Enjoy Every Moment

How are all of you? We've been canning and canning and more canning at the Lutz farm but in just a few days we should be done. =) Woohoooo! I can't wait to just sit back, relax and enjoy this fall season...it's my favorite time of year you know. Even with all the busyness that surrounds we've been enjoying life though. My most treasured gift this week, was celebrating my baby girl's birthday! I can't believe she's already 7! Time slips by so quickly...doesn't it? A moment is just a moment...then it's gone forever. I know we're entering in upon the holiday season and very soon life will be full of craziness. I just want to encourage you - don't forget to slow down, take time to breathe, remember what...or who... is REALLY important. Enjoy life...you only get one chance.

3 Gifts Ugly - Beautiful
Fighting with my husband
Being wrong
Words that sting

A Gift Fixed, Folded, Freckled
Restored relationship
Clean crisp laundry
My spunky little red head

3 Gifts in Conversation
Understanding hearts
Laughter and healing
The precious words "I love you, mommy."

3 Gifts in Salvation
I am His child
I am always loved and forgiven
I am blessed

3 Gifts in Information
Wisdom to change
A heart filled with understanding and compassion
The chance to love well

A Gift Rattling, Receding, Reclaiming
A blown coil-pack
Veil of protection
Our Friendship

3 Gifts Quiet
Sunday afternoon naps
Chilly fall mornings
Conversations between me and God

Until then...
Jessie

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Light Always Wins

I was seven when I stepped foot into the Tel Aviv Airport accompanied by my stepdad - a Palestinian. The Israeli soldiers stood armed as they ripped through each of our suitcases, pulled my dad into a room for questioning, and detained us for several hours. We were not there as tourists. We were on our way to Jericho to visit family... but we were the enemy. Even at seven the hatred between all was undeniable. As a child I did not comprehend fully but I remember...fear. Walking the roads of that country for a month is an experience I will never forget. I remember once being at a family member's home while they argued over who was right, the Jews or Palestinians. I remember the tears, the anger, and shouting. I can't recall most of the words spoken that day. I don't know whose argument was stronger. What I do know is...what the Bible says about God's chosen people, and that in war... no one wins...even when it is necessary there is always suffering for both sides. The J...

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As I exited the door my heart was pierced with their animosity. Hatred and poison spewed from their lips. Murderer! Whore! Baby killer! You'll rot in Hell for what you did! Over and over... The savage mob encircled me with no escape. Screaming just a breath away from my face. Shoving with such force I was almost knocked to the ground. They spat in my hair. Humiliated. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I pushed through the violence. Once inside my car I began to weep. Even in the present their vile words reel through my mind. Beads of sweat began to form in my tightly clinched fists. Squirming in my chair... biting my lower lip as an attempt to hold it together. Peering above the Pastor's head as though I was looking at him... knowing if I did I would burst into tears. That was my experience at church...

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