Listen To This...: July 2011

Thursday, July 21, 2011

they at it again...

for those of you that missed the first go around, here is a look. those who know what this is about but missed last night, enjoy the second vid! I can't get enough of this.

part one

part two

Monday, July 18, 2011

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Amy, you are getting married!! I am so excited for this weekend. A truly dear friend will walk down the aisle. I can't wait for much needed time with close friends. A roadtrip to MN with the greats (krista, jeff, em)... it will go down in the books folks. And my sweet friend Amy, joining with a man of a man, Josh, to do life together here on earth. I am so thankful for the friendship Amy and I have had for the past six years, and I look forward to what's ahead.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

friends...

"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one." -C.S. Lewis

Saturday, July 9, 2011

how did i miss this growing up?

I can remember as a little girl wanting to read these books, but never actually doing it. I decided this summer to read books that will challenge my thinking spiritually, and then read kids books on the side for fun. I am first starting with the Little House series paired with a book called Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard. I am nearly through Little House in the Big Woods and can't wait to start the next book. I hope that you are taking time to relax in the sunshine with the company of a good book or two yourself.

Friday, July 8, 2011

the way we were...

I have been sick for the past three days, so I thought I would spend Friday night in my bed watching this... my mom said it was good and that everyone had a crush on mr. redford.

i agree with her.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

back to school...

Has anyone else noticed all the school supplies are out in the stores already? It makes me want to go back to school. I found myself perusing the aisles today at Target, daydreaming of lectures, and doodling in notebooks with my blue ink pen. Hmmmm... maybe it is time to start thinking more seriously about this grad school thing :) MAYBE!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Resting On God.

O God, most high, most glorious, the thought of Thine infinite serenity cheers me, for I am toiling and moiling, troubled and distressed, but Thou art for ever at perfect peace. Thy designs cause thee no fear or care of unfulfilment, they stand fast as the eternal hills. Thy power knows no bond, Thy goodness no stint. Thou bringest order out of confusion, and my defeats are Thy victories: The Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

I come to Thee as a sinner with cares and sorrows, to leave every concern entirely to Thee, every sin calling for Christ's precious blood; revive deep spirituality in my heart; let me live near to the great Shepherd, hear His voice, know its tones, follow its calls. Keep me from deception by causing me to abide in the truth, from harm by helping me to walk in the power of the Spirit. Give me intenser faith in the eternal verities, burning into me by experience the things I know; Let me never be ashamed of the truth of the gospel, that I may bear its reproach, vindicate it, see Jesus as its essence, know in it the power of the Spirit.

Lord, help me, for I am often lukewarm and chill; unbelief mars my confidence, sin makes me forget Thee. Let the weeds that grow in my soul be cut at their roots; grant me to know that I truly live only when I live to Thee, that all else is trifling. Thy presence alone can make me holy, devout, strong and happy. Abide in me, gracious God.

a puritan prayer

love songs...

in two weeks, one of my dearest friends will walk down the isle. she asked me to make a playlist of all different kinds of love songs to play during her reception. so far, this is my favorite.