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WordPress - I love you
I know I don’t tell you this often, but it seems appropriate for our 1 year anniversary. I love you, WordPress, I really do. I feel that I should do a little montage of how this year has brought us closer together… Here it goes:
Poetry snippets:
“I live for you; I die for you
I give up all I prize for you
In you, alone, is where I belong
I’ve but one desire
Lord, let me be your song” —> Let Me Be Your Song
” Christ died to save our souls
He gave his every breath
And to live for him completely
God called us to death” —> Called to Death
“What I see is nothing to gawk at
What I see is nothing to like
What I see is just another lost soul
In need of Jesus Christ” —> What I See
“She cried in her bed, suicidal thoughts in her head
Wishing that all her emotions were dead
To knowing his love was a step away from eros
For months at a time her mixed feelings collided
Until she gave everything to the God she confided
Whose love was agape” —> A Step Away From Eros
” I searched for comfort
And I thought it would last
But relying on soft soap
It slipped into the past” —> Searching for the Truth
More Than These …. Trust me, this one is probably my best! Read it all!
“My maker is my husband
Glorious one I love
Oh what joy of intimacy
With my righteous God above” —> Oh Husband of Mine
“My heart-drives me from the deepest love
Hard as stone it breaks against these walls
My heart-drives me out into this world
Leaving me with broken pieces That no man can clean up” —> Within These Walls
“Can I talk to you tonight
Cause they’re saying this has to end
Can I talk to you tonight
Cause they’re saying we can’t be friends
But I know I’ll probably lose you soon enough
So can I talk to you tonight” —> Tonight … Oh the memories are flooding back 
“And I know because He’s glorified
Praying for you is right
And when I see Him in his glory
I’ll know it’s worth the fight
And I know because He’s glorified
I will just pray all the more
And when God makes you perfect
That’s what my tears are for” —> Why Do I Pray
Just Give Me You … this is a close second to More Than These
“And mmm I hope that smile lasts forever
Cause ooo you shine more than diamonds
And mmm I hope you always laugh
Cause ooo it’s music to my ears” —> What I Saw
“The sunlight sleeps, and the night air creeps
And the frost chills to the bone
The stars don’t shine and the broken hearts pine
For the love they used to know” —> The Sunlight …this one is also on my purevolume
“Can you hear me in the whisper
Not the earthquake, fire or wind
But I’m softly speaking to you
If you’ll only let me in” —> If My People Will Pray
“Here we have a loving king
Who joy and peace and truth will bring
Into the lives of all who claim his name” —> Your Name
“I just want to let you know
I’m so glad that you’re here
Cause ya know, without you
I’d have dirty underwear” —> Ode to the Toilet
“What was right about last night?
The stars, the moon, the evening light?
Was it the chance that brought us to sight
Of a fallen world that seemed alright?” —> What Was Right About Last Night
” I’m sorry I messed us up
To the point we’re not together
I just wish I could make amends
And show you respect forever” —> I Respect You
“I’m only well when I’m on my knees
I’m only well when your name’s on my lips
And if complacency tempts me to stand
Put weight on my shoulders to keep me well
Praying in your glory
Praying in your glory” —> On My Knees
“One last time to say goodbye
One last time for me to cry
One last time of letting go
One last time to end the show” —> One Last Time
…. now we’re getting really recent… I bet anyone who has made it this far is thankful for that!
“A heart of gold could never buy
The love that makes me ask you why
Waiting is such an arduous task
When desiring truth and love that lasts” —> Truth and Love
“I hope you look at the stars tonight
and I hope you see them shine
I hope you hear the whispering wind
Telling you you’re mine” —> I Hope OH! The Dream of a wonderful Husband!
Well, that’s a good summation of my poetry… I bet y’all are tired of reading by now, so I guess I’ll just post a few (read as “a ton of”) links to other non-poetry posts… some posts that will take you over the mole-hills and mountains that I’ve trekked over the past year… if you want to just click on random links, that will work too
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Quote …. hehehe
What is So Hard to Understand?
Why Being Really Lonely is Sometimes Super Awesome
Today’s Playlist and A Few Words
Unhappy Yesterday, The Afters, and Evidence That Demands a Verdict
Save Me From Waking Up Tonight
I’m Probably the Worst Thing for Myself
…………………..I think that’s enough.
4 comments July 31, 2008
OH MY GOSH!!!
No way! My friend got to psuedo-open for Sanctus Real, David Crowder Band, Shane and Shane and Stellar Kart!!!
