Because of Him, I don't have to walk in darkness
Because of Him, I don't have to live in depression
I don't have to be filled with fear
I don't have to live in insecurity
Because of Him, I don't have to live in shame
Because of Him, I am not alone
I don't have to worry
I don't have to do things on my own
Because of Him, I walk in light
Because of Him, I live in joy
I walk by faith
I live out of who I am in Christ
Because of Him, I live in grace
Because of Him, I have a faithful friend
I have peace
I can rely on the One who has everything figured out
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The Grove
So I'm still in shock... I just found out that one of my favorite places is about to close. Yes, The Grove is closing. Friday. And everyone just found out. I know this might sound ridiculous, but The Grove is so much more than a place! I've been going there since it first opened! I've met so many people there-- more than I can count! So many memories have been made there... The Grove is the place that I go when I need to get out of the house, when I want to see friends, when I'm bored, when I need to study, when I want to play cards, when I want to hear good music, when I want to read, when I want to laugh... It's been such a HUGE part of my life! I don't think the reality will even hit until after it closes and I can no longer "go to The Grove." I know you're probably thinking, "Man, she's describing this place as if it were a dying friend." It comes close. It's not about the building, it's about the atmosphere and the people. It's one of the few places I can go where people know my name. It's like a "Grove family." When The Grove first opened up, you could find me there every Saturday night and the place would always be packed. Things haven't changed too much... It may not always be as packed as it was (I think back then it was because we were all just meeting each other and forming new friendships.), but it's still a good hang out on Saturday night. Honestly, it's probably kept me out of a lot of trouble... I know The Grove means so much to so many people. I've had so many great deep conversations with people over coffee there. So many big things have happened there. I even go up there even when it's closed! There have been times when I've sat outside playing cards with friends. Countless times I've stood in the parking lot for hours just talking until we finally decided to leave. I've had Bible studies up there, meetings, and game nights... It's the place where we meet up to go other places and leave our cars. It's the place where my car got jacked up and the wheels taken off! My mind is racing with all the different things that have happened there. I just still can't believe that it's closing. It's extremely sad and The Grove may close, but the memories that I have from that place will always remain. I'm just thankful for the years that I have been able to enjoy The Grove. God has truly blessed us with an awesome coffee shop like The Grove and all the friendships that have been made there. Everyone, please remember to pray for Donnie and all of The Grove staff.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Paper Cuts and Straighteners
A burnt ear, a bad allergy cold, a paper cut on the pinky finger, a fever blister, a broken out face, more paper cuts... What more could I want? haha Maybe a little sympathy... ? Oh poo... And my music appreciation class is absolutely driving me insane!!! I can't wait for it to be over! Oh how I dread that class... People warned me about it, and I like a challenge... but this? I never thought it could be this dreadful. Sorry for the venting... I know it's over petty stuff. All in all, life is pretty amazing. There are some days though... when I just want to stick out my tongue and shake my head!!! Oh well... tomorrow is a new day. :)
Sunday, October 5, 2008
One Day I Slowly Floated Away...
So... I leave for New York Friday and I'm totally stoked! I can't wait. I need to get away... I'm going with my mom and Aunt Frances and we're staying at The Wellington. I think it's going to be way above my coolness level... haha
God has been just totally amazing... Well, He's always amazing, but it's just been really cool the past couple weeks at school. He just always has my back and helps me out when I don't even deserve it! He totally makes me smile. :) Bro. John said something in our leaders' meeting this morning that I'd never really thought of quite like this and it blew me away! He was talking about how God knows everything and He knows every thought and action of every person in the past. Every single thing that has ever happened. And! He knows every single word that anyone will ever speak, every thought, every decision that someone makes. He knows it all! How big of a God is that! Bro. John was also talking about how immeasurable He is and His characteristics/attributes cannot be measured. His presence is also inescapable. God is so big and so amazing! It just shows how worthy of praise and surrender He is. I've struggled this week with just being lonely. God is really bringing me through some stuff and I'm so grateful! I just have to keep my focus on Him. It's the only thing that I can do. Focus on Him and look ahead. If there's one aspect of God that means the most to me, it's His faithfulness. He is always faithful to me. I have to remember that and trust Him.
Some verses to ponder:
Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. Put away from you a deceitful mouth and put devious speech far from you. Let your eyes look directly ahead and let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. Watch the path of your feet and all your ways will be established. Do not turn to the right nor to the left; turn your foot from evil. Proverbs 4:23-27
I absolutely love my seventh grade girls. I feel like I'm really starting to get to know them better and they are so precious! They are the greatest! Just thought I'd share that... haha
What else... Hmmm... I miss pleasure reading... I've been so busy lately that I've neglected my dear books... It's quite tragic. :( Maybe I can fit some in over fall break... Maybe...
Here's a picture from my babysitting adventures... I think one of the reasons I love babysitting is that I get to expend all of my energy! I can be crazy with the kids and they don't care! haha Any who know me can understand this I'm sure...
God has been just totally amazing... Well, He's always amazing, but it's just been really cool the past couple weeks at school. He just always has my back and helps me out when I don't even deserve it! He totally makes me smile. :) Bro. John said something in our leaders' meeting this morning that I'd never really thought of quite like this and it blew me away! He was talking about how God knows everything and He knows every thought and action of every person in the past. Every single thing that has ever happened. And! He knows every single word that anyone will ever speak, every thought, every decision that someone makes. He knows it all! How big of a God is that! Bro. John was also talking about how immeasurable He is and His characteristics/attributes cannot be measured. His presence is also inescapable. God is so big and so amazing! It just shows how worthy of praise and surrender He is. I've struggled this week with just being lonely. God is really bringing me through some stuff and I'm so grateful! I just have to keep my focus on Him. It's the only thing that I can do. Focus on Him and look ahead. If there's one aspect of God that means the most to me, it's His faithfulness. He is always faithful to me. I have to remember that and trust Him.
