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Friday, August 29, 2003
Thursday, August 28, 2003
Ok - here it is.
I can understand if you don't have the time to make a comment- but please MAKE THE TIME. MAKE THE TIME TO CALL ME.
I need you guys right now. Ole Miss people please take the time out of your busy college schedules and for 2 minutes call me - leave a comment SOMETHING- i need your support right now, i need your encouragement.
This is really rough on me, and a really really really hard decision.
Last night i had a talk with my parents. you would know this if you clicked the link below that says prayer request.
They don't want me to go to boston if i'm not fully invested. if i go to boston i can't move home. i have to stay a whole year- after a year if i don't like it and i don't feel like it's the school for me i can come home. i dunno if i can deal with being that far and not being able to come home. i dunno if i can be in boston for a year. I'm very very very torn.
I have to decide between 2 lives.
I would like to have the support of my friends during this time.
Please if you say anything , please do not tell me to stay or go- i want your advice but please i don't need any pressure. I need your support and encouragement.
I have to make my decision by tomorrow.
It would be great to hear friendly voices. please feel free to call.
please pray about all of this.
Helen - hey buddy- if you have time today please give me a call- your advice would be great right now. i hope to hear from you today- i'll prolly try to call you after lunch.
Have a great day.
God Bless
Emmi
Here's the devo for today
A Broken Covenant
In yesterdays devo "A Covenant of Worship" we were encouraged to make a
covenant to love the Lord and worship Him with all our heart. This
covenant must be viewed as a pledge or binding agreement which directs
all our actions. God gives many examples of covenants in His Word; and
no where does He allow for a covenant with half-hearted commitment.
When God brought the Israelites out of Egypt, He made a covenant with
them at Mount Sinai. He promised special blessings if they would set
themselves apart and worship Him with all their heart. But the people
failed to honor their commitment; they worshiped other gods and
disregarded His Commands.
After several hundred years of willful disobedience, God sent the
prophet Hosea to remind them of the pledge they once made and to reveal
their unfaithfulness.
Hosea 6:6-7
"I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than
burnt offerings. Like Adam, they have broken the covenant - they were
unfaithful to Me."
Hosea was able to deliver this message with great passion because he
understood the pain of unfaithfulness. God had called him to marry a
woman who, though she made a covenant of marriage, left him to live as
an adulteress with another man. He could literally cry to his Israelite
Brothers of the hurt they were causing God with their Spiritual
prostitution; he fully knew how it felt when the one you love turns away
to love another.
The covenant we make with our Heavenly Father must not be taken lightly.
He loves us dearly and gave His Son as a sacrifice for our sin; and to
those who believe, He has given His Spirit, "with whom you were sealed
for the day of redemption" (Ephesians 4:30). He is committed to this
covenant; and, though He forgives us when we fall short, He expects and
deserves commitment in return.
When we turn from sin and believe Jesus to be our Lord and Savior, He
promises forgiveness - we promise to trust and follow where He leads.
He promises a clean heart, we promise our heart will always be His. He
promises eternity in His presence, we promise to worship Him with every breath!
Have we truly entered into a covenant relationship with the Living God?
And if so, are we being faithful to this covenant? Are we seeking His
direction, or are we following our own path and our own desires? We
must commit to love, honor, cherish...and follow, until the end of this
life brings us fully into His presence. Let's remain faithful and true
to our promises. Let's renew our commitment to obedience and worship,
and refuse to come to the end of this journey with a broken covenant.
I can understand if you don't have the time to make a comment- but please MAKE THE TIME. MAKE THE TIME TO CALL ME.
I need you guys right now. Ole Miss people please take the time out of your busy college schedules and for 2 minutes call me - leave a comment SOMETHING- i need your support right now, i need your encouragement.
This is really rough on me, and a really really really hard decision.
Last night i had a talk with my parents. you would know this if you clicked the link below that says prayer request.
They don't want me to go to boston if i'm not fully invested. if i go to boston i can't move home. i have to stay a whole year- after a year if i don't like it and i don't feel like it's the school for me i can come home. i dunno if i can deal with being that far and not being able to come home. i dunno if i can be in boston for a year. I'm very very very torn.
