November 2011
2 posts
find me.
there are many people say suicide is a very selfish thing. there are many who do it for that very reason. and then there are a few who sincerely believe they are worth nothing. there are a few who believe they’re doing the world a favor by leaving it. to that girl who feels like she’s never been loved, and to that boy who feels he’s never been good enough. to those people who...
I don't want this.
I don’t want any of this.
October 2011
1 post
Disappointment
Disappointment is a crazy thing. It can come in the most unexpected ways. Plans, people, whatever. I think the most shocking form of disappointment is when you realize something you trusted so much, something you have leaned on your whole life, is just a bunch of falsehoods put together to look pretty. And then we come to people. I’ve experienced great disappointment from people I’ve...
September 2011
3 posts
RTU.
Rock The Universe!! Man! Where to start?! Well I rode a GIANT roller-coaster…and yes, it went upside down…and yes, I was sobbing by the end. Met Anberlin. Stephen Christian looked up at me and was like “hey! I’m Stephen!” and I introduced myself and..wait for it…he said he liked my dress. Holy crap. LOVE HIM.
Saw Switchfoot. Jon Foreman blew.my.mind. Overall,...
kaybye.
dear college, your kicking my butt.
i think i needed it. thanks.
Please disregard the last chorus..I have an absurd...
August 2011
7 posts
lovewithwords:
To lovewithwords..or Leslie. :) I haven’t completely figured out Tumblr yet but I just wanted to say thank you thank you thank you for your kind words. They mean SO MUCH to me!! I was truly blessed by your note and before I could save it, it disappeared. :( but I wanted to just say a quick public thanks and I am praying for both you and Parker. Keep your eyes lifted high, dear! <3 Kimmy
Spending Time.
SPENDING TIME alone with Me is essential for your well-being. It is not a luxury or an option; it is a necessity. Therefore, do not feel guilty about taking time to be with Me. Remember that Satan is the accuser of believers. He delights in heaping guilt feelings upon you, especially when you are enjoying My Presence. When you feel Satan’s arros of accusation, you are probably on the right...
Jesus Calling
I AM YOUR BEST FRIEND, as well as your King. Walk hand in hand with Me through your life. Together we will face whatever each day brings: pleasures, hardships, adventures, disappointments. Nothing is wasted when it is shared with Me. I can bring beauty out of the ashes of lost dreams. I can glean Joy out of sorrow, Peace out of adversity. Only a Friend who is also the King of kings could...
Free ticket
I went to my childhood church this past Sunday. I grew up in that place and it is truly bittersweet every time I return. The pastor was speaking out of John 6. He was talking about when Jesus fed the thousands with five loaves and two fish. After the whole exchange, the people decide to camp out on the hill to stay near Him. While they were sleeping, Jesus and His desciples went across the lake....
keep it kind.
My mom always says “words have power” and i’m realizing how true that really is. Words sting. Bad! So next time we start to have a biting remark, think about who your saying it to and if it will hurt their feelings. Cause you really never know how much of an impact your words can have.
Nice words
The nice words you write
Make me know what’s right
You flood my mind like rain
And I know you’ll never be tamed
The sweet words you speak
Fill me up yet make me so weak
Fly through me like a kite
And make me see in a new kind of light
The wonderful words you sing
Make me rethink everything
Look at you different with new things in mind
But still the same, I’ll love...
Thomas.
In John 11, Jesus is talking about Lazarus and He says that Lazarus has fallen asleep. The deciples think He means natural sleep when really Jesus means Lazarus has died. He said to them, plainly, “Lazarus is dead. 15 And for your sakes, I’m glad I wasn’t there, for now you will really believe. Come, let’s go see him.”
At this point, Jesus probably has a pretty good idea that He’s...
July 2011
13 posts
L O V E
Someone recently said to me something along the lines of “when a man says he loves you, he’s comparing you or sizing you up, in a way, to other things he loves.” For example, if a man says he loves partying or drinking and then he says he loves you, do you think you’ll be getting the most respectful love? Whereas if a man says he loves God, just think of the amount of...
Weekend.
This weekend was absolutely amazing. Made new friends, connected with people on a deeper level, and overall just strengthened alot of relationships. Got bruises from white water rafting but it was one if the most fun things I’ve ever done. Had time with some of my best friends. Just had an awesome time. :)
Confusing.