Some verses to ponder:
Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. Put away from you a deceitful mouth and put devious speech far from you. Let your eyes look directly ahead and let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. Watch the path of your feet and all your ways will be established. Do not turn to the right nor to the left; turn your foot from evil. Proverbs 4:23-27
I absolutely love my seventh grade girls. I feel like I'm really starting to get to know them better and they are so precious! They are the greatest! Just thought I'd share that... haha
What else... Hmmm... I miss pleasure reading... I've been so busy lately that I've neglected my dear books... It's quite tragic. :( Maybe I can fit some in over fall break... Maybe...
Here's a picture from my babysitting adventures... I think one of the reasons I love babysitting is that I get to expend all of my energy! I can be crazy with the kids and they don't care! haha Any who know me can understand this I'm sure...
Monday, September 8, 2008
'08 Election
I want to encourage everyone to make sure you're registered to vote and start preparing for the '08 election. I think too many of us take this too lightly. Please find out about the candidates and see where they stand on the issues you're concerned about. Don't just go by what you hear or even what I say, find out for yourselves. Another thing, please don't decide who you will vote for just by who you "relate to," who you "like," or who you think has the best campaign. Find out what the candidates stand for, what their history has been, and what they are likely to do once in office. You have a voice in the government of our country and the direction it takes. Don't think your vote doesn't count; it does.
Here are some links regarding the election that you may want to check out:
http://www.frcaction.org/
http://www.citizenlink.org/citizenmag/
http://elections.foxnews.com/
http://www.wrecradio.com/cc-common/political/
http://www.desotoms.com/index.htm
http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/senator_merle_flowers_praises_john_mccains_speech/
If you haven't already registered to vote, here's some information on how to register. The county circuit clerk is the voter registrar for the county. To register, you can go to the clerk's office at City Hall or mail in the application. You can obtain a mail-in voter registration form by printing from a .pdf file from this link: voter registration form. Mail-in voter registration forms are also available in many public libraries.
* Mail-in voter registration forms must be returned to your circuit clerk by mailing them or by hand delivering them to your circuit clerk’s office. A mailed voter registration form must be postmarked at least 30 days before the election. The deadline for registering in person is also 30 days before the election, which in fact is the last working day before the 30 day deadline. The mailing address to the circuit clerk's office is:
Desoto County Courthouse
Circuit Court Clerk
2535 Highway 51 South
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662-429-1325
* If you are submitting a mail-in voter registration form by mail to register to vote for the first time in a county, you should submit with your application a copy of current and valid photo identification. If you do not provide a copy of identification, you may be asked to provide identification the first time you vote after registering.
* College students residing away from home while at school essentially have the option of either registering in the county where they are living while attending school or registering using the address of their parents or legal guardian.
Here are some links regarding the election that you may want to check out:
http://www.frcaction.org/
http://www.citizenlink.org
http://elections.foxnews.com/
http://www.wrecradio.com/c
http://www.desotoms.com/in
http://yallpolitics.com/index.php/yp/post/senator_merle_flowers_praises_john_mccains_speech/
If you haven't already registered to vote, here's some information on how to register. The county circuit clerk is the voter registrar for the county. To register, you can go to the clerk's office at City Hall or mail in the application. You can obtain a mail-in voter registration form by printing from a .pdf file from this link: voter registration form. Mail-in voter registration forms are also available in many public libraries.
* Mail-in voter registration forms must be returned to your circuit clerk by mailing them or by hand delivering them to your circuit clerk’s office. A mailed voter registration form must be postmarked at least 30 days before the election. The deadline for registering in person is also 30 days before the election, which in fact is the last working day before the 30 day deadline. The mailing address to the circuit clerk's office is:
Desoto County Courthouse
Circuit Court Clerk
2535 Highway 51 South
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 662-429-1325
* If you are submitting a mail-in voter registration form by mail to register to vote for the first time in a county, you should submit with your application a copy of current and valid photo identification. If you do not provide a copy of identification, you may be asked to provide identification the first time you vote after registering.
* College students residing away from home while at school essentially have the option of either registering in the county where they are living while attending school or registering using the address of their parents or legal guardian.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
JesusBranded.com
I want to tell you about an awesome website called JesusBranded.com. The website has great t-shirts and clothing! The clothes have amazing artistic designs that all have a Biblical message behind them. I have two shirts from JesusBranded and I absolutely love them! You should definitely check 'em out! I support JesusBranded because the people behind it have a heart for God and desire to see Him furthered. Not to mention their t-shirts are pretty sweet... :) A part of their profit goes to missions in India too. Visit TheOrphanageProject.com to find out more about a vision for children in India. JesusBranded is pretty cool, so I think you should probably go check 'em out... Absolutely! So go do it!
Christian T-Shirts
Christian T-Shirts
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
When do boys become men?
I just have to get this off my chest... I'm so tired of boys. Bad ones, ones with no ambition, inconsistent, no integrity, followers, no leadership... those kinds of boys more specifically. What's the deal??? I'm totally content with where I am right now and perfectly happy being single. That's not the point. I just wish there were more guys out there to STEP UP AND BE A MAN! A man recklessly pursuing God, that doesn't care about what the world says, is totally in love with God, a man of integrity in a world of decaying morals, a man bold about his faith, a spiritual leader who challenges those around him.... That's the kind of guy I long to see. Yes, they're out there, but right now they just seem so few. Once again, I'm not saying this because I'm desperate to date right now. I'm having a blast just kickin' it with me and Jesus-- my lover. I just wish the guys could see the type of guy that they could be. The type of guys that I totally admire... ;)
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