Sunday, January 15, 2012
Autistic Girl Expresses Unimaginable Intelligence
This is incredible. What an eye opening testimony. To think- we could never even imagine what it is like for her and others like her. Wow.
Inspired
Today was an inspirational day for me: Dorian Flynn was back in town and he taught two lessons at church this Sunday. Along with the two lessons, we also had our annual chili cook off, which raises money for the organization "Partners 4 Africa" (started by Dorian and his wife, Cheri). We ended up raising 17,000 dollars to help build four (and money to start the next one) wells in Africa. Four wells changes four villages in ways we can't even comprehend here in America, where water is everywhere. In those villages are people, all with families and children, and every one of their lives are changed. I was touched when I saw Dorian's face after the announcement of the amount of money we collected was made; he was ecstatic. I got inspired. I want so badly to do something to help the cause, or a cause like it, and I know I can. I just have to remember to not get too ahead of myself, because if I go in many directions, I won't accomplish this goal. Like Dorian said this morning, I have to do one thing at a time, one day at a time. "An intelligent person aims at wise action, but a fool starts off in many directions." -Proverbs 17:24 So I have decided to just brainstorm for now: I'm going to gather information, figure out fundraising ideas and pray. Once I have a plan, I will talk to more people about it, in hopes of gaining support.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Beautiful Lies
I absolutely love this quote:
"When you start to know someone, all their physical characteristics start to disappear. You begin to dwell in their energy, recognize the scent of their skin. You see only the essence of the person, not the shell. That’s why you can’t fall in love with beauty. You can lust after it, be infatuated by it, want to own it. You can love it with your eyes and your body but not your heart. And that’s why, when you really connect with a person’s inner self, any physical imperfections disappear, become irrelevant.”
—Lisa Unger, Beautiful Lies
"When you start to know someone, all their physical characteristics start to disappear. You begin to dwell in their energy, recognize the scent of their skin. You see only the essence of the person, not the shell. That’s why you can’t fall in love with beauty. You can lust after it, be infatuated by it, want to own it. You can love it with your eyes and your body but not your heart. And that’s why, when you really connect with a person’s inner self, any physical imperfections disappear, become irrelevant.”
—Lisa Unger, Beautiful Lies
Monday, September 12, 2011
Praise You In This Storm
"Praise You In This Storm"
Casting Crowns
I was sure by now
God You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to you
And you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You
But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
I think this song is so powerful. I just put it on repeat and never get tired of it. In the midst of everything, God is always there. "And as the thunder rolls, I barely hear your whisper through the rain..."I'm with you."
It is so hard to remember that sometimes. You get mixed up with the rest of the world. You get caught up in earthly matters, and it distracts you from the One who will always be there. The One that loves you and wants you no matter what, the One who created you and this world that you get so tangled up in. Sometimes we forget that He is in charge, not us, not our friends, not our family, not even our church or anybody else in the world. Instead it is Him, and only Him who knows each and every hair on our head and every thought inside that head. We worry about the future, and regret the past, not remembering that He is with us in the present. This song just reminds me that He is always there, and no matter what I am (or anybody else is) going through, he is right there beside me.
Casting Crowns
I was sure by now
God You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining
As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to you
And you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You
But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away
I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth
I think this song is so powerful. I just put it on repeat and never get tired of it. In the midst of everything, God is always there. "And as the thunder rolls, I barely hear your whisper through the rain..."I'm with you."
It is so hard to remember that sometimes. You get mixed up with the rest of the world. You get caught up in earthly matters, and it distracts you from the One who will always be there. The One that loves you and wants you no matter what, the One who created you and this world that you get so tangled up in. Sometimes we forget that He is in charge, not us, not our friends, not our family, not even our church or anybody else in the world. Instead it is Him, and only Him who knows each and every hair on our head and every thought inside that head. We worry about the future, and regret the past, not remembering that He is with us in the present. This song just reminds me that He is always there, and no matter what I am (or anybody else is) going through, he is right there beside me.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
A Quote For Today
"I do not want to pass the time. I want to grab hold of it and leave my mark upon the world."
-The Sweet Far Thing
This is one of my favorite quotes, just thought I'd share it. (:
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