I think it’s about time for a confused girl post. Why do guys buddy up with you and the next second they say something that rips at your heart? I am one of the easiest people to hurt. Literally. It scares me sometimes how much people can hurt me with like four words. Something I guess needs to be thought about a little more..or less.
Helen, GA
Going to Helen today!! I’m with my college group from church, really looking forward to building deeper relationships with these guys :) oh and I might be a little excited about white water rafting too…eeep!
Goodbye love
YWAM is calling my soul..and has been for a few years now. I really love loving on people who need it and I love showing Papa’s love to others.
Humbled.
A quote by Chris Tomlin has gotten me thinking this late night/early morning…
“Isn’t it interesting that in Acts 11, at the end of verse 26, it says, “The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” What I find interesting is the simple thought that the Christians didn’t name themselves. But rather, they were called (or named) “Christians”by those watching their lives. I wonder if...
Punk rock princess
Listening to old time punk rock music. Faint sounds of xbox are playing in the background..the smell of brown rice and grilled chicken is in the air. People moving about, giving thanks and compliments to the chef. Harry Potter awaits us at midnight. Friends conversing about old times. The singing of sweet old songs. Silverware clinking against each other. Coffee grinding in preparation of morning....
Open mouth; insert foot.
Ever say things and wish you could take them back? I do. All the time. Sometimes I say things so mean and bitter that I can’t even believe it came from my mouth. I say such poisonous things. And I feel so guilty later when I reflect on it. I feel like “why would I even say that?? What made me say something like that?!” what does make us say stuff like that? Satan. Not to get all...
Be free.
Sometimes I struggle with what to say, what to think, what to do…but I’ve recently realized that in due time, God will show you what he wants. People are always saying how younger people look up to us so much and I have always agreed but I never put much thought into the subject..until a sweet little girl, someone who seems so strong in church, came to me with questions that baffled...
come.
Sometimes I feel like it would just be easier if God came and took me with him. Right now. I feel so burdened by this world, sometimes I just want to let go. But I have to keep reminding myself that God is going to keep me here as long as He wants, and I’m willing to wait to find out why.
People say.
People always say “your eyes are so pretty! Don’t put a bunch of makeup on and cover them up!”, yet we want to wear makeup. If we truly believed what people say aboud us, we wouldn’t still think we were ugly. It’s day 1 one loving myself more, and i must say, its a bit harder than i thought. I’m already thinking ahead like “0h well I’ll have to wear...
redefining beautiful.
I recently started reading a book by Jenna Lucado called Redefining Beautiful. She starts off the book by talking about all her crazy quirks that make her original. I’ve realized, through suffering years of my painfully low self-esteem, that this world is very self-concious. There are few people who are comfortable with who God has made them to be. I’m going on a trip..to really find...
June 2011
1 post
Fear.
What is fear? Maybe its truly a disorder you have. Maybe its something different. To me, fear is simply a lack of faith. I recently returned from Centrifuge Camp in Panama City. It was the best camp experience I’ve ever had. I had an awesome bible study group, and there was great worship every night and the speaker was awesome! One night, he told us a story about 5 people who were in a...
May 2011
1 post
victory?
this is not a victorious day in my opinion. sure someone who caused a mass attack is now dead but was he the one flying all of the four planes? he was but the brain of the problem. everyone else involved was the body. ive been grieving today. not even as much for him..i should be sad to lose a soul without a saviour but im more sad for all these people who are praising God that this man is dead....
April 2011
16 posts
choice.
12 years ago today, a young beauty made a choice. A choice to be on God’s side. A choice to not lean on her own understanding. Have you ever had a gun held to you? Better yet, have you ever had a gun held to you knowing that there was a willing triggerer at the other end? That’s not an easy decision. Think about it.
blade.
Catching a grenade for someone you love is impressive. However, carrying a cross for those who hate you, now that’s incredible.
—-reblogged.
i want to visit at least one new state every year.... →
seasidewindows:
by myself or with other travelers, i’d actually really like to try to do this. it’s not too crazy or out of reach of an idea at all. i’ve been to 21 of them so far, so that’s 29 to go. and i’ll more than likely go to more than one in a year. i just want to make sure that in my united states years of living, no state goes under-appreciated or overlooked. i’ve gotta taste ‘em all....
midnight.
