GOD WINS.
...powerful, think about it.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
1 Corinithians 10:31
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
...simple, but so good. Sitting on this lately. Rockin' Me.
RAW FOOD....
So I decided in a couple weeks (because i'll be out of town/ & travelin' the next couple of weeks) I'm going to change my eating habbits! I want to incorporate "Raw Eating" into it a small bit!...I know right,? Kinda out there & strange...but I thought it could be interesting, & a fun little experiment.
Raw Zuchini Pasta is first up!! If my love for pasta can turn into love for zuchini?!... I'm in!
Here is the recipe...and some other nifty ones I also wouldn't mind trying....
Happy Raw Eating! ;)
Thursday, October 27, 2011
My Christmas Wish List... ;)
Just a few toys I wouldn't mind if St. Nick brought me ;) ....
(Typewrita)
(NEW Metallic Sperrys ;) )
(Record Playa)
(Spiral Slicer!)
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Luke 18. Gave Up Everything.
Luke 18...
This guy gave up EVERYTHING to follow Jesus...
22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Rotatilling...Headphones...
God has laid it on my heart to delete all extra added noise that goes into my heart and into my ears and into my head. I feel like He’s asking me to literally put on headphones to escape the loud World, just so He can put me in my place once again. I feel like He’s been waiting days for me to do this. I know He’s been fighting for my full attention and if I’m honest with myself I’ve only glanced and fist bumped Him here and there. He’s been patiently waiting for me to just look at Him so He can reveal to me more of who He is and more of who He says I’am. …Over and over and over again.
It’s been awhile, since I’ve really just sat down and weeded through my soul and pruned and hacked and planted. It’s funny to me how easy it is for me to even BS myself, and how hard it is to admit to even just myself the weeds in my heart and the pot holes that need a seed planted in it. It’s so easy for me to get in this position of acting like I don’t need Him because I know everything and what I’m doing and what’s happening. Sounds cliché I know…but really. I usually live my life like I’m Oprah. And it’s the scariest…I usually have no clue how desperate I’am for Him every day. And that’s starting to freak me out. I’m ready to be pruned and revived.
I feel like I need a good “rotatilling” job. …Something kinda of funny and interesting…I looked up the definition of a “Rotatiller” and it told me… ”Rototilling will take many hours of backbreaking work out of preparation to plant seeds or plants in your vegetable or flower garden.” Hhaha…funny right? Yup, I need that. I need a rotatilling fix…
I understand that this “quiet” season will take hours…maybe weeks, maybe months…It’ll take tears, discipline, a fight, selflessness…The whole good, bad, & ugly shebang. But more than anything quiet intimate times with God, and the Word of Truth. I want it. I’m not really sure how extreme this “fast” I suppose you could call it will be. Or how long, or what it really, truly looks like... Maybe no more social networking, or music in my car for awhile or I really don’t know…but I do know the Lord is telling me to put on headphones, listen to The Holy Spirit, and be obedient.
I’m so excited to hear from Him, to really listen. I want receive words from Him that will mark me, change me from the inside out forever. I want to learn, and take on a permenant posture of REALLY being taken for Him. I seriously just want to be on my hands and face giving Him everything, giving up everything, giving Him all my attention all hours of the day. Huzzah. So I guess now it just means, ready, set, go… Amen.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
WOW. This Story is Somethin...
A friend of mine blogged about this fellow, and it made my mouth drop. Amazing.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
I want to go.... Camping! Mmm mm mm.
I really, really, really want to escape for a short couple of days and camp. I miss camping like I used to when I was a kiddo. I made some of the best memories of my life doing it... Ima try and make a camp trip swing! Who's in?
Banjo
a wise woman told me yesterday that I need to start praying for my Husband and His character everyday. So I'm doing it. Besides the "common important" characteristics...I would really love for him to play the banjo :) ...
Last Night was amazing. It was a night of prayer, words, and deliverence. I was so spiritually thirsty for this. Cindy, Bobby, and Lisa Laughlin and I prayed over the Laughlin House and over my House. And we prayed for each other including Morgan and Hayden as well. I haven't felt God's presence this thick in a long time. Tears of freedom came flowing out of my eyes as I heard and recieved life changing words. "Be still and Know" are one of the phrases I recieved. It's so fascinating to me how it really just comes down to how much we need God, and as well as each other. It was beautiful to be able to confess and proclaim truth with such lovely people. That is what Heaven looks like. I love The Laughlin family and I'm so thankful for our authentic relationship.
Happy Fall!
