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Sunday, 08 February 2009
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It's been awhile...
For some reason or another, I was led to visit my xanga site and re-read old posts. Some of the posts I read encouraged me and quite honestly, baffled me because I couldn't believe I had written them. I wrote so openly about my love for Christ; I could sense the passion in the words that I typed a couple years ago and I wondered to myself how things have since changed. Do not get me wrong, I still love Christ with all that I am and I think I have learned to better transfer that love from words on a screen into daily habits and actions. But wow, my life is so different than before...
Close friends of mine are experiencing a pain I am all to familiar with. I really think that's I why I came back to this site--because when my heart was crushed by someone I loved, I started writing on xanga...so I thought maybe I'd find some encouraging notes for my friend on my old site. And I did, but I think I was more encouraged, surprisngly (and not surprisingly at the same time.)
I must go to bed. My husband is already asleep and it's late. But let me share this truth that is becoming so real in my life, through personal experiences and through being witness to other people's experiences...
God really does work all things together for good.
"All things work together for the good of those who love God." Romans 8:28
I used to question that--but no longer. Nothing is impossible for my Lord.
Sunday, 21 December 2008
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I have so many thoughts and feelings coursing through me that I cannot even figure out where to start...what to write...
It was a long, beautiful day and I swear I experienced every emotion in the book today--joy, peace, happiness, anger, frustration, annoyance, jealousy, embarrassment, sadness, guilt, fear, pity, sorrow, and nausea. But I will focus on the best part of my day: this morning at church.
The sanctuary was fuller than normal; I guess that's because it's Christmas time and hence the season when churches fill up a little more than "regular" Sundays. The music was glorious and the voices of the people gathered there were like sugary raindrops soaking into my soul.
We shared communion today and worshipped God. I was surrouded by people, but felt so close to God in a way where I also felt like it was only me and Him. The focus of this morning's message, by the way, was Jesus as our Prince of Peace. Oh, how desperately we need such a prince in this war-ravaged, self-absorbed, struggling, and needy world. I had a dream a few years ago (at Christmas time no less) where a dear old friend told me, in the midst of one of my most difficult seasons in life, "Jesus is your Prince of Peace." I hope we all can believe that truth and trust in Jesus...at all times.Merry Christmas.
Saturday, 05 July 2008
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A few pics from the best day of my life...
So I was finally able to upload some pictures from our wedding :o) They're under my "photos"
All photos were taken by our amazing photographers, RADIANT IMAGES. I highly HIGHLY reccommend them (husband and wife team) for any of your professional photography needs. Our wedding package even included getting all rights to the pictures, which is a rare thing these days. Let me know if you need a photographer because I'll get you the contact information for one of the best!
Anyway...enjoy!
Saturday, 28 June 2008
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Hi :o)
It is a beautiful, relaxing Saturday. I've been enjoying the day reading, laying outside in the grass, journaling, doing laundry, thinking and thanking God a lot...
My life has changed a lot recently--I have an amazing husband now :o) He used to be my amazing friend, then my amazing boyfriend, and now...AMAZING HUSBAND! We have been married for one month and it has been the best ever. Already I have felt the need for constant communication and sacrifice on the half of the other. Marriage is beautiful really; it teaches a lot about Christ's love--the giving of self, loving unconditionally, accepting grace, and forgiving over and over again. The world tells me married life will be tough and that the first year is supposedly the hardest...so far, I don't get that. I don't buy it either. The world tells a lot of lies.
One of my favorite songs recently articulates what I think the world needs in just a couple short phrases:
"Empty me of the selfishness inside, every vain ambition and the poison of my pride. And any foolish thing my heart holds to Lord empty me of me so I can be filled with you."
Amen. Right? Amen.
Here...I'll post some pictures from the awe-filled, God is awesome kind of day....our wedding day.
Sorry...pics won't upload. It was beautiful though, I promise. Maybe it'll work later.
Saturday, 02 February 2008
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So it looks like xanga is trying to upgrade and be a part of the blog competitions. Fine with me, I like xanga. Even if I haven't been here a lot recently...
Just an update--4 months and counting until the big day!
enjoying working at a united way day care full-time--kids teach you a lot. and.........oh yeah classes, well i only have 2 and i'm done. talk about hard to concentrate....Be blessed anyone who actually reads this.
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- Name: Kelly
- Birthday: 3/13/1986
- Gender: Female
- Member Since: 10/22/2004
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If I could put it into words, I would. If I could tell you how He makes me feel, I would. If I could get Him to come sooner, I would. If I could put my arms around Him, oh boy...I definitely would...and I would not let go. If I could do anything on my own, I would...but I can't. To Jesus I cling.
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