02/03…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“The Lord merely spoke,
and the heavens were created.
He breathed the word,
and all the stars were born.
He assigned the sea its boundaries
and locked the oceans in vast reservoirs.”
~Ps 33:6-7

Quote of the Day:
“ If you’re gonna steal from Terry Benedict, you’d better goddamn KNOW. This sorta ting used to be civilized, you’d hit a guy, he’d whack you, done. But with Benedict… at the end of this, he’d BETTER not know you’re involved, not know your names or think you’re dead because he’ll kill ya, and then he’ll go to work on ya.”
~ Reuben, “Ocean’s Eleven”

Lyrics of the Day:
“’Cus this is the day that everything changes
And your world stops turning, running straight,
Into the break lights, you’ve come to nothing
This is the day that everything changes and your worlds collide
You know in time you’ll wake to find you’re a little unbroken”
~“Unbroken” by Missy Higgins

currently listening to “Defying Gravity” by Keith Urban

02/01…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“There are three things that amaze me—
no, four things that I don’t understand:
how an eagle glides through the sky,
how a snake slithers on a rock,
how a ship navigates the ocean,
how a man loves a woman”
~Prov 30:18-19

Photo of the Day:

Stephen and Lindsey

They are engaged.  I am soo excited to have a new sister-in-law

Lyrics of the Day:
“When somebody loves you
It’s no good unless he loves you all the way
Happy to be near you
When you need someone to cheer you all the way

Taller than the tallest tree is
That’s how it’s got to feel
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
That’s how deep it goes if it’s real

When somebody needs you
It’s no good unless he needs you all the way
Through the good or lean years
And for all those in between years, come what may

Who knows where the road will lead us
Only a fool would say, but if you let me love you
It’s for sure I’m gonna love you all the way”
~“All the Way” by Frank Sinatra

currently listening to “19” by Adele

01/28…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“but seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
~Matt 6:33

Quote of the Day:
“ Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
~ MLK Jr.

Lyrics of the Day:
“And all I see
It could never make me happy
And all my sand castles
Spend their time collapsing

Let me know that You hear me
Let me know Your touch
Let me know that You love me
And let that be enough”
~“Let that be Enough” by Switchfoot

currently listening to “Between the Lines: Live at the Fillmore” by Sara Bareilles

01/26…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“How can you say, “We are wise because we have the word of the Lord,”
when your teachers have twisted it by writing lies?
These wise teachers will fall
into the trap of their own foolishness,
for they have rejected the word of the Lord.
Are they so wise after all?”
~Jer 8:8-9

Quote of the Day:
“I’ve dwelled on my failures today because, as graduates of Harvard, your biggest liability is your need to succeed. Your need to always find yourself on the sweet side of the bell curve. Because success is a lot like a bright, white tuxedo. You feel terrific when you get it, but then you’re desperately afraid of getting it dirty, of spoiling it in any way. I left the cocoon of Harvard, I left the cocoon of Saturday Night Live, I left the cocoon of The Simpsons. And each time it was bruising and tumultuous. And yet, every failure was freeing, and today I’m as nostalgic for the bad as I am for the good. So, that’s what I wish for all of you: the bad as well as the good. Fall down, make a mess, break something occasionally. And remember that the story is never over.”
~ Conan O’Brien

Lyrics of the Day:
“How deep the Father’s love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure…”
~“Father’s Love” by Stuart Townsend

currently listening to “Live at Red Rocks” by Dave Matthews Band

01/22…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“While they were praying, the place where they were meeting trembled and shook. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak God’s Word with fearless confidence.”
~Acts 4:31

Poem of the Day:
“i carry your heart with me
(i carry it in my heart)
i am never without it
(anywhere i go you go,my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing,my darling)
i fear no fate
(for you are my fate,my sweet)
i want no world
(for beautiful you are my world,my true)
and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you

here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows
higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that’s keeping the stars apart

i carry your heart
(i carry it in my heart) ”
~”I Carry Your Heart” by E.E. Cummings

Lyrics of the Day:
“I’m gonna stop in the middle
Hang my feet off the edge
I got no reason to worry
I know I’ll find the end
That’s where you’ll be waiting
I hope you don’t forget
That I won’t quit till I find you
No matter the risk