I have to decide between 2 lives.
I would like to have the support of my friends during this time.
Please if you say anything , please do not tell me to stay or go- i want your advice but please i don't need any pressure. I need your support and encouragement.
I have to make my decision by tomorrow.
It would be great to hear friendly voices. please feel free to call.
please pray about all of this.
Helen - hey buddy- if you have time today please give me a call- your advice would be great right now. i hope to hear from you today- i'll prolly try to call you after lunch.
Have a great day.
God Bless
Emmi
Here's the devo for today
A Broken Covenant
In yesterdays devo "A Covenant of Worship" we were encouraged to make a
covenant to love the Lord and worship Him with all our heart. This
covenant must be viewed as a pledge or binding agreement which directs
all our actions. God gives many examples of covenants in His Word; and
no where does He allow for a covenant with half-hearted commitment.
When God brought the Israelites out of Egypt, He made a covenant with
them at Mount Sinai. He promised special blessings if they would set
themselves apart and worship Him with all their heart. But the people
failed to honor their commitment; they worshiped other gods and
disregarded His Commands.
After several hundred years of willful disobedience, God sent the
prophet Hosea to remind them of the pledge they once made and to reveal
their unfaithfulness.
Hosea 6:6-7
"I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than
burnt offerings. Like Adam, they have broken the covenant - they were
unfaithful to Me."
Hosea was able to deliver this message with great passion because he
understood the pain of unfaithfulness. God had called him to marry a
woman who, though she made a covenant of marriage, left him to live as
an adulteress with another man. He could literally cry to his Israelite
Brothers of the hurt they were causing God with their Spiritual
prostitution; he fully knew how it felt when the one you love turns away
to love another.
The covenant we make with our Heavenly Father must not be taken lightly.
He loves us dearly and gave His Son as a sacrifice for our sin; and to
those who believe, He has given His Spirit, "with whom you were sealed
for the day of redemption" (Ephesians 4:30). He is committed to this
covenant; and, though He forgives us when we fall short, He expects and
deserves commitment in return.
When we turn from sin and believe Jesus to be our Lord and Savior, He
promises forgiveness - we promise to trust and follow where He leads.
He promises a clean heart, we promise our heart will always be His. He
promises eternity in His presence, we promise to worship Him with every breath!
Have we truly entered into a covenant relationship with the Living God?
And if so, are we being faithful to this covenant? Are we seeking His
direction, or are we following our own path and our own desires? We
must commit to love, honor, cherish...and follow, until the end of this
life brings us fully into His presence. Let's remain faithful and true
to our promises. Let's renew our commitment to obedience and worship,
and refuse to come to the end of this journey with a broken covenant.
Wednesday, August 27, 2003
If you do anything, at least one simple thing, please do this.....
click the following link below
Prayer Request
click the following link below
Prayer Request
Devo's below this
Working on Getting The Lyndsey Diaries a show in memphis...goodness.
the big cook off should be tonight. i can't wait. it's going to be awesome. hope it happens.
dinner last night was great. we all had a blast. it was really awesome getting to hang out with dave's friends. good people. i might write more later but i have to go make a few calls.
Everyone have an awesome day
God Bless
Emmi
Working on Getting The Lyndsey Diaries a show in memphis...goodness.
the big cook off should be tonight. i can't wait. it's going to be awesome. hope it happens.
dinner last night was great. we all had a blast. it was really awesome getting to hang out with dave's friends. good people. i might write more later but i have to go make a few calls.
Everyone have an awesome day
God Bless
Emmi
Covenant of Worship
In last devo "An Unknown God" we were encouraged to live a life of
sincere love and faithful service while we worship a God we truly know
and adore. But this type of consistent life, where our daily activities
match what we profess to believe, does not come easy or initially feel
natural; it requires a firm commitment and a determined perseverance.
