Someone amazing recently posted a blog about the power of music in her life. She described how certain times in her life could be defined by a song. I was so inspired by this blog I wanted to make a list of the songs that have special meaning for me. I want to show, not my taste in music, but I want to show my heart because music does move me in great ways. These songs, old and new, have stood the test and are somehow timeless, I listen to them over and over. These are listed in no particular order.
In Christ by Living Sacrifice-Living Sacrifice was the first Christian Metal Band that I ever heard. They helped me through my teenage years. They helped me to grow as a Christian, they showed me that God wanted to reach me where I was at, through music that spoke to me. This song reminds me that my life and hope lies only in Christ.
Red Sam (the acoustic version) by Flyleaf-"Who are you? You are the truth outscreaming these lies, you are the truth saving my life." I love those lyrics they perfectly capture what Jesus means to me.
Devastator by For Today-I desire to be a soldier of Christ and this song embodies that desire.
For the Moments that I Feel Faint by Relient K-This song reminds me that when I am weakest Christ is strongest.
I Believe in Jesus by Seven Day Slumber-This is my anthem because my life is defined by my belief in Jesus.
Deliverance by One Last Soul-Amazing song! Amazing friends! This song is about not letting the world rob us of our strength and joy.
This is War! by Miraiyah-Once again, amazing friends! In '09 Miraiyah led worship at our teen camp in Binger, OK and thursday night we had a concert with several bands. Miraiyah threw down that night, it was unbelievable! This song always reminds me of that night.
Rebirthing by Skillet-I talked about being born again in Sunday School one sunday and played the video to this song. Afterwards, I gave an invitation and Autumn Zornes came forward and got saved. Everytime I hear this song I remember that joyous day.
You Are My Joy by the David Crowder Band-I think of the amazing teen camp we had in '07 where Tom, Billy, and several of the youth gave their life to Christ. We sang this song for weeks afterwards.
White Flag by For Today-being a Christian is about total surrender to Christ.
Me and Jesus by Stellar Kart-My message has always been Jesus loves you and so do I.
You Decide by Fireflight-I love this song because it is an in-your-face challenge to make a decision, hence the title.
In the Sweet By and By-this hymn makes me think of my mom, this was played at her funeral.
The Love of God-I have always loved the lyrics to this old hymn, so true!
Enchanted by Taylor Swift-I realized that if I was willing to listen to country music for someone, it must be serious!
You're the Inspiration by Chicago-I know this song is really old and a little cheesy but I totally feel the words. It somehow expresses my heart totally.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
A RANDOM SURVEY!
HERE IS A SURVEY TO GET TO KNOW ME.
1. If your doctor told you TODAY that you were pregnant, what would you say? Is that possible?
2. Do you trust all of your friends? All of them? No.
3. Would you move to another state or country to be with the one you love? Yep
4. Do you believe that everything happens for a reason? Yes, according to God's plan
5. Can you make a dollar in change right now? Nope.
6. Which one of your friends do you think would make the best doctor? Rachel
7. Are you afraid of falling in love? Nope!
9. Is there someone who pops into your mind at random times? She has taken up permanent residence in my heart and mind.
10. Whats your most favorite scar? My pinky.
11. When was the last time you flew in a plane? 3 years ago.
12. What did the last text message you sent say?
13. What did you eat for breakfast? A Power Bar
14. Fill in the blank. I love: Her!
15. What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future? Get ready for the next BIG STEP.
16. What is your favorite fruit? Grapes.
17. How many kids do you want to have? As many as God will grace me with.
18. Would you make a good parent? I think so.
20. Whats your middle name? Leo.
21. What is on your mind right now? Her.
23. Who was or will be the maid of honor/ best man in your wedding? Matt.
24. What are you wearing right now? wind pants, tee shirt.
25. Righty or Lefty? Lefty.
26. Best place to eat? Not sure
27. Favorite jeans? Levi's
28. Favorite animal?
29. Favorite juice? Grape juice
30. Have you had the chicken pox? Yes
31. Have you had a sore throat? Yes
32. Ever had a bar fight? Nope
33. Who knows you the best? Jesus
34. Shoe size? 8.5-9
35. Do you wear contact lenses or glasses? Glasses.
36. Ever been in a fight with your pet? I had to punt a cat across a room once.
38. Did you buy something today? Yep a pop.
39 Did you get sick today? No
40. Do you miss someone today? YES
41. Did you get in a fight with someone today? No
42. When is the last time you had a massage? It's been too long
43. Last person to lay in your bed? Me.
44 Last person to see you cry? Kennedy.
45. Who made you cry? Kennedy..
46. What was the last TV show you watched? Star Trek.
47. What are your plans for the weekend? Hanging out with the ones that I love!
48. Who do you think will repost this? Someone with lots of time.
49. Who was the last person you hung out with? Her.
50. If your significant other asked you to marry them TODAY what would you say? Yes!!
37. Been to Mexico? Yep took a mission trip in high school.22. If you could go back in time and change something, what would it be? 19. Where was your profile picture taken? At Levi's party.
