My Only Hope is You

I love Bible Gateway. I did a search for "my hope is in the Lord" and this is the first 9 results. God is so good to us. I spend a lot of time "hoping" for things to work out a certain way... I tend to put my trust in everything but where it belongs. May I learn to lay all of my hopes at the feet of Jesus.

1. Psalm 33:18
   But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
   
   
2. Psalm 33:20
   We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
   
   
3. Psalm 39:7
   "But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.
   
   
4. Psalm 69:6
   May those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me, O Lord, the LORD Almighty; may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me, O God of Israel.
   
   
5. Psalm 130:7
   O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.
   
   
6. Psalm 131:3
   O Israel, put your hope in the LORD both now and forevermore.
   
   
7. Psalm 146:5
   Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
   
   
8. Jeremiah 14:22
   Do any of the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies themselves send down showers? No, it is you, O LORD our God. Therefore our hope is in you, for you are the one who does all this.
   
9. Lamentations 3:25
   The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him;
   
   

Liam's Quote o' the Week

"I ate my booger... on accident."

Spiritual Heritage

In a conversation with my Dad, I recently learned something about my spiritual heritage... He told me that my Great Gramma and Great Grampa McIver were heavily involved in the building of Glendale Presbyterian Church. In Dad's words, "it was said that the McIver's had paid for the spires on the church building."

We were in the neighborhood this afternoon, so we took a slight detour. We found Glendale Presbyterian Church @ 125 Louise St.... where it's been since 1925.

We snapped a couple of pictures outside, including this one indicating the churches founding in 1922.















I noticed a "custodial and cleanliness technician"* emptying trash... I've never been one to shy away from a conversation with a stranger, so I approached him and asked if what was standing today was the original building. Harmon shook his head and said "No, that building was destroyed in the Sylmar Quake." (1971)

He then let me into the building to look at this picture of the original building... Notice the spires!














Harmon did say that the only remaining structure from that original building is the basement. He said the walls of the basement are three foot thick concrete. I guess there's something to be said for building on a solid foundation!




*Janitor

Chuck Norris Fact o' the Week

Chuck Norris has no "ctrl" button on his computer.
Chuck Norris is always in control.

Laying Carpet

I am currently laying 12x30 rolls of carpet into DCS's new Gymnastics Center.

It is heavy.

It makes me sneeze.

My shoulders are sore from lifting.

Other than that, it's a good day!

Prayer Request

I'm feeling anxious...
-I need to spend more time on fundraising.
-I want to figure out where we're going (we won't know our assignment until fundraising is a lot closer to 100%).
-I want to get on the field! I spent a day at DCHS subbing for my old math teacher. Being around High School students makes me want to be settled in on an installation doing ministry.
-I want to be moved before next school year so the kids can be settled in before school starts.


I know my God owns the cattle on a thousand hills (Psalm 50:10), and he knows who is going to support us financially already. I just need to trust him and be faithful to stay on task.

Fundraising Milestones!

We have something exciting to report!

Our first monthly gifts hit our account this past month!!! We're on our way. Fundraising is a pretty daunting task, so the affirmation of some positive movement in our account is encouraging.

Thank you so much to Dothan, AL and Broomfield, CO... you guys are a huge blessing in our life.

Chuck Norris Fact o' the Week

Chuck Norris destroyed the periodic table of elements, because he only recognizes the element of surprise.

Liam's Quote o' the Week

After all three siblings had been scolded for touching some nastiness on a railing at the Newport Beach Pier:

"I didn't do it."

My legs hurt

Okay, in the interest of total disclosure, I would like to publish a partial list of people who beat me in yesterday's 5K Run For a Reason:

-Man pushing double stroller (actually came in 4th)
-Woman pushing double stroller
-4 Junior High aged girls
-Numerous teenage boys
-My 13 yr. old nephew
-My 41 yr. old sister (I have permission to mention her age)


People I beat:
-Middle aged housewife (only because she stopped to use the porta-potty at mile 2)
-Old guy
-Little kids
-Walkers

Conclusions:
-It's time to dust off the running shoes
-I am getting old
-I need a nap

I'm just in it for the T-Shirt

If you didn't know, I (Jon) actually ran Cross Country all through High School- not the fastest on the team, but not the slowest. Actually, my best time for a three mile course was 18 minutes flat. That's six minute miles. Today I couldn't do that without the assistance of a Segway Scooter.

Nonetheless, I'm on my way to a 5K (that's three miles, people) race/run. It's called Run For A Reason and it's being sponsored by Grace Community Church. The proceeds go to benefit Blood:Water Mission. It's a great cause, check it out.

If I survive, I'll let you know how it went. If not... my will is in the lock box, wife!

Chuck Norris Fact o' the Week

Apple pays Chuck Norris 99 cents every time he listens to a song.