kristin stutes

LifeCHANGing

kristinstutes — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:30:05 +0000

This video explains it all.

One of my biggest fears is when I get to heaven God asks, “Why didn’t you do _________? You knew and did nothing.”

EVERYONE can do SOMETHING!!!!

I’ve been updating my facebook account and neglected my blog. Sorry! But this post was too powerful to pass up!

Something BIG by John Waller

kristinstutes — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:05:34 +0000

I can’t believe I didn’t write this song because my heart is SCREAMING it right now now!! I wish I could have you listen to it while you read the words…but sing it OUT LOUD to your own beat. Call me so I can hear you!!

I wanna see something I’ve not seen
Something so big
I wanna be a part of something great
Greater than me

It’s time to dream big dreams
To see Your vision
Become reality
‘Cause it’s for You, by You, those who
Love You wanna do

Something so big
It’s destined to fail without You, Lord
It’s gonna fail without You, Lord
Something so great
It takes a miracle to do
We, Your children
Wanna do something big for You

We, yes, we are gonna sing a brand new song
Something so strong
We will be the sound that wakes the dawn
Something so loud

It’s time for breaking through
‘Cause there are no limits
For he who holds the truth
When it’s for You, and by You, and those who
Love You wanna do

Something bigger, something greater
For the glory of Your splendor
Something bigger, something greater
Tell the story of Your wondrous love
Your wondrous love
Those who love You wanna do

As long as we live, let us do something so big for You

kristinstutes — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:17:16 +0000

I was sad and complaining and He heard me then reached over with his sacred scar hands and consoled me. I realized there’s NO GREATER LOVE or PAIN then He experienced, so I’ll RISE and WoRsHiP!

Dear Dad,

kristinstutes — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:27:19 +0000

I put my life before You

Give you my plans and desires

(Would like to know what they are)

But I’m ok with waiting

I know they’ll be ABOVE & BEYOND

Thanks You in advance!

Love,

Kristin

That’s Mrs. Brinson and No It’s Not April Fools!

kristinstutes — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:04:51 +0000

I’m married!!

I should have titled this post, “He will give you MORE then you could ever ASK, dream, hope or imagine… and I have a HUGE imagination!!!

There are so many amazing moments, but here is just a small summary of an amazing season.

TUESDAY – Headed to the Beach

WEDNESDAY-Marriage license and PLAY

THURSDAY-Play and Bachlorette PaRtY with 30 ladies!!! The night started with a lingere party, dinner outside at a fabulous restaurant then back to the condo for karaoke and a SHOW! When you look at the pics and see 3 ladies in white they definitely proved their love to me!! Kari taught us how to dance and Emily M. found a new love for karaoke! There was definitely talent in the room that night. I had sisters, cousins, friends from middle school, college and every season of life with me and it was beautiful and special. I LOVE ALL OF YOU!!!

FRIDAY-Bridesmaids Breakfast then headed to the Spa for a little R & R before the rehearsal and dinner.

SATURDAY-Relaxed then Natalie and I went out into the gulf with a bottle and told Mom and Dad Spera how much we loved them. We each tossed it as far as we could but after 2 waves it was back on shore, so the spontaneous, fun, loving, beautiful girl that she is took her sweater off and went in….like waist deep in. That is my girl!!

All day was BEAUTIFUL, peaceful and relaxing. Kaycee Smith is a 5 star at HPC but she made us look 5 star. The photographers, videographers then eventually the trolley arrived to pick us up and bring us to the beach to meet my night and shining armor. People said that I couldn’t have asked for better weather and I responded, “I did ask….oh, we talked about it.”

Ps. Mike Haman did an amazing job with the ceremony and the reception was MAGICAL!! Dancing, lAuGhiNg, fireworks, charicature artist, good food but the people were by far the best!! I can’t wait to show you more pics. Below is a slide show of pics from fabulous friends!

I asked my 4 year old Godchild for marriage advice and this is how the conversation went…

Angel: Will, what am I suppose to do now that I’m married?

Will: Well, mommy and daddy have important conversations, and mommy goes to football and baseball games with daddy.

Angel: What do they talk about?

Will: (pause) Mom, what do you and dad talk about? (returned) They talk about relationships and family.

Angel: Do they hold hands?

Will: When they cross the street they do. We all do!

A few weeks prior his mom sat him down and told him about the wedding and explained everything from husband and wife to having kids. He thought about it and said seriously, “Mom, they are going to have kids and there is nothing we can do about it.” Mom replied, “Yes, you are correct. There is nothing we can do about it.”

I have the BEST family & friends this girl could ever dream for….but I did ask Him…obviously he said “Yes”

Tennessee Titan’s Kevin Mawae

kristinstutes — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:06:04 +0000

Kevin Mawae~Great Man! Awesome Football Player! Loves the Lord! Loves his Family! Loves Africa!!

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80f3ef53

What did I do to deserve this life???

kristinstutes — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:58:37 +0000

SERIOUSLY!!!

It’s absolutely fabulous!!

I’m getting married in 26 days to a man who surpasses any prayers I’ve ever prayed!!

I have a family who is ALWAYS there for me during the HAPPY and sad times.

