God Sightings

May 4, 2011

2011-05-04T16:37:00.002-05:00

Sadly, I have forgotten to note my God sightings. It has been over a year since I posted any!

Recently, I have seen or heard God...
-in the giggle of a 9 month old.
-the relief of hearing a friend, visiting VA, was not harmed by any storm/tornado.
-a friend's relief to hear her son is back from deployment, and will be relocating from the east coast to WA.
-tears of relief as a burden is lifted from someone's shoulders.
-(not to forget...)He is Risen!

week ending March 7, 2010

2010-03-08T15:52:00.002-06:00

Here is where I have seen or heard God this week. Please feel free to leave your own God Sightings either via Facebook or by adding to the comments on my blog!
Blessings!

-An elder reflecting on 35 years of marriage, even though he has passed on.
-A friend sacrificing their own joy so as not to "mess up" the life of their child.
-The joy of seeing someone reach for, and achieve their goal(s).
-Happy Dances!
-Regrowth and rebirth of Spring! I know I've been saying this for a couple of weeks now, but it still amazes me how God created all things to become new again. This time of year just shows it more than others.

Week ending Feb. 28, 2010

2010-03-02T12:22:00.002-06:00

Here are my God sightings for the week ending Feb. 28, 2010. Please feel free to leave your own God sightings, either via the comments section or on my Facebook page. I would love to hear/see where you have seen God!

-An elderly couple taking a walk in their neighborhood, holding hands.
-Spring literally bursting forth in colors! All of the trees blooming and budding!
-(What appeared to be) two friends who haven't seen each other in a long time, greeting each other with a hug.
-Although not a positive event, the earthquakes in Japan and Chile'
-Honking of geese, as they fly their migration pattern overhead.

Lent

2010-02-22T13:52:00.003-06:00

For Lent, I am choosing to dust off this blog. Instead of "giving up" something for Lent, I am going back to things that have been forgotten about. After the sermon and lessons on spending time in the wilderness, it is time to start listing where I've seen God again.

God Sightings
-Daffodils! The first flower to bloom in the Spring is blooming!!
-The beauty of being able to see not only Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helen, but also Mt. Adams!
-The sparkle in a child's eye when they get to do something they enjoy.
-A group of women having lunch together, and enjoying each others' company.
-A warm embrace from a loved one.

May 7

2009-05-07T20:35:00.002-05:00

Since I have missed a couple of weeks, I have some catch up to do:
God has been seen/felt/heard
-(as bizarre as it may sound) my mechanic telling me he wouldn't trust my car in the mountains.
-The car accident, last Weds. (I was hit from behind), no one was seriously injured. Note to God: ok I get the message, this car is not to leave the state of Nebraska!
-Mentors who can give my life's challenges a whole different perspective.
-a potential buyer for my car, so I don't have to scrap it.
-2009 Confirmation class.
-a friend being moved by a testimony to help a woman's mission organization.

Week of April 19

2009-04-20T18:45:00.002-05:00

Youth accepting Christ during a special worship service.
Celebrating "baptism birthdays"
Friends' "open door" policy.

Easter week

2009-04-13T19:20:00.001-05:00

Families gathered around a campfire, for Easter Sunrise Service.
A young lady realizing it's more fulfilling to buy for the food bank than go out for breakfast.
Friends praying each other through the tough spots in life.

April 5, 2009

2009-04-05T20:44:00.003-05:00

I've been a bit lax in my God sightings.

-Kendra standing up for a friend, as a sponsor, for his baptism.
-Jaydee and Kendra participating in a candle lighting ceremony, honoring their 10th anniversary of their baptisms. (I can't wait to see the pictures.)
-Janell and Randy opening their home and watching the girls for a few days.
-God holding me up on Bubba (no there are not any pictures of this!)
-God answering prayers during a rough landing.
-A little girl being "grown up" pulling her own carry-on bag and handing her ticket to the agent. She was just so cute, and brought a smile to everyone around her.
-Strangers sharing stories about ski trips, and where the best snow is this time of year. (NO, I was not part of this conversation! lol)

Weeks of March 8 and 15

2009-03-16T08:56:00.002-05:00

Apparently life got away from me, as I didn't list last weeks.