King Asa was the great-grandson of Solomon and led the southern kingdom
of Judah about 900 years before Christ. He began his reign with ten
years of peace because he "did what was right in the eyes of the Lord
his God" (2 Chronicles 14:2). Asa took definite action to remove the
idols and places of false worship from the country and commanded his
people to "seek the Lord and to obey His commands" (2 Chronicles 14:4).
When Judah was invaded by a foreign army, Asa realized he was greatly
outnumbered with little hope of victory. As he went into battle, his
faith was strengthened while calling on God: "Help us, O Lord our God,
for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this vast
army. O Lord, You are our God; do not let man prevail against You" (2
Chronicles 14:11).
After God granted them victory on the battlefield, the people gathered
in Jerusalem to solidify their commitment to follow God.
2 Chronicles 15:12,15
"They entered into a covenant to seek the Lord with all their heart and
soul. All Judah rejoiced about the oath because they had sworn it
wholeheartedly. They sought God eagerly, and He was found by them."
Every true child of God has a deep desire for a more committed life.
When we have answered God's call and begun our journey with Him, we will
not be at peace until His praise fills every area of our life. But this
requires we establish priorities which allow us to actually spend time with God.
Our Heavenly Father longs for us to abide in His presence; He rejoices
when He is found by those who seek Him in a committed life of worship.
He even promises to help those who begin down a committed path; "For the
eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose
hearts are fully committed to Him" (2 Chronicles 16:9).
Our time here is very, very short. Let's not waste another day by
aimlessly wandering through life - by allowing the concerns of this
world to choke off our relationship with God. Let's commit to seek Him
with all our heart and soul. Let's decide today to enter into an
eternal covenant of worship.
In last devo "An Unknown God" we were encouraged to live a life of
sincere love and faithful service while we worship a God we truly know
and adore. But this type of consistent life, where our daily activities
match what we profess to believe, does not come easy or initially feel
natural; it requires a firm commitment and a determined perseverance.
King Asa was the great-grandson of Solomon and led the southern kingdom
of Judah about 900 years before Christ. He began his reign with ten
years of peace because he "did what was right in the eyes of the Lord
his God" (2 Chronicles 14:2). Asa took definite action to remove the
idols and places of false worship from the country and commanded his
people to "seek the Lord and to obey His commands" (2 Chronicles 14:4).
When Judah was invaded by a foreign army, Asa realized he was greatly
outnumbered with little hope of victory. As he went into battle, his
faith was strengthened while calling on God: "Help us, O Lord our God,
for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this vast
army. O Lord, You are our God; do not let man prevail against You" (2
Chronicles 14:11).
After God granted them victory on the battlefield, the people gathered
in Jerusalem to solidify their commitment to follow God.
2 Chronicles 15:12,15
"They entered into a covenant to seek the Lord with all their heart and
soul. All Judah rejoiced about the oath because they had sworn it
wholeheartedly. They sought God eagerly, and He was found by them."
Every true child of God has a deep desire for a more committed life.
When we have answered God's call and begun our journey with Him, we will
not be at peace until His praise fills every area of our life. But this
requires we establish priorities which allow us to actually spend time with God.
Our Heavenly Father longs for us to abide in His presence; He rejoices
when He is found by those who seek Him in a committed life of worship.
He even promises to help those who begin down a committed path; "For the
eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose
hearts are fully committed to Him" (2 Chronicles 16:9).
Our time here is very, very short. Let's not waste another day by
aimlessly wandering through life - by allowing the concerns of this
world to choke off our relationship with God. Let's commit to seek Him
with all our heart and soul. Let's decide today to enter into an
eternal covenant of worship.
Tuesday, August 26, 2003
someone from scad just called my phone! how did they get my cell number . HOW!
seriously. when i left that school i had a savannah number , since then i've changed phones - twice.
they didn't leave a voicemail so maybe i'm safe.
well i'm a lil weirded out....
what could they possibly want from me.......
seriously. when i left that school i had a savannah number , since then i've changed phones - twice.
they didn't leave a voicemail so maybe i'm safe.
well i'm a lil weirded out....
what could they possibly want from me.......
