Home again, Home again

So I moved home on Sunday and it's been great. Today was a good day. I spent most of it working on job applications (I think I set a personal record for number completed in one day). I got to go on a late afternoon run and it was great! The run wasn't a very long or fast run but it was much needed.

Rain set in early this morning and stuck around until lunch so the temp had dropped a good bit and the ground was soggy by the time I made it outside. I went on the little walking trail in our neighborhood and it was so great! The trees and undergrowth are all green with the spring and the good rain from this morning. It's like the ferns were giving one more good showing before they wilt under the summer heat that will set in soon.

A podcast by the Rev. Brian Sorgenfrei on John 9 made it especially good. And if you're looking for a little pep in your step, check out Shakira's "This Time for Africa"-- it's one of my favorites!

Soon to come: Cinderella and Graduation!

And.... We're Back!

Sorry for the few-weeks hiatus! This spring has been wonderful and full of change... I have been so blessed to be able to help lead worship at RUF this year and God has used the hymns we sing there to speak truth into my life on a regular basis. This hymn is always an uplifting one and I hope you enjoy it!

Be Still, My Soul

1. Be still, my soul:  the Lord is on thy side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change, He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

2. Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake
To guide the future, as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know 

His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.

3. Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart,
And all is darkened in the vale of tears,
Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart,
Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears.
Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repay
From His own fullness all He takes away.

4. Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord.
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

5. Be still, my soul: begin the song of praise
On earth, believing, to thy Lord on high;
Acknowledge Him in all thy works and ways,
So shall He view thee with a well-pleased eye.
Be still, my soul: the Sun of life divine
Through passing clouds shall but more brightly shine.

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ps- you can check out more hymns on the RUF Song Book!

Summer Time and the Living is Easy

So, first post for my new blog...

I'm starting this blog primarily because I'm moving to Washington, D.C. in June and want to have a way to keep friends and family updated with what is going on! I hope that it will be a fun way to share what I'm up to and ways I see the Lord at work.

This first post will have more to do with God working in my life. Last week I was able to go to RUF Summer Conference. A group of 75 Mississippi State RUFers spent the week in Panama City Beach, Florida hearing great teaching, worshipping, and spending time together. There were students from schools as far as New Mexico State University and Penn State! It was great to get to know other MSU students who I did not know before the trip and to fellowship with other RUF students, and ministers. It was such a refreshing and encouraging week- I am very thankful I got to go.












I leave for Washington, D.C. in two weeks so the preparation is underway! I can't wait to be working in the District with my friends... it's going to be a great summer!