you'll give us grace

steadfast.

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:57:58 -0500

the Lord has really just put the importance of the word “steadfast” on my heart lately.

dictionary definition: resolutely firm and unwavering.

how many times in the bible does it mention our Father’s steadfast love for us? approximately 219, i just looked. it’s used so often, it seems casual. but we diminish its impact.

psalm 13:5. but i have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.

psalm 33:5. He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.

psalm 52:1. the steadfast love of God endures all the day.

psalm 59:16. but I will sing of your strength;I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.

hosea 2:19. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy.

steadfast. never ending. never ceasing. never stopping. constant. always. enduring. limitless. forever. despite what we do, it’s present. we can’t shake it. we can’t earn it. Jesus’ sacrifice payed that price for us.

gavin, my love for you never wavers.

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:19:10 -0500

gavin, my love for you never wavers.

Photo

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:16:05 -0500

the best of 10th grade.

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:00:16 -0500

im currently working on creating a cd entitled “the best of 10th grade”. this will include, but is not limited to, the pop/punk, semi-emo popular hits of 2006-2007.

here are some quality examples.

fall out boy
dashboard confessional
all time low. acoustic.
the spill canvas
something corporate/jacks mannequin
brand new
a change of pace
all-american rejects

like, grool. i was the most annoying/typical 15-year-old on the planet.

im hoping for a repeat of this. snowsnowsnowsnow.

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:08:30 -0500

im hoping for a repeat of this. snowsnowsnowsnow.

new years is fun.

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:09:55 -0500

any holiday that involves bonfires and fireworks and noise makers and toccoa and 4 wheelers and sweet old friends and sweet new friends is a very, very good holiday.

i am truly blessed by the love of a kind Father’s heart. a Father whose love never runs out, never runs dry. our Daddy knows we are flawed, but pursues us anyway. all the time. every day. joyjoyjoy.

"two things you told me that you are strong and you love me yes, you love me"

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:45:44 -0500

“two things you told me
that you are strong
and you love me
yes, you love me”

- jon foreman

christmas spirit, of course.

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:03:40 -0500

christmas spirit consists of listening to phil wickham ptl about our sweet jesus while i pretend to study.

other quality things about christmas:

snickerdoodles
ricky martin christmas cd
hanson- snowed in
lounging
christmas tree scent
giving
scarves
sweet joy

ohmygoshhhhh. gimme these sweet, sweet babies. look at my face....

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:41:01 -0500

ohmygoshhhhh. gimme these sweet, sweet babies. look at my face. pure joy. they rule.

greeting los angeles.

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:18:08 -0500

i will be in your presence from spring break. watch out. thanks jesus, for telling me where to go and setting this whole deal up. i know youre gonna show me in countless ways how awesome you are and how good you are to me.

2 timothy 1:9

for God saved us and called us to live a holy life. he did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was His plan from before the beginning of time- to show us His grace through Christ Jesus.

if you’re not in the christmas spirit, im pretty sure you...

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:27:16 -0500

if you’re not in the christmas spirit, im pretty sure you are now.

"What is the highest frequency noise a human can register? —- mariah carey"

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:08:19 -0500

“What is the highest frequency noise a human can register?
—- mariah carey”

- my kind roommate’s email. too bad this is literal truth.

one of my favorite pictures of all time. no words can describe...

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:13:15 -0400

one of my favorite pictures of all time. no words can describe how awesome this is.

kitty queen and isabelle.

i dont know how to upload songs. woof technology. ben rector...

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:34:02 -0400

i dont know how to upload songs. woof technology.

ben rector forever. lets harmonize all the days.

blogs are weird.

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:04:34 -0400

yet i read more blogs than most people should for someone who doesnt have one of their own…

here ya go. philemon 1:4-7

⁴ I always thank my God when I pray for you, Philemon, ⁵ because I keep hearing about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God’s people. ⁶ And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ. ⁷ Your love has given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God’s people.

whew. what an awesome disciple! what a great example of the kinds of disciples we were designed to be! i want to be like philemon. he basically rules at exemplifying the purpose of christianity.

hes faithful.
he loves God’s people.
he receives and experiences God’s goodness.
hes generous.
hes got a kind heart.
his spirit is refreshing to God’s people.

thanks philemon for being a great example of Jesus’ love for me.