-Kendra and I have been asked to sponsor a friend of Kendra's for his baptism. What an honor, especially for a 12 year old.
-Terry leading a passenger to Christ.
-Jaydee questioning Bible passages.
-A loving friend, who doesn't realize how much she has impacted my life.
-Two friends encouraging a third to move on with her life after a divorce.
-The opportunity to co-teach with my mentor

Week of March 1

2009-03-02T08:38:00.002-06:00

-A friend scraping ice off car windows for another friend.
-Old pals meeting for lunch.
-A dear one being used as an example of how to "spread the Gospel in a non-Christian job."

side note regarding #3: Pray for the client to be brought to Christ. He keeps asking questions, but hasn't fully accepted Christ, yet.

Week of Feb. 22

2009-02-23T10:40:00.002-06:00

God was seen/heard...

-heard Kendra sharing her faith with 3 of her friends. She even had the courage to talk to #3 after #2 laughed at her and called her a "loser."
-23,500 lbs of food collected by Dare2Share participants for the Lincoln City Mission
-Greg S. and team teaching middle and high schoolers how to share their faith.

Week of Feb. 15

2009-02-16T13:48:00.002-06:00

-co-worker praying, after hours of frustration, to find an expensive tool which was mia. Seconds later it was found!
- open discussion amongst teens about "what love is..."
-discovering Jesus' human-ness, and really pondering the idea of Jesus with a good sense of humor. As one person put it, "he was basically camping with a bunch of teen to early-twenty year olds for 3 years. He had to have had a sense of humor!"

Week of Feb. 8

2009-02-09T10:36:00.002-06:00

-the girls going through some of their dad's stuff.
-shared coffee or dinner with friends.
-the warmth of the sun

Week of Feb. 1

2009-02-02T10:52:00.002-06:00

God has been seen/felt through:

-prayers for a wayward child needing guidance.
-open discussions about OT laws versus NT covenant.
-friends patiently listening to fears and concerns, then praying for the other person.

Weeks of Jan. 18 and 25th

2009-01-26T10:40:00.002-06:00

Since I wasn't home last week, I'm doubling up this week.

Jan. 18

-"no jacket required" day at the coast
- The big smile on a little girl's face, when mom returned to the house, after spending time with friends for the afternoon.
-The loving actions of a family to make sure a young lady has a good birthday, even away from home.

Jan. 25

-Snowflakes glittering in the sun. (too bad they pile up!)
-teens ice skating
-teens making sure friends have a ride home

Week of January 11

2009-01-11T21:10:00.002-06:00

-High school kids working together "Kids Against Hunger," assembling packets of food for over 9000 people.
-The openness and trust heard and felt in a group of teenagers discussing a touchy topic.
-Small talk, with a stranger, leading him back to church, if anything but to join a group studying finances...planted the seeds, at least.

Week of Jan. 4, 2009

2009-01-05T08:31:00.002-06:00

New Year...New Sightings!

Usually I keep the sightings (I post) along the personal lines, a couple of these were in the news, and are, in my opinion, worthy of noting.

-The Oregon family who escaped not only a mudslide, but also the resulting fire. As reported in The Oregonian "the family Bible was saved," as well.

-The little 4-year old boy, who was found at a truck stop in Ohio. God's angels had to have been protecting him! (Sadly, his mother was found slain, in their home.)

-Reconnecting with friends after holiday breaks.

Week of Dec. 28

2008-12-29T08:45:00.002-06:00

-two girls trying to out-do each other at the Salvation Army bucket, by emptying their pockets. What a refreshing sight to see.
-A child spending their allowance on a special gift for mom.
-Tears flowing at a candlelight Christmas Eve service, as "Silent Night" is being sung.

Week of December 21

2008-12-21T18:22:00.004-06:00

God was seen this week...
-in the miracle in Denver, where no one was killed on the plane that skidded off the runway.
-in the many "THANK GOD!s" heard when an accident didn't happen, on the icy streets.
-in "small world" moments.
-in a hot cup of coffee on an extremely cold morning.
-in the miracle of minor injuries, when two charter buses crashed through a guardrail, over I-5 in Seattle, at the bottom of an icy hill. It's a miracle neither bus went over the edge (both had their front wheels hanging over the edge) and crashed onto I-5.

Week of Dec. 14

2008-12-15T11:01:00.002-06:00

-30 to 40 teenagers buying gifts to donate to "Gifts of Love."
-Overhearing a teen I have counseled, repeat what I've said while "counseling" a friend of their own.
-Not really a God sighting, but more of a praise of Thanksgiving...Thank God for a working heater in my home, office and car.

