Comments on: Somebody http://bostern.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/somebody/ The Difference of Day Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:57:03 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: More than you ever wanted to know about…ME. « Bo Stern http://bostern.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/somebody/#comment-689 More than you ever wanted to know about…ME. « Bo Stern Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:48:51 +0000 http://bostern.wordpress.com/?p=249#comment-689 [...] I LOVE Costco! Your summer? Filled with vision. Love someone? Yep.  My family, friends and 143 millions others.  With all my heart. Your favorite color? Red (but currently kind of an orange-y red)! When is the [...] [...] I LOVE Costco! Your summer? Filled with vision. Love someone? Yep.  My family, friends and 143 millions others.  With all my heart. Your favorite color? Red (but currently kind of an orange-y red)! When is the [...]

]]> By: Tuesday’s Child - Volume 7 « Bo Stern http://bostern.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/somebody/#comment-562 Tuesday’s Child - Volume 7 « Bo Stern Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:20:35 +0000 http://bostern.wordpress.com/?p=249#comment-562 [...] she’s become dear to my heart over the past few months.  Her name is Judy and she is one of “God’s Dear Somebody’s” at Kings Kids Village in Nairobi.  Judy came to KKV two years ago and she has quite a story.  Her [...] [...] she’s become dear to my heart over the past few months.  Her name is Judy and she is one of “God’s Dear Somebody’s” at Kings Kids Village in Nairobi.  Judy came to KKV two years ago and she has quite a story.  Her [...]

]]> By: bolovesjoe http://bostern.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/somebody/#comment-419 bolovesjoe Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:35:00 +0000 http://bostern.wordpress.com/?p=249#comment-419 Ann & Jenna - I can hear in both of your hearts, the heart of the Father who loves His own. I wish the answers were easier or more apparent...I wish more people were willing to tackle the impossible...but I know that what is happening in each of you will be beautiful and powerful and life-changing for many. Exciting days ahead...I just know it! Ann & Jenna – I can hear in both of your hearts, the heart of the Father who loves His own. I wish the answers were easier or more apparent…I wish more people were willing to tackle the impossible…but I know that what is happening in each of you will be beautiful and powerful and life-changing for many. Exciting days ahead…I just know it!

]]> By: Jenna http://bostern.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/somebody/#comment-418 Jenna Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:15:59 +0000 http://bostern.wordpress.com/?p=249#comment-418 Bo, I can relate to that unusual peeling back that the great surgeon does. He has birthed something in me in the last year that literally took labour and about 10 months and it is all wrapped in His love for those orphans. I felt like in the midst of that painful peeling back and stripping away of so much He revealed His heart in me. That's what's left-His raw,compassionate, merciful, loving heart beating so deep in me that sometimes I can hardly breathe. I feel exactly the same as you said once, these dreams HAVE ME, not the other way around. It is so amazing to sense the sliver of God's value and hope that He aches to convey to these countless orphans. I am so thankful my Spirit has been awakened in this way that it leads me to that "pure religion" that the Word talks about. I would love to chat with you more sometime, for your heart blows on the already burning coals in me. Bo, I can relate to that unusual peeling back that the great surgeon does. He has birthed something in me in the last year that literally took labour and about 10 months and it is all wrapped in His love for those orphans. I felt like in the midst of that painful peeling back and stripping away of so much He revealed His heart in me. That’s what’s left-His raw,compassionate, merciful, loving heart beating so deep in me that sometimes I can hardly breathe. I feel exactly the same as you said once, these dreams HAVE ME, not the other way around. It is so amazing to sense the sliver of God’s value and hope that He aches to convey to these countless orphans. I am so thankful my Spirit has been awakened in this way that it leads me to that “pure religion” that the Word talks about. I would love to chat with you more sometime, for your heart blows on the already burning coals in me.

