Earlier today, I was sitting in the kitchen talking to my mom. Apparently, her and mi padre are going to Fort Worth in April. I'm still trying to decide if I actually want to go.
For those of you who don't know, I'm moving to Ft. Worth on my own on May 19th (however, I'm only staying out there until July 10th). So as of right now, I'm not sure if it would be worth the trip out there for a weekend.
We'll see what happens.
In other news, I'll be in Tulsa in eight days!
However, I still haven't found a ride from the airport to the ORU campus. I may have to take my first taxi ride by myself. How exciting.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
"I'm on a Boat!"
Today, I was reminded of a story (or parable) that I loved when I was little.
One time, there was a man who won a month long trip on a cruise line. However, he had very little money, so he decided to bring crackers and cheese as his food. The first few days were good, but the snack began to get old quickly. As the month went on, the man tried to enjoy some of the benefits that the cruise liner had to offer. He laid out by the pool, took in the gorgeous ocean scenery, and even attended a few parties. However, all he had to eat were crackers and cheese - over and over and over. What made things worse was that there was a fantastic restaurant with all glass walls that the man would have to walk past a few times each day. The food looked absolutely delicious. By the end of the trip, the man was GLAD to reach land. As he was walking off of the boat, he struck up a quick conversation with a fellow passenger. At some point in the conversation, the man brought up that he was so happy to get away from the cruise. Puzzled, the other passenger asked him why. The man then went on to talk about the crackers and cheese and how he had been absolutely miserable. The other passenger just looked at him and said, "didn't you know all of the food on the boat was free?".
As christians, we sometimes do the same thing.
One time, there was a man who won a month long trip on a cruise line. However, he had very little money, so he decided to bring crackers and cheese as his food. The first few days were good, but the snack began to get old quickly. As the month went on, the man tried to enjoy some of the benefits that the cruise liner had to offer. He laid out by the pool, took in the gorgeous ocean scenery, and even attended a few parties. However, all he had to eat were crackers and cheese - over and over and over. What made things worse was that there was a fantastic restaurant with all glass walls that the man would have to walk past a few times each day. The food looked absolutely delicious. By the end of the trip, the man was GLAD to reach land. As he was walking off of the boat, he struck up a quick conversation with a fellow passenger. At some point in the conversation, the man brought up that he was so happy to get away from the cruise. Puzzled, the other passenger asked him why. The man then went on to talk about the crackers and cheese and how he had been absolutely miserable. The other passenger just looked at him and said, "didn't you know all of the food on the boat was free?".
As christians, we sometimes do the same thing.
Initially, we'll accept Christ in our hearts, but we don't accept everything he has for us!
I'm not sure why this was my favorite story when I was little, or why it stuck with me this long, but I thought I'd share :)
Much love.
I'm not sure why this was my favorite story when I was little, or why it stuck with me this long, but I thought I'd share :)
Much love.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Falling Into Place
It's amazing to see how quickly things are beginning to fall into place. As most of you know, I'm planning on moving to Texas (on my own) for the summer. This is quite a huge step for me. However, one thing that has been a bit worrisome is that I still hadn't heard back from the children's ministry that I'm wanting to intern with, and I still hadn't found a place to stay.
These two ginormous details have been constantly nagging at my thoughts for the past few months. My dream has been to go back to Texas for quite a while now, and the thought that it may not actually happen wasn't good. A few nights ago, I was having my quiet time and I just heard God say, "let it go." So I did. Right then and there.
After waiting to hear back for about a month and a half, I finally got an email from the children's ministry - and they said they wanted me! Also, in the past two days, I've heard back from TWO people saying that they would be more than happy to let me stay with them while I'm in Texas.
Things seem to be falling into place quite nicely...I guess all I had to do was just let things go!
Anywho, prayer for the coming months would be awesome. Although two of the major things are taken care of, I'm still stuck with the fact that I need money to make it happen.
Oh! I'm headed to Tulsa in 11 days! I have a scholarship competition and then I'm staying for college weekend once again. Are you ready for this, Oklahoma? (I'll be sure to actually take my camera this time. Photos from the iPhone didn't suffice last time around!)
Much love.