No it’s not midnight, but I was just thinking how often people make serious decisions at midnight. Why is it we can concentrate so much more easy when we should be doing something else (hello sleeping?) Maybe it’s because we’re alone. Maybe it’s because we’re so tired, we can only focus on one thing so all our attention goes on that. I’ll probably never know but...
got it easy.
It’s funny how often people think “oh well they have an easy life.” Everyone has struggles. Physical, emotional, mental, social and financial struggles. Sometimes all of them. Yeah I was raised in church. I had awesome friends. My parents are supportive of what I want to do. That DOES NOT mean I’ve never struggled. I go to battle everyday. Everyday I am tested. God is...
i wont be made a fool.
The tragedy of kids these days..our tongues are venomous. As soon as someone walks away, we start bashing them. I’ve started to look at things as “does it involve me? If not, it’s none of my business to repeat. These poor kids are so broken, that they have to break others to feel better about themselves. Hurts my heart.
Job.
Job. Oh my gosh. I got one. And not just any job. It’s seriously perfect. I basically watch a nine month old angel all day. :) My heart smiles when I think that I get to do this every day! I really am so blessed to have the life that I have. I take so much for granted but there are days when I seem to just appreciate EVERYTHING. :D
salvationishere11 asked: hey! we almost have the same name! i had to follow you =D
TGIF.
Friday Friday Friday. I got a job today. I start Monday. So I have two days left of freedom. Yikes. However, I must say, I am SO excited to start this job. Ill be nannying for a little 9 month old beauty. It’s been a while since I got to work with kids on a long term basis. I really am so stoked! :) yeee.
Day off.
You know what I love about homeschooling?
Alot of stuff. :) We don’t usually get like “holidays” but I can just work extra hard during the week and have as much time off as I want! Like today! I double and tripled up on my work yesterday and now I have like the whole day off to just chill and creep on tumblr all day! And I really must say, it’s glorious.
4.
I love children’s stories. The chance to work with kids might be opening up right now..oh how I would love that. They’re just so straightforward and innocent. It’s really refreshing. Jesus said “let the little children come to me” They knew what they wanted. They knew.
weird day.
Have you ever had one of those weird days?
When everything seems out of place..yet, strangely it fits.
You wake up and don’t quite know where you are..then you realize you’re at home.
Then you just keep getting those..feelings?
Those days seem to happen more and more.
March 2011
19 posts
soup.
My homeade soup. yumm.
1 whole head of celery
8-10 medium size carrots
1 whole onion
1 quart chicken broth
salt
various spices
Wash and peel celery, carrots and onion. Cut into preferable size pieces. Bring chicken broth to boil with some salt (if you need more liquids, you can add a little water). Boil vegetables in broth until desired tenderness is reached. Take half the vegetables out...
Judge.
In a book I read recently, a man meets God. Not just God, but Jesus and the Holy spirit too. This book poses a lot of difficult but worth-it kinda questions. In one chapter, the man is holding on to something so hard that he blames God for. He doesn’t get how God can let some of his people die. He doesn’t understand why he can’t just send bad people to hell and good people to...
Prayer Journal.
I’ve realized recently, how much I hold onto things. It’s quite unhealthy if you think about it. I shouln’t care THAT MUCH unless I’m willing to do something about it. One of my friends suggested Prayer Journaling. I’ve never been consistent enough to keep a real journal..but I’m thinking that if something’s bothering me, I’ll think about it..and...
O is for the only One i see.
I met with a friend recently whom I hadn’t seen in quite some time. We got to talking about our lives in general and after a while, the conversation turned to caring. Since caring is—in my opinion—one of my strongest gifts, it’s something I think about regularly. People just don’t care enough! Including me! What’s the point of inviting people to church if...
ratatouille. ooh la la.
Here’s my recipe for my (new found/amazing) ratatouille..plus its SO FUN TO SAY!! :)
2 yellow squash 1 zucchini 1 can of plain tomato sauce 1 whole onion 2 cloves of garlic salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour can of tomato sauce into 8x8 glass pan. Using cheese slicer, cut squash and zucchini into round pieces. Skin onion, cut in half. With one half, slice into smaller pieces and use a...
tongues pt 4.
I sit here confused and somewhat in awe. I wonder if God designed us to be confused by things in the bible just so we’ll dig in more and seek Him. Hm. In closing of my whole discussion on tongues, I don’t think I’ll ever fully understand Him. Just when you think you get something, something else is connected in some confusing way. What I’ve gathered from this whole study is...