Happy Fall
I welcome my most favorite season warmly. :)
The other day I got to buy my first pumpkin spice candles of the season and purchased some Fall decor! (The Fall decor was a 1st because it's the First Fall I've had my own place!) Oh I'm so happy you're here Fall.PS: The Valley is absolutely beautiful this time of year, and I hope to go on a Fall PicNic at some point, like the photo above. ;)
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Freelancing Awayyyy.
Just got back on board with Freelancing for Bare Escentuals! So fun being back in the MakeUp World, and such a blessing to have gotten this fun little side job! Let me doll you up? ;)
Velocity Jr. High Girls Lifegroup
Just helped launch the Velocity Jr. High Girls Lifegroup. These little ladies are amazing. Their hearts burn for each other and the World. Last night they decided they want to have a "Cupcake Sale" and put all proceeds into "Operation Freedom" which is an organization working toward freeing Sex Slaves. Does this not warm your heart? It sure does mine. So neat to see this generation living for God and His Kingdom.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Sprucing Up the Paradigm Room...
We're sprucing up the Paradigm Room :) So much fun! We replaced the red wall with a Chalkboard Wall, touching up paint, re-organizing, getting new pictrures etc...I'm having a blast! So neat to be able to do something so sweet and for something so sweet, with my love for design and creativity.
we wrote on the walls with prayers before we painted over :)
Painting with these Cuties :)
Disneyland...
I now have an OFFISH Disneyland Pass :) I feel like such a true Southern California resident. This means I can play at the Happiest Place on Earth whenever I want! yaya!
Taylor Swift!
I got to see Taylor Swift at the Staple Center! It was bonkers, everyone should see her and sing Fifteen along with her, and get emotional! :) ha! But seriously, so good! I just want to prance around in sequence dresses now, and wear red lipstick... hehhh.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Joel 2:12-13
Joel 2:12-13
12 That is why the Lord says,
“Turn to me now, while there is time.
Give me your hearts.
Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.
13 Don’t tear your clothing in your grief,
but tear your hearts instead.”
Return to the Lord your God,
for he is merciful and compassionate,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
He is eager to relent and not punish.
Chicken Wire Everyyyywhere'
Yesterday I got a little crazy with the Chicken Wire....
I started chicken wiring my walls and life away...
hahaha... Crafting 101.
Summer is Ending
Summer is ending, and the school bells are ringing...haha... It's going to be kind of a change of pace for me this fall, but I'm looking forward to it. It's already feeling strange with the girls being back in school. And some of my closest friends that I've made here in the valley, are leaving to go back to school also. But I'm excited about it, I've never been in this position before where I havn't had a "close buddy" right next to me in what I was doing. I feel like it's going to be an intimate Season with God. Where it'll really be just He and I, and He will really be my best friend. Also I feel like it will be a true 'independent' Season as well. I can't wait for it....like I want to see how I respond to all of it...ha! The rythms and routines are mixin' up, but mixin' up in the freshest and goodest of ways. I also have some exciting priorities and dreams I want to launch this Fall as well.... Stay Tuned ;)
Monday, August 22, 2011
Death Cab For Cutie
I got to see one of my favorite all time bands Death Cab, at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles this last week. The Greek Theatre is basically my new favorite place. It's nestled in the most amazing neighborhood I've ever been in. It was asbolutely beautiful.
Good jams, good vibe. I had a hay day.
On this trip I also booked my first hotel/hostil haha. Taylor called on the people next door for being too loud, and then they got peeved and came and pounded on our door. I thought we were going to get shot for sure. Haha. It was an experience, but I loved every part about it. ...This is what I'm supposed to be doing at 20yrs old right?
(the stage)
(where we caught some Z's.)
US Open!
My friend Tay and I got to go to the US Open this summer! That's right... Waves, Tans, and Attractive men everywhere. ha ;)
Thursday, August 4, 2011
I'm Learning...
Lately, God has been stirring up in me this hunger for something more. Or this hunger of just wanting more of Himself. This feeling of not being okay with just living the normal life. I don't want to grow up and have my life belong to me or live my life for myself. I just want to be on my hands and knees in every aspect of my life, wherever I'm at, being His hands and feet. Doing something radical and selfless all for Him.
Because I've been learning...When I'm serving and loving Him fully and it's all for Him, I'm full of joy and the happiest. Which makes sense because it's the way God intended it to be. Plus not to mention, when what we're doing, is not for God...there is absolutely no merit to it. hhhmmm....
Love This... Thanks Mama T.
"At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done.
We will be judged by "I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in."
— Mother Teresa
We will be judged by "I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in."
