1. Keep Making Me- Sidewalk Prophets
2. What Do I Know of Holy- Addison Road
3. Cannons- Phil Wickham
4. You're Love Is Extravagant- Casting Crowns
5. Reign In Us- Starfield
6. Beautiful, Beautiful- Francesca Battistelli
7. Redeemer- Kutless
8. Angel By Your Side- Francesca Battistelli
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Monday, December 9, 2013
Tune Tuesday 24
1. The Struggle- Tenth Avenue North
2. All I Want is You- Planetshakers
3. Trying to Find Atlantis- Jamie O'Neal
4. Leaving Eden- Brandon Heath
5. Beautiful, Beautiful- Francesca Battistelli
6. Be Still- The Fray
7. You Won't Relent- Misty Edwards
8. Africa- Toto
9. Your Love is Strong- Jon Foreman
10. Held- Natalie Grant
2. All I Want is You- Planetshakers
3. Trying to Find Atlantis- Jamie O'Neal
4. Leaving Eden- Brandon Heath
5. Beautiful, Beautiful- Francesca Battistelli
6. Be Still- The Fray
7. You Won't Relent- Misty Edwards
8. Africa- Toto
9. Your Love is Strong- Jon Foreman
10. Held- Natalie Grant
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Purpose:
the reason for which something exists, is done, made, or used.
Asking, "what is the purpose?" is like opening a can of worms. Everyone wants an answer, but not just any answer. They want the right one. The clear one. The easy one. The one that makes the most sense. But really, any answer will do just as long as they get one. 'Purpose' has been on my mind a lot lately. The purpose of this blog, the purpose of school, the purpose of community, the purpose of happiness, sadness, pain, healing. The purpose of life. The purpose of me. Needless to say, thinking about all of this can be pretty overwhelming. I guess that's a good word to describe my life right now: overwhelming. My hope is that, if I just find the purpose, maybe I won't feel like I'm drowning in this crazy thing called life. So, first on the list of things that need a defined purpose: this blog.
When I started writing here, I think it was simply a place to get my thoughts out. Over time, I began adding themes such as Tune Tuesday and Film Friday, but honestly, there's nothing fluid about my writings. I know I don't have many followers (three to be exact) but I fear that people I know will stumble upon my page and judge me for things I've penned. I know, I know. If that's the case, why do I even have a blog? Well, I want to overcome that fear and I suppose this is one way to do that. I've said it before: I love writing and I'm much better at it than speaking.... So. If people I know do happen upon my little oasis, so be it. Odds are, I won't know even if they do. Now that that is out of the way, on to the purpose. In short, it'll continue to be a smattering of whatever I feel led to write about. Similar to what it is currently, but now that I don't care who reads it, well, who knows! Tomorrow I might write a story. The day after I might share my thoughts on marriage. The sky is the limit, folks.
Alrighty, that was easy. Umm, school. Oh boy. This seems like a topic much too heavy to even begin to cover in this post and at 11:37 at night..... Hmm, same with community, emotions, life, and myself. Remember what I said about opening a can of worms? Don't worry, I'll get to at least a couple of these later. (This is what you call a cliff-hanger.)
God bless, everyone.
Asking, "what is the purpose?" is like opening a can of worms. Everyone wants an answer, but not just any answer. They want the right one. The clear one. The easy one. The one that makes the most sense. But really, any answer will do just as long as they get one. 'Purpose' has been on my mind a lot lately. The purpose of this blog, the purpose of school, the purpose of community, the purpose of happiness, sadness, pain, healing. The purpose of life. The purpose of me. Needless to say, thinking about all of this can be pretty overwhelming. I guess that's a good word to describe my life right now: overwhelming. My hope is that, if I just find the purpose, maybe I won't feel like I'm drowning in this crazy thing called life. So, first on the list of things that need a defined purpose: this blog.
When I started writing here, I think it was simply a place to get my thoughts out. Over time, I began adding themes such as Tune Tuesday and Film Friday, but honestly, there's nothing fluid about my writings. I know I don't have many followers (three to be exact) but I fear that people I know will stumble upon my page and judge me for things I've penned. I know, I know. If that's the case, why do I even have a blog? Well, I want to overcome that fear and I suppose this is one way to do that. I've said it before: I love writing and I'm much better at it than speaking.... So. If people I know do happen upon my little oasis, so be it. Odds are, I won't know even if they do. Now that that is out of the way, on to the purpose. In short, it'll continue to be a smattering of whatever I feel led to write about. Similar to what it is currently, but now that I don't care who reads it, well, who knows! Tomorrow I might write a story. The day after I might share my thoughts on marriage. The sky is the limit, folks.
Alrighty, that was easy. Umm, school. Oh boy. This seems like a topic much too heavy to even begin to cover in this post and at 11:37 at night..... Hmm, same with community, emotions, life, and myself. Remember what I said about opening a can of worms? Don't worry, I'll get to at least a couple of these later. (This is what you call a cliff-hanger.)
God bless, everyone.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Cry Out. Get Relief.
The past two days have been almost unbearable. I've been lost in this sea of college life. I lost my purpose, God's purpose for me, and if you've ever been there, you know how terrifying it is. I have a habit of flipping my Bible to a random page and trying to find something helpful or pertinent to my situation. Maybe it's coincidence or the grace of God, but I nearly always find comfort when I do this. Today, I sat outside in the cold and wind and gave myself over to God through His word. I opened up to Psalm 20 and it gave me the strength, comfort, wake-up call, and joy that I was looking for. I read it five or six times as I cried out to God for help. Drink in these words- His words- and let yourself be wrapped in His embrace.
May the LORD answer you when you are in distress;
may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
May he send you help from the sanctuary
and grant you support from Zion.
May he remember all your sacrifices
and accept your burnt offerings.
May he give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.
We will shout for joy when you are victorious
and will lift up our banners in the name of our God.
May the LORD grant all your requests.
Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed;
he answers him from his holy heaven
with the saving power of his right hand.
Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm.
O LORD, save the king!
Answer us when we call!
We will shout for joy when you are victorious
and will lift up our banners in the name of our God.
May the LORD grant all your requests.
Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed;
he answers him from his holy heaven
with the saving power of his right hand.
Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm.
O LORD, save the king!
Answer us when we call!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Tune Tuesday 23
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
By: Hillsong United
You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand
And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand
And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
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