All of the Above

I’ve caught the nasty flu bug.  I felt sick all of Easter Sunday.  That night was when the symptoms came.  Stupid flu.  I can’t seem to drink enough .. I’m always thirsty, but I’m hesitant to eat because I don’t like getting sick. I think I’m on the uphill now.  Time to go get some more liquids.

This is the song I’ve been playing all day

     “True Love” by Phil Wickham

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Something like this is the reason for my lack of posts lately …  
(HT: Brody)

Ok … perhaps something a bit more like this …  

3-9pm practices .. and it’s only going to get worse from here….

This Tuesday I would like to focus on someone who has been of great influence in my life.  He teaches the Word with great passion (even though he says he does not understand this, everyone who knows him would say this).    He speaks the truth and doesn’t leave out the hard stuff.  God has used him so many times to bring conviction to my life.  I would think it has to be hard sometimes, teaching and not really being able to see how God is working in the lives of the many who are listening.  Be assured though, Mr. Webster, it is shaping those lives exactly how God would have it.  This assurance comes from Isaiah 55:10-11.   I am also thankful for his genuine interest in our lives.  He doesn’t just leave us out there on our own, looking for answers, or trying to figure things out.  If there is a need, I see him work to meet that need.  Not to mention he has fantastic taste in music (most of the time ).  There’s still so much more I could go on to say, but you should really just get to know him yourself … and you will be blessed.  *Thank you, Mr. Webster for everything.  Looking forward to the rest of this year!*

“Captivated” by Shawn McDonald

This is a good read along with this song.

… to this question ……

  …. is YES!

God is so good.  He had everything in control and was working it out for the purpose of His plan.  Now I’m freaking out about new things, which is utterly ridiculous.  I keep reminding myself of the complete sovereignty of God and the fact that He is working things together for my future in ways I don’t even know.  Some things that I desire right now are not what He is wanting for me at the moment and I’m working at being cool with that.  It’s tough, but I know He is doing things even through the ways that those desires aren’t being met.

Anyways, I’m so stoked!  This calls for more sweet video …

   Yes .. yes … I am going to his college!!

The next person on this site will be the 5000th person to view my blog!  That’s a lot! Today has been a grand day for me.  A day of celebration for more than one reason!

Who is the lucky winner!?

Thank you for coming to my blog!

I’m following a cue from Brody after reading his blog today.  He mentioned that the words “build up” are used in the New Testament about 39 times.  That’s a lot.  After reading his post and the passages about “building up” I took a look at myself and wasn’t rejoicing at what I saw.  I used to do a lot better at encouraging.  I’m thankful that this could be the boost in the right direction.  Perhaps I’ll do a “Positive Post Tuesday” the first Tuesday of each month…

I am so blessed with so many great and influential people in my life.  One of those is my mentor, Alair.  We’ve been hanging out and sharing life for years now, and I never cease to be encouraged, challenged, taught and especially loved by her.  She has been there through a lot of rough patches in the road of my life and is one of the few people who has consistently been involved in my life.  I love her gentle heart.  Her sense of humor can always bring a smile to my face.  To see her heart for missions, the poor, the lost, orphans, and at the center of it all, her heart for the glory of God …  daily challenges me to evaluate my priorities, even though we only see eachother once a week.  She and her husband will soon be leaving for Uganda, and I will miss her and the time we share, but I am so happy for the people who will get to meet her and know her and see Jesus through her. *~Thank you, Alair for your investment in me.  I love you.~*

Never Alone- Barlow Girl

I waited for You today
But You didn’t show
No no no
I needed You today
So where did You go?
You told me to call
Said You’d be there
And though I haven’t seen You
Are You still there?

I cried out with no reply
And I can’t feel You by my side
So I’ll hold tight to what I know
You’re here and I”m never alone

We cannot separate
You’re part of me
And though You’re invisible
I’ll trust the unseen