Needtobreathe: Garden (Acoustic)
Song of the day...just listen to the lyrics. SOOO GOOOD!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Real Life- Gods Will
Question of the day: What is Gods will?
Lately I've been laying in my bed, sick, but with plenty of time to think about things and life in general. I haven't decided yet if that is a good thing or a bad thing, but either way its a time to reflect and just think. Last night I found out that there is a relatively good chance one of my best friends will have to transfer out of Gardner Webb. Of course this made me really upset because even though a person is just simply moving away, to me it is a lot like losing a part of you. I treat my friends as my family and I hold them very close to my heart. When I was talking to this friend about being sick, Gods will was something that came up, that if this was Gods will then we have to trust in Him, which I completely agree with. BUT... yep it was coming, the thing I've been thinking about is what if what I think is Gods will and what someone else believes is Gods will is completely different, which is why the question of the day is what is Gods will?
I know this question seems far out and maybe there isnt really a clear answer to it...but, I dont know really how to finish my thought so I'll just leave it at that.... if you got any answers throw em at me.
Lately I've been laying in my bed, sick, but with plenty of time to think about things and life in general. I haven't decided yet if that is a good thing or a bad thing, but either way its a time to reflect and just think. Last night I found out that there is a relatively good chance one of my best friends will have to transfer out of Gardner Webb. Of course this made me really upset because even though a person is just simply moving away, to me it is a lot like losing a part of you. I treat my friends as my family and I hold them very close to my heart. When I was talking to this friend about being sick, Gods will was something that came up, that if this was Gods will then we have to trust in Him, which I completely agree with. BUT... yep it was coming, the thing I've been thinking about is what if what I think is Gods will and what someone else believes is Gods will is completely different, which is why the question of the day is what is Gods will?
I know this question seems far out and maybe there isnt really a clear answer to it...but, I dont know really how to finish my thought so I'll just leave it at that.... if you got any answers throw em at me.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Real Life- EMIE
Time for another friend introduction, someone who in the past month or so has been growing closer and closer to my heart and I am crazy thankful for, her name is Emie. I first met Emie through Young Life leader training, but I'm still not completely sure how we have become good friends but I know for sure its been an awesome journey so far.
I'm not always a person who realizes when God is showing up in my life, I see His creations and admire the beauty of it all but generally things don't just jump out at me. Over the past couple years I've definitely seen Gods work through people He has placed in my life which is why I talk about my friends so much because they have worked in my life so much over the years and through them God is so clear to me. Through Amy, Chelsea, Hannah, Brittany, and now Emie, its a wonderful thing.
In Emie I see a strong woman through God, someone who doesn't take things for granted and always sees the glass half full. I see so much love from the way she loves her family to the way she loves the stranger sitting next to her in class, constantly pursuing people and finding good in everyone and everything. I see, patience, boy this is something I lack which is why its a quality I tend to admire most. I also see a good friend with a good heart who loves me for me and that is always something I am extremely thankful for and couldn't ask for anything more.
I love the friendship we share which we haven't shared for long but thats the exciting part, so much more to learn and many more memories to make and lots of laughter to share cause she's a funny one. I am so thankful for her and this opportunity to build a new friendship where the Lord is so evident.
Love you Emie!
I'm not always a person who realizes when God is showing up in my life, I see His creations and admire the beauty of it all but generally things don't just jump out at me. Over the past couple years I've definitely seen Gods work through people He has placed in my life which is why I talk about my friends so much because they have worked in my life so much over the years and through them God is so clear to me. Through Amy, Chelsea, Hannah, Brittany, and now Emie, its a wonderful thing.
In Emie I see a strong woman through God, someone who doesn't take things for granted and always sees the glass half full. I see so much love from the way she loves her family to the way she loves the stranger sitting next to her in class, constantly pursuing people and finding good in everyone and everything. I see, patience, boy this is something I lack which is why its a quality I tend to admire most. I also see a good friend with a good heart who loves me for me and that is always something I am extremely thankful for and couldn't ask for anything more.
I love the friendship we share which we haven't shared for long but thats the exciting part, so much more to learn and many more memories to make and lots of laughter to share cause she's a funny one. I am so thankful for her and this opportunity to build a new friendship where the Lord is so evident.
Love you Emie!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Real Life- Thanksgiving
Earlier in November a friend of mine brought up the idea of sharing daily something we were thankful for because it was something that her family did every year in the month of November before Thanksgiving. Obviously we should be thankful every day not just this one time of year but this idea was cool and it definitely makes you more aware of your surroundings and really gets you thinking of the small things that you can be thankful for. Needless to say we kind of failed at sharing with each other every day but I havent forgot and I've thought about it every day, so I wanted to share with you all instead a few things I am thankful for.
1) I am extremely thankful for my family. Family is something we all take for granted because they are always going to be the most consistent people in your life, they will love you no matter way, they arent always the one challenging you with things so you tend to not run to them as often as you would a good friend. We tend to look over our family, guilty :), but I am so thankful for the disfunctional functional part of my family, we all have it right? haha No seriously, families are crazy but they are what makes life so interesting and fun. I get good laughs and good meals, so definitely not complaining.
