in a hurry. He isn't, He is always right on time. He is the God who is there, was there and always will be there. If you are discouraged today, tonight or whenever you get around to reading this blog effort, know that He is working now for you and I, little by little. I know that it helps me tonight to know that God is working in the world in not only my life, but untold lives, bringing hope and miracles. Why, because He loves so deeply every human being alive. He gives us the opportunity to join Him in the work He is doing around the world.

Love is found in Him, no need to search further. His Word, to us says that He will never leave us nor forsake us. Everlasting love is hard to find. He is the God who is there all the time, in season and out, working on the kinks in our lives, little by little.

John 3:16

Warmest regards, kt

Foggy Cliffs

Summer is vacation time and one of my favorite get-a-ways is traveling up the California Coast. Hwy 1 is an incredible ride ... on the back of a motorcycle, or seated inside a car... I think it is safe to say that more beautiful locations cannot be found than those found on a ride up the Pacific Coast Hwy 1.

Foggy Cliffs by Katie Sperry

"Foggy Cliffs" seen below, was painted on my PC with Corel draw art tools a few years back after a trip to Morro Bay http://morrobay.org/morro-bay-calendar.htm, California. In August, usually the hottest month of the year for anywhere in the U.S., the coast line is usually covered with fog in the mornings, burning off in the afternoons. It makes for a season cool enough for an evening of campfires  and an early morning stroll in your favorite sweatshirt! (Cousins Mike and Karla lived in Cambria near there and verify this tidbit of information is true most years.) When I revisist this painting, it brings back the sounds and sights of being there again.  Sights and sounds of the ocean landscape are near and dear to my heart. I have a sketch book full of sketches from that time and hope to soon use some of them in a current composition.

Cities such as Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, (don't miss Hearst Castle) and more are to be seen and enjoyed traveling up the coastline.  HWY 1

Looking forward to being in Big Bear this weekend to meet up with some old friends. Hearing some oldies too! Hope you are making some happy memories for the scrapbooks too. Summer, believe it or not will soon give way to Fall 2011. Can you believe it? I'm having a little difficulty with that one.
May God bless your day, kt ;)

Vincent

Just wanted to post about a favorite of mine, that being this painting. Being an artist I love, love art because it is a medium that can capture the emotion, the heart of what the particular artists sees. One of my very favorite artists, if not my favorite is Vincent Van Gogh. He truly has genius going on in this one. FYI: It is called The Cafe Terrace on the Place du Forum, Arles, at Night, c.1888 - Vincent Van Gogh
When it was first shown it was called simply "Coffee House, In the evening". No wonder I love it. Cafe Mocha sipping is part of my happy moments scenario! It was the first painting where he painted a starry sky. It leads us in with the cobblestones and then captures the eye with the warmth of the cafe surrounded by the falling of night in the little town center. So interesting and so inviting, so fun it would be to be there. In 1990/91 the town of Arles, France revamped the area to make it look like this painting, how's that for a marketing scheme. To me it is a romantic painting, about a place to meet and enjoy a warm cup of liquid energy in the presence of those who make your eyes smile and perhaps your heart sing.
Don't mind me, I am a hopeless romantic and optimist.

Beautiful

Some things are just simply beautiful. They shake our worlds..and restore our hope.

They are beautiful like.... spray from an ocean wave,
a babies first cry,  the voice of a long lost friend,
Thanksgiving fellowship and Christmas joys,
the smell of breakfast in the morning,
hearing good news long awaited,
holding hands, embracing hope, eyes that smile,
finding someone rare and wonderful,
sunsets in the desert,
giving what you have so others are comforted...

Truly .... beauty is in the eye and heart of the beholder!

Hope you are having one of those beautiful days. kt