http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org Em Halls making a difference - God gives us love beyond reason en-us Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:56:44 GMT 30 http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=home2 http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=home2 It's interesting being home. It is so easy for me to slip back into my previous life style. I've been really busy working full time and babysitting my nephew. I am getting super excited about going to Africa. Yesterday I went to the doctor and got all my stuff done for my visa. Things are going fast and I feel like I'm behind on everything. But I am getting things done and checking things off my list. I will head out for Georgia around Sept. 2nd.   Thought I would just let you know what Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=looking-ahead http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=looking-ahead I set here, in my bed on a lazy Saturday trying to figure out where this year went to. God never makes like simple or easy (well at least for me he doesn't) but it is sure worthwhile and full of love and undiscovered mysteries. When I think back on this year I think of it like the movie National Treasure, there were a lot of bumps and twists, and the road was hard, exciting, and exhausting but the reward was sure worth it.   On Monday at 11:00am I head down with some of the kids with my Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=these-days http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=these-days I woke up this morning to the realization that 3 of my teammates and leader are off to other countries all over the globe, sharing the love of God and discipling high school students. Last night I prayed for them and hugged them and said Goodbye for 61 days. Of course, it is nice that this is not a complete goodbye and I know them that I will see them soon but it is still a while, it is still hard. It is still goodbye. It will never be the same again. I will never live with these three girls aga Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=my-baby-team http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=my-baby-team Aiden is my nephew. I love him to pieces, I can't wait to go home and hug & kiss him, and get to play with him. He is an absolute sweetheart and for the most part a good baby. Lately though his doctors have been worried about him. He has gone to a Physical Therapist since Christmas, then he couldn't hold his head up straight amd while he can now do that, he is not where he needs to be physically.  Last Thursday he went to a Pediatrican and he told us that he might have had a stroke or Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=looking-toward-the-end http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=looking-toward-the-end My time here in Georgia is coming to a close. It is hard to believe that I have been down here for almost 10 months. I have grown so much and enjoyed getting to know my team as well as the wonderful people at AIM. While I do have a month left, some of my teammates will leave to lead trips in a couple weeks. Becca will lead a trip to the Dominican Republic. Ashley Hall is leading a trip to Ireland. And Seth is leading a trip to Swaziland.Here is what my summer looks like:June 8th - 10th - - - De Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=crawl-in-gods-lap http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=crawl-in-gods-lap My father love to play the guitar, it is one of his favorite hobbies.It is not an unusual occurence to hear worship music coming from some part in the house whenever my father is home. When my nephew (Aiden) was born my father got in the habit of playing to Aiden and with Aiden on his lap. The problem is when Aiden got old enough he thought he should help my father by putting his fingers on the strings to and trying to bite the guitar. Which became a bit of a problem so my father became less wil Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=hello-unknown http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=hello-unknown "Cuz you're my, you're my, my true love, my whole heartPlease don't throw that awayCuz I'm here for youPlease don't walk away,Please tell me you'll stay, stayI will never let you fallI'll stand up with you foreverI'll be there for you through it all"Guardian Angel by Red Jumpsuit ApparatusI have no idea where my life is headed, but you know what I am okay with that fact. I have never been one to embrace the unknown, in fact I have always kind of avoided it. Maybe it has to do with my OCD/control Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=its-my-life http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=its-my-life I have a habit, well actually I have tons of habits but I want to share with you about one habit. When I'm reading a book and I find a quote I like I write it in the back of my journal. So, this week I was taking the time to write the quotes from one of my favorite books into my journal and I came across that spoke to me so truly about our culture. I feel that people are always looking to please people, whether consciously or subconsciously. We want people to like us, we want to feel accepted. Sat, 3 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=what-is-gods-work http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=what-is-gods-work "What is the work of God? It is simply to see what Jesus would see if he were looking through my eyes, and respond as he would respond." "The main place you do the work of God is as you go along. It doesn't have to be in high-profile, important positions. It will happen, if it happens at all, in the routine, unspectacular corners of your life. As you go along." I had a friend last year who constantly drilled it in us that the great commission (Matt. 16:14-18) said in your going preach the good n Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=ill-shave-my-head http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=ill-shave-my-head I read a blog recently from Mary Kate Martin. She recently shaved her hair for St. Baldricks, which raises money for the Cancer Foundation. She wrote about it changed her whole outlook on beauty and self-image. So . . . I have decided