Bible Study

Yesterday was quite packed with lots of little happenings. I went to Amy's (a 24 year old that is married with one kid and is coming to DC for 9 months) in the morning for coffee. She is the sweetest. I see myself becoming friends with her even though we are in completely different seasons of life. I can't believe she is only 2.5 years older than me, but has a husband and child!

Then I went to Paul and Lisa's. Caleb was gone for the day, so the three of us, Nathan, and the baby went to town. This was Lisa's first time out and about since the birth. We had a yummy lunch (I had a jacket potato with chicken and mushrooms and butter) and coffee and walked around the small town. Chatting with them makes me feel at home. They are both so down to earth and funnyyy. And they have a love for their Savior that is evident upon talking with them. Can't wait to spend more time with them.
TTHEEN. Bible study! I was so excited to do this Bible study with 5 teenage girls. We studied the passage in James about being hearers and doers of the Word. Talked about why and how to read the Bible. It is God's word and is living and active. They opened up tons and I can't wait to spend the rest of the summer talking with them. The older girls haven't really had anyone to talk to, so this is perfect timing. God's timing always is. Went to teens with them after. Ate a lot of unhealthy food and watched football (soccer). Glad England tied.
Today I went shopping with Cerianne and Carys (girl in church). We went to Cardiff. I got loads from this shop called primart. While walking around, my heart was especially burdened. I looked around and most of the people were dressed to impress. They had the perfect tan, hair, shoes, jewelry, pants, shirt, dress, body, etc... I immediately started to feel inferior. I know that if I were to be put in a line-up with most of those girls, I would be quickly passed over and labeled "plain". This bothered me. A lot. Once I got home, I recalled a message I listened to on my run this morning. John Piper talked about the hope that we have in heaven. And how it's fine if I don't have anything but one pair of pants and one shirt here on earth. Because heaven is coming. And all this on earth will pass.
The second burden I had was for the poor I saw on the streets. Geez. I just wanted to go talk with them and give them food. I lack courage... I lack faith... I lack "know-how". Need to pray for wisdom and talk to people that are good at this.

Had the classic fish and chips tonight. I'm gonna get fat from all these chips (fries). I've had them nearly every day the last few days! They are a staple here.