What it's like, on Tuesday nights.

So, what do we do...besides blog periodically? Our main outreach is the "Free Water" giveaway, every other Tuesday night at Miami Dade College North Campus.

Usually on a Tuesday night, I'm tired from work, I have projects that need to be done at home, but going to Dade4Christ is worth it!

We *try* to get to Miami Dade College around 5:30pm. There are students getting on and off the bus, hanging around, walking to class. We set up our table. "Prayer Station" are the simple words to explain why we're there.

Of course we don't just give out free water, we are there to pray for the students and the campus, we are there to talk to who ever has the time to listen. We know that there is a fountain of living water that will staisfy all who come and drink, so that they will never be thirsty again.

The conversations aren't many, most people just take the water and leave. That's ok. Many refuse, that's ok too although it baffels me. Refuse FREE water? But still they refuse. Skepticism is common in Miami.

But the conversations we do have, they are rich. People are thirsty. Praise God, that even when I'm tired, and even when there is laundry to fold, cars to clean, and a husband to spend time with, I get to be at Dade4Christ offering the water of the gospel to those dying of thirst.

Comming Soon...

A NEW LOGO!!

I don't want to give it away...but a few hints would include:

1. sketching
2. traffic
3. a curly-haired graphic designer

I'm hoping to have it up in exactly 2 wks! (we'll see how that goes)

Something else I hope to have up soon: Pictures!

I took some last night at our outreach to MDC North!

This should be up a little sooner - 2 days maybe :o)

until then!

We're Back!!!

Dade 4 Christ is back in action on the North Campus of Miami-Dade College.

We are in faith and excited about what this upcoming year will hold for us. One of the things we are excited about is the blog! Blogging is a bit new to most of us, so last year we know was a little slow, but this year we'll be bringing you more posts, more info, and more discussions than ever before.

There are also a few outreaches planned already, but we'd love to hear from you!

What are some ways that Dade 4 Christ can serve the students of MDC North?

This month we're hoping to unveil our new logo, post an article on why we read the Bible and how to do it, along with some poetry.

stay tuned...this semester is going to be a great one!!

day after day

It's 12:46am on my 20th birthday. This morning, as I was preparing for bed, my father gave me my first birthday present. He reminded me once again of his sweet, sweet grace.

"Day after day,
you never change.
You power to save,
strength to sustain,
and we praise, we praise your name."

This has been the anthem of the first two decades of my life. Never in twenty years have you forsaken me, and never in eternity to come will your faithfulness end.


Thanks for the gift pops, I'll see you in the morning.

We're back

We, Dade 4 Christ, apologize for the long period of time that we didn't post any articles here in the blog. Not to excuse ourselves, but it seems like all of us were going through different stages in life that required a lot of our time. But here we are, and hopefully this will never happen again.

(Thank you Vanessa, for bailing us out many times).

Only One?!

Looks like I'm the only one who cares for old bloggy! :o)

I've been sitting at my desk with bad posture for a little while, and now I have this sore spot on my back that just won't go away, and it actually feels more comfortable to keep sitting with the bad posture, but I know that will only make it worse. Breaking bad habits is hard. I think avoiding making them in the first place is probably the way to go.

The Bible talks about this, about watching your practice and doctrine closely. Doctrine is what we think about God and this world. Do you believe in the Bible? Do you know what the Bible says about how to live your life? The Bible speaks to each and every situation we could ever encounter. The way we understand and believe the Bible will affect our practice, it will affect how we respond in the various situations we find ourselves day after day. If we get off in one, we will be off in the other, and once we get off, it takes a lot more effort to get back on, than if we would have been watching ourselves closely from the beginning to insure that we are staying on the straight and narrow.

So, my encouragement to you...sit up straight and don't stray from right doctrine or practice.

How God is not like a policeman

This morning on my way to work I was running late (but that's not the reason I got pulled over, because I go this fast normally) and I got pulled over for going 44/42mph (depending on if you go with the police officer's version or mine) in a 30 zone. I got a ticket. I didn't complain and protest, because I knew I wasn't abiding by the law, I knew I was driving over 30mph.
I did what was wrong, and I got the just punishment.

There are many times when I speed, and I don't get caught. In fact, this is the very first time I've ever gotten a speeding ticket (and I hope its the last) but I can assure you this is not the first time I've exceeded the posted speed limit.

God is not like the policeman who served me so well and brought justice into my life, because God sees everything. God sees every time I speed, he has the 'radar gun of justice' pointed at my every move. There is nothing that escapes his notice.

God is also unlike the police man because he loves me personally and although my sin is great and deserves a great punishment, God, in His love, chose to punish someone else. His own son.

Jesus Christ was crucified in my place, and received the "ticket," if you will, that I deserved, so that I could go free, and experience the love of God, instead of his wrath.

I am thankful for Mr. Policeman who reminded me of the gospel today. Yes, I am a great sinner - greater than I know, but God is a great savior.