Just Thinking....

So I am sitting in Barnes and Nobel. Honestly, this is one of my favorite places to visit! I love books and I love coffee…and guess what? Yeah, they have both! Sometimes it is quiet but other times it is so loud. But I think I do prefer the quiet times. I really can think better. Plus, I am someone who ease drops on other people’s conversations…..I cannot help it…I simply like to observe (that’s what I keep telling myself anyway). Okay, so I am not just writing to say how amazing Barnes and Nobel is or how delicious coffee is. I am writing because I just have some thoughts stirring in my brain. I am not exactly sure of them all myself so I feel bad for you guys who are reading this ;-) As most of you know, I am really shy, but I love to write so I thought I would let you guys get to know me by reading some of my writing. I am not going to list my hobbies, tell you my past, or anything like that. I am just simply letting my family into my heart. It’s just fun ;-)
Okay, so I was reading Matthew 7:24-27. It is the parable about building your house on the rock or sand. I have heard this one so many times, but I never really dug into it. It is so amazing and eye opening! As you know, one person built their house…aka….their life on the sand. Bad idea and very foolish. The sand is all your worldly possessions….pride, money, sex, drugs, hatred, etc. If you put your faith in those things, you will be so disappointed and hurt. They will not protect us. As in the parable, the rain took this house down and it will do the same to our spirit if we do not shift to building our house…..or life….on the rock.
The rock is sturdy! It is strong. Rain comes, but it does not move. This foundation is made solely of Jesus. We can put our trust in Him all the time, and we will not be let down. The people who do this are considered wise. When wind and rain come to destroy us, Jesus is there. We are strong because of Christ. When temptation wants to beat us down we resist because of our foundation. His Words keep us strong!
How beautiful is that?! I think it is so amazing. So beautiful to see how God keeps us going and keeps us strong. So I wrote a poem about this in my journal, I do not usually share these poems….one, they stink…two, they are personal, but I trust you guys so here we go…..

Am I wise or am I foolish?
I think I am the latter.
For possessions tend to be first.
And I think it doesn’t matter
When actually it does.
His Words should rule;
They should always be first.
I will no longer be a fool.
My foundation is You, God.
You are my only strength.
You are my only light.
Foolishness has gone.
It has fled into the night.
-Katie-

Young Women's Christian Association

Just thought I would let everyone know that I got the job working at the YWCA! Thanks for praying and supporting me. I get to work with homeless and foster care kids!

Mission statement:
"The YWCA is committed to the struggle for peace and justice, freedom and dignity for all people... to thrust our collective power toward the elimination of racism wherever it exists."

How AWESOME is that???!

Hope all your weeks are going well and that you are resting in the shalom of Christ.

Ciao belli!
Sister Leslie

PS: I've begun to read through the entire Bible. I have a great article by a Dr. Frost that speaks to the value of a Bible read through. Currently I am trying understand the importance and deeper meaning of Leviticus, if you have any suggestions or understanding send it my way. Thanks!