Add comment July 8, 2008
Rest Is My Friend
So for the last couple of days, I’ve pretty much done nothing except for be athletic. On Friday I did a bunch of swimming, played about a gazillion games of volleyball, a quick game of Ultimate Frisbee, and a couple variations of lightning. Yesterday, I did some softball hit around with some of the most amazing people I’ve been blessed to meet. During softball, I also did some fastpitch pitching which I haven’t done in over 2 years. Today, I am sore. I’m remembering that I have muscles that I haven’t used recently, simply because they hurt. But praise God, it’s a good hurt! And praise God, it’s Sunday! Sunday is my favorite day today because God told us to remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. He told us to work six days and rest on the seventh, and that certainly is what I plan on doing today. I’m hoping once school starts I’ll remember how good it is to rest and not sin against God by waiting until Sunday night to finish my homework. Somehow procrastination and obeying God don’t mesh well, so one of them will have to go. And I’ll give you a hint: God’s not going anywhere. I want y’all to hold me to that too. Please keep me accountable in that area. Anyway…. yay rest!
On another topic, I did some reading in 1Kings today, specifically some of the stuff involving Elijah. You know, I thought I was madly in love with Paul, but Elijah is so darn attractive as well. This was a man of God. Elijah was a man of faith. There was definitely open communication between Elijah and God. When he went to the widow to be fed, he didn’t ask God why He sent him to a woman who barely had enough food for her and her child. Elijah said to woman, “… this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the Lord gives rain on the land.’” When Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, he doused the offering in water. As I hope all of you know, water does not typically catch on fire well. Elijah knew that with God there is no impossible. The very God who created that water could consume it with fire just as easily. Elijah prayed and the fire of the Lord fell. Not only did the sacrifice get burned up, but the wood, the stones, the soil and even the water were all consumed by the fire! Now THAT is an impressive God! It’s crazy that Israel could deny him so many times… but don’t we in the same way put a limit on our God. Where is our faith to show this dieing world the One who came to save it? Why do we doubt that a God who raised the dead will heal us? Why do we doubt that a God who turned a poor Shepherd boy into a mighty king and warrior will provide us with financing? Why do we doubt that a God who used a prostitute to protect his servants will use us in an important way? We shouldn’t! So stop doubting and start living by faith! (This is much a command to me as it is to you).
I love you all, and hope you have a wonderful Sunday and have a blessed week and life. *hugs love and prayer*
2 comments June 29, 2008
Good or Bad?
I’m less stressed about what I’m going to do for school right now. Nothing dramatic has happened to change my financial status at all, I’m just not worried about it. I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing. Right now I’m pretty set on going to Cedarville. I’m going to try to get financed so I can go. If it’s God’s will for me to go there, I have no doubt that I’ll be driving down to Ohio at the expected time. Last night, I actually was pretty excited about starting school there. School won’t be starting till August, but I already started sorting out the clothes I want to (and can) take with me. I have so many clothes it’s not even funny. I think I’m gonna start dressing as I will have to there so I can get used to it. No shorts- bummer.
I still would like your continued prayer concerning my situation. Though I’m less stressed, God has more he can do with me
I really am thankful for all the praying y’all have done for me! It’s very encouraging!
And for everything you’ve done to help me, here’s my nephew to compliment the ladies… and just for you guys to laugh at ^_^
I love you all! *hugs love and prayer*
1 comment June 25, 2008
Here’s a fun thing
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.
2. Using only the first page of results, and pick one image.
3. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into Big Huge Lab’s Mosaic Maker to create a mosaic of the picture answers.
THE QUESTIONS:
1. What is your first name?
2. What is your favorite food? right now?
3. What high school did you go to?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. Who is your celebrity crush?
6. What is your favorite drink?
7. What is your dream vacation?
8. What is your favorite dessert?
9. What do you want to be when you grow up?
10. What do you love most in life?
11. What is one word that describes you?
12. What is your flickr name?
1. Genesis of The Birdsill Holly Society group, 2. Vegetarian Tacos even meat-eaters will love!, 3. Players from the 1952 St. John, North Dakota high school basketball team posing for statuettes for Curtis Strand of Strands Studio - Rugby, North Dakota., 4. ♫ YO Yo yo, there’s no place like a green penthouse… so i told the genie i wanted to be well hung. ^o^ ♫ nah… wildlife from singapore♫, 5. Jimmy Stewart TV Shot, 6. water droplets in the shower - o.k. bokeh, 7. Moonlight of Gold, 8. Samoas, 9. FIRE SHOT, 10. For the love of God, 11. Soft purple, 12. Wasp in flight nibbling arachnid
2 comments June 22, 2008
Advice?
