Voice of Truth

Oh what I would do to have
The kind of faith it takes
To climb out of this boat I'm in
Onto the crashing waves

To step out of my comfort zone
Into the realm of the unknown where Jesus is
And He's holding out His hand

But the waves are calling out my name
And they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The waves they keep on telling me
Time and time again. "Boy, you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

Chorus:
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
The voice of truth says, "This is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

Oh what I would do to have
The kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant
With just a sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors
Shaking in their armor
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand

But the giant's calling out my name
And he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me
Time and time again. "Boy you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

But the stone was just the right size
To put the giant on the ground
And the waves they don't seem so high
From on top of them lookin' down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
Singing over me

I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

by Casting Crowns

Psalm 40:11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, O LORD; may your love and your truth always protect me.

Can't Resist...

Brian's sister Stephanie was gracious enough to give me a ride back down to Kentucky after Brian and Jo left Wooster really early due to sickness. Thanks again Steph! Anyhoo, while she was visiting she showed me some hilarious pics of Jo that were taken a long time ago, but I laughed so hard that I had to share the progression with my faithful few. These were taken while Jo was with Gaga (Brian's mom) visiting Aunt Carrie's house. Hope these help you start your new year off with a laugh. Yes, these will be blown up at her graduation party.

Seriously, how could she not notice that?!!! btw- This would sooooo not be cute if she were much older. However, for now it is hilarious!

New Year....New Beginnings

The traditional Christmas posts with pictures will eventually be coming. Things have been a bit crazy around here for many reasons. I just got home from a 6 day trip up to Wooster to visit family and friends. All I will say about that for now is that I have never been so appreciative for the blessing of people who love me unconditionally. I am so blessed to have people who love me even when it's not easy. It's easy to love someone when things are great. People show their true colors when push comes to shove and life is no longer easy. Some people will turn their back. Some people will just be silent and watch you suffer. Other people will lay down there selfish desires and love you when you need it the most- not asking for anything in return. That is true love. That is true friendship.

Ok, now that I am off my soapbox- HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I feel like 2011 is going to be an eventful year. I have no idea what the future holds for me. All I know is that I am ready for God to knock my socks off. I could use a little of that :-) So, for a small "new years" post I will leave you with the lyrics to the new Katy Perry song (ok, so all middle school teachers are really middle school kids at heart so don't be surprised that I love this song. Also, the lyrics are actually awesome. Don't judge!).

Here is to 2011...may we all remember who we are.

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag,

drifting through the wind

wanting to start again?

Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin

like a house of cards,

one blow from caving in?

Do you ever feel already buried deep?

6 feet under screams but no one seems to hear a thing

Do you know that there's still a chance for you

'Cause there's a spark in you

You just gotta ignite, the light, and let it shine

Just own the night like the 4th of July

'Cause baby you're a firework

Come on, show 'em what you're worth

Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"

As you shoot across the sky

Baby, you're a firework

Come on, let your colors burst

Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"

You're gonna leave 'em falling down

You don't have to feel like a waste of space

You're original, cannot be replaced

If you only knew what the future holds

After a hurricane comes a rainbow

Maybe your reason why all the doors are closed

So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road

Like a lightning bolt, your heart will blow

And when it's time, you'll know

You just gotta ignite, the light, and let it shine

Just own the night like the 4th of July

'Cause baby you're a firework

Come on, show 'em what you're worth

Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"

As you shoot across the sky

Baby, you're a firework

Come on, let your colors burst

Make 'em go "Oh, Oh, Oh"

You're gonna leave 'em falling down

Boom, boom, boom

Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon

It's always been inside of you, you, you

And now it's time to let it through-ough-ough

'Cause baby you're a firework

Come on, show 'em what you're worth

Make 'em go "Oh, Oh, Oh"

As you shoot across the sky

Baby, you're a firework

Come on, let your colors burst

Make 'em go "Oh, Oh, Oh"

You're gonna leave 'em falling down