]]> By: Ann Dunagan http://bostern.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/somebody/#comment-417 Ann Dunagan Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:57:33 +0000 http://bostern.wordpress.com/?p=249#comment-417 Thanks Bo. When you talk about purpose that's "over my head" . . . it reminds me of that older Steven Curtis Chapman song, Dive, and the phrase, "I'm diving in, I'm going deep . . . in over my head I wanna be." Diving in the deep end is fun, as long as a person doesn't drown or fall on the rocks (second-guessing like Cassie did last summer cliff jumping at the pocket.) I seriously value your friendship so much, Bo! Your praying and believing for us means a lot. The idea of taking on more orphan kiddos could be so exciting, but Jon and I need to know if we're supposed to radically "dive" in, or not. Did David ever hear an audible "word" from God to go against Goliath, or did he just know that God's anointing was with him, God's people were being attacked by the enemy, and SOMEONE needed to stand up for God. He's just known as the little guy that God was able to be BIG through. And maybe our little "rocks" don't have to be anything special. Someone has to glorify God and RUN to that giant. me? May God show us. Thanks Bo.

When you talk about purpose that’s “over my head” . . . it reminds me of that older Steven Curtis Chapman song, Dive, and the phrase, “I’m diving in, I’m going deep . . . in over my head I wanna be.”

Diving in the deep end is fun, as long as a person doesn’t drown or fall on the rocks (second-guessing like Cassie did last summer cliff jumping at the pocket.)

I seriously value your friendship so much, Bo! Your praying and believing for us means a lot. The idea of taking on more orphan kiddos could be so exciting, but Jon and I need to know if we’re supposed to radically “dive” in, or not.

Did David ever hear an audible “word” from God to go against Goliath, or did he just know that God’s anointing was with him, God’s people were being attacked by the enemy, and SOMEONE needed to stand up for God. He’s just known as the little guy that God was able to be BIG through. And maybe our little “rocks” don’t have to be anything special. Someone has to glorify God and RUN to that giant.

me?

May God show us.

]]> By: bolovesjoe http://bostern.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/somebody/#comment-415 bolovesjoe Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:56:34 +0000 http://bostern.wordpress.com/?p=249#comment-415 I know exactly what you mean, Ann...I've been thinking many of those same thoughts myself. I guess what I've been feeling is that the way you tackle anything with overwhelming odds is the same way David tackled Goliath: pick five good weapons and let at least one of them fly. I keep going back to the bottom line that I can only do the specific thing He's asking me to do - and that causes me to better recognize and appreciate those around me who can do the MILLION things I cannot. I'm thankful for purpose that's over my head, though...and I'm praying and believing for miracles for your orphans. I know exactly what you mean, Ann…I’ve been thinking many of those same thoughts myself. I guess what I’ve been feeling is that the way you tackle anything with overwhelming odds is the same way David tackled Goliath: pick five good weapons and let at least one of them fly. I keep going back to the bottom line that I can only do the specific thing He’s asking me to do – and that causes me to better recognize and appreciate those around me who can do the MILLION things I cannot. I’m thankful for purpose that’s over my head, though…and I’m praying and believing for miracles for your orphans.

]]> By: Ann Dunagan http://bostern.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/somebody/#comment-414 Ann Dunagan Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:06:39 +0000 http://bostern.wordpress.com/?p=249#comment-414 hmmm.... And how does one go about having the Lord expand our heart for these precious little ones . . . without worrying or coming out of God's joy or getting overwhelmed? Just yesterday, my college-age daughter and I returned from Uganda where we were checking up on an orphanage we started a bit over 2 years ago (with 160 kiddos and 33 adults). And then we were assesing a second orphan situation . . . that is so huge. It's really totally beyond us. Hundreds of orphan children, no outside support, so many buildings needed, and on and on . . . and precious children we met and held in our arms (currently being fed and taughr by some of our dearest long-time minstry coworkers). We're trying to seek God's will for us. To stay in faith. To be obedient. To be unity as a husband and wife . . . and to hear God's voice. These somebody's are really pulling on my heart. I love you Bo. hmmm….

And how does one go about having the Lord expand our heart for these precious little ones . . . without worrying or coming out of God’s joy or getting overwhelmed?

Just yesterday, my college-age daughter and I returned from Uganda where we were checking up on an orphanage we started a bit over 2 years ago (with 160 kiddos and 33 adults). And then we were assesing a second orphan situation . . . that is so huge. It’s really totally beyond us. Hundreds of orphan children, no outside support, so many buildings needed, and on and on . . . and precious children we met and held in our arms (currently being fed and taughr by some of our dearest long-time minstry coworkers). We’re trying to seek God’s will for us. To stay in faith. To be obedient. To be unity as a husband and wife . . . and to hear God’s voice.

These somebody’s are really pulling on my heart.

I love you Bo.

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