My Space

Hello all,

 

I just wanted to let you know that I decided to make myself a "my space" page. I was inspired by a friend and I agree with her that God can use this venue if we want. There are security measures to see my pics and personal info but you can look at my main profile here.

 

http://www.myspace.com/staceylamontagne

 

I love this layout because I have this picture on my wall in this room. I love this pic. There is a story in there somewhere waiting to come out. But for now, I am just getting my page up. Let me know what you think and if you have a page, please send me a request to be added to my friends list.

 

God Bless You all.

Stacey

Comments on my favorite book

Hello,

I will say it again, in case you have not heard it from me yet. I loved this book. Give it a try and you will not regret it. Don't give up on it, even if it gets strange. It's an awesome work of fiction, full of truth. :)

I thought you might like what I got from the author today.
Stacey

"William P. Young, Author - The Shack" <wpy2007@gmail.com> wrote:

William P. Young, Author "The Shack"

June 2008, Letter from Pastor Lawrence Rae Posted: 10 Jun 2008 10:49 AM CDT I get about 100 emails a day, plus regular mail, notes, cards etc. I really do try and get to them all, and I am only a couple thousand behind - thank you for your grace and patience. I received the following letter just a day or two ago and thought I would like to share it with you. It is a devotional journal entry dated May 27, 2008, written by Pastor Lawrene Rae. There is a simplicity and yet a depth that I appreciate very much, as well as insight into Papa's heart. This is posted with permission. Lawrence - to Papa Lord, The Shack, struck a chord deep within my heart. I heard you speak in such "human" terms I was wildly blessed. I beliece the portrayal of you, although totally inadequate to your Ultimate Being, was a vividlyu clear expression of your merciful interface with us common folk. I loved you deeply, emotionally, radically in this book. Thank You for encouraging Paul to write it. Papa - to Lawrence You are right when you speak of the inadequacy of this, or any other book to display 'all' of My person, chracter and glory. I AM…and there is noe beside me. I am not a kind, black woman, a wraith, or an elderly, rather tall and slim white man. But Paul touched My being by faith and what flowed out of his collaboration with his friends is definitely a work of the Spirit. As We watched and heard and saw the oozing out on paper of Our love and joy and laughter; Our power and delight, Our mercy and grace and Our overall creativity, We were delighted with the substance of the text. So narrow a volume - so wide an expanse of thought and devotion. It won't be liked. It won't be tolerated. It will be loved or despised. As each reader first steps across the threshold of the Shack, they will have an opportunity, granted by Me, to be deeply offended. As their hearts reel at the possiblity of God stepping down as far as a big black hug, they will either be un-stumbled and touch the Son at Calvry, knowing the wounds also engraved in My wrists, or they will sentence themselves to a bounded vertical relationship; a 'thus far and no farther' tension that never squeals with glee as I tickle them unmercifully or never groans deep within as I press my fingers into the open wounds of their own broken souls. Knowing Me is the goal. Paul knows Me. Better still, I know Paul, and I have trusted him enough to reveal a little of Myself to him. How do you like Me now?

Surely Goodness and Mercy Shall Dwell with Me...

A familiar passage in the Bible can become so lifeless to us at times.
Sometimes we need to revisit it and let the living word sink in to our hearts. Here is my heart's song. Enjoy
Stacey

Psalm 23

A psalm of David.

1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

What do I need If I have You as my Lord?

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,

Is the grass greener over there? Oh how I long for the quiet places of rest in your presence.

3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

Create in me a clean heart, OH, God, and renew a right spirit within me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation. I need your joy and unimaginable peace today.

4 Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

Through the fire, the rain, the storms, the crying babies, the frayed nerves, and the evil all around, YOU are with me. You set me on the right path and it comforts me when you teach me your ways are not always mine. Light my way, OH Lord.

5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

Grace overflows from you. Apart from you I can never forgive them, I can never love them, I can never face them again. In your presence I find enough for me and them. Praise You, Oh Holy One. Here am I, send me!

6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.

I am not alone. Praise You that you are like my shadow that is always there, even when I cannot see you. In the light you are revealed to me and I am reminded you are my constant companion. Oh heavenly hosts, can I join you in a song? Thank you Jesus for that nice room you are decorating for me. I long for you my love. Come Lord Jesus, Come.