We were talking the
other day about how we wanted to share the latest that’s been going on in the
Robinson’s World these days. Then, we realized we haven’t sent an update out
since May! Whoah! We have definitely been going, going, going the last several
months. Let’s see if we can recap what all God’s been up to.
Starting back at the end
of May…We did end up closing on our house May 31st! What a process
that was! We found out the day of closing that we would be closing that
afternoon! (What?! Yes, not kidding!) We have gotten settled now and are so
blessed to be in Murrells Inlet. It’s been awesome to host various fellowships,
bible studies, etc. and share our house with so many others already!
JUNE and JULY: I am
going to combine these summer months together. We stayed non-stop between
moving and getting settled in our new place, Kristin taking a trip to Newnan
for some much needed Momma time, VBS at church, and family and friends beach visits.
We eat up and love every
minute we have with family and friends that come and stay with us! We are
blessed to have the space to host them here now.
AUGUST and SEPTEMBER: At
the beginning of August before Kristin had to go back to school and to celebrate
Mary’s birthday as well as Bob’s retirement, Bob, Carter, Mary, and Kris took
off on a cruise to the Caribbean. Just what we all needed!!!!! I could type about our trip page after
page. What an awesome time! More fun to talk about in person.
PIPC threw us a House
Blessing mid-August. WOW! First off, not only did we pray all throughout the
house, for us living here, and for all who would enter through our doors, but
lots of laughter, smiles, and yummies filled our home. We never expected to
have that many people under our roof at once. What a cool idea!
Kristin kicked off full
time teaching this August, and she has thoroughly enjoyed it more than she ever
thought she would. Isn’t it awesome how God’s plan works out? Take about a
detour she didn’t see coming. She is blessed daily at HGTC by students,
colleagues, teaching, and learning new things everyday herself!
At the end of August, we
had our L-squared kick off at church. The mission is “Learning and Living God’s
word.” Boy did these small groups start off strong! There was/were/are a
variety of choices for all ages to participate in. For example, Carter has two
young men’s bible studies going on right now. One meets on Wednesdays weekly
for lunch, and these guys are studying and working through The Resolution
for Men. Sons of Thunder meet one Thursday evening a month, and they are
focusing on the Courageous bible study. These guys are heated and super excited
about how God is working in their lives. (Their wives can tell how important
this guy time is and how it’s branching into our marriages and families in a “speechless”
way.) Keeping God as the center of
a marriage makes all the difference in the world!
Kristin felt led to lead
a young women’s bible study. This was a first for her facilitating a study with
a group of women on her own. I think the only thing that gave her peace, hope,
and assurance was knowing that God was really leading this study. There are
much wiser women that came together for this study that easily could have been
leading us. What an awesome
opportunity it was to share stories as we read Lysa TerKeurest’s UNGLUED.
We had weekly fun fellowship and laughed quite a bit as we dug into Lysa’s book
and grew closer to Him! Most
Monday nights, we had 12-18 women gathered together. We wrapped up this study
last Monday night…these weeks together flew by. Kristin is diligently praying on what study to do in
February.
OCTOBER: Carter has
attended a huge conference, Catalyst, in Atlanta for the last 6 years. Kristin
has happily joined him for the past 3 years. This year, we also had our youth
director, our administrative assistant, and a congregant join us. The topic
this year was KNOWN. Once again, the speakers blew our minds; we were
overwhelmed by all of them. We heard from Andy Stanley, Malcom Gladwell, John
Piper, Lecrae, Judah Smith, Reggie Joiner, Priscilla Shirer, Dave Ramsey and
Rachel Cruze. (I’m sure I’m leaving someone out.) Some one-liners we picked up
from these talented speakers were: “The reason I’m known is because God has
given me this gift at this time.” “I am known to make Him known.” “Remember who
its from and who its for.” “Your appetite will never be satisfied by a number,
only a who, only a name. GOD!” “We
don’t know our own strength.” “Don’t underestimate the power of your own faith—God
will protect you!” “You need a foundation of trust, intuition, and belief.” “You
are free to dream in a trusting environment.” “We were made to reflect and
glorify God in every aspect of life.” “God owns it all.” “Are we passionate
about directing EVERYTHING to Him?” “We are creatures of God with nature designed
by God with conscious desire and displays to share God’s greatness, worth, and
beauty.” “We need to find full satisfaction in God.” “Know who you are by the
grace of God.” “God doesn’t need us, but he wants us! He loves us!” “God has patience to walk and grow with
you. He never leaves us.” “Make what matters matter more.” I could go on and on…
We got back from Catalyst
and then Kristin went with 11 other women to Charlotte for a Women of Faith
conference. Another WOW weekend! Not much can compare to an arena full of women
worshipping Our Father. There’s just something special about it! Again,
speakers were awesome and consisted of: Shelia Walsh, Liz Curtis Higgs, Max
Lucado, Lisa Harper…Worship with CeCe Winans as well as Third Day! (Again, I’m
sure I’m leaving someone out.)
Kristin is still trying to sort through all that was said this weekend. We were all blessed by these women, who
allowed God to speak through them.
Wow! November is already
here! Thanksgiving is right around the corner. We pray that all of us slow down
long enough EVERY day, not just in November, to take a minute to thank Him for
all He has given us.
We love all of you!
Hugs, Prayers, and Love,
Carter and Kris