Endless invention, endless experiment
Brings knowlede of motion, but not of stillness...
Where is the Life we have lost in living?
Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge?
--T.S. Eliot
May 27, 2006
May 26, 2006
slow work day
My usual internet sites are not that exciting today. Neither are my thoughts, but here are a few things that have been running through my mind. (and all this morning...it's been crazy)
**Last Sunday I went to a particular church because I didn't want to talk to anyone, and I knew if I went there I wouldn't have to. At the time, I thought that was great. But the more I think about it the more depressing it is for me. Why is there a church you can go to where no one will talk to you? Why is it acceptable? And is that something we've come to accept from a "mega" church??
In Michigan, my family has been going through some rough small church issues of their own. I still don't understand why the church hurts their wounded.
Now, I understand that people are not perfect and that churches are lead by these fallen people. I'm not naive enough to think everything is going to be peachy-keen and happy "jesus" smiles all the time.
I'm just in a church conundrum. I want/need an Acts 2 community, like Bridgeway in OK City, I'm just not sure where to find it here in Nashville.
**Also running through my head is how to help my roommates. One is moving out on Saturday, the new one is moving in on Sunday. How can I be of best benefit and serve them like Jesus. I hate the moving process...but in two days it will be over. I wonder if Troy will let me borrow his carpet cleaner dealy-o.
**GO PISTONS!!! I hope they can walk into Miami and NOT almost blow an 18 point lead. And props to Wade who can score 17 pts in 1:37. That's pretty incredible.
**only 7 more hours till the weekend "officially" begins for me.
**Last Sunday I went to a particular church because I didn't want to talk to anyone, and I knew if I went there I wouldn't have to. At the time, I thought that was great. But the more I think about it the more depressing it is for me. Why is there a church you can go to where no one will talk to you? Why is it acceptable? And is that something we've come to accept from a "mega" church??
In Michigan, my family has been going through some rough small church issues of their own. I still don't understand why the church hurts their wounded.
Now, I understand that people are not perfect and that churches are lead by these fallen people. I'm not naive enough to think everything is going to be peachy-keen and happy "jesus" smiles all the time.
I'm just in a church conundrum. I want/need an Acts 2 community, like Bridgeway in OK City, I'm just not sure where to find it here in Nashville.
**Also running through my head is how to help my roommates. One is moving out on Saturday, the new one is moving in on Sunday. How can I be of best benefit and serve them like Jesus. I hate the moving process...but in two days it will be over. I wonder if Troy will let me borrow his carpet cleaner dealy-o.
**GO PISTONS!!! I hope they can walk into Miami and NOT almost blow an 18 point lead. And props to Wade who can score 17 pts in 1:37. That's pretty incredible.
**only 7 more hours till the weekend "officially" begins for me.
May 22, 2006
May 17, 2006
THUNDERCATS!!
THUNDERCATS!! I really really want this. It's at Wal-mart apparently. I loved the Thundercats. Wanted to be cheetra..cause she was fast and had a sixth sense.
Ok..I alsoloved He-man! Cousin Chris and I would play with his "action figures" all the time.
I dreamed of being She-Ra so I could marry He-Man. (what little girl didn't, really!) Not to mention she was a princess!
Anyway...it's coming to dvd. Unbelievable!
May 16, 2006
inside
Driving down the road again
Hand held open wide
Drowning on the inside
Charlie's on the radio
Singing all I need is You
This I know
And if this life
And if this true
Is my heart far from you?
Cause I'm drowning on the inside
Wars are raging in my mind
Playing ping pong with my thoughts
The waters rise
Truth verses circumstance
Every minutes different
But You are life
You are true
I need Your hand to pull me through
Cause I'm drowning on the inside...
Drowning on the inside
Hand held open wide
Drowning on the inside
Charlie's on the radio
Singing all I need is You
This I know
And if this life
And if this true
Is my heart far from you?
