11/29…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“ ‘O Israel,’ says the Lord,
‘if you wanted to return to me, you could.
You could throw away your detestable idols
and stray away no more.
Then when you swear by my name, saying,
“As surely as the Lord lives,”
you could do so
with truth, justice, and righteousness.
Then you would be a blessing to the nations of the world,
and all people would come and praise my name.’ ”
~Jer 4:1-2

Photo of the Day:

Manhattan Skyscraper with Lines by h.wilson

Quote of the Day:
“Birds sing after a storm. Why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?”
~ Rose Kennedy

currently listening to “The Glass Passenger” by Jack’s Mannequin

11/26…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“When you have eaten your fill, be sure to praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you.”
~Deut 8:10

Quote of the Day:
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”
~ Albert Schweitzer

Lyrics of the Day:
“Don’t wanna leave this world, knowing I’ve lived in vain.
No time for myself; so sorry, so ashamed.
Don’t wanna leave this life, knowing I’ve barely tried.
Chase down all my dreams that I’ve hid away on the inside.”
~“Burn Out Brighter” by Anberlin

currently listening to “The Sinatra Christmas Album” by Frank Sinatra

11/22…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“Unseal my lips, O Lord,
that my mouth may praise you.”
~Ps 51:15

Quote of the Day:

Lyrics of the Day:
“It’s so like you just to show up at my door
And act like nothin’s happened
You think I’ll sweep my heart up off the floor
And give it to you
Like so many times before
You’re talking to a stranger
I’m not that girl anymore

That girl is long gone
Boy you missed the boat it just sailed away
Long gone
She’s not drowning in her yesterdays
Betcha never thought I’d be that strong
Well this girl is long gone”
~“Long Gone” by Lady Antebellum

currently listening to “Elephants…teeth sinking into heart” by Rachael Yamagata

11/19…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart?
Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
Keep your servant from deliberate sins!
Don’t let them control me.”
~Ps 19:12-13

Video of the Day:

Lyrics of the Day:
“Life is cheap, bittersweet
But it taste good to me

Take my turn, crash and burn
That’s how it’s supposed to be

So don’t rain on my parade
Life’s too short to waste one day

I’m gonna risk it all, the freedom to fall
Yes it sure looks good to me”
~ “Sure Looks Good to Me” by Alicia Keys

currently listening to “Everybody” by Ingrid Michaelson

11/17…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“O Israel, my faithless people,
come home to me again,
for I am merciful.
I will not be angry with you forever.
Only acknowledge your guilt.
Admit that you rebelled against the Lord your God
and committed adultery against him
by worshiping idols under every green tree.
Confess that you refused to listen to my voice.
I, the Lord, have spoken!”
~Jer 3:12-13

Quote of the Day:
“In my opinion, we don’t devote nearly enough scientific research to finding a cure for jerks.”
~Calvin, “Calvin & Hobbs”

Lyrics of the Day:
“What I’d give to make you coffee.
Find out how you like your eggs.
Wrapped around you in the mornin’.
A tangled lace of arms and legs.

What I’d give to let you love me.
Find out everything that brings you joy.
Wake up to your face above me.
I’d be that girl and you could be that boy.
Find out why that feelin’ is…
Oh, what I’d give. What I’d give.”
~“What I’d Give” by Sugarland

currently listening to “Give Up” by Postal Service

11/16…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“We can make our own plans,
but the Lord gives the right answer.
People may be pure in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their motives.
Commit your actions to the Lord,
and your plans will succeed..”
~Prov 16:1-3

Quote of the Day:
“Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.”
~William Falkner

Lyrics of the Day:
“You’ve got magic inside your finger tips
Its leaking out all over my skin
Everytime that I get close to you
Your making me weak with the way you
Look through those eyes

But all I see is your face
All I need is your touch
Wake me up with your lips
Come at me from up above”
~ Magic” by Colbie Caillat

currently listening to “The Pursuit” by Jamie Cullum

11/10…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“Change your life. Turn to God and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, so your sins are forgiven. Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is targeted to you and your children, but also to all who are far away—whomever, in fact, our Master God invites.”
~Acts 2:38-39

Quote of the Day:
“I am ready to face any challenges that might be foolish enough to face me.”
~Dwight Schrute

Video of the Day:

love, Love, LOVE this song!

currently listening to “Lucky Old Sun” by Kenny Chesney

11/08…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“But God released him from the horrors of death and raised him back to life, for death could not keep him in its grip.”
~Acts 2:24

Quote of the Day:
“Kansas City has so much to offer–world-class museums, vibrant arts, chic restaurants, and great thrift-store shopping.  It’s an undiscovered gem with a wonderful heartbeat, where people are welcoming and neighbors still bring fresh-baked cookies to your door as the moving trucks pull away.’ ”
~David Jimemnez in “ElleDECOR goes to Kansas City” (July/Aug ‘09)

Lyrics of the Day:
“You’re running me ragged
I don’t do the things i should
If the devil made a fire
You’d be the wood

I’ve just got one question
Answer me if you could
How can so much trouble
Look so damn good?

Look at the way you’ve been living
Look at the love you should be giving
Look at what tomorrow left behind
Look at at all the life that you’ve been missing
Look at the girl you could be kissing
Look what happened in the meantime
Before i find you and kindly remind you”
~ “Here’s to the Meantime” by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

currently listening to “Light Up the World” by Desperation Band

11/07…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“Do what I say and you’ll live well.
My teaching is as precious as your eyesight—guard it!
Write it out on the back of your hands;
etch it on the chambers of your heart.”
~Prov 7:2-3

Quote of the Day:
“I still love the terrible, stupid beautiful mess I’ve gotten myself into. Because just as your business will show you all your faults, it will also show you where to grow. If you’ll let it, your business will help you fill in the gaps of who you are as a human being. If you let it, your business will turn you into a better person, a bigger person.”
~Alicia Huck on her blog post A Terrible, Stupid, Beautiful Idea…Maverick

Photo of the Day:

Dual Staircases at Lyme Park by h.wilson

currently listening to “The Heat” by NeedToBreathe

11/05…of the day

Verse of the Day:
“This is what the Lord says: ‘I remember how eager you were to please me as a young bride long ago, how you loved me and followed me.’ ”
~Jer 2:2

Quote of the Day:
“I can’t think of a more life-enhancing philosophy to follow in these trying times than that of Rita Norona Schrager, a glamorous former ballerina and mother of two ‘Like I always tell my girls – it’s not how much it costs, it’s how you wear it.’ ”
~Margaret Russell, Editor-in-Chief of ElleDECOR

Lyrics of the Day:
“She tucks her Paul Mitchell hair under her John Deere cap
Hides Victoria’s Secret under those jeans
She’s honest as heaven, she’s got a body to match
When they talk about perfect, she’s what they mean

She’s my kind of woman
She shines like the moment the sun hits the rain
When she smile, yeah it’s somethin’
Loves bigger than life
Shes my kind of woman”
~ “My Kind of Women” by Craig Morgan

currently listening to “Brand New Eyes” by Paramore