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Verse of the Day:
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
~Rom 12:2
Quote of the Day:
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Lyrics of the Day:
“But we had time against us,
Miles between us,
The heavens cried,
I know I left you speechless,
But now the sky has cleared and it’s blue,
And I see my future in you,”
~“I’ll Be Waiting” by Adele
I have been a HUGE fan of Adele since the summer of 2008, and FELL in love with her album “21″ the week it came out. So incredibly happy for her tonight.
Currently listening to “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson
Like this:
Verse of the Day:
“O God, you are my God;
I earnestly search for you.
My soul thirsts for you;
my whole body longs for you
in this parched and weary land
where there is no water.
I have seen you in your sanctuary
and gazed upon your power and glory.
Your unfailing love is better than life itself;.”
~Ps 63:1-3
These past couple days I have been grateful for a grade every week depending on me memorizing the Word during my 6-12 grade years. Because when I need it, it’s often engraved on my heart. The highlighted portion was what I kept repeating to myself in between making some of the hardest phone calls I have ever had to make, on one of the hardest days I have faced in my life. Because in that moment life itself sucked, but I knew His unfailing love was better.
Quote of the Day:
“Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light.”
~Norman B. Rice
Photo of the Day:
SO hard right now, but I know it’s so true.
Currently listening to “Your Love Never Fails” by Jesus Culture
Verse of the Day:
“Yet you are holy,
enthroned on the praises of Israel.
Our ancestors trusted in you,
and you rescued them.
They cried out to you and were saved.
They trusted in you and were never disgraced. ”
~Ps 22:3-5
Quote of the Day:
“We sometimes encounter people, even perfect strangers, who begin to interest us at first sight, somehow suddenly, all at once, before a word has been spoken.”
~Fyodor Dostoevsky
Video of the Day:
An item on my list
currently listening to “Just a Kiss” by Lady Antebellum
Verse of the Day:
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
~Ex 14:14
Video of the Day:
Quite possibly the best World Cup game in history (men’s or women’s) – playing a player down for 54 min. Tieing the game in the 2 min. of stoppage time in OVERTIME to send it to a Shoot Out. EPIC!
(AND 12 years to the day of the ’99 World Cup Championship Shoot Out game)
Lyrics of the Day:
“And if I were fearless
Then I’d speak my truth
And the world would hear this
That’s what I wish I’d do, yeah
If my hands could hold them you’d see
I’d take all these secrets in me
And I’d move and mold them to be
Something I’d set free
I want to darken in the skies
Open the floodgates up
I want to change my mind
I want to be enough
I want the water in my eyes
I want to cry until the end of time
I want to let the rain come down
Make a brand new ground
Let the rain come down”
~ “Let the Rain” by Sara Bareilles (the story behind the song)
currently reading “Extreme Measures” by Vince Flynn
Verse of the Day:
I’m fairly certain my church at home in Colorado got to dance with Jesus a bit this weekend….
I am so lucky to have found a church that loves like this in every place I live.
Verse of the Day:
“ I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.’
…
Then the King will say, ‘I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.’ ”
~Matt 25
Verse of the Day:
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
For through wisdom your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life. ”
~Prov 9:10-11
Quote of the Day:
“I’m like old wine. They don’t bring me out very often, but I’m well preserved. ”
~Rose Kennedy
Video of the Day:
Sara B is still one of my all-time favs. Her words pierce. “Does anybody know, how to hold my heart? How to hold my heart? I don’t want to let go too soon.”
currently reading to “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen
Verse of the Day:
“ Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.”
~Col 3:12-17
I know how lucky I am that I have found TWO churches that look like this.
Quote of the Day:
“Somewhere along the line, we seem to have confused comfort with happiness.”
~Dean Karnazes
Lyrics of the Day:
“I see a tiny light
like a flashbulb sparkle
in the night
I see a tiny light
telling everyone
to hold on tight ”
~“Tiny Light” by Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
currently listening to “Barton Hollow” by The Civil Wars – slightly obsessed with “Poison & Wine” right now.
Verse of the Day:
“Only fools say in their hearts,
“There is no God.”
~Ps 53:1
Quote of the Day:
“”Love is the beauty of the soul.”
~St. Augustine
Video of the Day:
love F+tM, Love the song, LOVE the video
currently listening to “Self Titled” by James Blake - Particularly love “Limit to your Love” “The Wilhelm Scream” & “Measurements” “To Care (Like You)” He is soo different, but I love it.
Verse of the Day:
“Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.”
I Chron. 16:27
Photo of the Day:
This mornings welcome from boulderflatironscam.com
Good morning Colorado. Wish I was there to say it in person. Man do I miss you.
Video of the Day:
Happiness damn near destroys you. Breaks your faith to pieces on the floor.
currently listening to 3 Pre-Released songs from “Codes & Keys” by Death Cab for Cutie – “Some Boys” “You are a Tourist” & “Home is a Fire”
Verse of the Day:
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. ”
~I Cor. 1:18
Quote of the Day:
“These days, the name Ronald Reagan – as well as his legacy – has become over-saturated, just white noise. … The ideas that he stood for – freedom, the individual, and self-reliance – appealed to a broad political spectrum. He believed that it was our independent spirit and our differences that made this country great.”
~Meghan McCain in Dirty Sexy Politics
Video of the Day:
“And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing;
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;
That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin.”
These words just hit home: gladly bearing. It’s true – I can scarce take it in.
PS – MAKE SURE you make it to the commentary at the end. So true.
currently listening to “Church Music” by David Crowder Band