1. If your doctor told you TODAY that you were pregnant, what would you say? Is that possible?
2. Do you trust all of your friends? All of them? No.
3. Would you move to another state or country to be with the one you love? Yep
4. Do you believe that everything happens for a reason? Yes, according to God's plan
5. Can you make a dollar in change right now? Nope.
6. Which one of your friends do you think would make the best doctor? Rachel
7. Are you afraid of falling in love? Nope!
9. Is there someone who pops into your mind at random times? She has taken up permanent residence in my heart and mind.
10. Whats your most favorite scar? My pinky.
11. When was the last time you flew in a plane? 3 years ago.
12. What did the last text message you sent say?
13. What did you eat for breakfast? A Power Bar
14. Fill in the blank. I love: Her!
15. What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future? Get ready for the next BIG STEP.
16. What is your favorite fruit? Grapes.
17. How many kids do you want to have? As many as God will grace me with.
18. Would you make a good parent? I think so.
20. Whats your middle name? Leo.
21. What is on your mind right now? Her.
23. Who was or will be the maid of honor/ best man in your wedding? Matt.
24. What are you wearing right now? wind pants, tee shirt.
25. Righty or Lefty? Lefty.
26. Best place to eat? Not sure
27. Favorite jeans? Levi's
28. Favorite animal?
29. Favorite juice? Grape juice
30. Have you had the chicken pox? Yes
31. Have you had a sore throat? Yes
32. Ever had a bar fight? Nope
33. Who knows you the best? Jesus
34. Shoe size? 8.5-9
35. Do you wear contact lenses or glasses? Glasses.
36. Ever been in a fight with your pet? I had to punt a cat across a room once.
38. Did you buy something today? Yep a pop.
39 Did you get sick today? No
40. Do you miss someone today? YES
41. Did you get in a fight with someone today? No
42. When is the last time you had a massage? It's been too long
43. Last person to lay in your bed? Me.
44 Last person to see you cry? Kennedy.
45. Who made you cry? Kennedy..
46. What was the last TV show you watched? Star Trek.
47. What are your plans for the weekend? Hanging out with the ones that I love!
48. Who do you think will repost this? Someone with lots of time.
49. Who was the last person you hung out with? Her.
50. If your significant other asked you to marry them TODAY what would you say? Yes!!
37. Been to Mexico? Yep took a mission trip in high school.22. If you could go back in time and change something, what would it be? 19. Where was your profile picture taken? At Levi's party.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Where Happiness Can Be Found.
The older I get the more I realize that happiness can't be found in physical things, worldly things, temporal things. This world offers us so many illusions of happiness; so many false paths it can be totally confusing. People are so lost. Yes, I mean lost when it comes to happiness. They live their life in vanity; always seeking never finding. Solomon said it best "all is vanity"
How true, how sad.
That leaves us with the burning question; Where can happiness be found?
I have found only one answer that rings true, abiding, and eternal; love. It sounds simplistic. It sounds almost corny, but it is nonetheless true. Love gives us everything that we strive for. It fulfills us in ways that nothing else can. It lifts us up when we are beat down by life. It can make us cry. It can make us laugh. It can make us dance. It can also stop us dead in our tracks. Love gives us strength, Love gives us purpose.
In other words, Love is Perfect!
Happiness is found in the laughter of our precious children(love), in the eyes of that special someone(Love), and in knowing God (LOVE).
Thank God for Love, thank God for the key to happiness.
How true, how sad.
That leaves us with the burning question; Where can happiness be found?
I have found only one answer that rings true, abiding, and eternal; love. It sounds simplistic. It sounds almost corny, but it is nonetheless true. Love gives us everything that we strive for. It fulfills us in ways that nothing else can. It lifts us up when we are beat down by life. It can make us cry. It can make us laugh. It can make us dance. It can also stop us dead in our tracks. Love gives us strength, Love gives us purpose.
In other words, Love is Perfect!
Happiness is found in the laughter of our precious children(love), in the eyes of that special someone(Love), and in knowing God (LOVE).
Thank God for Love, thank God for the key to happiness.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
The Perfect Moment
I had a perfect moment this weekend-a moment when all was totally right in the world, when life was just a single beautiful span of too-short time. No worries, no fears, no pressing concerns, just contented bliss...
I never knew that such a moment could exist...never experienced such a glorious contentment in my life. It is like in that instant I became alive; my whole perspective changed-where there was only black and gray; now color filled my world.
What brought on such a beautiful experience? It was being where I knew I belonged, with the people I belong with. It was caused by knowing that there was no other place on earth I would rather be.
--It was the kind of experience that could make a man die happy.
I never knew that such a moment could exist...never experienced such a glorious contentment in my life. It is like in that instant I became alive; my whole perspective changed-where there was only black and gray; now color filled my world.
What brought on such a beautiful experience? It was being where I knew I belonged, with the people I belong with. It was caused by knowing that there was no other place on earth I would rather be.
--It was the kind of experience that could make a man die happy.
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