This song is one that I've had on reserve for a while now, waiting for the right moment.... And tonight seems like the right night. May I present, "Painting Pictures of Egypt," by Sara Groves.
This week's song has been very encouraging to me... So often I can find myself in the land of "if only" or "should have been" and I lose sight of the future and where I'm going. Or I look to the future and wonder how in the world is it all going to work out... And the past feels safer... Past habits, past ways of dealing with life feel comfortable and I want to go back to them, but I realize I can't do that... It isn't who I am anymore, and the past doesn't fit.
In eight days I leave for Ellerslie... A part of me just simply cannot wait until I get there, and experience everything that I can, and learn everything that God has for me... But there is also a small part of me that is terrified... I don't know how this is going to change me... People ask me what I'm going to do with everything I learn there... Honestly, I'm not sure I know exactly... I only know that I need to go. So in faith, I'm stepping forward. God has given the illumination for this step... I'll let Him show me the next step when it's His time...
In His Love,
Christy
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
I'M SO EXCITED!!!
Okay, I will try and refrain from using too many smiley faces and all capital letters, but I am just SO EXCITED!!!!
I'M GOING TO ELLERSLIE!!!!!!
I know, I know, you all are like, what in the world is Ellerslie? Well, in a nutshell, it's a school run by Eric & Leslie Ludy in Windsor, Colorado.
I'M GOING TO ELLERSLIE!!!!!!
*puzzled looks descend*
I know, I know, you all are like, what in the world is Ellerslie? Well, in a nutshell, it's a school run by Eric & Leslie Ludy in Windsor, Colorado.
*more puzzled looks*
Well that was just about as clear as Mississippi mud....
Right, who are Eric & Leslie Ludy? They are Christian writers/speakers/teachers/leaders/ect... They are married & live with their children (they have four) in Windsor (shocking, no?). I had the privilege of hearing them speak at Summit Ministries years ago, and I'm looking forward to going to their school. I will try to keep you all updated on everything that happens. The session runs from October 8th through December 11th.
If you think of me, please pray that my heart would be receptive to what God would do in my life, and that the changes that I make would be lasting ones. I don't want to go there and try and "fix things" and then come home & in a month or so, everything is back to the way that it was....
In His Love,
Christy
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Mixing up the Music Mix-up
Today is the day that I would normally do a music post (at least, it's the day that I would like to do a music post. hehe) but, in honor of 9/11, I'm going to do a different video. I came across this on Sunday. "Voices of 9/11" is very well done, I thought. It is a half hour, but well worth the time.
In His Love,
Christy
In His Love,
Christy
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
September 11th..... 10 years later....
I started this post on Sunday, as that was the date of the 10 year anniversary, but today is also the day of the 10 year anniversary, so I feel like it fits for today as well....
Today marks the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attack on America...
Ten years ago, the day dawned bright and beautiful all across the nation... The kind of day that beckons one outside to enjoy it before winter comes. An idyllic day that one dreams of... Little did we all know that the day was going to change the rest of our lives for forever. I was working on school in the basement when my sister came in and told me that a plane had crashed into a building in New York. I couldn't even begin to believe that someone would purposely crash into a building... It just didn't happen! When Mom got home, she turned on the tv and I watched in horror as they replayed the airplanes driving into the towers. I will never forget that moment... Watching in horror as I learned that we weren't invincible... We were not a might nation that conquered all. In fact, someone hijacked our planes and purposely crashed them into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon... And then I learned about the plane that went down in Pennsylvania...
This song was sung at our church last Sunday in honor of 9/11.... "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) by Alan Jackson.
One of the things that I miss the most though is the spirit of unity that united our nation against the terrorists who had attacked us. We rose to the challenge that was before us in beautiful ways... But years go by, and for most of us, it isn't a part of our world anymore...
And I think that we have lost something that was precious. And that makes me sad..... There are children who don't have a parent... Daughters that have gotten married and didn't have a dad to walk them down the aisle, or a mother to help pick a wedding dress... Or parents whose children died... Wives and Husbands separated... All of them still live with this, every day. Yes, it gets easier with time, but it never goes away. But how many of us actually think about 9/11 on a regular basis? Not that the horrible tragedy is something that we should dwell on, but do we stop and thank a fire fighter for doing his job? For being willing to rush into a burning building, to help save lives? Do we stop and thank a soldier for fighting for our freedom? How have we allowed the tragedy to make us better people? Have we allowed it to stretch and grow us, or have we just continued as we were, content in our little bubble?
I don't mean to sound preachy, and if I do, I apologize. You know, we say we'll never forget, and we won't. But how often do we still remember? I know I don't remember as often as I would wish to...
This is really cute, and I found it on Sunday - YouTube had made all sorts of 9/11 videos easy to find. I thought the horses are adorable, and the sentiment is touching. :)
In His Love,
Christy
Today marks the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attack on America...
Ten years ago, the day dawned bright and beautiful all across the nation... The kind of day that beckons one outside to enjoy it before winter comes. An idyllic day that one dreams of... Little did we all know that the day was going to change the rest of our lives for forever. I was working on school in the basement when my sister came in and told me that a plane had crashed into a building in New York. I couldn't even begin to believe that someone would purposely crash into a building... It just didn't happen! When Mom got home, she turned on the tv and I watched in horror as they replayed the airplanes driving into the towers. I will never forget that moment... Watching in horror as I learned that we weren't invincible... We were not a might nation that conquered all. In fact, someone hijacked our planes and purposely crashed them into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon... And then I learned about the plane that went down in Pennsylvania...
This song was sung at our church last Sunday in honor of 9/11.... "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) by Alan Jackson.