— Mother Teresa
Hume Lake.
Hume Lake...
Oh How I Love that place so much.
Here are some shots of the week I got to counsel some amazing, amazing girls.
Snack Shop. Mustache Fries. :)
My girls like dress up. :)
We Pray.
We Play.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Luke & Titus
This Summer, Whitney And I are going through..
LUKE & TITUS
We've only gotten through the first 3 chapters of Luke and the first chapter of Titus and my soul is already filling up. So much favor in the first couple chapters of Luke, and Titus has me checkin' myself right and left. Both so far are so heavy and good.
Mmm mmm Mmm.
ONE Whole Month.
I've been in my new home for exactly ONE month yesterday!
I can't even believe it!
[This is my cute living room above...]
Where I'm lucky and get to do most of my living in. ;)
Where I'm lucky and get to do most of my living in. ;)
What a fast beautiful month, packed with so many new people and new things.
I'm lovin' it.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Estetician School
I heard from SBCC today saying they got my application to attend their Estetician Cosmetology Program this Fall! Which was exciting, because I've been anxiously waiting since May for some kind of a response! I still don't know if I got into the program (due to capacity) until the 20th of July when I attend the orientation. Kinda a bummer, but in due time I suppose I'll know. Please be praying? It'd be a huge deal to me if I got in...I really wanna learn about skin and help people have beautiful complexions. :)
Happy Fourth Of July!
Happy Fourth All Ya'll :)
This year I got to spend the 4th at this GORGEOUS home with new friends and incredible families. I was missing the tradition of making Home-Made Ice Cream and packing it down to the bumpin Civic Auditorium with everyone and their mom. haa! But this year's celebration was just as lively I must say. Oh America, Go USA! ;)
Beach House!
I got the chance to go up to Cayucus to stay at Kate's [one of my Best Gal Pal's :) ] beach house! So good getting away for a small bit and getting to laugh and be reunited with some of my favorite ladies. Very refreshing to say the least... I'm so thankful for both Kate and Layne's friendship. We're very funny, you should get to know us. :)
Home From Palm Springs!
We made it back from Palm Springs! What a trip! Again, what a blessing it is, to get to hang out with amazing young people, who I feel like pour into me just as much as I in them. So many good conversations, growth, worship, repentence, as well as fun community building exercises. Also, I can't forget to mention... I got a stinkin SNAKE thrown on my head! Yup. Ya gotta love those high school boys... oh golly I flipped! We also thought it'd be fun to see how many chicken McNuggets we could devour thanks to McDonald's and their 50piece Chicken McNugget Meal you can now get for $10 dollas! Yup...we were those people. We ordered 150 chicken McNuggets for the girls and 150 for the boys. A total of 300 chicken McNuggets. (Yup,sick.) Us girls totally owned the challenge for sure...We didn't feel the hottest after... but we walked in the victory proudly. ;) Oh what a good trip, nothing like being in the bloody hot desert having a good ol' time with great people.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
PALM SPRINGS!
Tomorrow, bright and early we & The Revolt Team (a group of the core kids in the Youth Group) head to Palm Springs for a good time! What a sweet way to get to fellowship and bond!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
MUSICA' : One Thirst
Ever since I got down here, I can't seem to get this song out of my head! The lyrics and tune keep pouring out of my mouth. It's so gosh darn good. The words are my prayers. I want to drink of GLORY AND WONDER. What if I, or we really did???
The Move!
Hello, Hello! So i'm finally here! I've officially moved to Santa Barbara County! So along with this "BIG move/BIG change, I thought it'd be fun to blog and document this journey that right now, is fullfilled with the unkown. ha! I've been here for a little over 2 weeks and it's been a great couple weeks. Just in the short time I've been here, I've met so many beautiful people, families, and have been blown away by everyone's sincere love and generosity. I feel like I live in the South or something, haha! The dynamics here are completely different in such a good, fresh way. More than anything though, I wish I could type out a slight picture of what Jesus has been doing inside of me. My heart and eyes have been exploding with joy and gratitude because of what a priviledge it is to get to help shape and love on kids all for, and in the name of Jesus. And this is my job?? Completely nuts. There's nothing I love more than being able to walk along side of these young people cheering them on, believing in them, and most importanly letting them know God believes in them. It's such a blessing to be part of the Harvest God is stirring up and is going to produce. Yes I wouldn't be surprised if there are going to be hard days meaning no daisies and roses, but I know God is faithful. He will only stretch, grow, teach, and increase my faith. I know moving here is right where I'm supposed to be, and I couldn't be more excited for this season! :)
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