*****regular blog is below this, thank yous to bands are included below as well as the devo for today****
{this is a side note for the morning}
Dave,
i fear i shall never recieve my augie march cd- for they are still processing my request. if you have yours in your possession. could you please make me a copy.
darn those australians. i suppose i shall never be able to enjoy the great sounds of augie march.
maybe when i arrive in boston i can find some of those wonderful file sharers on limewire that might have augie march mp3's. something must be done about this travisty.
this is just obsurd.
for now i'll just sit back and enjoy my U2.
{this is a side note for the morning}
Dave,
i fear i shall never recieve my augie march cd- for they are still processing my request. if you have yours in your possession. could you please make me a copy.
darn those australians. i suppose i shall never be able to enjoy the great sounds of augie march.
maybe when i arrive in boston i can find some of those wonderful file sharers on limewire that might have augie march mp3's. something must be done about this travisty.
this is just obsurd.
for now i'll just sit back and enjoy my U2.
Devo post below this one.
Wow.
i truly am blessed. in so many areas of my life.
last night was ALL God. we came out fine. I got to pay my bands more than i thought i would. God truly provided. It was amazing. last night was so blessed. this whole agency has been blessed. and i'm so thankful and greatful. it truly amazes me everyday. We did have to put up with some bad things last night. Mae. they didn't have the greatest attitudes and they were not the nicest people. the drummer was a great guy though. but the rest of the band i was really disapointed with. My fellaz did stick up for me though. and were not happy about the situation either. I really love all those boys. the rivers guys , the as cities burn boys. wow . thank you so much guys. for everything you guys are awesome. thanks for giving me the privelage (i can't spell) to work for you boys. it's always great and just amazing i enjoy it so much. thanks guys. To all my other bands - i feel the same way about ya'll - thank you. really. You guys always thank me for what i do and i appreciate that. i'm just trying to do my job and help you boys out. Thanks.
I'm not going to get into all the assorted detail of all that make up mae - i'm just going to leave it. I am happy it's over with. At the end of the night when the last band always goes on...when i walk up behind the crowd and i see everyone enjoying the show- and how happy everyone is- i get this sense of joy, and happiness- a job well done- at the end of it all. i can relax and just enjoy it- it makes me so happy so to see it all at the end of the night.
It was a lot of fun hanging out with the LA boys- great guys.
Dave- thank you so much for all you do. for all your help and patience with me. you amaze me. you brighten my day and every situation. i'm so blessed to have you in my life. cartwheel time. i could say so much but i'll save it to tell you later- saturday. i love you so much ----emo moment is over- sorry for that erruption of emoness. looking forward to seeing you today. dinner will be awesome.
i'm not sure what else i was going to say.
well i suppose i should go back to work. everyone have an awesome day.
God Bless
Emmi
Wow.
i truly am blessed. in so many areas of my life.
last night was ALL God. we came out fine. I got to pay my bands more than i thought i would. God truly provided. It was amazing. last night was so blessed. this whole agency has been blessed. and i'm so thankful and greatful. it truly amazes me everyday. We did have to put up with some bad things last night. Mae. they didn't have the greatest attitudes and they were not the nicest people. the drummer was a great guy though. but the rest of the band i was really disapointed with. My fellaz did stick up for me though. and were not happy about the situation either. I really love all those boys. the rivers guys , the as cities burn boys. wow . thank you so much guys. for everything you guys are awesome. thanks for giving me the privelage (i can't spell) to work for you boys. it's always great and just amazing i enjoy it so much. thanks guys. To all my other bands - i feel the same way about ya'll - thank you. really. You guys always thank me for what i do and i appreciate that. i'm just trying to do my job and help you boys out. Thanks.
I'm not going to get into all the assorted detail of all that make up mae - i'm just going to leave it. I am happy it's over with. At the end of the night when the last band always goes on...when i walk up behind the crowd and i see everyone enjoying the show- and how happy everyone is- i get this sense of joy, and happiness- a job well done- at the end of it all. i can relax and just enjoy it- it makes me so happy so to see it all at the end of the night.
It was a lot of fun hanging out with the LA boys- great guys.