One of the things that I miss the most though is the spirit of unity that united our nation against the terrorists who had attacked us. We rose to the challenge that was before us in beautiful ways... But years go by, and for most of us, it isn't a part of our world anymore...
And I think that we have lost something that was precious. And that makes me sad..... There are children who don't have a parent... Daughters that have gotten married and didn't have a dad to walk them down the aisle, or a mother to help pick a wedding dress... Or parents whose children died... Wives and Husbands separated... All of them still live with this, every day. Yes, it gets easier with time, but it never goes away. But how many of us actually think about 9/11 on a regular basis? Not that the horrible tragedy is something that we should dwell on, but do we stop and thank a fire fighter for doing his job? For being willing to rush into a burning building, to help save lives? Do we stop and thank a soldier for fighting for our freedom? How have we allowed the tragedy to make us better people? Have we allowed it to stretch and grow us, or have we just continued as we were, content in our little bubble?
I don't mean to sound preachy, and if I do, I apologize. You know, we say we'll never forget, and we won't. But how often do we still remember? I know I don't remember as often as I would wish to...
This is really cute, and I found it on Sunday - YouTube had made all sorts of 9/11 videos easy to find. I thought the horses are adorable, and the sentiment is touching. :)
In His Love,
Christy
Friday, September 9, 2011
Music Mix-up Post 26
This song has been stuck in my head for a while... I tried to get it out, but it remains.... :) So, I'm going to get it stuck in your head now! May I present, "Oh, You Can't Get to Heaven," a song for fun and laughter.
And this one I just thought was too cute.... You have to listen to all the verses, though! *giggles* And yes, I am only five years old some times!!
Keep on smiling!!
In His Love,
Christy
And this one I just thought was too cute.... You have to listen to all the verses, though! *giggles* And yes, I am only five years old some times!!
Keep on smiling!!
In His Love,
Christy
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Life....
In my previous post, I talked about how Death has affected my life these past few weeks....
In thinking about death, however, I can't but help think about life....
If I was to die today, would I be ready to go?
Have I said something I shouldn't have? Or is there something I need to say?
When was the last time I told my family I loved them?
Have I left a task undone?
Did I say good-bye as I walked out the door, or did I just rush off in haste, leaving people behind who wished they had said good-bye that morning?
I have sometimes felt like Life has flowed on around me, while I've sat on the bank watching it... And now I'm trying to wade back in but nothing is the same anymore.... And yet, nothing has changed.
Pastor Mike was talking a couple of Sundays ago, and his text was 2 Chronicles 21:20 - He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years; and he departed with no one's regret, and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.
He died to no one's regret - no one cared that he was dead.... And that just really hit me - not that I want people to miss me, but I want to impact them for good...
I have been thinking about Heaven a lot lately.... to just sit at my Heavenly Father's feet and worship Him forever and ever.... To be free from the struggle and strife that consumes this world.... What a reminder that we were not made for this earth - we were made for Heaven.
And yes, life isn't only about the destination, it's about the journey...
And yet, the journey sometimes seems so long....
But such is life.... A struggle, a pursuit.... Otherwise Paul would not have encouraged us to run the race with perseverance as often as he did in the New Testament....
Phil. 1:21 states: For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Lord, may every day I live be lived for you, and I look forward to the day when I may live in Your Presence for all of eternity. For only then will I truly gain everything that is worth having.
In His Love,
Christy
In thinking about death, however, I can't but help think about life....
If I was to die today, would I be ready to go?
Have I said something I shouldn't have? Or is there something I need to say?
When was the last time I told my family I loved them?
Have I left a task undone?
Did I say good-bye as I walked out the door, or did I just rush off in haste, leaving people behind who wished they had said good-bye that morning?
I have sometimes felt like Life has flowed on around me, while I've sat on the bank watching it... And now I'm trying to wade back in but nothing is the same anymore.... And yet, nothing has changed.
Pastor Mike was talking a couple of Sundays ago, and his text was 2 Chronicles 21:20 - He was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years; and he departed with no one's regret, and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.
He died to no one's regret - no one cared that he was dead.... And that just really hit me - not that I want people to miss me, but I want to impact them for good...
I have been thinking about Heaven a lot lately.... to just sit at my Heavenly Father's feet and worship Him forever and ever.... To be free from the struggle and strife that consumes this world.... What a reminder that we were not made for this earth - we were made for Heaven.
And yes, life isn't only about the destination, it's about the journey...
And yet, the journey sometimes seems so long....
But such is life.... A struggle, a pursuit.... Otherwise Paul would not have encouraged us to run the race with perseverance as often as he did in the New Testament....
Phil. 1:21 states: For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Lord, may every day I live be lived for you, and I look forward to the day when I may live in Your Presence for all of eternity. For only then will I truly gain everything that is worth having.
In His Love,
Christy
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Music Mix-up Post 25
Last night my father, two of my sisters, and I finished watching The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. And, as usual, I cried my way through the final hour of Return of the King. TLORT has some of the most amazing music, and I thought I'd share the ending song with y'all. (I know, this post is a few days delayed, but life has been crazy lately. I do apologize, though.)
Anyway, may I present: Into the West by Annie Lennox....
This is probably one of my favorite songs from this movie... it so haunting & tragically beautiful..... Most of the words are taken from a scene with Gandalf & Pippin are waiting for the enemy to attack another level of Minas Tirith. (just in case any of you were wondering. :D )
In His Love,
Christy
Anyway, may I present: Into the West by Annie Lennox....
This is probably one of my favorite songs from this movie... it so haunting & tragically beautiful..... Most of the words are taken from a scene with Gandalf & Pippin are waiting for the enemy to attack another level of Minas Tirith. (just in case any of you were wondering. :D )
In His Love,
Christy
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