The more I get older, the more my faith becomes real to me. The Sunday school stories still stick in my head but what they mean to me has significantly changed. Have you ever thought real hard about what Jesus did for YOU? During my devotion today I was reading about what happened right before Jesus died. Not only was it unbearably painful to be beaten and tortured but it must have been so embarrassing, being mocked and criticized in front of everyone.
“Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking there head saying ‘ So! You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, come down from the cross and save yourself.’ ” Mark 15:29-30
And yet Jesus didn’t say a word. He was truly the most innocent person who has ever existed and he didn’t try to defend himself or get the last word in. Instead he hung on a cross for MY sins. And while he was on the cross, he wasn’t thinking about the crown of thorns pressed upon his head, he didn’t think about how much blood he lost, or the excruciating pain he was in. He was thinking about me. And how, because of what he was doing, I get to go to heaven and be with him for eternity. ETERNITY!
That just amazes me. Although its good to hear and read about when Jesus healed the sick and lame and performed miracles, we need to be reminded of the not-so-sweet-part of Christs love story to us.
Thank you Jesus!
Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I command you.
26.8.10
13.8.10
The Sky is the Limit!
I discovered that I hate routine. I thrive when I'm out of my comfort zone, being challenged.
So I decided to write about my plans and goals for the future. A list of things I want and am going to do before i die.
1. Lead someone to Christ
2. Learn how to rock climb
3. Ride an elephant
6. Skydive
7. Vote for a president
8. Salsa dance
9. Read a classic book a year
10. Get a nose piercing
11. Send a message in a bottle
12. Drive a red convertible
13. Create a Blog
14. Sponsor a compassion kid
15. Have a spontaneous road trip
16. Graduate from college
17. See “The Phantom of the Opera” on the London stage
18. Take a horse drawn carriage in New York City
19. Become fluent in another language
20. Walk the Great Wall of China
21. Read the bible cover to cover
22. Make a garden
23. Learn how to surf
24. Visit someone in Prison
25. Learn how to play the guitar
26. Live in a place where they don’t speak English
27. Punch someone in the face
28. Host an 80’s party
29. Plan a wedding(preferably my own)
30. Swim with sharks
31. Run a marathon
32. Go to a Jack Johnson Concert
33. Visit all 6 Continents(I don’t count Antarctica)
34. Fire a gun
35. Climb a mountain
36. Go river rafting
37. Ride a horse in Ireland
"Move out of your comfort zone. You can only
grow if you are willing to feel awkward and
uncomfortable when you try something new"
~ Brian Tracy~
1. Lead someone to Christ
2. Learn how to rock climb
3. Ride an elephant
4. Give blood
5. Talk in an English accent for a week
6. Skydive
7. Vote for a president
8. Salsa dance
9. Read a classic book a year
10. Get a nose piercing
11. Send a message in a bottle
12. Drive a red convertible
13. Create a Blog
14. Sponsor a compassion kid
15. Have a spontaneous road trip
16. Graduate from college
17. See “The Phantom of the Opera” on the London stage
18. Take a horse drawn carriage in New York City
19. Become fluent in another language
20. Walk the Great Wall of China
21. Read the bible cover to cover
22. Make a garden
23. Learn how to surf
24. Visit someone in Prison
25. Learn how to play the guitar
26. Live in a place where they don’t speak English
27. Punch someone in the face
28. Host an 80’s party
29. Plan a wedding(preferably my own)
30. Swim with sharks
31. Run a marathon
32. Go to a Jack Johnson Concert
33. Visit all 6 Continents(I don’t count Antarctica)
34. Fire a gun
35. Climb a mountain
36. Go river rafting
37. Ride a horse in Ireland
10.8.10
As I sat in the chair, listening to the needles being sterolized, I reflected over the last couple of days. Well last couple of years. I have wanted this day to come for as long as i can remember and finally, as scary as it might be, it was happening! I thought of all the negative sides to having this done. 1) Im the pastors daughter and who knows how many people will be offended or think i am a rebellious teen! 2) Its gonna hurt like CRAAAAAZY! 3) It cost $40 more than i thought it would totaling 70 big ones! And 4) once i was in the chair, there was no going back. But none of those things could ever stop me from fulfilling this life long dream of mine. I remembered how a few short days ago, my mom and dad wanted to have a serious talk, which ended up being the permission to get this done. Boy, did i start dancing with joy!
So there I was, holding my moms hand deep in thought. "Okay inhale and then exhale slowly" It was over in 21/2 seconds and i didn't even feel a thing. Now my nose isn't so naked and i have the cutest sparkle gleaming from it. :) I still haven't gotten over this "Christmas Morning" feeling. Man i love life!
So there I was, holding my moms hand deep in thought. "Okay inhale and then exhale slowly" It was over in 21/2 seconds and i didn't even feel a thing. Now my nose isn't so naked and i have the cutest sparkle gleaming from it. :) I still haven't gotten over this "Christmas Morning" feeling. Man i love life!
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