Dave- thank you so much for all you do. for all your help and patience with me. you amaze me. you brighten my day and every situation. i'm so blessed to have you in my life. cartwheel time. i could say so much but i'll save it to tell you later- saturday. i love you so much ----emo moment is over- sorry for that erruption of emoness. looking forward to seeing you today. dinner will be awesome.
i'm not sure what else i was going to say.
well i suppose i should go back to work. everyone have an awesome day.
God Bless
Emmi
An Unknown God
When Paul was on his second missionary journey, he came to the city of
Athens which was inhabited by people who loved to worship and talk to
one another about their worship. They worshipped every conceivable god
of their day and made sure no god was left out.
Acts 17:22-23
"Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: 'Men of
Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. For as I walked
around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an
altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Now what you worship as
something unknown I am going to proclaim to you.'"
The people in Athens worshipped gods like Zeus, Hermes, and Diana. And
to ensure they did not overlook the worship of any god, they also
worshipped a god they did not know.
Today, many of us worship such gods as Pleasure, Leisure, Entertainment,
Security, Power, and Wealth. Then, usually with much less intensity and
commitment, we "worship" the Creator of the Universe. But our worship
has become something we schedule and not something we live: we take part
in religious activity, but have no idea how to make the Almighty God an
integral part of our everyday life; we attend church services, and yet
never dream of actually loving Him or asking our Heavenly Father for
guidance or direction; we go through the motions of worship, but our
hearts are cold and far from the One True God.
We ALL must examine what we really believe, and then live a life
consistent with that belief. Many people "believe" in God - even the
God of the Bible - but have no idea what this belief means or Who they
really believe - they believe, and then attempt to worship, a God they
do not know. If Christ died for the forgiveness of our sins, was
resurrected, and now sits at the right hand of the Father making
intercession on our behalf - if He will one day return and take us to be
with Him for all eternity - then He certainly deserves more than our
casual worship and the left-overs of our time.
Our Heavenly Father has been calling us back to an intimate fellowship
ever since Adam and Eve sinned in the garden; and His message has
remained the same: 'Enjoy My creation, but give Me ALL your heart.' He
must be given sole possession, without any competition. The true
Creator of the Universe will never accept just being one of our many "gods."
Let's proclaim the absolute and unchanging truth and encourage one
another to "wholeheartedly obey the form of teaching to which you were
entrusted" (Romans 6:17). Let's resolve to live a consistent life - a
life of sincere love and faithful service - a life which no longer
worships an unknown God.
When Paul was on his second missionary journey, he came to the city of
Athens which was inhabited by people who loved to worship and talk to
one another about their worship. They worshipped every conceivable god
of their day and made sure no god was left out.
Acts 17:22-23
"Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: 'Men of
Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. For as I walked
around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an
altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Now what you worship as
something unknown I am going to proclaim to you.'"
The people in Athens worshipped gods like Zeus, Hermes, and Diana. And
to ensure they did not overlook the worship of any god, they also
worshipped a god they did not know.
Today, many of us worship such gods as Pleasure, Leisure, Entertainment,
Security, Power, and Wealth. Then, usually with much less intensity and
commitment, we "worship" the Creator of the Universe. But our worship
has become something we schedule and not something we live: we take part
in religious activity, but have no idea how to make the Almighty God an
integral part of our everyday life; we attend church services, and yet
never dream of actually loving Him or asking our Heavenly Father for
guidance or direction; we go through the motions of worship, but our
hearts are cold and far from the One True God.
We ALL must examine what we really believe, and then live a life
consistent with that belief. Many people "believe" in God - even the
God of the Bible - but have no idea what this belief means or Who they
really believe - they believe, and then attempt to worship, a God they
do not know. If Christ died for the forgiveness of our sins, was
resurrected, and now sits at the right hand of the Father making
intercession on our behalf - if He will one day return and take us to be
with Him for all eternity - then He certainly deserves more than our
casual worship and the left-overs of our time.