2) I am thankful for the ministry I serve in, Young Life, I know I've mentioned it before. A month or so ago we had our YL Banquet and the theme for the night was "A Night with the Stars" in which the leaders were the ones showcased for the night. It was so awesome for me because I realized I was a leader, I was a star, I finally was the person God intended me to be and I was lucky enough to see what Gods love looked like and what a relationship with Him was like. Young Life changed my life and provided me with opportunity to know the Lord, and ...life has never been the same.
3) I am so thankful for the people who have been placed in my life. Sometimes I sit in a room full of my friends and I just thank God for them, its amazing the amount of laughter, love, and fun you can put in one room. I've been blessed to share my life and all the fun stuff that comes with it and for them to share theirs with me, that to me is one of the most of beautiful things to me.
These are the top things I am thankful for but there is so much more that I could ramble on and on about but I would need more than just a blog to express them. Mmm... but something to leave you with, go out and look at the sunset one evening, its absolutely beautiful... think of some things you are thankful for, kind of gives you a new perspective on some things in life.
1) I am extremely thankful for my family. Family is something we all take for granted because they are always going to be the most consistent people in your life, they will love you no matter way, they arent always the one challenging you with things so you tend to not run to them as often as you would a good friend. We tend to look over our family, guilty :), but I am so thankful for the disfunctional functional part of my family, we all have it right? haha No seriously, families are crazy but they are what makes life so interesting and fun. I get good laughs and good meals, so definitely not complaining.
2) I am thankful for the ministry I serve in, Young Life, I know I've mentioned it before. A month or so ago we had our YL Banquet and the theme for the night was "A Night with the Stars" in which the leaders were the ones showcased for the night. It was so awesome for me because I realized I was a leader, I was a star, I finally was the person God intended me to be and I was lucky enough to see what Gods love looked like and what a relationship with Him was like. Young Life changed my life and provided me with opportunity to know the Lord, and ...life has never been the same.
3) I am so thankful for the people who have been placed in my life. Sometimes I sit in a room full of my friends and I just thank God for them, its amazing the amount of laughter, love, and fun you can put in one room. I've been blessed to share my life and all the fun stuff that comes with it and for them to share theirs with me, that to me is one of the most of beautiful things to me.
These are the top things I am thankful for but there is so much more that I could ramble on and on about but I would need more than just a blog to express them. Mmm... but something to leave you with, go out and look at the sunset one evening, its absolutely beautiful... think of some things you are thankful for, kind of gives you a new perspective on some things in life.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Real Life-CCF
CLEVELAND COUNTY FAIR 2011
For 2011 CCF, it was bound to be a big year--bigger and better! The fair came to town Sept 28th-Oct 8th and out of 11 days here, you would find me there 8 out of the 11. I know, I know, it's absurd but IT WAS SO MUCH FUN! Of course, it is all about strategy, you cant go for the same things every day you'll just get bored so you have to space it out; a couple days for food, a couple days for rides, might want to throw in a day or two for sight seeing because some of the people that show up are surely a sight to be seen and you cant forget about the pig racing where you would find Amy Brown at every race there was when she was at the fair.
I could go on talking about the fair forever but pictures will really tell the story:
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Real Life-Chelsea Hearne a.k.a. Chelhe
"I'm going to punch you"-famous words this kid and I tell each other almost every day.
On a real life note, get it real life, haha anyways its only appropriate to crack jokes when it comes to writing about Chelsea because we just have such a good time together and are constantly cracking jokes at things and each other, more each other of course. She can drives me insane sometimes but is one of a few who make me happy just being around her.
When I first met Chelsea, I immediately looked up to her because she has a way with people that just draw them to her, whether it's a stranger who needs a ride or the old man who comes to the coffee shop almost everyday. Her smile, brings smiles, and her heart for people, and passion for community gives people the sense of freedom and hope that they can do things, that if they want to make a change and want to grow, it's definitely possible, which is how I felt and still do.
But heres the thing, when it comes to this kid she is human so she too like most of us often lose sight of the things we are not only capable of but are built from. She is an amazing friend, I say this personally because she is truely a great friend to me but she knows how to love and thrives on spreading the love and the truth of God. God didnt pick the crazy intense, super awkward girl for nothing, he had good intentions thats for sure. She now currently resides on the craziest hall and dorm on the entire campus, she has crazy best friends that love every bit of her, she loves on a bunch of crazy soccer girls because athletes are people too, and she is a bright light in so so so many peoples lives.
I am extremely thankful for this girl every day of my life. I am thankful for Chelsea, Amy, Brittany, and Hannah, and others to come because my eyes have been opened to so much being around them. Their friendships are what keeps me pumped up about life.
Love you Chelsea Hearne!
p.s. you're a great friend, no you cant punch me :)
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Real Life- Party Rock
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANNAH BANANA!
What do you do when you really love someone? Well you duct tape them to a wall of course. Love this girl! Not many people would agree to doing this, meaning no we did not strap her to the wall without giving her the choice hahaha as funny as that would have been- next time. Yay birthdays and duct tape!
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