that if I get $2,500 in my support account (in pledges and gifts) by June 10th, then I will shave my head. While I LOVE my hair I feel like this would be a good opportunity to grow and stretch myself and become a better person. I think this will help me rely on G Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=roller-coaster-part-2 http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=roller-coaster-part-2 So, I officially have 14 minutes till I have to leave for work but I just felt like I really needed to put something up today. I found a verse that really hits me where I am at it is Psalms 56:3-4 "When I am afraid I will put my trust in You my God, whose word I praise, in God I have put my trust; I shall NOT be afraid. What can mere men do to me? What can mere men do to me? On the roller coaster, a ton mere men can dictate my emotion and my life when I live by emotion. But when I live in Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=stop-the-roller-coaster-i-want-off http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=stop-the-roller-coaster-i-want-off This last couple of days have been very eye-opening. We spent a night with the World Racers who are in training for going out in July. They were out in Unicoi State Park camping. We spent Wednesday night out with them, and stayed in their squirrel's nests. After work we headed over and got there after dinner. We looked around a little and took some pictures, then headed back for their worship/surrender time. I learned about living in the Spirit. How in Romans 6, 7 & 8 it talks about dieing t Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=i-know-i-wish-i-dream http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=i-know-i-wish-i-dream My team! It astounds me to think that 6 completely different people from completely different backgrounds and I don't care what you say guys, but most of us would not be friends or even talk to each other if not for God's divine will. God wanted us all here, isn't that amazing! God handpicked my roommates and friends. If I would have thought of it I would have prayed fervently for these wonderful people before I came, but of course my  flurried mind did not think about it. I'm not the type Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=god-is--cool http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=god-is--cool I've had such an amazing weekend. All the Interns lead a Retreat called Discipleship Now. Discipleship Now is different from other retreats because the youth don't go away. Church Members volunteer to host certain groups of the youth in their homes. Ashley King & I lead the High School Girls. There was 7 of them.  King & I were supposed to do 5 sessions with the girl's but only got around to doing 3.  We spent a lot of time just getting to know the girls, all the girls attend t Sun, 9 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=i-appreciate-you http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=i-appreciate-you I read blogs and this week I was reading a blog and became rather upset when on one of the blogs she was basically dissing her supporters. I have realized that I do not thank you enough for everything you do for me. I could not be on the field and doing ministry without you. You ministry through me and you empower me to minister. I want to thank all who read my blog (and I thank even more those that encourage me by commenting.) Your prayers are my energy and would be paralyzed without the showe Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=its-only-life http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=its-only-life "Take your hesitance, and your self defense, leave them behind, it's only life, don't be so afraid of facing every day, just take your time, it's only life, " It's Only Life by Kate VoegeleIt's only life, this life that we are in is only a portion of who we are. This life is nothing to worry about or stress over. Why am I hesitant or worried about what others think of me? Why do I care about what happens to me here on earth? Why am I scarred of death? Why can't I let go of my need to be in Sun, 2 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=the-awakening-discipleship-missions http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=the-awakening-discipleship-missions Awaken to the Adventure Disciples aren't born; they're made. It's a process that takes time, discipline, and God. In reality, it looks more like waking up than attending a class. As part of The Awakening, you can undergo a discipleship program like no other, experiencing four months of intense training in another country to prepare you for the ministry that awaits you for the rest of the year.Join The Awakening Your mornings will be spent in training and your afternoons ministering Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=alleluia-praise-the-lord http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=alleluia-praise-the-lord So, I've been listening to this song all morning and I have been trying to write a blog for several hours and it hasn't really been going anywhere. So I have decided to bless you with the Lyrics of Psalm 18 by Waterdeep. I hope they encourage you like they have me. I call to the Lord who is worthy of praiseAnd all my enemies don't know where to faceThe cords of death have entangled my feetI cried to you and from your templeYou heard me and you rescued meThe earth quaked and the mountains shookSm Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=getting-out-of-gods-way http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=getting-out-of-gods-way I don't know what I am supposed to say. I have been thinking of getting in God's way probably because of these two Postsecrets. I know that that they mean something to me by the way I am impacted when I look at them, but I'm just not sure what that is. I have been learning lately about not thinking so much and just letting go. I don't know why but I feel like I just need to stop getting in God's way and just let him work.              Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=don http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=don I am not sure how I got to the point where I am at. It has to be God. Last Year I was a stressed out wreck. I  gave things over to God, but I still worried. I worried and stressed about lots of little things, little things that didn't matter.  