January 24, 2011

Today I am weary.  I am in need of rest.

God, who searches my soul still finds joy.

Today I am weakened by the weight of the world.

But His yoke is easy, and His burden is light.

He gives me rest.

Yesterday, I would have been downcast by the trials of this world.

Today I can see that my Father gives me endurance and patience.

"For Attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. 

For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.

For beautiful hair, let a child run their fingers through it once a day. 

For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone."

~Audrey Hepburn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps5-fIiOoNA

Praise the Lord, oh my soul,

And let all that's within me praise His name.

Praise the Lord, oh my soul,

And let all that's within me praise His name.

Praise the Lord, oh my soul,

And let all that's within me praise His name.

Praise the Lord, oh my soul,

And let all that's within me praise His name.

For I will not die, I will live,

And I will tell of the Works of the Lord

And sing of His wonders.

I will not die, I will live.

I will not die, I will live,

'Cause He's a great God.

He's a great God.

And I get to love You through whatever comes.

What a privilege

That I get to love You through whatever comes.

Oh, how sweet it is,

That I get to love You through whatever comes.

What a privilege it is

That I get to love You through whatever comes.

Oh, how sweet it is.

And nothing's gonna take Your praise out of my mouth

As long as I shall live,

As long as I shall live.

Oh, nothing's gonna take Your praise out of my mouth

As long as I shall live,

As long as I shall live.

And I will not die, I will live,

I will not die, I will live.

For I will not die, I will live,

And I will tell of the Works of the Lord,

I will sing of His wonders.

For I will not die, I will live,

For I will not die, I will live.

I will not die, I will live,

Oh, I will not die, I will live.

And nothing's gonna take Your praise out of my mouth

As long as I shall live,

As long as I shall live.

Oh, nothing's gonna take Your praise out of my mouth

As long as I shall live,

As long as I shall live,

'Cause He's a great God.

He's a great God.

You're a great God.

You're a great God. 

This is my church.

Day 2.

Wow. So, I might be taking on a lot this semester. Which, I gotta say, I love. I just may not have time to...eat? sleep? Basically the optional parts of my life must decrease in amount and frequency.

Adding to my list from yesterday...

This semester I will be:

1. Reading almost the entire Old Testament.
2. Reading every theological book ever written.
3. Giving a 20 minute presentation in class (Engaging Theology).
4. Learning to play the guitar.
5. Attempting to understand the complexity that is Dr. Slain.

So, not a big deal.

Day 1.

First day of classes.

Second Semester, Sophomore.

I am determined to love the next four months of my life.  I have decided that they will be beneficial, enjoyable, and full of growth.  I have decided to leave my heart open, for God's hand.

What I will be doing this semester:

1. Reading A LOT.
2. Writing in response to number 1.
3. Memorizing EVERYTHING.
4. Eating healthy.
5. Exercising.
6. Joining a small group (with my RA Jessica:).
7. Being an active member of The Bridge ministry.
8. Finding time to sleep...?
9. Learning (LEARNLEARNLEARN!)

I want to be a light.

SU! January 10, 2011

Back in Redding!

Ready to start classes....kind of.
Ready to hang out with the friends I missed.
Ready to stay healthy.
Ready to get lots of sleep....(hahahahaha)
Ready to love Jesus.

Dear Turtlini :)

So, I'd like to let you know that you're my brown eyed girl.


  Forever and always because you made a rebel of a careless


 mans careful daughter.  Love will hold us together now that


 we're stuck like glue because of those summer nights where


 we tried defying gravity.  Instead we ended up free falling 


and because we learned not to stop believing.  I'd run to you just 


to see you smile♥

Love, Penguino :)

I am a purple panda bear!

Because Momma Sherwood said so!

January 2, 2011

God has changed so much in me. 

Last year I was a different person. This year I am made new.

¹ The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, 
   because the LORD has anointed me 
   to proclaim good news to the poor. 
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, 
   to proclaim freedom for the captives 
   and release from darkness for the prisoners,^[a] 
2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor 
   and the day of vengeance of our God, 
to comfort all who mourn, 
 ³ and provide for those who grieve in Zion— 
to bestow on them a crown of beauty 
   instead of ashes, 
the oil of joy 
   instead of mourning, 
and a garment of praise 
   instead of a spirit of despair. 
They will be called oaks of righteousness, 
   a planting of the LORD 
   for the display of his splendor.

~Isaiah 61:1-3

I am not perfect.

I will rejoice in what He has done for me.

"All this pain
I wonder if I’ll even find my way
I wonder if my life could really change at all
All this earth
Could all that is lost ever be found
Could a garden come up from this ground at all

You make beautiful things
You make beautiful things out of the dust
You make beautiful things
You make beautiful things out of us

You make me new, You are making me new

You make me new, You are making me new

You make beautiful things
You make beautiful things out of the dust
You make beautiful things
You make beautiful things out of us"

~Gungor, "Beautiful Things"

I want to be in love. I want to be in love with my Savior.

My heart has been captured, and this time I will only reap blessings. This time, I will lay my crowns at the feet of the King of Kings.

I would like to go here; I would like to go to Seattle.

I have big dreams, and I have big doubts.

God has big plans for me.