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Over the next couple of days I will be featuring some highlights from my experience at The Global Leadership Summit in Chicago. So amazing!
Verse of the Day:
“He touched my lips with it and said, ‘See, this coal has touched your lips. Now your guilt is removed, and your sins are forgiven.’ ”
~Is 6:7
Quotes from session 6 – Michelle Rhee (Founder of studentsfirst.org, former Chancellor of D.C. Public Schools):
Students First
“The best way to bring change was to invest in human capitol: the quality and the type of person to create the culture”
“I would much rather deal with anger than apathy”
Quotes from session 2 – Dr. Henry Cloud (Clinical Psychologist, Best-Selling Author):
The Evil, The Foolish, The Wise
“God has called us to be a steward over a vision affect the world around us.”
“Will I let this guy stop me from accomplishing the vision”
“When you lack the maturity to do it on your own, add external structure.”
“God has called you to lead people. Sometimes it’s not about the plan, but about getting the people to work the plan. Take the challenge to not let somebody’s character problem stop the mission God has called you to.”
Video of the Day:
currently listening to “Self-Titled” by Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
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:
“Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who follow the Lord understand completely.”
~Prov 28:5
Quote of the Day:
“The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function. One should, for example, be able to see that things are hopeless and yet be determined to make them otherwise.”
~F. Scott Fitzgerald
Lyrics of the Day:
“When the storm comes,
You shelter me.
And I don’t say a word,
And you know exactly what I mean.
In the darkest times,
You shine on me.
You set me free.
And keep me steady as we go.”
~“Steady as We Go” by Dave Matthews Band
currently listening to “Self-titled” by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (My autographed copy – Thanks KCase!)
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
Verse of the Day:
“The Lord frustrates the plans of the nations
and thwarts all their schemes.
But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever;
his intentions can never be shaken. ”
~Ps 33:10-11
Video of the Day:
New Love: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Quote of the Day:
“The two greatest commandments Jesus gave were to love God and love people. Knowing and believing in Jesus is the greatest Love story of all time. And love comes from being free. It comes from the heart. Loving Jesus should not be a chore or should feel like something you HAVE to do. It should flow freely from within a person; have its own rhythm, its own melody, its own unique sounds. You can’t force somebody to make music. You can simply make yours and let those around you listen, inspiring them to do the same :)”
~ Part of a commentary written by my wiser-than-her-years cousin after reading the end of Blue Like Jazz (pg 239) by Donald Miller. We all could learn a lot if we lived like that huh? Thanks Boogie. MTWCS
currently reading to “Julie & Julia” by Julie Powell –reading the book before I see the movie (The way it should be done)
Verse of the Day:
“Turn and answer me, O Lord my God!
Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.
Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We have defeated him!”
Don’t let them rejoice at my downfall.
But I trust in your unfailing love.
I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
I will sing to the Lord
because he is good to me.”
~Ps 13:3-6
Quote of the Day:
“The proper function of man is to live – not to exist.”
~ Jack London
Lyrics of the Day:
“Please love, don’t you do me like you’ve done before,
Please love can we stop this keeping score,
Please love let me in don’t lock the door,
Give me all the love that I know you can afford”
~ “Treat Me Right” by Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
currently listening to “Three Flights From Alto Nido” by Greg Laswell
Verse of the Day:
“So thank God for his marvelous love,
for his miracle mercy to the children he loves.
He poured great draughts of water down parched throats;
the starved and hungry got plenty to eat. ”
~Ps 107:8-9
Quote of the Day:
“I remember, I remember
The house where I was born,
The little window where the sun
Came peeping in the morn.”
~ Thomas Hood
Lyrics of the Day:
“The whole world could change in a minute
Just one kiss could stop it spinning
We could think it through
But I don’t want to if you don’t want to
We could keep things just the same
Leave here the way we came
with nothing to lose
But I don’t want to if you don’t want to”
~ “Want To” by Sugarland
currently listening to “Nothing but the Water” by Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
Verse of the Day:
“Hatred stirs up dissension,
but love covers over all wrongs.
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.”
~Prov 10:12-13
Quote of the Day:
“You know how Einstein got bad grades as a kid? Well, mine are even worse!”
~Calvin of Calvin & Hobbs
Video of the Day:
2:15 is where it starts to get good…but make sure you get to3:55 – Haven’t laughed this hard in a while.
currently listening to “This is Somewhere” by Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
Verse of the Day:
“ Give me your lantern and compass,
give me a map,
So I can find my way to the sacred mountain,
to the place of your presence,
To enter the place of worship,
meet my exuberant God,
Sing my thanks with a harp,
magnificent God, my God.
Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul?
Why are you crying the blues?
Fix my eyes on God—
soon I’ll be praising again.
He puts a smile on my face.
He’s my God. ”
~Ps 43:3-5
Quote of the Day:
“A Christian should use [the] arts to the glory of God, not just as tracts, mind you, but as things of beauty to the praise of God. An art work can be a doxology in itself.”
~Francis A. Schaeffer
Lyrics of the Day:
“If I were a painter
I would paint my reverie
If that’s the only way for you to be with me
We’d be there together
Just like we used to be
Underneath the swirling skies for all to see
And I’m dreaming of a place
Where I could see your face
And I think my brush would take me there
But only …
If I were a painter
And could paint a memory
I’d climb inside the swirling skies to be with you
I’d climb inside the skies to be with you”
~ “Painter” Norah Jones
currently listening to “This is Somewhere” by Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
