camera choices…

my photography hobby is picking up and i’m saving for a new camera. i don’t want to go to a really high end camera but definitely want to purchase a DSLR. does anyone have a suggestion?

room full of strangers…

there is nothing that can send me into a panic than going place where i don’t know anyone. this high introvert can break into a sweat just thinking about it. tonight is one of those nights. i joined a new church and am trying to find a life group to join. this evening i’m headed out into the unknown and hoping to meet some great people who i can live life with. excited yet apprehensive…

UPDATE:
took a ride over to the house that was supposed to be hosting the life group to find NO ONE! there were lights on and a couple of people in the house but no cars in the street. so we drove around thinking maybe everyone was just late. not so much! we decided not to go in! so instead of life group my life group buddy and i went to her house an played mexican train dominoes! i won so i guess the whole night was not a waste.

hold my hand

i’ve been noticing a phrase in scripture lately that has me stumped…”hold your hand.”

10 even there Your hand will lead me; Your right hand will hold on to me.
Psalms 139:10 (HCSB)

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 (HCSB)

For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand and say to you: Do not fear, I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13 (HCSB)

“I, the Lord, have called you for a righteous [purpose] , and I will hold you by your hand. I will keep you, and I make you a covenant for the people [and] a light to the nations,
Isaiah 42:6 (HCSB)

i’ve asked the lord what this means for me and a few of things he has revealed are…

• it’s security…he knows exactly where i am
• it’s guidance…he leads me where he wants me to do
• it’s connectedness…he is always with me

the question he asked me is “are you letting me lead you or are you dragging me where you want me to go?” convicting and i believe there are days when i’m dragging instead of following. i do love to know that he is right next me and that he is always walking with me.

how does the fact that the lord is holding your hand make you feel?

going it alone

most of my vacations are spent traveling to see family or hosting people at my house in the springs. while i enjoy those time immensely, i’ve been pondering taking a vacation by myself. due to my high introverted personality, i actually enjoy being alone. so when i got an e-mail this week with specials from southwest airlines to regional destinations from denver my wheels began to spin. one of the many choices was san deigo and from my short visit there in 2007 i knew that was a place i would like to go again. i got a cheap ticket and then used priceline to secure a half price room at a 4 star hotel on mission bay as well as a half price rental car. so april 9-11 i’ll be headed to san diego for a quick but hopefully relaxing couple of days in sunny california. i know i’m going to go back to the zoo and spend some time with a book on the beach.

do you have any other suggestions for me?

long lasting friendships

do you have any friendships that have lasted the test of time and distance? i do and i’m so grateful for these people. i spent the day with my roommate from my freshman year in college today. it’s been 12 years since we moved into room 201 and began our relationship in lynchburg, va. now we’re both in colorado and only live about 70 miles apart. both of us game to colorado because the lord sent us here and it was an absolute blast to hear what god is doing with rebecca and armando and their heart for denver. thanks for the rich conversation and for challenging me! i look forward to getting together again soon!