February 2012
24 posts
whitesnowman:
i felt like singing a happy song...
God provides!
HAHAHAHA
and in big, in yo face ways.
pheweee thankyouu :)
tests of faith.
“Life loves the liver of it.”
- Maya Angelou
Joshua 1:1-9
1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. 4 Your territory will extend from the desert to...
first love
Revelation 2
1 “To the angel[a] of the church in Ephesus write:
These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. 3 You have persevered...
dedicated to a combat medic
it’s really difficult to find a friend whom you can lean on and who’ll cheer you on despite distance, time, schedules, life. despite him/her and despite yourself.
i’m really thankful for this steady, steady friend :)
no matter what i do or don’t do, this friend has always kept in touch and been a positive force in my life (my “cheer squad” lol). it’s...
music is not just music
since a few years ago, times of crises or the knowledge of crises (the prevalence of child homelessness in LA, the mass killing in Syria, etc.) have inspired me to make music
or in the course of improvising song vocally or on the piano (which I never learned and I don’t think I’m doing “right”), these emotions concerning these humanitarian crises come spilling out from...
PRAY
FOR
SYRIA
The bloodshed must STOP NOW.
how can the world just stare as Tiananmen II transpires before their eyes??
“Rejoice in the LORD always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
– Philippians 4:4
If we’re in Jesus, we can’t help but rejoice and shout for joy! :D
My heart finds its sole satisfaction, such full satisfaction, in You, Jesus
My soul finds sweet and perfect rest in the presence of your Spirit
(these sentiments inspired by listening to Jadon Lavik pandora radio station…so peaceful :) )
music is magic. (;
one.
Jesus would leave the 99 righteous to go look for the one lost one. (You can read Luke 15 here)
today i learned how far He’d go for that one person.
how amazing is a love like His. a love that envelops the whole world, while simultaneously throwing everything aside to reach that one person. it’s an honor to witness this kind of love He has for others in my life.
and to realize...
January 2012
41 posts
Following Jesus means to let Him lead.
God is gracious and compassionate. The story of Jonah shows me that God does not want to punish; He wants to love, save, and bestow grace.
a short but great story :) start reading here! http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jonah+1&version=NIV1984
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this...”
– coming back to a heart of child-like faith
“girls ask that a generation of boys become men when they themselves don’t know...”
– james santiago choi (via brianecclpark)
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i’m sorry, but i’ll have to disagree with this statement
men respect girls. men take responsibility for their actions. men know that love=self-sacrifice.
“a burden shared is a burden halved
:)”
new loves:
fernando ortega radio
jadon lavik radio
things i want to remember:
1- a small group girl made my day today with something she said :)…actually, today’s small group time was special/great in general =)
2- i feel satisfied after: i make dinner for umma and appa
the little things <3
jadon lavik- searching →
love this guy
i had a God-dream last night
it made me feel so warm inside
the thing about God-dreams is that they permanently change your heart
even when you awake
<3
really needed that
“Exploring a wildfire-ravaged area in Victoria, Australia, I never became...”
– Carol Griffin
http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2012-01-26
“Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will...”
– Exodus 14:13-14
a Love that reaches me..
“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” - 1 John 4:10
“Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another...”
– Romans 13:8
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”
– James 4:8
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Thought of the night: God is full of surprises. His ways are definitely higher than ours. :]