Week of Dec. 7

2008-12-08T12:39:00.003-06:00

-In the thankfulness of getting the kids to school, safe and sound, on an icy morning.
-A young lady giving her testimony to the Youth Group.
-Smiles during Christmas shopping

Week of Nov. 30

2008-12-01T12:13:00.002-06:00

-heard in the testimonies at our Thanksgiving service at church.
-seen through the play of children, at a family gathering.
-through the granddaughter supporting her recently widowed grandmother, on the first major holiday, since the grandfather's death.
-through the care and concern of sisters dealing with a brother's health concerns.
-the joy on children's faces while making Christmas crafts

Week of November 23

2008-11-23T22:40:00.003-06:00

-Teaching, touching and healing tears flowing at a Thanskgiving worship service at Youth Group.
-A friend's wife and sister pulling off a true surprise birthday party.
-Heard in praise at a Jazz church service.

Week of Nov. 16

2008-11-16T19:02:00.002-06:00

-A child's weird sense of humor
-The blessing of someone with organization skills (not me!) organizing my room.
-A beautiful sunset.

Week of Nov. 9, 2008

2008-11-10T12:50:00.001-06:00

-In the passing grade on a mid-term
-In a good report card, for first quarter.
-Good friends willing to have coffee, when a listening ear is needed.

Week of Nov. 2

2008-11-03T10:16:00.002-06:00

-In the tears at the "All Saints Sunday" service, when the saints in our lives, who have passed on, are honored.
-The listening ear of a friend
-Dropping fuel prices

Week of Oct. 26

2008-10-26T14:29:00.002-05:00

-through healing stories
-being a familiar face to a visitor
-catching up with friends
-sisters helping each other with a project. (jack-o-lanterns...yuck!)

week of October 19

2008-10-19T20:18:00.002-05:00

-In the dedication of an outdoor worship area, with cross raising ceremony.
-In the proud parents of the Girl Scouts who participated in the project.
-Testimonies of teenagers, sharing where they have seen/felt God in their lives.

For the week of Oct. 12

2008-10-12T20:51:00.002-05:00

-Discovering a shared interest with a fellow student.
-Fellowship at the Women's Supper
-Mentors, and sharing what we have learned.

Week of Oct. 5

2008-10-05T13:18:00.002-05:00

-The smile on a child's face, after meeting one of their heros in person.
-Planning visits and travel.
-A big sister, pushing, pulling and dragging a little sister, to make a dream of hers come true.

Week of Sept. 28

2008-09-29T09:26:00.002-05:00

-Smiling faces of friends in Homecoming pictures
-While sharing meals with friends (breaking bread?)
-Remembering Grandma, at church, during a piano solo of a song she played frequently.

Week of September 21

2008-09-22T08:43:00.002-05:00

God was more felt than seen, for me this week.
-while singing "Here I am Lord"...brings tears every time.
-the joy of achieving a long-sought goal.
-serving others - donating to Goodwill

Week of September 14

2008-09-14T20:23:00.002-05:00

The growth of our Youth Group! We have grown so large, the Adult Bible Study class is now in the Youth area, and we are in the Fellowship Hall, where the adults used to meet.

Safe travel for friends who were on vacation last week.

A wonderful (pre) full moon, in a clear blue sky.

Week of September 7

2008-09-08T09:20:00.002-05:00

Great discovery! -- Bugs don't fly in the rain.

Extended families catching up, and enjoying each others company.

Rally Sunday at church! All the smiling faces back for another year of teaching.

Week of August 31

2008-08-31T14:41:00.002-05:00

-(according to today's sermon) in the charcoal and lighter fluid of BBQs. Jesus is the lighter fluid and adds fuel to our Spiritual fire. The charcoal is the hardening of our hearts, while Jesus softens the heart through fire.
-the hints of seasonal change in the air.
-a father/daughter duet sung in church.

Week of August 24

2008-08-25T09:19:00.002-05:00

God was seen this week:
-in the excitement of going back to school
-at the Ordination of a friend's son
-in the slowly changing colors of nature
-in angel neighbors with jumper cables

Week of August 17

2008-08-18T09:50:00.002-05:00

-In a child's love of books
-A parent's patience while back-to-school shopping
-Monarch Butterflies migrating

Week of August 10

2008-08-12T08:50:00.002-05:00

A little late, due to jet lag...
God Sightings this week-
-(heard) child's laughter as he/she played in the sand at the beach. Then seen through the many sand castles which were built by a group of kids.
-standing on the face of Mt. Hood looking out over the Cascades...filled with God's Fingerprints
-the smile on the girls' faces as they told stories of their stay at Grandma Hudd's.
-Wild Horses running across the dried grasses of the Oregon desert.
-smiling snowboarders on Mt. Hood

God Bless-
The ticket agent who allowed our bag to be 1.5 lbs. over limit.
All of the hospitality workers who made the hotel stays comfortable.

