Babel

The other day I ate chicken soup mixed with maple syrup just to prove that I could. You don't even want to know what it tasted like. Just imagine it for yourself.

In other news, Mumford and Sons came out with their second album (hence the title of this post) the other day. I love every song. Yesterday I cleaned my room for room checks with the album on full volume...it was the best time I've ever had cleaning.

I'm most likely going on a missions trip to Africa next summer. Never been out of the country. I'm already excited beyond belief.

Next post: "To die would be an awfully big adventure." No worries, I'm not depressed or suicidal. I have a good point to make.


             

sometimes God tells you something you don't want to hear

Hey all. 

This is going to be an honest post.

We all need a little honesty sometimes.

College is great this year. I love it. But it's a little busy. Not that having things to do is a bad thing. But I often put really important things on the back burner. Such as reading my Bible. 

I was talking to God the other day in the shower (my friend Sydney once told me the bathroom=good place to talk to God). Actually, I was whining a little bit, to be completely honest. I just told Him, "Seriously, God, all I want to know is what I should do and where I should go. Can't you just tell me?" After a few seconds had passed, He showed me a picture of myself holding a huge map, but ignoring it completely. I was trying to find the direction to go without consulting the map. Then He spoke. "You already have what you need. You just aren't using it."

ouch.

God is so good at pointing out things I would rather ignore. 

Needless to say, those are convicting words. 

And a good reminder that I'm far from perfect. 

Texas=Oven

Here are some things I thought you should know:
Living in Texas has made me realize what living in an oven with wet towels feels like. If I'm sweating every time I walk outside, something needs to change. Like the season.

"La Vie en Rose" is a beautiful love song. It's from Sabrina. With Audrey Hepburn. 

I auditioned for chapel worship. I'm an alternate. On synth. Don't hate. You have to start somewhere.

My school bill will be completely paid off this semester and I'll have a little bit extra. God is so good it blows my mind.

Spiritual Saturation Week just ended and I have to confess, it was really hard not to fall asleep during one of the night chapels. But some crazy good things happened! Like the football team going to the altar and praying for one of their teammates.

The struggle is real in college. We play children's games outside because they're free and you can make lots of friends while hiding in small spaces (Sardines.)

Also, have you ever taken the time to just thank God for how far He's brought you? I look back at the way I was 4 or 5 years ago, and where I am now, and I just can't help being amazed by what God's done in my life. And think about it. He saw everything I did, everything I thought, and He still loved me enough to mend my broken heart and show me how much He really loved me. Even when I blatantly disobeyed Him. He never rejected me or turned His back on me. That in itself is amazing.

Have a great weekend and keep it real!