three years ago, every single day I was having conversations with girls who I had never met. Conversations on the phone about Father, about the upcoming summer, about what was to take place, about those who were seeking and longing to know more, but didn't know how or where to begin... about Germany.. and about praying to see FATHER in the "fatherland." I...
Seen glory results in faith.It's a thought I've been mulling over, the past few hours. See, the thing is this: I have never seen Jesus. Literally, I suppose not. But I've seen him, I've seen Christ, I've seen his glory, and constantly Father reveals himself, his son, which once seen and felt and heard with my self, with my senses, I draw near...
I don't know how to drive. I am 22 years old and I don't know how to drive, and I need to learn, but there is something in me that doesn't want to, but something in me that becomes so angry when I realise how much of a fool I feel when I can't do things on my own, when other people my...
I hung out with the Moores at the nursing home last night. As every time, Father taught me in ways i never even expected.So much of me wants to go into detail, but I feel the beauty isn't in the description of the place, or the events, yet the simplicity of it all, exclaims the greatness and the beauty of our God.Lately, I...
This morning has been full of Germany memories. And i kind of miss it. (of course)I had just finished crying, and sara took my photo at Balzac. But even though I had just cried, this is one of my favorite memories, because sara was there for me and made me laugh so hard, while crying so hard... and for some reason i love...
I want to know Christ more. I want to experience him more. In the past weeks my life has been turned upside down in many good ways. I find myself... as who I used to be: excited. Excited about the unexpected-ness of Father... about now, about the future. About HIM. I'm excited about Christ, and as Colby Ivey always would say while in...
I feel horribly sick. I'm not exactly sure why, although I think it has to do with a lack of rest, not eating well, and stress from exams and my thoughts/worries.My mind keeps tracing back to a year ago, and how I spent the holidays. The year in Germany feels like a dream. I don't talk about it much, and when I do...
Alison brought up a good point the other day. A football player jumps at any chance to play football. He may play for a certain team, but if someone says hey let's go play out in the yard, he is not going to say, no way man i can only play with my team. To some extent the same is of our faith......
thoughts lara thinks while sitting in classthought number one:I love to pray. I don't do it often enough, but I love to pray. I have seen and felt and been a witness to the power of prayer, and I love being drawn to pray. So, I say that to say this... when it comes to reading the word, my brain and mind has...
I have new passions. Some trivial, some less so.As we all know, and as is obvious, since you are reading my BLOG (short for web-log) I love writing. This has always been obvious. I have tons and tons of journals, I always write. I have different 'genres' - the occasional poetry, when that 'girl' who has no name, but is referred to by...
i read this today at radiant magazine... it was in an email. I guess they aren't always corny articlesThe writer of Hebrews tells us that in order for Jesus to help us, and in order for Him to be a high priest who is merciful and faithful, He had to be like us in every respect. Jesus was enveloped by the same environment...
Since many are boasting in the way the world does, I too will boast. You gladly put up with fools since you are so wise! In fact, you even put up with anyone who enslaves you or exploits you or takes advantage of you or pushes himself forward or slaps you in the face. To my shame I admit that we were too...
Sophomore Year of College.... we were so cute. ...
I think something I struggle with is the concept that God loves me just as much as he loves the next person. I don’t see myself as better than, and I do view the God I serve as a personal God, but I think ii tend to view my relationship with him extremely different than someone else’s relationship. To an extent that is...
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Thanksgiving, although I am spending mine mostly alone until the evening, is a time that I cherish. In the midst of everything going on, it's good to just stop and reflect... to look at what I'm learning and how far I've come.I've been reading 2 Corinthians. Today, as I read chapter 11 I heard Paul. I heard the tone of his voice I...
it's only the cover letter, the rest is a bit boring, so i won't post it.... and i'm mainly posting it so lena can see her cute kitties ...
even though i mostly hate it, i love working for information technology because of the people it has brought into my life. <3 <3 (mostly)i'll post photos later, yo.Lara josomeday i will drive one of those. <3 ...
so many are dying to have their eyes read.a girl I am extremely close to spoke so many words to me through her eyes a couple of weeks ago. She doesn't even know I took into account how her eyes spoke, and I doubt she realises how much she said through one look. Even today that look brings me to tears.We speak through...