Week of August 3

2008-08-03T16:59:00.002-05:00

God sightings for this week:

-Four noneventful landings and take offs (Omaha to Phoenix, Phoenix to Portland with two stops, one in Salt Lake City, one in Boise)
-Beautiful Mt. Hood peaking (or is it peeking?) out of the clouds. It looked like it was sitting on the clouds, from the plane. Of course, my camera was in the checked-on baggage.
-(heard) in the laughter of friends and family, during a good dice game.
-Friends sharing memories from a trip.

Week of July 27

2008-07-27T13:47:00.002-05:00

This week, I saw God:
-through the faces of wonderful people I've met through blogs, and finally was able to meet in person!
-through one tough kid who was bucked off of a spooked horse. As well as the relieved adults giving him a bad time after the fact.
-through His healing hands as a friend's mom recovers from Pneumonia.
-through Kendra's sensitive heart, as she mourned an idol's passing (Randy Pausch.)

Week of July 20

2008-07-21T09:14:00.002-05:00

- Teens on fire for Christ!
- Being able to be a Prayer Warrior for a friend's mom, when she was taken to E.R. with a possible heart attack.
- Being the sounding board for my friend as he dealt with his mom's heart condition, especially during the hours of not knowing, and waiting for the doctors to make their diagnosis.
-Jaydee realizing the value of making better choices about who she hangs out with.

Week of July 13

2008-07-13T12:45:00.002-05:00

This week God was
-seen in shared pictures from the trip to Idaho. Especially the baptism pictures!
-seen during our "Family Night" at mini-golf. All three of us had the exact same score! Couldn't ask for better...no winners no losers! lol
-seen in a rainbow Tuesday night.

Week of July 6

2008-07-07T10:50:00.002-05:00

Waiting to hear your God Sightings!

- Hearing a young lady tell me about her recent calling, and decision to add "Youth Leadership" to her college plan.
- Watching the girls play in the lake, next to my brother's home.
- Sister-in-law offering a place to sleep, to avoid the drunk drivers on the 4th of July.
- God shining through people on the Idaho trip. Especially through all of the bus breakdown problems.
- Feeling God's breath in the breeze across Lake Couer D'Alene.

God Sightings Week of June 15

2008-06-15T21:06:00.002-05:00

-He's been seen through prayers and hugs.
-He was seen in the helping hands after all of the storms.
-He was seen in a bunch of teens going door-to-door collecting food for the Lincoln Food Bank.
-He was felt in the meeting preparing us for the upcoming Mission Trip to Idaho.

Please note: I will not be near a computer the next two Sundays. Please feel free to add God's sightings during that time on this listing.

Blessings!
Cindy

Sightings for week of June 8,

2008-06-08T12:54:00.002-05:00

-God opening doors to discuss church activities with others at a non-church function.
-Kendra developing her serving heart by volunteering at one of the city libraries.
-The power of God seen in "thunderheads," thankfully no damage to personal property.

Sightings for the week of June 1, 2008

2008-06-02T09:26:00.003-05:00

-He was seen in the smiling faces of the newly graduated (high school) students. He's seen in the hopes and dreams of these young people.
-Heard in the voice of a friend talking me through difficult times.
-Felt in the "missed you, last week" hugs at church.

Week of May 25, 2008

2008-05-27T22:36:00.003-05:00

Ok a bit late this week, but here are the starters...

I saw (actually heard) God in a child's laughter.
Antelope racing across a pasture in Wyoming.
God's hand in all of the peaks and valleys from Nebraska to Montana.

May 18, 2008 - weekly sightings

2008-05-18T21:57:00.002-05:00

Where have you seen God?
-in a bunch of peanut butter, maple syrup, cool whip, and shaving creme covered teenagers.
-friends willing to help in getting kids to places they need to be, when my schedule is beyond my control.
-when the cost of medication is dropped considerably, because it is generic. ($4 vs $50!) God does provide!

Where have you seen God today?

2008-05-11T13:32:00.000-05:00

-The confetti of blossom petals stuck to my car. He had one wild party, last night, from the looks of it!
-The smile and wave from my many friends at church.
-A miracle? Jaydee and Kendra peacefully getting along!