Cause I'm drowning on the inside
Wars are raging in my mind
Playing ping pong with my thoughts
The waters rise
Truth verses circumstance
Every minutes different
But You are life
You are true
I need Your hand to pull me through
Cause I'm drowning on the inside...
Drowning on the inside
May 15, 2006
Happy Mom's Day--Yesterday
Happy belated mother's day to all you mothers!
I called mine yesterday...her roses apparently are still beautiful and fragrant. That's always nice. Way to go Proflowers.com! I'm excited to see the family next month. April and the beginning of May have been rough on them, mom and Chris in particular. Apparently I'll be cleaning the garage/basement for Chris' open house. (In the North...an "open house" is a graduation-from- high-school party where become come and eat your food, while leaving money and/or presents for the graduate...it's a big deal. There were 150ish people at mine...and my cake had tiers)
I also talked to my grandmother's. They are both well. Also both curious as to my dating life...got to love the grandmothers! It was just another opportunity to say "I'd rather be single than married and miserable". This time I actually meant it.
I also visited postsecret.com. Ever been there? It's makes me think a lot. This week was dedicated to mother's and there were the secrets of various kinds. The good, the bad and the ugly.
I realized how influential a mother is. It makes me wonder what kind of mother I will be and will my children be glad to know me? Will they hate my "religion"? What kind of choices will I make? Will they make?
It made me wonder if I'll ever be ready for that responsibility. It also made me stand in awe of my friends who are mother's or becoming mothers. My best friend from high school has 5 children already! FIVE!
Mom's are amazing. God is more amazing. I hope someday to be a mom. I hope someday to show my children who God is and more important who they are because of Him.
When I was in high school and I'd get ready to walk out the door my mom would always say "Remember who you are and who you serve." As the typical teenager it annoyed me. I understood why she did it..but it still annoyed me. I appreciate it now.
Yeap...I'm growing up.
I called mine yesterday...her roses apparently are still beautiful and fragrant. That's always nice. Way to go Proflowers.com! I'm excited to see the family next month. April and the beginning of May have been rough on them, mom and Chris in particular. Apparently I'll be cleaning the garage/basement for Chris' open house. (In the North...an "open house" is a graduation-from- high-school party where become come and eat your food, while leaving money and/or presents for the graduate...it's a big deal. There were 150ish people at mine...and my cake had tiers)
I also talked to my grandmother's. They are both well. Also both curious as to my dating life...got to love the grandmothers! It was just another opportunity to say "I'd rather be single than married and miserable". This time I actually meant it.
I also visited postsecret.com. Ever been there? It's makes me think a lot. This week was dedicated to mother's and there were the secrets of various kinds. The good, the bad and the ugly.
I realized how influential a mother is. It makes me wonder what kind of mother I will be and will my children be glad to know me? Will they hate my "religion"? What kind of choices will I make? Will they make?
It made me wonder if I'll ever be ready for that responsibility. It also made me stand in awe of my friends who are mother's or becoming mothers. My best friend from high school has 5 children already! FIVE!
Mom's are amazing. God is more amazing. I hope someday to be a mom. I hope someday to show my children who God is and more important who they are because of Him.
When I was in high school and I'd get ready to walk out the door my mom would always say "Remember who you are and who you serve." As the typical teenager it annoyed me. I understood why she did it..but it still annoyed me. I appreciate it now.
Yeap...I'm growing up.
May 09, 2006
May 06, 2006
Quote-able
"More often than I like to admit, I still get bamboozled into trying to make myself acceptable to God. It seems I cannot forgo this crazy enterprise of getting myself into a position where I can see myself in a good light. Anyone caught up in the same oppression of self-justification understands what I am saying...Will we ever be free of the Pelagian fantasy that we save ourselves?"
Brennan Manning
May 04, 2006
New Best Friend
Afrin...it's my new my best friend.
My mom prefers Vicks...
Although nasal sprays as a whole are disgusting...Afrin, right now, is my new best friend.
My mom prefers Vicks...
Although nasal sprays as a whole are disgusting...Afrin, right now, is my new best friend.
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