don't just think.  think in terms of beauty.  that every moment is measured by the beauty of it.

true life is love.  in real time, real place, real people, real hurt, real talk, real faith.  It's Christ on the cross, Christ raising up from the dead, Christ having anything to do with us, and Christ telling us to love each other like He does with us.

this brings up one question.   How then shall I live?

“God has not been trying an experiment on my faith or love in order to find out their quality. He knew it already. It was I who didn’t. In this trial He makes us occupy the dock, the witness box, and the bench all at once. He always knew that my temple was a house of cards. His only way of making me realize the fact was to knock it down.” - C.S. Lewis

When discipline, follow-through, & faithfulness aren't as natural as breathing, remember that Jesus is worth it.

so much to learn.  but  grateful that You will bring truth when the time comes.

that of what is even greater than passion is our God who is behind it all and says the purpose of it all is to know Him.

because it's not okay when our hearts of justice and mercy lie dormant and little while we spend our money lavishly on things for ourselves, while we spend our time idly, while we carelessly throw out our hearts, and throw others' hearts because we haven't found Christ as the ONLY ONE to be our security. oh to see like You do. :)

"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Matt 11:29

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuWLus6Ga_w&list=PLE1CA30DE37DBDF47

i'm more convinced that people in this day and age just need to see someone who can hold onto one thing and believe in it.  it's the same and extremely crucial that it is our faith in Christ exceeds in that way.  The thing is, people know hope and faith when they see it.  Who does your life display?

More of You and less of me.

seek first His kingdom, and all these things will be given to you.  and so i will seek You.

love is not a small feat

let not those God loves be easily forgotten.  Love God openly and honestly and you'll find yourself loving people in the same way!

"I only remember 2 things.  I am a great sinner, and Christ is a great Saviour."

from the movie Amazing Grace directed by Michael Apted about the life of William Wilberforce during the slave trade

be for others what you long for them to be for you

this is friendship in His name

so thankful to those who have taught me to not only love, but to love purely and sincerely. :)