That's How I'll Remember You

okay okay Shaun & Jessica I finally listened to the CD...and THIS SONG as soon as it said:

I knew I loved you by the bottom of the 5th

of COURSE I loved it....haha

No, but seriously I love it when songs are rich in sensory details...it's honestly the best.

Oh and I love how he gave a shout out to Tony LaRusa and the St. Louis Cardinals in his long list of "thank you's"...I knew I always liked this kid.

This Is....

Probably the best thing that could happen to me....especially if it is in taco mode and a heater turns on...that would be like Heaven.

I'm In Love, I'm In Love and I Don't Care Who Knows It!

It's gotta be more like falling in love than something to believe in...

So the past few weeks I had kind of lost sight of how much God is in love with us. I mean of course He loves us, but I had forgotten that He is waiting at the start of every day....just hoping I can fall in love with Him that morning. So last night I was praying about it and just hoping that the next day I would recognize some of God's romantic gestures.

(Side note...ever since high school I realized God always sends me a bird when I am where I'm meant to be. I think it's His way of saying "I approve" or "this is what I want/need for you" or just a way for me to know that He is smiling for me.)

Anyway...this morning I went to my InterVarsity leaders' church in Solana Beach and there were a bunch of booths set up to raise money. One of the booths for animal preservation had three absolutely beautiful/handsome birds and I went to hold one. And check this out.....the bird stepped on to my arm, worked his way all the way up to my shoulder and then kissed me on the cheek.

The first thing I thought was that it was God's way of saying "I'm love you" It definitely warmed my heart. I hope all you guys have been able to recognize the ways in which God is trying to pursue you in your life. It is truly a beautiful relationship we have with our eternal Husband. I'm in love with Him.

Every song you love, every memory you cherish, every moment that has moved you to holy tears has been given to you from the One who has been pursuing you from your very first breath in order to win your heart. God's version of flowers and chocolates and candlelight dinners comes in the form of sunsets and falling stars, moonlight on lakes and cricket symphonies; warm wind, swaying trees, lush gardens and fierce devotion. It will be as if it has been scripted for YOUR heart. He knows what takes your breath away, knows what makes your heart beat faster. We have missed many of His notes simply because we shut our hearts down. Now, we must open our hearts gain and keep them open. Not foolishly, but yes, we must choose to open our hearts again so that we might hear his whispers. ~Captivating

There are times when faith and common sense do not align

When hardcore evidence of You is hard to find

And I am silenced in the face of argumentative debate

And it's a long hill, it's a lonely climb

Cause they want proof of all these mysteries I claim

Cause only fools believe men can walk on waves

Maybe it's true but

I will be a fool for You

All because You asked me to

A simpleton who's seemingly naive

I do believe You came and

Made Yourself a fool for me

Unaware of popularity

Unconcerned with dignity

You made me free

That's proof enough for me....

The Wedding...

This video is probably the most perfect thing I have ever seen in my life. If you didn't love love before you are going to love love after this...I watched it about 10 times yesterday and it put me in THE best mood ever. I am so happy for my brother and new sister! They are truly the perfect match. I am so honored to be a part of their fairytale.

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate ~Matthew 19:5

Despite the wind and rain, the wedding was absolutely breathtaking. I am so lucky to have such a beautiful couple to look up to. There are so many people (including me) who have been blessed by their relationship...it is truly captivating.

I feel like I would be really good friends with this girl...

My World Is Safe...

Oh I'm running to Your arms. The riches of Your love will always be enough. Nothing compares to Your embrace ~Hillsong

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! It is time for a celebration!! Both of my roommates came to Christ!! They are both SO strong and SO bold and now they can rest knowing that the love of God is within their hearts always. AH! The angels are rejoicing!

What a beautiful experience on Catalina island. I am so thankful for Soul Food, it has changed so many lives, including mine! Oh how indescribable it was to have Stephanie ask Tyler and I to bring her to the Lord and to pray over Rubena as she stood up in front of 200 people as a public declaration that she is ready to give her life to God.

I will never forget that precious moment when I got to put my arms around both my girls and sing praises that brought me to a never ending flow of tears!

PRAISE GOD for I have TWO new Sisters in Christ!!