These two ginormous details have been constantly nagging at my thoughts for the past few months. My dream has been to go back to Texas for quite a while now, and the thought that it may not actually happen wasn't good. A few nights ago, I was having my quiet time and I just heard God say, "let it go." So I did. Right then and there.
After waiting to hear back for about a month and a half, I finally got an email from the children's ministry - and they said they wanted me! Also, in the past two days, I've heard back from TWO people saying that they would be more than happy to let me stay with them while I'm in Texas.
Things seem to be falling into place quite nicely...I guess all I had to do was just let things go!
Anywho, prayer for the coming months would be awesome. Although two of the major things are taken care of, I'm still stuck with the fact that I need money to make it happen.
Oh! I'm headed to Tulsa in 11 days! I have a scholarship competition and then I'm staying for college weekend once again. Are you ready for this, Oklahoma? (I'll be sure to actually take my camera this time. Photos from the iPhone didn't suffice last time around!)
Much love.
Friday, February 11, 2011
I've got the Bieber Fever!
NO WORRIES. I haven't become a J-Biebz fan. However, I think you should check out this awesome parody I recorded for my youth group! Check it out!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Never Too Late to Dream
Due to an extreme allergy attack I had after getting home from college weekend in Tulsa, my parents decided it would be good for me to start getting allergy shots twice weekly. Obviously, I wasn't too excited about being poked with needles four times each week, but it really is starting to help me breathe again. However, a part of this experience is that I actually have to go into the doctor's office for a total of about 2 hours each week. As a child, I hardly ever got sick. So spending so much time in a doctor's office is quite a foreign thing. Especially this one certain office.
The doctor's office that I go to mostly deals with elderly people. And when I say mostly, I mean ONLY deals with elderly people. Each day that I walk in, I'm instantly greeted with the stale smell that instantly reminds me of a nursing home I used to visit. Various diabetic/ senior related magazines grace the coffee tables along with one issue of People magazine circa 2006. Strange looks and puzzled faces watch me as I walk to the receptionist (I wish I were imagining this - but I'm not). Usually, I'll say hello, check in, and take a seat. However, today, the receptionist looked at me, paused, and said, "What I would give to be your age again. There's so much I would have done differently." I stood there for a second not sure how to respond. So eventually, I smiled and took a seat (the stares from the elderly still locked on me). For the next few minutes, I thought about what the woman said. Then, a thought occurred to me - is it really ever too late to pursue a dream?
With the exception of a few choice careers (such as being a princess or a NASCAR driver), I didn't see how it would ever be too late to pursue something that you had an immense passion for.
A little while ago, I was reading Habakkuk 2:2-3. It says;
"I will give you my message in the form of a vision. Write it clearly enough to be read at a glance. At the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long ime, but keep on waiting -- it will happen!"
So. I'll leave you with this - keep dreaming!
PS. In other news, The Civil Wars album came out today! You can listen to the full album here: http://www.spinner.com/new-releases#/2
It's extremely fantastic and has been on repeat in my house all day. Check it.
The doctor's office that I go to mostly deals with elderly people. And when I say mostly, I mean ONLY deals with elderly people. Each day that I walk in, I'm instantly greeted with the stale smell that instantly reminds me of a nursing home I used to visit. Various diabetic/ senior related magazines grace the coffee tables along with one issue of People magazine circa 2006. Strange looks and puzzled faces watch me as I walk to the receptionist (I wish I were imagining this - but I'm not). Usually, I'll say hello, check in, and take a seat. However, today, the receptionist looked at me, paused, and said, "What I would give to be your age again. There's so much I would have done differently." I stood there for a second not sure how to respond. So eventually, I smiled and took a seat (the stares from the elderly still locked on me). For the next few minutes, I thought about what the woman said. Then, a thought occurred to me - is it really ever too late to pursue a dream?
With the exception of a few choice careers (such as being a princess or a NASCAR driver), I didn't see how it would ever be too late to pursue something that you had an immense passion for.
A little while ago, I was reading Habakkuk 2:2-3. It says;
"I will give you my message in the form of a vision. Write it clearly enough to be read at a glance. At the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long ime, but keep on waiting -- it will happen!"
So. I'll leave you with this - keep dreaming!
PS. In other news, The Civil Wars album came out today! You can listen to the full album here: http://www.spinner.com/new-releases#/2
It's extremely fantastic and has been on repeat in my house all day. Check it.
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