Sunday Blessings~

Yes, you may all be thinking that I am copying Lizzy Rose and doing a full on- Sunday Blessing- with a verse and all that jazz, but I'm not. Actually, this is a rather sad post for me to write...

Thursday night, my great-grandfather passed away. And he was always my Sunday blessing, so now, at his funeral (which occurred yesterday, Sunday), I got to bless him, and cry over him, with all my family, my many, many (seventeen, to be exact) cousins, and a whole lot of adults, let's just say Sunday was a satisfying day.

purenrg~ you will be dearly missed

I feel like what Bleah Briann would feel like if Adam Young like... died or something. That is how bad this is....


They came with a bucket load of energy... and left with just as much~


PureNRG will always be my favorite band- even if they disbanded Friday Night, at ten o' clock.

I will always love them

They will always be my role-models

and here's to them... Jordan Yates (17), Caroline Williams (16), and my favorite.... Carolyne Myers (16)...

 

I love you guys. And I will miss you.

oh, and I'm so glad you girls got to be my cousin's best friend for a while- she's awesome.

never say never....

never say never....

See I never thought that I could walk through fire.
I never thought that I could take the burn.
I never had the strength to take it higher,
Until I reached the point of no return.

And there's just no turning back,
When your hearts under attack,
Gonna give everything I have,
It's my destiny.

I will never say never
I will fight till forever
Whenever you knock me down,
I will not stay on the ground.
Pick it up,
And never say never.

I never thought I could feel this power.
I never thought that I could feel this free.
I'm strong enough to climb the highest tower.
And I'm fast enough to run across the sea.

And there's just no turning back,
When your hearts under attack,
Gonna give everything I have,
Cause this is my destiny.

I will never say never!
I will fight till forever!
Whenever you knock me down,
I will not stay on the ground.
Pick it up,
And never say never.

I can handle him.
Hold up, aight?
I can handle him.

Now he's bigger than me,
Taller than me.
And he's older than me,
And stronger than me.
And his arms a little bit longer than me.
But he ain't on a JB song with me!

I be trying a chill
They be trying to side with the thrill.
No pun intended, was raised by the power of Will.

Like Luke with the force, when push comes to shove.
Like Cobe with the 4th, ice water with blood.

I gotta be the best, and yes
We're the flyest.
Like David and Goliath,
I conquered the giant.
So now I got the world in my hand,
I was born from two stars
So the moon's where I land.

He is my beloved lover

Teacher: Monday is Valentine's Day. Do any of you know what that means?
Non- Christian Student: OH! I know, I know!


    
              "hearts                 +               romance             +      cute little candies      &     little puppy dogs that 
                                                                                                                                 look so cute you could
                                                                                                                                          eat them!"
Non- Christian Student/Punk: No way dude! Valentine's Day is for...




   
"skateboarding              going to movies 
with friends         &            with girls"


Christian Student (Joshua): Valentine's Day is for showing love to those who don't feel loved. It is for remembering what Jesus did for us all- died for our sins. It is for giving to the poor and making others day around you one of the best days they have ever had. 


Teacher: Joshua, this is school. You know that. You are not allowed to talk about your religion here, no one else believes what you do. Now, what does Valentine's Day really mean you guys? It means having fun with family and giving each other presents to show how much we love each other.


later that day, when class ends....


Teacher: No homework this weekend class! Have a nice weekend!


Christian Student (Joshua): Have a nice weekend! Jesus loves you!

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It's sad to think that some people think what the non-Christian, the non-Christian punk, and the teacher believe Valentine's Day is all about. 

Valentine's Day is all about sharing the love of Jesus with others, as many of you are doing on your blogs today. God sent his son, Jesus, his one and only son, down here, to romance a world that is torn all apart. And people hated him. They spit on Him, called Him names, and nailed Him to a cross to die, they even broke His wrists and ankles, and He did it all for us. He had never sinned, but they killed Him because they simply hated Him. He didn't do any wrong, but He was willing to die for us. That is the most unfathomable story of love the world will ever know. No matter how many times we sin, He will never leave us and He will always love us. 

This song illustrates what I am trying to say, and it is the most touching song I have ever known. 

Beloved.

Love of my life, 

look deep in my eyes,

there you will find what you need.

Give me your life,

the lust and the lies,

the past your afraid I might see.

You've been running

away from me,

yeah, yeah.

Your my Beloved lover,

I'm yours.

Death shall not part us.

It's you I died for.

For better, for worse.

Forever will be,

my love it units us,

and it binds you to me.

It's a mystery.

Love of my life,

look deep in my eyes,

there you will find what you need.

I'm the Giver of Life,

I'll cloth you in white,

my immaculatant bride you will be.

You're my Beloved love,

I'm yours.

Death shall not part us.