Wherever you are
Where will you be
Are you the same or
Dreamin after waiting only for me
Waiting for love
Waiting for the same or
Dreamin on the other side hoping that
No matter how far I’ll find my way to you
Followin a rainbow”
~“Rainbow” by Colbie Caillat

currently listening to “Apple Tree” by Katie Herzig

01/21…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“He sends the snow like white wool;
he scatters frost upon the ground like ashes.
He hurls the hail like stones.
Who can stand against his freezing cold?
Then, at his command, it all melts.
He sends his winds, and the ice thaws.”
~Ps 147:16-18

Quote of the Day:
“A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.”
~ Gandhi

Lyrics of the Day:
“When the wind is blowing in your face
Sometimes in life you don’t see straight
Pray to Him and He will show
When your head is in a certain place
Nobody around to make you safe
Stand strong and you will grow

Oh
Wait till you see my smile
Oh
Wait till they see your smile”
~“Wait Till You See my Smile” by Alicia Keys

currently listening to “Battle Studies” by John Mayer – give a listen to “Heartbreak Warfare” “Half of my Heart” “Assassins” “Crossroads” “War of my Life”-(My Fav) “Do You Know Me”

01/20…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters,
but a man of understanding draws them out.”
~Prov 20:5

Quote of the Day:
“What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world, remains and is immortal.”
~ Albert Pine

Video of the Day:
The first day I saw this I became a John Legend fan for life.

currently listening to “Life Left to Go” by Safetysuit

01/19…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy.
He has not turned his back on them,
but has listened to their cries for help.”
~Ps 22:24

Quote of the Day:
“I saw that.” – CTU Director Shaft
“What?” – Chloe
“The way you looked at me when he thanked me for saving his life.
You were thinking he should have been thanking you.” – CTU Director
Shaft
“I was thinking Jack, then Cole, then maybe me.” – Chloe”
~ 24 …it’s the return of Jack Bauer! (My claim still stands: All this world need is Jesus & Jack)

Lyrics of the Day:
“Majesty, Majesty
Your grace has found me just as I am
Empty handed, but alive in your hands
Majesty, Majesty
Forever I am changed by your love
In the presence of your Majesty”
~“Majesty (Here I Am)” by Delirious?

currently listening to “Need You Now” by Lady Antebellum

01/11…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“How can I pardon you?
For even your children have turned from me.
They have sworn by gods that are not gods at all!
I fed my people until they were full.
But they thanked me by committing adultery
and lining up at the brothels.
They are well-fed, lusty stallions,
each neighing for his neighbor’s wife.
Should I not punish them for this?” says the Lord.
“Should I not avenge myself against such a nation?”
~Jer 5:7-9

Quote of the Day:
“Risky love seizes the moment”
~ Max Lucado

Lyrics of the Day:
“oh half of my heart’s got a grip on the situation
half of my heart takes time
half of my heart’s got a right mind to tell you
that I can’t keep loving you
oh, with half of my heart”
~“Half of my Heart” by John Mayer

currently listening to “Blueprint 3” by Jay-Z

2009 Top 10

10.  Finding a way to express my art, and being willing to share it!

9.  Being able to experience a flash of a moment when I knew I was doing what I was created FOR.  Something special – at this time, in this life.  And finding it where I didn’t expect it – Much love to Rachel House!

8.  Taking an great vacation to NYC, the UK (England, Wales, & Scotland) with Stephen – just the two of us. We had talked about traveling to Europe together since we were little. Truly a dream come true

7.  Getting to see my not-so-little-brother graduate from college!  I am so proud of you Stephen.

6.  Finding a GREAT church here in KC– and meeting great friends through it

5.  Decorating my apartment that with real art! (Thanks Kristin & Abby!)

4.  Reunited and it feels so good!
NYC – TWICE (Stacey, Ruth, Kristin, Marc, JCol, Lauren, Kiah, )
UK (Suzie & Chris)
Omeha (Jen)
Key West (Jenny & Ryan, Lindsay & Jason)
Sedona (Sarah & Bobby)
Colorado for Christmas for the first time in over a year (Ellie, V, BTaylor, Chara, Amers & Ben, The Whole FAM for the only time all year, and 90% of the Brugger Clan)

3.  Three GREAT Friends Weddings!  Love you Suzie, Love you Lindsey, Love you Sarah!

2.  Being able to check off one of my professional goals (getting promoted to Events Manager for an International Ministry)

1. Striving after this!  “Do you want to be counted wise, to build a reputation for wisdom? Here’s what you do: Live well, live wisely, live humbly. It’s the way you live, not the way you talk, that counts.”
~James 3:13