There are many places where Paul says "I die everyday," and every time I read this, I am reminded that that is our call. Paul says he counts everything as loss compared to knowing Christ. He claims that even though he comes trembling and in weakness and fear that he wants to know Christ and him crucified and that's it. Through reading the...
I wrote this on Charles' wall, and i think i inspired myself about my future.Sorry, Charles that you have to read it twice.dang, well if possible my plan would be to tag along with you guys ;-)nah, i have no idea-- finish school, work in the journalism field... but i'd like to see how all my passions become eventually meshed together- for overseas,...
I'm admitting it.I MISS HANNOVER.I miss everyone... a lot. ...
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works I meditate....The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is...
I am not sure what I long for. Currently. I long for peace and lack of confusion. I long for souls to know the captivating and wonderful love of Father... I long for those things. I know that... what I don't know is what I long for. Where is my life going? What are my plans? What will I be when I grow...
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one of the stories i wrote for the Ram Page received this commentThank you your article really helped me alot,excellently written,it was received at a very needed time.You don't know the details but I am a mom of 5 and I was ready to let myself go.if that isn't enough to keep me writing... i don't know what is.this semester, Father has shown...
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i am citing this at the beginning, mainly for sethhttp://www.state.gov/g/tip/rls/fs/08/99365.htm[Chart developed by Solidarity Center (www.solidaritycenter.org) and International Catholic Migration Commission (www.icmc.org). Circulated by the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, U.S. Department of State] The chart below, extrapolated and simplified from the 2000 UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially women and children definition, is a useful...
in march of 2007 I was given a heart for the abolition of human trafficking (the buying and selling of people) through a book I read. As I lived in Hamburg a few months after that, a place where prostitution is greatly popular, I felt Father was continually giving me a softenend heart for the women and children who are sold and forced...
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so lately, I've been running along the theme of training my mind for godliness. I've only thought about it... but today, when I was supposed to be listening to a lecture in class, I wrote down Phil. 4:8 like this: Think about such things: whatever is: true noble pure lovely admirable excellent praiseworthy And then, I began to think about what exactly each...
A week ago, I was struck by a thought. When overseas, I was always told to never say "I grew up a Christian."I understood why-- because people will immediately think "then of course you believe, it's how you were raised to believe." It was never an issue to address, but last week while sitting at starbucks I heard someone justifying their faith by...
http://www.flowerdust.net/2008/10/17/keeping-your-mouth-shut/#commentsfound this interesting.it also made me cry.what is something you feel you can’t say in church, or around other christians?I’d rather look like a good christian than put in the time and effort to actually be one.I currently feel NO connection to God when I pray or read the bible.That I hate Facing the Giants.When I say “I’ll pray for you.” I don’t...
what a weekend.so i was supposed to go to dallas, but after we got an hour out the car broke down. Our friend heather, happened to be going to abilene so she saw us and stopped and waited with us until the tow truck came. She also took us somewhere to eat. That was amazing. So, my friend David was able to pick...
it has been brought to my attention how popular "casual sex" is. It has nothing to do with relationships or caring for the person... it's self-gratification. The very idea of this makes me want to throw up, it hurts and if I dare be so brash I don't agree with it.I think sex is as Matt Chandler has said, the mingling of souls....
This was written by Micah, it inspired me, and therefore I would like to share it. <3> sitting in the cup inspires me to write =) i just had an interesting convo with a friend about Father and the work He's doing and the way people live their lives. End thoughts were some that came to mind, ones of Heaven and Hell and...
every day is the same, each morning feels like the one before, but I am happy. Yes, I did end up dropping a class, for many reasons and as each day goes by I realize it was probably the right decision.Here are some new things I have learned in the 7 weeks of school:1. I have life, it is in Christ. I don't...
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It's a big girl world nowFull of big girl thingsAnd everyday I wish I was smallI've been counting on nothingBut he keeps giving me his wordAnd I am tired of hearing myself speakDo you ever get weary?Do you ever get weak?How do you dreamWhen you can't fall asleep?I've been wondering what you're thinkingAnd if you like my dress tonight?Would you still say you...
