Ice Cream

I have found out something new about myself this summer. I am addicted to ice cream. When I say addicted... you may think I'm kidding. I wish that was the case. I don't know if it is because it has been so hot this summer, but I eat ice cream almost every single day. Why does it have to be ice cream?? Why can't I be addicted to....let's say, FRUIT?? It's a good thing I enjoy working out or I'd be huge. Yesterday I had my favorite kind: Mint Chocolate Chip & Cookie Dough! That's just a random fact about me, so if you truly want to make my day, you know what to do. Just give me an ice cream cone and I'll be the happiest girl you've ever met. I'm just that simple.

Lord, I'll give myself to speak for You

I am always looking for a good book to read. Yesterday, I walked outside to get the mail and found a package for my brother. The books came from Texas, from an organization called "Gospel for Asia." I gave the package to Zach and I watched as he opened it. Somehow these books got sent to him for free by signing up on an email list. There were actually 2 copies of the same book so being the amazing brother he is...gave me the other one. I continued on with the rest of my day, not thinking about the book. At night, I love to read and journal so I picked up this book and began reading. Since my recent experience at Camp Ozark, I've felt the Lord tug at my heart about Mission work. I've been on a few mission trips with my church but never to a third-world country. There is something I find intriguing about the culture we live in. We take SO much for granted. Anyways, back to the book. It is about a man K.P Yahannan who has traveled in Asia spreading the love of God. He is on a journey to change a generation. Our generation. For nearly twenty years, he has faithfully been a missionary. I've only read 50 pages of the book, but let me tell you....I cannot put it down. It may be because I have such an interest for mission work. I underlined some parts that I feel are definitely worth sharing. The website is www.gfa.org for those interested in reading this book called Revolution in World Missions

"In order to plant the Gospel, we must take risks."

"What impresses people from Third World countries are the simple things Americans take for granted: fresh water available 24 hours a day, unlimited electrial power, telephones that work and a most remarkable network of paved roads."

"What if God asked me to preach in the streets? How would I ever be able to stand up in public and speak? What if I were stoned and beaten?"

SUMMER

Summer, summer, summer! I can't believe it is almost over! This summer has been really interesting to me. I have had several eye opening experiences that I hope to always remember. From May 16 to June 28 I worked as a camp counselor at Camp Ozark in Mt. Ida, Arkansas. I was certified in the Ropes Course and shooting sports. For 6 weeks, I had minimum contact with anyone. It was a lot harder for me than I thought. Camp Ozark drained me physically, emotionally, and spiritually. There were times when I felt on top of the world and on the bottom. The Lord showed me so much about myself and others this summer. I learned to LIVE LIFE LOUD. To live for Him. Another camp motto was F.I.T that stands for First is Third. By putting God first, others second, and ourselves last we win in the game of life. I really strived to exhibit these two concepts while I was at camp. I met some of the most amazing people and developed genuine relationships. I've been home in Oneonta nearly a month and I'm craving some sort of adventure. On a really happy note, Jason is coming home August 12! January was the last time I saw him. In the meanwhile, I'm praying for direction in my life as I start my senior year of college. Rooooooolllllllllll Tide, Roll!

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes!

ROMANS 1:16