i only know how to fish.

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can't come up with the words to start this blog.
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I feel like life has been put back in me.

I'm dreaming again.

I'm getting so excited about what's happening around me.

I can envision the future. ... and I love what I see.

I started working at National City in April, 2005. I was 20 years old and getting ready to marry Ryan Vinson. Everything about the job came at the most perfect time... mostly the insurance.
I quickly moved up at the bank and quickly bought into the business world lie.
For the last year, I have been part time and have learned to absolutely love taking care of my family.

On July 31, 2010 God rocked my world....

This is what I learned.

Ryan and I believe (strongly) that the plan "A" for our life is youth ministry in Boone County. We know that there is a need for a place where teenagers can come and experience Jesus in a real and practical way. They need a place where they can come and be loved on, no matter what baggage they bring through the door.

With both of us working "part time" jobs, there was no way that we could give all of our time to the ministry we are both so passionate about.

I believe that I heard God clearly communicate to me and that He asked (not told) me to quit my job. When I questioned, I heard "trust me".
Ryan came to me the next day and told me that he needed to quit his job.

Here we are, both believing we are to quit our jobs. this is craziness. All I have known is working at the bank. I mastered it. It's not all that challenging for me and is quite honestly a social experience that I get paid for.
Ryan has built so many good connections in the community through Starbucks and since we moved to Lebanon, that's all that he's known.
And God has asked us to walk away from what we've known to follow Him??

hmmmm... sounds familiar.

we agreed.

I will be taking Ryan's spot at Starbucks and he will be able to solely focus on the revolution. When we were talking and working out the details, I thought maybe I misunderstood God. He asked me to quit my job. Why am I going to start working somewhere else? Through (lots of) prayer and quiet time, I believe that God has shared His heart with me.

The bank has always been our main source of income, our fall back plan... our plan B.
God is taking me on a journey to understand that I can never fully give my life to plan A until I sever ties to plan B.

I don't know what the future holds, but based on history, I'd say God is pretty faithful to His word.
I'm excited to see how He will come through in all areas of our life and can't wait to brag on Him!!

severing ties,
Sunshine

this is the word that God has given to me right now:
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want."
Philippians 4:11-12
much love, friends.