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Jesus, in spite of his busy calender, never failed to keep in mind His prime directive - to seek and save those who are lost. (Luke 19:10). In the midst of his busyness, He took the time to lift up His eyes and see the multitudes. The Bible goes on to say, “And seeing the multitudes, He felt compassion for them, because they...
My name is ForeignerFrom a far away landMy feet are covered in earthThey've been here and back againAnd I have seenGreat things from a distanceThey beckon meI follow themAnd I move forwardI move forwardI move forward to home, to homeMy eyes are soft and wiseThey tell a storyOf things left behindDefeat and gloryAnd I push every hindrance aside-Bethany Dillon ...
these are only some of the amazing people Father has put in my life... and yes, I am very thankful.sara from amarillo, yvette from rotterdam, netherlands, casey from harper, txRebecca from Belfast, N. Ireland, Marije from Rotterdam, Netherlands and Valeska from Lueneburg, Germany ...
How can one be a slave to righteousness?being a slave to obedience leads to being a slave to righteousness, which leads to holiness.when you are a slave to sin, you are free from the control of righteousness.I think Paul was using reverse psychology, but it makes you think... right?! ...
How to use a squatty potty. ...
i've found my way of alone time, my time of de-stressing. It has come in the form of picture taking, negative developing, and print making. I absolutely love it. It calms my emotions, and my thoughts. The photos may not be absolutely wonderful, but they are mine.... and I think they show aspects of my heart. ...
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Hello.www.dictionary.com got a make-over.That is something new about today. Today a teacher randomly came up to me and asked what the person who works at a coffee shop was called. "A barista?" I replied. "I love when I can learn from college students." And then she walked away. It was a different experience.My throat is a bit scratchy and my nose is runny....
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I love my jobs. and my classes.I also love how much I am learning, and how real the God I serve is. ...
Freud's nephew is the "father" of public relations.I would venture to say he's the step father, the real father being Ivy Ledbetter Lee...but he's not credited with the father title, because of a choice to work with a German company during WWII, he is accused of being a nazi, and he died before he could defend himself against such acusations.So Freud's nephew, Edward...
Today Sara decided the definition of pornography is a photo taken of prostitution.Sean asked her if he prostitutes his books and then his book's photos are taken, does that make that photo porn?Think about that... ...
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sometimes I deem myself unworthy of love from people.i do that because i struggle with who I am and I am unsure and incapable of seeing myself the way Christ sees me. Father is constantly calling me to him, to feel his embrace and to see the world with his eyes. He's continually teaching me to fall deeply in love with him.I'm eager......
Has it been everything I thought it would be?The first two weeks are such a whirlwind. Father placed me smack dab in the middle of lives that were thirsting and hungering for more of him.... late night conversations revolving around life and Christ were ones that made me hunger for more truth. Conversations regarding Father and what he is doing NOW rather than...
An Imperial MessageThe Emperor—so they say—has sent a message, directly from his death bed, to you alone, his pathetic subject, a tiny shadow which has taken refuge at the furthest distance from the imperial sun. He ordered the herald to kneel down beside his bed and whispered the message in his ear. He thought it was so important that he had the herald...
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some days are harder than others.i work a lot, everyone. I don't get paid that much though.i also work for the school newspaper, that might be news to some.i still also work at the computer lab.I am at the school till 8 pm monday through thursday.pretty cool.okay bye. ...
There are days that simply feel awkward. The feeling of anxiousness, and being unsure seem to take over, to where living in the moment feels like sheer and utter grief and terror. I suppose I shouldn't jump to such far fetched emotions, but sometimes living in the moment... hurts. It hurts so much that we fastforward to the future. I know I personally...
I had a sweet time with Damaris and Alison this morning... a sweet time talking about the bible, the word, what Father is calling us to and what he has been teaching us.I cherish that time. ...
America is not much different than Germany.We are all people, with the same desires, the same passions, the same confusions. We long for something deeper.I realized this today at Taco Bell. When I watched someone flip a tortilla. The realization was with more than my head this time, but with my heart. ...
and today was beautiful. <3 ...