I've been seeing what has been happening at work lately and  am confused. Why am I not stressed out? When did I learn to let go and let God? When did I cast all my cares upon him? I don't know what changed, I have been trying to give my stre Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=emote http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=emote " You have suffered enough and warred with yourself, It's time that you won, Take this sinking boat and point it homeWe've still got timeRaise your hopeful voice you have a choiceyou've made it now."- Falling Slowing in OnceOur American Culture had trained us to always look for the next thing, to always want more. Contentment is defiantly not a flesh attitude. Dave last night talked about how in 1 Tim. 6 Paul says just Be Content.  Right now I am struggling with being content and being moti Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=decisions http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=decisions If you read my teammates blogs, which I hope you do. We have some decisions to make.  Now if you know me very well, which you might not. I am a person who stresses easily. I get freaked out by decisions that I have to make and seriously can make myself sick (literally sick) worrying about it.  I realized that I was wasn't freaking out on the way home from youth group tonight. I was driving my car and Becca and Ashley were talking about how God hasn't spoken to them on the time frame we Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=what-does-an-intern-do http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=what-does-an-intern-do Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=propaganda http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=propaganda I read the postsecrets every Sunday and see which ones touch me and pray for those that sent them in and see how people feel the way I do. This one touched me the post this week. It says: I would like religion if it wasn't so filled with propaganda. I think why this one touched me so much is how true it is. I think of the Prosperity Bible and other Health, Wealth and Happiness teaching. How these things are around spreading in Christian circles. Then, when things go wrong we get upset and ang Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=guitar-hero-and-snow http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=guitar-hero-and-snow So, it snowed in Georgia. I know pretty hard to believe. But I know it did. But it didn't matter to much because Thursday is our flex day and we don't have to go into the office anyway. I try not to go in on Thursdays because I can do all my work at home and I can take breaks and study my bible or journal or do other "fun" work things while I'm at the apartment.   Like, today Becca and I rearrange our room.  We were kinda bored, the Internet was down so I couldn't do any of the th Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=hopeless-and-lonely http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=hopeless-and-lonely My favorite part of the week is to get on Postsecret.com every Sunday to check the website and see the new postcards they have up. I have decided to post my favorite ones up on my blog, I am thinking about doing this weekly, so let me know what you think.   "I am afraid to admit what I want for my life because I know I will never get it." Above I am having a hard time figuring out my feeling about this postsecret. I know that I have been in the exact same place and I think about how Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=gods-sucess http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=gods-sucess I've started reading a new book, not that I've finished my old one but I felt like it was time for a bit of a change. Well, that and my dad was reading my book while I was home and I was excited about my new book and now I can't put it down. I'm reading Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy. I love this book, not because it's deep and theological or brings new light to the scriptures and makes the bible alive for me (which is normally why I love books). But I love this book because it's practical, he ta Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=california-aiden-poverty http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=california-aiden-poverty Hey All! I just wanted to share some thoughts before I head to California tomorrow. I am not sure how much I will have the internet there so I will write before I leave. I am excited about going to the warmth and spending some quality time with the family. I have been thinking a lot lately about something I read in one of the books I am reading. It said when the rich meet the poor the would be driven to give and when the poor meet the rich riches have no value. The Author goes on to say that Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=my-break-so-far http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=my-break-so-far I have had a great break so far. Lots of time with my Nephew Aiden. He is now 4 months old and weighs 11 pounds. He is a little guy but very cute. I love being home and being able to play with him and feed him and put him to bed when he is screaming. Today was our family Christmas. This year it was at my parents house because my sister did not want to take the baby out if the weather was bad. It was supposed to snow but it didn't. Oh well! I think I am probably the only person in Nebraska that Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=christmas-parties http://emilyhalls.myadventures.org/?filename=christmas-parties The Girl Interns are hosting a Christmas Party for our fellow teammates and Leaders tomorrow, Friday December 14th. So today, a lot of work was done on this party. I baked a lot of sugar cookies. We did not have a cookie cuter, so I cut out stars with a knife, and so some of my stars din't exactly look star like. Becca made frosting, so we can decorate them. The Interns are responsible for planning the Youth Group christmas party next Wednesday. Ashley worked hard on making spoons dipped in ch Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT