While its not a huge surprise…
 San Jose does throw a twist in things.

I Like to make lists {a.k.a. what I accomplished in 2007 & 2008}

So this was a list that I made on my 23rd birthday of 24 things I wanted to accomplish. There was no time frame on this list  - its always cool to see what I accomplished and how God answered prayers. But this list shows me that there’s still a lot left to do.

Take a [...]

Use Me Here

Believe me, I had an angsty post all ready to be written up buut then good old itunes played a song that made me think twice.
A song that I had heard a few times before and this time, reminded me  that instead of lamenting, I should be praying:
I tell myself I want to know your [...]

24 Lessons

24 Lessons Learned in the past year:

God preserves his saints…through sin, through the storms of life – our sanctification is a work that He is dedicated to.
Obedience to God and His world is a choice that we are responsible for.
God cares IMMENSELY about our obedience – this is not an issue of faith by works. [...]

Countdown

25 is closing in. So I’ve been not mentioning it as much as I usually would to friends…because in social interactions i am in serious denial about 01/09/09. Serious denial. Forgive me (especially you, Lord!) but I’m just not ok with turning 25. That age does not appeal to me in any way…and though everyone [...]

“If I stand before Him as a cup waiting to be filled with psychological satisfaction, I will never feel quite full. Why?
First, because my lusts are boundless; by their very nature, they can’t be filled.
Second, because Jesus does not intend to satisfy my selfish desires. Instead He intends to break the cup of psychological need  [...]

Here’s Hoping

I really hope that 2009 will be more cheery than 2008.
God knew what 2008 would bring…but He provided much encouragement before I even knew that I would need it.
But I do have to say, THANK YOU Lord, for your faithfulness in teaching some hard lessons to my rebellious heart.