G'on Satan, get outta here!

I am, WAS, addicted to One Tree Hill. The worst part is that re-runs come on the SOAP NET Monday-Friday from 1-2. Now, you will most likely agree that this is very pathetic, and it is, but it's a much bigger problem than it seems. At the risk of ruining my reputation, …

Fall Break

I think summarizing this trip calls for bullet points!! Or dashes, because bullet points are not possible...

-Virginia is B-E-A-UTIFUL and I seriously wouldn't fight God if it were His will for me to move there temporarily or even permanently
-When you get a …

"In Christ Alone" Finale

TILL ON THAT CROSS AS JESUS DIED
THE WRATH OF GOD WAS SATISFIED ("When he had received the drink, Jesus said, 'It is finished.' With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." Matthew 19:30)
FOR EVERY SIN ON HIM WAS LAID
HERE IN THE DEATH OF CHRIST I LIVE …

"In Christ Alone" Part 2

WHAT HEIGHTS OF LOVE, WHAT DEPTHS OF PEACE ("For he himself is our peace, who has made the two
one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations." Ephesians 2:14-15)
WHEN FEARS …

"In Christ Alone" Part 1

I seem to have a new song each week or two, one that seems to speak directly to my heart. That song this week is "In Christ Alone." This song defines Christianity to me. I listen to it over and over celebrating where God has rescued me from and where He is going to take …

Left ... left ... left ...

-I ran 5 miles on a track today. That's lots of left turns. 2 and a half months until the marathon and I am kicking it up a notch in my training. I did a tempo run today where each mile got faster. My last mile was 1:30 faster than my marathon pace! I felt like a soccer …

Interviews

I had an interview today for a 6 month internship I MUST complete in order to become a Registered Dietitian. This was my first formal interview. There was every reason for it to be an intimidating situation; I was interviewed by 2 groups of TEN people. So I walk into a …

TGIF

-I am in class right now, I am SUCH a rebel!
-The Clemson Women's soccer team plays USC tonight at 7:30 at Riggs Field and I can't freakin' wait!! It's more than a rivalry this year, USC is ranked #10 in the nation, undefeated, and COCKY!
-Umm..my teacher just let us …

The Cliffs

Today I went to one of my favorite spots in Clemson called the cliffs. It's B-E-A-utiful! It's a half mile walk up a trail in the woods that ends up at a cliff overlooking Lake Hartwell. It's also a perfect spot to watch the sunset. I like to go there to admire God's …

My goal in life

The proverbs of Solomon son of David,
king of Israel:
for attaining wisdom and discipline;
for understanding words of insight;
for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life,
doing what is right and just and fair;
for giving prudence to the simple,
knowledge and …

Unfathomable...

So I was sitting here writing in my journal trying to recap what has taken place in the month of August. I decided that it was so phenomenal that it needed to be blogged about. The big picture is that 800ish people received Christ at Newspring. NOT NORMAL! Now, I don't …

SALVATION IS HERE!

I think this is sort of surreal to me right now, but it happened! They are visiting from Maryland for the week. My Uncle Bill was laid on my dad's heart as soon as he received Christ. He sent him sermons online and he watched them and liked them! So it was easy to get …

*1*-*0*-*0*-*0*

I think it is going to happen for several reasons but here are a few...

1.) We serve a BIG God who wants to do big things and WILL do them in places where people believe that. Newspring happens to be one of those places.
2.) I am currently reading Acts and last …

Summertime and the livin' is easy

1. Wheat thins with a dabble of honey are my new favorite snack!
2. I had a dream last night that Lia got married, before she ever went on a real date with the guy!!
3. POUNCE is a really fun card game, however, I happen to be really bad at it.
4. I love Newspring …

That's why she said..and I...and, ohhh...I get it!

You know how at the time you are experiencing something tough or confusing, NOTHING MAKES SENSE? And you ask why? why? why? why? why? why? until even God starts to go "wait, did I get that right?" Just kidding about that last part, BECAUSE, it makes sense to Him at the …

Rockin' Romans

My Christian life seemed so real to me when I read this book a couple of years ago. It was one of the first books I read and I know that was for a reason! Anyways, right now I am re-reading the book of Romans. I was in Romans Chapter 5 last night when I read something …

Newspring Salvation Tree!!

It would look like a family tree, except it would be a salvation tree! I don't know exactly how the video would look but thats why I'm NOT on the production team. OK, here's an example of a salvation tree (this one has MUCH more growing to do, but we are working on it …

Birthday wishes

So last Sunday I walk into church. It was my birthday and so far the day was a bit depressing. I had to work soccer camp that morning until lunchtime, then it started raining, then I spent the afternoon alone and upset. THEN, I went to church. I had people telling me …

Heart Abandoned

That song has captivated me for the past few weeks. I mean just picture it, the ultimate surrender. Think about a soldier surrendering to an overwhelming force he knows cannot be defeated. Or a criminal, busted and surrendering to authority. They both have something in …

Job Part 2

So the book of Job starts out with God allowing Satan to do everything to Job except kill him. Satan thinks that Job is only faithful to the Lord because he has lead a trouble-free life. First Satan kills all his animals, then his family, then gives Job sores from his …