In 3 days!
Going to Magdalena, MX, returning August 11. I've never been away from Illinois for more than a couple weeks, but at age 24, it's probably about that time. :)
I'm a little nervous, but I know it will be great. I'll just take confidence that it's where I'm supposed to be. Prayers appreciated!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Jump
I wish I could
dive into a pool of transparency.
Not a transparent
pool, rather, a pool that makes ME transparent.
When I stand on
the edge and look over the water,
I am scared, but I
know the refreshment that awaits.
Is it the jump that
I fear—
Or that moment of shock when my flesh hits the surface?
Is it the cool water that
I long for—
Or the thrill in
my heart when I launch myself, liberated, into the air?
Will either bring
refreshment?
Will either bring pain?
Will I ever find
out?
(Splash)
This is not in reference to anything in particular...just something I think about a lot, and the topic was brought up in Bible Study tonight. Another good reminder to walk in the light.
Monday, May 21, 2012
As a general rule...
Big brothers out there, never underestimate how important you are to your little sister.
No matter how old you get, no matter how old she gets...
Don't forget it.
Some things never change.
I love you guys. :)
Thursday, May 10, 2012
One reason I sometimes miss El Paso a lot:
City of Champaign Calendar of Upcoming Events:
City of El Paso Calendar of Upcoming Events:
Mmmhmm...... :)
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Summer Plans....
...are beginning to come together.
www.cvemx.org
And also, not particularly related but maybe a little bit, this is one of the best things I have ever seen:
www.cvemx.org
And also, not particularly related but maybe a little bit, this is one of the best things I have ever seen:
Monday, April 30, 2012
Some things that have been happening
April 22, Tina's birthday and a visit from the fabulous Witzig clan!
And THEN, this past Saturday, a lovely gathering of some old (but not THAT old) friends :)
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| Sean and Whitney |
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| Xueting and Tina |
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| MUSICAL CHAIRS! |
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| Pin the tail on the donkey... |
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| The Lord's Prayer |
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| :) |
And THEN, this past Saturday, a lovely gathering of some old (but not THAT old) friends :)
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| Londyn likes to be in pictures. :) |
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| gotta keep your eye on this crew... |
And that is, well, two things that have happened. Never a dull moment. :)
Sunday, April 22, 2012
quick thought
This world contains a lot of cool people, for the record. Just when I think I surely know them all, more pop into my life. It helps that most people can be cool (or at least worthy of respect) if you find out where they're coming from... I've always wanted to stretch my introverted self to make room for all these cool people, to be as much of a blessing to them as they are to me... Not really going anywhere with that statement; it's just a statement. I'm still working on being pliable in that way. For some reason it's been especially difficult lately, but it's worth the effort. My loved ones are the only things I can hope to take to Heaven with me.
Monday, April 16, 2012
JOY
"As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my JOY might remain in you, and that your joy might be full."
If you're ever having a blah sort of a day, search the New Testament for every verse containing the word "joy". Like so:
If you're ever having a blah sort of a day, search the New Testament for every verse containing the word "joy". Like so:
It's a breath of fresh air. :)
In the words of Caedmon's Call (yes, this song has been referenced here before),
“You won’t give me something that gives me more pleasure than You.”
If Jesus Christ doesn’t fill me with joy, than how can I expect anything else in this world to make me truly happy? Why would God be inclined to let something else fill me with joy if I am not allowing HIM ALONE to do so?
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Lonely
I am not lonely. I am blessed to pretty much never have that problem and more often have the "problem" of people claustrophobia (aka crowd panzishness). However, I have been home alone this weekend (a rare occurrence) and frankly, I don't like it.
I have always known that lonely people exist, but a part of me cannot comprehend loneliness. After all, how could someone with a big, loving family and loyal friends have a clue what that is like? What it's like to maybe not say a word to anyone all day except for at work (if you're lucky enough to have a job), or a bank teller or grocery store cashier. To sit at home alone with only the sound of the TV or the people you facebook stalk for company. Night after night. Not because it's what you really want... simply because no one is there. Buh.
Lonely people are everywhere, and the problem is overwhelming for oh so many reasons. The situation begs a couple of questions. 1) Why has God given ME, with my introverted personality and many quirks, a never-ending supply of loving and supportive people, and 2) What can I do to share that love with someone who desperately needs it?
Happy Easter.
I have always known that lonely people exist, but a part of me cannot comprehend loneliness. After all, how could someone with a big, loving family and loyal friends have a clue what that is like? What it's like to maybe not say a word to anyone all day except for at work (if you're lucky enough to have a job), or a bank teller or grocery store cashier. To sit at home alone with only the sound of the TV or the people you facebook stalk for company. Night after night. Not because it's what you really want... simply because no one is there. Buh.
Lonely people are everywhere, and the problem is overwhelming for oh so many reasons. The situation begs a couple of questions. 1) Why has God given ME, with my introverted personality and many quirks, a never-ending supply of loving and supportive people, and 2) What can I do to share that love with someone who desperately needs it?
Happy Easter.
Monday, March 26, 2012
6 days shalt thou labor...
IT'S SPRING BREAK!!
I am thankful for the relaxation, but at the same time, breaks really make me realize how dangerous idleness can be. After only a couple of days, I start to feel myself slipping into OLD patterns of thought and behavior, as if having a break from school somehow gives me license to take a spiritual break as well. Of course, that is very untrue, and suddenly I realize why. (Besides all the obvious reasons, that is.)
Exodus 20 says, "Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the sabbath...in it thou shalt not do any work...for in six days the LORD made the heaven and earth...and rested on the seventh day."
Most of my life I have taken that sabbath part pretty seriously, but tend to ignore the part about working six days. After all, keeping the Sabbath holy is the real commandment here, right? We rest on the seventh day because it's what God did. Well, God also worked VERY hard the six days before that (you know, creating EVERYTHING), so we'd do well to follow that example also. After all, the commandment doesn't say, "Six days shalt thou labor if you HAVE to," or, "If you feel like it." It simply says, "Six days shalt thou labor." That doesn't mean I need to go to work six days a week...but it does mean that my "free" days should be spent laboring for the Lord, not in sloth or vanity.
I am thankful for the relaxation, but at the same time, breaks really make me realize how dangerous idleness can be. After only a couple of days, I start to feel myself slipping into OLD patterns of thought and behavior, as if having a break from school somehow gives me license to take a spiritual break as well. Of course, that is very untrue, and suddenly I realize why. (Besides all the obvious reasons, that is.)
Exodus 20 says, "Six days shalt thou labor and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the sabbath...in it thou shalt not do any work...for in six days the LORD made the heaven and earth...and rested on the seventh day."
Most of my life I have taken that sabbath part pretty seriously, but tend to ignore the part about working six days. After all, keeping the Sabbath holy is the real commandment here, right? We rest on the seventh day because it's what God did. Well, God also worked VERY hard the six days before that (you know, creating EVERYTHING), so we'd do well to follow that example also. After all, the commandment doesn't say, "Six days shalt thou labor if you HAVE to," or, "If you feel like it." It simply says, "Six days shalt thou labor." That doesn't mean I need to go to work six days a week...but it does mean that my "free" days should be spent laboring for the Lord, not in sloth or vanity.
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