So, I need some advice on a situation I’m currently facing. I’m not quite sure what to do. Here’s the story: I used to have this friend who was my best friend, and for whatever reason we stopped being friends. Now, I thought that a brother and sister in Christ should be able to get along and be friends regardless of whatever happened between them. Such a friendship, I felt would be a testimony to God. We decided to be friends, but after a little while in the friendship it was clear to me that I was the only one making an effort to be friends. In fact, I think I was being treated worse than any random sister in Christ would be by my “friend.” I discussed with him what I had been feeling and it came out that he didn’t think it was possible for him to be my friend and that he actually didn’t even WANT to be my friend. I was hurt. I was hurt so bad. Because I was hurt, I got angry, and I actually started to hate this person. I know hate is a strong word, but that is truly what I felt. He sent me an apology via facebook and said that we could try to be friends and he would try not to be dumb about it, but by the time that was sent I was so angry at him that if I sent anything back it would have just been me trying to be mean to him. That was about a month ago. Since then I’ve cooled off a lot. I actually haven’t hated him for quite some time. It’s not easy for me to stay angry with someone, especially when they don’t deserve it. Right now, I’m at the point where I want to apologize for being irrationally angry and for causing disunity within the body of Christ. I don’t know how he’d take it though. In fact, if I had to guess, I’d probably say that he’d be just as happy never hearing from me again. This makes me sad because he’s such a great person and I really wish I were friends with him… but there’s not much I can do about it.
2 comments June 19, 2008
When I Listen and Obey
Often when I hear gentle whispers of the Holy Spirit they go unheeded, usually because I’m having a pity party and would rather sulk than fix the problem. Last night, when my mind wanted to go into self-pity mode, I refused and instead sought after God and the power that is in His name. While proclaiming the power of Christ over myself to resist the lies of the devil, I found the references for the word “Name” in the concordance of my Bible. Here are a few of the passages of scripture I found in Psalms during my search:
Psalms 9:9-10
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”
Psalms 20:6-8
“Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed; he answers him from his holy heaven with the saving power of his right hand. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. The are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.”
Psalms 34
“I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry; the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken. Evil will slay the wicked; the foes of the righteous will be condemned. The Lord redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him.”
My put in bold the parts of the scriptures that really spoke to me. I feel that God was showing me those verses to encourage me in seeking him. He was showing me that He really is listening to me; that when I listen and obey I’m not just reading, I’m being instructed and encouraged by my almighty creator!
I sought God, and he said that he’ll never forsake me.
I trusted in His Name, and he said I will rise up and stand firm.
I sought the Lord and he answered me and delivered me from my fears.
I sought the Lord he said I will lack no good thing.
I was brokenhearted and he was close to me.
I was crushed in spirit and he saved me.
God knows that I’m seeking Him and he’s rewarding me for it more than I could ever deserve. I hope that next time Satan tries to bring me down I’ll have the faith to stand and say, “Your power over me was lost when Christ died to set me free! I’m a child of the King and he will never leave me nor forsake me. Praise God!”… and then of course I’ll have to start singing Romans 16:19!!!
Add comment June 16, 2008
A Couple of Good Clips
to start off your afternoon…. or just for any time, really ^_^
Add comment May 29, 2008
Apostle Paul and hot-cha-cha
So, I promised you a look at why I LOVE Paul. Honestly, I want to marry Paul. If he wasn’t dead and was willing to take a wife, I wish I could be the woman he would choose. Think about it. Aside from Jesus, there was probably no one as committed to purity or serving the Lord as Paul. OK, so maybe some people tie, but still. His life was serving God. He was persecuted and beaten and imprisoned and yet he continued. He loved Jesus! That’s SOOOOO HOT! You know that if you were his girl he would totally protect your purity. He wouldn’t ask to kiss you; he wouldn’t hold you close where temptation could take over, he wouldn’t tell you how much he wishes you were married so you could be together; he would treat you as a sister with complete holiness. Then when you got married he would be so in love with you, but no matter how much he was in love with you, he would be more in love with God. That’s so hot - A man who knows who he is and knows why he is. He would lead you. He would pray with you. He would pray FOR you. It would be his goal for you to love God as much as he loves God, and that’s no small amount. Apostle Paul was the man. If he didn’t have to be persecuted so much for sharing Christ, I bet he would have been the best husband ever. I hope I’m lucky enough to marry someone as in love with Christ as Paul was… and hopefully I’ll be loving Christ just as much as well.
In other words….
Every time I picture you
I blush and turn away
The hope that you may love me
Makes my knees give way
Your love for God and family
Speaks miles of your heart
And your obedience is astounding
As you give him every part
You’d always protect my purity
And oh, that’s just so hot
A man with such conviction
Melts me on the spot
Handsome and debonair
With old-fashioned boyish charm
The country boy I dream of
Having grown up on a farm
Your smile is contagious
And your eyes are just so blue
How I’d cherish them every day
If I could marry you
Would you lead me in God’s word
Show me the way that’s true
Fall more in love with God
As I fall more in love with you
Teach me to love completely
And trust God every day
To sacrifice myself
Follow Him in every way
Add comment May 26, 2008
I Need Music
Bands that I want to own their music: Waking Ashland, Mainstay, Tenth Avenue North, Anberlin
Add comment May 23, 2008
