I changed the look of my blog again after so many years. I think it's symbolic. It's a change that I've wanted to make for a long time, but I didn't know how ( Read more... )

As I'm reading back through old LiveJournal entries, I am noticing the seasons in my life.  As Christians, we hear that everywhere, often as: "you are in a winter season" and honestly, I tend to roll right over it.

This past weekend, Pastor Trevor spoke about seasons in our lives and the signals that each may be accompanied by. They're fairly ( Read more... )

So I'm sitting here in Starbucks, reading my textbook, taking notes, and listening to music from my media library.  I've never been one to be on top of the latest technology.  I don't own anything by Apple, I don't have iTunes, I don't have a large collection of music (though, I don't have anywhere close to 'nothing'), I don't download, and my ( Read more... )

It's hard to sit back and watch your friends make mistakes.  It's hard to keep your mouth shut and hold yourself back from jumping in and taking over in the situation.  It's hard to let your friends find out things the hard way, and surrender control.  It's hard to leave things in God's hands...

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It's amazing that four years ago in grade ten, I ( Read more... )

I went to a benefit last night for the non-profit organization called International Justice Mission (IJM). I'm so glad I went. I wish I'd had more time with the hors d'ouevres, but I guess that's just what happens when you travel during rush hour.

In any case, I wasn't sure what to expect. I thought it was going to be fundraising-focused and a ( Read more... )

I've recently had the privilege of being recruited into the most spectacular, history-making movement in the Christian faith I've ever heard of.  This movement is called Gospel Theatre.

It started with a light-hearted small group talk, and an impromptu invitation from my friend to join her at an audition the following weekend.  The night before, she ( Read more... )

To Write Love On Her Arms

Pedro the Lion is loud in the speakers, and the city waits just outside our open windows. She sits and sings, legs crossed in the passenger seat, her pretty voice hiding in the volume. Music is a safe place and Pedro is her favorite. It hits me that she won't see this skyline for several weeks, and we will be without her. ( Read more... )

Water, You turned into wine
Open the eyes of the blind
There's no one like You
None like You

Into the darkness You shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There's no one like You
None like You

Our God is greater
Our God is stronger
God, You are higher than any other
Our God is healer
Awesome in power
Our God
Our God

Into the darkness You shine
Out of the ashes we rise
There ( Read more... )

Today was such an amazing day. It's hard to believe it even happened.

This morning, I invited Matt over to study with me after his class.  Needless to say, we weren't being too productive, so he suggested we take a break and go to Long & McQuade's to pick up some new drumsticks he needed.

Long & McQuade is this giant, beautiful specialty store that ( Read more... )

Our beloved Father please come down and meet us
We are waiting on Your touch
Open up the heavens, shower down Your presence
We respond to Your great love

We won't be satisfied with anything ordinary
We won't be satisfied at all

Open up the sky, fall down like rain
We don't want blessings, we want You
Open up the sky, fall down like fire
We don't want ( Read more... )