It's you I died for.

For better, for worse.

Forever will be.

My love it units us,

and it binds you to me.

It's a mystery. 

Well you've been a mistress, my wife
Chasing lovers it won't satisfy
Won't you let me make you my bride
You will drink of my lips
And taste new life.

You're my beloved
Lover I'm yours
Death shall not part us
It's you I died for
For better or worse
Forever we'll be
Our Love it unites us
it binds you to me

You're my beloved
Forever we'll be
Our love it unites us
And it binds you to me
It's a mystery

JESUS LOVES YOU!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

An Enchanting Story

Have you ever watched a movie, read a book, or listened to a song, and it just- did something. You could never really explain it, or, for that matter, comprehend it, you just knew that it moved you in some way that was unimaginable.

I have, there was song, a movie, and a book (actually a series) that moved me in that way, but I will only make quick mention of the song and the series, because the main reason for this post was to talk a little bit o' 'bout my all time favorite movie. (oh! and the song is Beloved by Tenth Avenue North, and the series is The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S Lewis)

Before I introduce the movie, I would like to state a couple of touching quotes that I will forever remember from the movie:

A man who fears nothing is a man who loves nothing.

Brother to brother, yours in life and death.

I want to marry you. Not your crown, not your army. Just you.

Only fools dream of the one thing they can’t have.

and finally, the last quote I will tell you, my absolute favorite...

There was once a man that loved you too much to change you.

Have you guessed the movie yet?

If you have not seen it, I shall think not. However, if you have, it is easily remembered.

The move is The First Knight.

The First Knight is a movie full of enchantment and an enchanted love, and it inspired me to be a better person. 

Whether or not your favorite character is King Authur, Queen Guinevere, Lancelot, Malagant (and I will feel so dreadfully sorry for you if heSir Agravaine  is your favorite), or  Sir Agravaine, the enchanting story of love will draw you in from the very beginning.


If you haven't seen the First Knight, it is a must see, and can be found on amazon for as little as $8.99!!!

[do ya?]

Hello... again, everyone! ugg, this is my second post today... but I couldn't resist...

"Do ya" like my new font? Leave a comment as well!

[love one another...]

"Love one another as I have loved you."
                      John 13:34


That verse is so misunderstood and understated these days...


How many of you love Justin Bieber?
Yeah, none of you...
How many of you hate Justin Bieber? 
Yeah, okay, all of you...
How many of you love him because God made them and that is what we are called to do? That's right, about, umm, no one... 


God created Justin Bieber just like He created you, fearfully and wonderfully. 
He loves them just like He loves you, undying and everlasting (I know, I am redundant sometimes...).
He cares for them just like He cares for you, carefully and willingly.

Justin Beaver Bieber

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If you think about it, Justin is just a normal teenager with a passion to sing and be himself. And if you really think about it, he really is an extremely talented kid with a mom and a dad, who are divorced and living seperatly.

Justin is just like you and me, he loves God and to be honest, is just a normal teenager, interested in girls and living life to the fullest- fun and extreme.

One time, he even said, "I have never been kissed... so sometimes before bed I practice on my teddy bear..." 

Don't get me wrong, I am not one of those people who are like OH MY GOSH! IT'S JUSTIN BIEBER. In fact, when I see him I think, Wow! He is really talented and in some ways kind of cool. God loves him and thats all that matters...

How could you hate him when he was created just like you and me?

I mean, he laughs, he cries, he goes through hard times, he has good times.

He has friends, he has enemies, he even gets hurt sometimes... 

http://blog.juggle.com/files/2010/10/justin-bieber-boot.jpg

I hope through reading this post that you will understand that God loves the people that we don't love sometimes. Some people get a little more than others, like a recording contract and a bunch of people who adore you. But to be honest, I love Justin Bieber because God loves him and he is just a kid that does what he loves to do  :)

[friends :) you gotta love em']

Friends are so important in life. They help you through the good time and the bad. Your rainbow during the storm... your candy during a scary movie. Your sweet rain in the tornado!


Sometimes you need to have some fun with some of your favorite people... me and my friends had a little fun one afternoon... and when we have fun... these are the results:


        
This is me and my friend, Southern. Oh, wait... you don't know what I look like. Lets just say I'm the brunette and she's the blonde  :)

 

This is me... they wanted a picture  :)

It isn't the best...

     

One of my best friends, Becca

pretending to be a nerd  :P

 

We were rappers for the afternoon  :)

Oh, and yes, this is me.

  

Once again, me... brushing my teeth... as a rapper

     

Two of my best friends, Becca and Southern... being rappers

Now this is just awesome  :P

Oh, this is Southern

Becca being a Star Wars wookie  :P

And this just has to be my favorite...

my best guyfriend... Ben the rapper  :P