Katie from Michigan!!

iPad

katiekoppin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:57:44 +0000

My name is Katie and I’m an iPad addict. I love it. I am a walking contradiction as I try to live more and more minimally, yet I have been blessed with this amazing piece of technology. Besides entertainment value, it’s been keeping me way more organized and productive and I can get stuff done while I do my various waiting during the day. And of course having face time makes my Friday night dates with my little AZ love so much more fun. Watching my almost one year old speed crawl and walk is the highlight of my day. Thank you iPad…and Santa for delivering it!!

Yikes

katiekoppin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:57:34 +0000

How interesting that of all the weeks for a pastor who I really respect gets slammed like crazy, our bsf lesson asks what God might be telling me to get rid of in my life?! I can barely stand the bickering I’ve seen between Christians that it was as if God was saying, hello, you spend way too much time on Facebook anyway, why not get rid of it for a while? I am in a point of my life where I’m trying to really seek God and make some decisions and why would I want to waste time with a website that has become a stumbling block for me? I have been all about learning how to meditate only on praiseworthy and pure things so for the time being facebook and twitter have to go. I will miss the people I get to talk to only thru the sites but please follow my blog or email me so that I have your email. I’m hoping this will also allow me to focus on my writing on here without being distracted by what I think others want to hear. My intent is to glorify Him with my words and point people to the Shepherd. Pray for me!!!

Fictional character I am most like…

katiekoppin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:59:07 +0000

I would have to say…Madeline!! She’s always the smallest in the group and finds herself in the center of trouble wherever she goes. Red hair? Yes please. Don’t forget her little sidekick, Genevive! I’ve got my Gordon. What fictional character are you most like? And what character do you think I’m like???….please don’t say Velma…I get that a lot!

1/21 joy

katiekoppin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:35:41 +0000

Sunshine and snow

Feeling well

FaceTime and phone call from my little man

Blessed way beyond belief in a huge and practical way this week. I can’t even begin to describe how faithful God is. I am in complete awe in how he has provided for me this week.

Discipleship

A good book

The sweetest dog in the world who makes me laugh and laugh

Warm house

Money to buy dog food today

Ending another prayer journal and beginning a new one.

Sending good/positive thoughts?

katiekoppin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:05:04 +0000

I suppose people mean well when they tell a friend that they are “sending them good/positive thoughts” their way while going through a trial. What good does that actually do? If a higher self esteem is your goal and a ego booster-i have all these people thinking about me-i have lots of friends attitude is what you want then I guess this will suffice. Personally, I would rather know people are taking my struggles to God the Father on my behalf, knowing we are unified in the fellowship with God through Christ. Or, how about doing something practical for the person. Drop off a meal, offer to run errands, or even just a simple email or note of encouragement filled promises of God.

I am so grateful for all the encouragement God gives me thru people. Taking the time to reach out to someone is a privilege I shouldn’t waste. Knowing someone is praying for me gives me peace. The Shepherd definitely works thru fellow sheep, even though we all are a little wayward! What an honor He delights in His sheep.

Throne before phone

katiekoppin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:24:32 +0000

This needs to be my discipline. Talking thru things with the Shepherd is way more edifying and productive than talking thru things with others. Having godly people is obviously a blessing from the Lord. We tend to take it to the extreme and think we neeeeeed people to talk to about things. Searching Gods word and telling Him our cares will always prove satisfying. He desires a relationship with us and loves His sheep. Talking with other sheep only messes things up and stirs things up. This sheep needs to practice what she preaches. So when you hear me discussing something that really doesn’t need to be discussed because it doesn’t encourage or build people up, you have my permission to baaaaaahhhhhhhh at me. Yes, hold me accountable cause I’m a sheep who gets really distracted, mainly by myself. So turn me back to the Shepherd cause he really is the only one who can handle everything without being affected.

Not about me

katiekoppin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:48:37 +0000

Ok…so I’ll admit, I don’t deal well when things go a way I don’t think they should. Even when God shows me I am right in what I am thinking, I still have to sit back and let go of whatever burdens me. Releasing things and realizing its not my job to make it all right is not my responsibility. That should be freeing. Yet, I want control. Isaiah 55. Will I ever live this out???

Third grade wisdom

katiekoppin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:41:53 +0000

I found my 3rd grade journal. Of course the profound wisdom thru poetry can’t be kept to myself. I also found my sister’s 2nd grade journal so I will share some wisdom from her too.

queen

I wish I was a queen. It wude be fun to be a queen. I could bose peopol around. And my sister would be the princees. And my dad would be king. And my mom would be the made.

my sister

My sister is funny. She is small too. She has good ideas. Sometimes she is mean. But I still like her. And she has a funny laugh.

my sister-entry 2

My sister is nice. My sister is mean. My sister is sometimes a crybaby and thours tempertaters. But sometimes she is nice. But sometimes she isn’t.

boys

Boys are nice. Boys are mean. Sometimes boys make me sad. But I don’t mind. Boys are sometimes anoying.

And a guest entry from Claire…..oct 18, 1994

On Monday I wold wish that I wold be rich and be rich. And rich on tosday I would wish for another baby. My mom ownt gite us one bcuse she won’t chach the diprs. Wene I gro up I will gite a baby or too. I will chach the diprs.

*the teachers comments after her journal entry- you’ll be a great mom someday when you get married!!!

Joy 1/8

katiekoppin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:49:39 +0000

Today’s Joy:

The HS moving deeply in worship today. Convo and prayer with dear old bonus dad. Exactly enough gift card money to buy a prescription refill. Walking outside and working out in a gym to relieve the tension in my mind and body. Nephew diaper change and bath time from across the country. A few days in a row of feeling well. To God be the glory. He is good!!!!!!

Mommy

katiekoppin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:44:29 +0000

I am thankful for my mommy. I’m glad she came to visit. We hung around the house. She took care of me by cleaning and cooking and went shopping and she got me a pair of jeans. I haven’t had a pair of jeans in soooo long. I am grateful the way God provides and made this weekend special. Oh and of course she spoils gordo rotten!