Archive for October, 2008

be captivated…

“whatever draws me to your presence..
what brings honor to you..
if it leads me to your goodness..
helping me to become more like you…

if it draws me to your throne of grace…
what brings glory to you…
if it deepens my affection for the prince of peace…
then there’s nothing else i’d rather do….

whatever is true, whatever is noble…
whatever is [...]

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mmmm… pumpkin bread…

There’s nothing more that I love than to come home to my kitchen, put on my lil apron, turn on some inspirational music and start to cook   Even though there is still so much to learn, I really enjoy my time washing, cutting, preparing, marinating, cooking, and then even cleaning up afterward! of [...]

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small world moments :)

…there’s nothing more in this world that I enjoy more than experiencing those small world moments…
those moments that make you think….now what are the chances of that?
it makes me realize that I really believe EVERYTHING is purposed… and that I’m always looking at how God is going to bring something together.  I love the way [...]

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I WANT TO BE A USABLE TOOL!

what do you think of when you think about a tool?  It’s not only USEFUL for getting something done.  But it’s ALWAYS ready to be used!!!! When’s the last time you saw an UNWILLING tool?
I think most all of us want to be used by God…we want to know that we are living out some [...]

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peek-a-boo

oh my gosh.  i thought this was the cutest thing i have ever seen.  why do i get soooo excited about animals?  hehe…this is a walrus who does peek-a-boo for food.    how cute is that!!! i tried to think of a “message” to go with this picture… but just thought I’d let yall [...]

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keep your teeth clean!!!!

i went to the dentist on tuesday for my 6 months cleaning, but found out that even though I am so careful with taking care of myself, especially cleaning my teeth and making sure I eat a healthy, balanced diet… that there is STILL so much I can do to make sure I take care [...]

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3 years from now…

I’m sitting here in my New Testament class and the professor is taking us on a “visual tour” of Corinth, talking about life during Paul’s time.  It is sooo interesting.  I think I can really appreciate looking at these pictures when I am learning more and more about the history ..
so i was thinking.. after [...]

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Led by the Spirit, not by the Law

“It is for FREEDOM that Christ has set you free” Galatians 5:1

Learning about Paul and his letters to the early churches really reminds me of how awesome our God is.  In my new testament class, we spent some time studying Galatians and Paul is writing a letter because some of the early Christians are being [...]

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Trust = No Worries!

so how often have I heard the phrase, “Don’t worry,” but then go right ahead and worry more and more?

I have been worrying so much lately and not even really realizing it until yesterday…  I believe God BROUGHT me to a church service where the message was on “DO NOT WORRY” just because God knows [...]

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My Favorite Moment…

…okay, are you ready for this?  my absolutely favorite moment…is that moment where God reveals His BEAUTY to me… and it takes my breath away!
Last night, I was driving home while the sun was setting..and the sky was absolutely LIT UP with a really beautiful pink color…it was absolutely enchanting.  I felt like I was [...]

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