My friends…where do I start?? You know who you are but it’s not normal for a girl to be this blessed by so many AMAZING cHiCaS. I’m blessed, challenged and held accountable.

My job! People ask me what I do for a living and they say, “That’s what I want to do!”

Wait! I know why I’m SO BLESSED…it’s because I ASKED my Dad!!!

Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you.

For everyone who keeps on asking receives; and he who keeps on seeking finds; and to him who keeps on knocking, the door will be opened

Matthew 7:7-8

I highly recommend you ask & seek because your life will OVERFLOW with blessings!!

Abel means “Breath”

kristinstutes — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:27:51 +0000

“Once you go to Africa, you’ll go back in your mind EVERY DAY for the rest of your life.”

~Dave Ohlerking

This is OH SO true! I picture their faces, hear their laughs and miss the relationships that I built. I may have only spent a little time with them but I feel closer to them then I do people I’ve known for years. It is OH SO special!

I have a heart for missions, and I don’t know the specifics of how the Lord is going to use it but it will be used. I promised Him. For now I joined Team Abel. Carole Turner just got back from Ethopia where she picked up her handsome son Abel. I’ve been keeping up with the journey and it’s been an amazing experience!

I LOVE my life!

I LOVE being a part of His PASSION, HEART and LOVE!!

Finish STRONG

kristinstutes — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:09:46 +0000

Baby Band Back On

kristinstutes — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:53:16 +0000

My friend Emily asked me the other day how my baby band was coming along and I told her that we’ve been on break but thanks to Carole we are back on….Stay tuned for our 2009 tour dates!!

I’ve fallen and will never get up………

kristinstutes — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:54:50 +0000

It’s only been a few hours of 2009, but I’ve been anxiously waiting it’s arrival for over a week. It’s 6:30pm and I’m already in bed…I was going to go to the crosses and hang out with Him but I decided we could hang out at my house instead of His. He’s fine with it…I can tell because we are having a BLAST together.

This is what I just read then reread….have to share….I’m in LOVE!!! I’ve FALLEN HARD!!!!

“There is a time when every person who encounters Jesus, who believes Jesus is the Son of God, decides that they will spend their life following Him. Some People, like the Apostle Paul, make this decision the minute they meet Him, the minute they become a Christian. Others, like the Apostle Peter, endure years of half-hearted commitment and spiritual confusion before leaping in with all their passion. (This is where I fall). Still others may enjoy some benefits of God’s love and grace without entering into the true joy of a marriage with their maker.”

tea with Francois Fenelon

kristinstutes — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:01:22 +0000

I had tea this morning with one of my favorite writers Francois Fenelon and this is what he shared…

“Tell God all that is in your heart, as one unloads one’s heart, it’s pleasures, and it’s pains, to a dear friend.

Tell him your troubles, that he may comfort you; tell him your joys, that he may sober them; tell him your longings, that he may purify them; tell him your dislikes, that he may help you coquer them; talk to him of your temptations, that he may shield you from them; show him the wounds of your heart, that he may heal them; lay bare your indifference to good, your depraved tastes for evil, your instability. Tell him how self-love makes you unjust to others, how vanity tempts you to be insincere, how pride disguises you to yourself and others.

If you thus pour out your weaknesses, needs, troubles, there will be no lack of what to say. You will never exhaust the subject. It is continually being renewed. People who have no secrets from each other never want for subject of conversation. They do not weigh their words, for there is nothing to be held back, neither do they seek for something to say. They talk out of the abundance of their heart, without consideration they say just what they think. Blessed are they who attain to such familiar, unreserved intercourse with God.”

kristinstutes — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:09:08 +0000

Sorry for being absent for so long….I just haven’t had anything original, but I can share something that came to my mind as soon as I woke up this morning…Psalms…Psalms…Psalms….then I remembered being blown by Ch. 1 so I went straight there.

Oh, the JOYS of those who do NOT follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners.

But they DELIGHT in the law of the Lord, meditating on it DAY and NIGHT. (The morning it taken care of but I need to focus on the night part right here.)

They are like trees>> planted along the riverbank, BEARING FRUIT each season. (It’s ongoing in life). Their leaves NEVER WITHER, and they PROSPER in ALL they do. (ggggggllllllllllooooooooorrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyy). Let’s reread that part…they PROSPER in ALL they do. ALL!!!!!!!!!!! It’s not just in 1 area but every area (friends, work, family…) He love the details and so do I.

So that is what I’m selahing today and refocusing on.

Love you ALL!!!

kristinstutes — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:53:56 +0000

“As silly as it sounds, I realized…that other people had feelings and fears and that my interactions with them actually meant something, that I could make them happy or sad in the way that I associated with them. Not only could I make them happy or sad, but I was responsible for the way I interacted with them. I suddenly felt responsible. I was supposed to make them happy. I was not supposed to make them sad. ”

~Donald Miller Blue Like Jazz

The best days are yet to come…..

kristinstutes — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:41:54 +0000

It’s amazing how as a young girl you think about and pray for your future husband and then the Lord moves and gives you someone who is better then you could ever hope, dream or imagine….