Our Heavenly Father has been calling us back to an intimate fellowship
ever since Adam and Eve sinned in the garden; and His message has
remained the same: 'Enjoy My creation, but give Me ALL your heart.' He
must be given sole possession, without any competition. The true
Creator of the Universe will never accept just being one of our many "gods."
Let's proclaim the absolute and unchanging truth and encourage one
another to "wholeheartedly obey the form of teaching to which you were
entrusted" (Romans 6:17). Let's resolve to live a consistent life - a
life of sincere love and faithful service - a life which no longer
worships an unknown God.
Monday, August 25, 2003
There's a devo for today below this post.
My stomach is in a knot about tonight. I've done what i can. I promoted all my lil heart could. i sent emails , i mentioned it every chance i've gotten. I've prayed and i'm leaving it in God's hands. He's provided before. The last shows we got an amazing response. I trust in him that everything will work out. Everything is going to be fine. Thank you to everyone who has been praying for me.
I have to clean a little when i get off work - make my bed and such. tiddy up. The Mae boys and armor for sleep boys might be crashing at my house.....goodness.
this weekend was pretty awesome. friday we promoted and we went to our usual bible study and afterwards we watch old school- it was hilarious- we're going streaking!!!!!!!!hehehe yeah it rocked. sat- went suitcase shopping, promoting, and found hollie at the mall- which she joined us for a fun filled night at the movies- we saw uptown girls which ended up being a really serious movie- we all had our teary eyed moments.afterwards dave and i went home and had a midnight swim at my house...it was so much fun. good times good times. sunday we went to church with my family, reviewed contracts , went and picked up things for my mom- for the dog, and our necessities for today.
afterwards we went and ate dinner at daves while watching the u2 tour - it was awesome. we hung out with his family for a while . so yeah it was great. i'm starting to get stuff together this week for boston.
i'm off to work , and then to finsh setting up for today.....
everyone have an awesome day.
Please come out to the show tonight.
God Bless
Emmi
My stomach is in a knot about tonight. I've done what i can. I promoted all my lil heart could. i sent emails , i mentioned it every chance i've gotten. I've prayed and i'm leaving it in God's hands. He's provided before. The last shows we got an amazing response. I trust in him that everything will work out. Everything is going to be fine. Thank you to everyone who has been praying for me.
I have to clean a little when i get off work - make my bed and such. tiddy up. The Mae boys and armor for sleep boys might be crashing at my house.....goodness.
this weekend was pretty awesome. friday we promoted and we went to our usual bible study and afterwards we watch old school- it was hilarious- we're going streaking!!!!!!!!hehehe yeah it rocked. sat- went suitcase shopping, promoting, and found hollie at the mall- which she joined us for a fun filled night at the movies- we saw uptown girls which ended up being a really serious movie- we all had our teary eyed moments.afterwards dave and i went home and had a midnight swim at my house...it was so much fun. good times good times. sunday we went to church with my family, reviewed contracts , went and picked up things for my mom- for the dog, and our necessities for today.
afterwards we went and ate dinner at daves while watching the u2 tour - it was awesome. we hung out with his family for a while . so yeah it was great. i'm starting to get stuff together this week for boston.
i'm off to work , and then to finsh setting up for today.....
everyone have an awesome day.
Please come out to the show tonight.
God Bless
Emmi
Put It Into Practice
Paul's letter to the Philippians is one hundred and four verses filled
with encouragement and joy. Paul didn't write this letter to explain
deep theology or to deal with any particular sin. Rather, his purpose
was to express love for his friends and to encourage them (and us) to
live a joy-filled Christian life.
In chapter one, Paul encourages us that God's work in us WILL continue;
"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion" (1:6).
In chapter two, we are encouraged to "do everything without complaining
or arguing" (2:14).
In chapter three, Paul inspires us to be forward-looking in our
Christian walk; "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is
ahead, I press on toward the goal" (3:13-14). Finally, in chapter four,
Paul writes some of my personal favorites; "Rejoice in the Lord always!"
(4:4); "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every
situation" (4:12); and, "I can do everything through Him who gives me
strength" (4:13).
But buried within these wonderful words of encouragement is probably the
most valuable and applicable message for our daily journey with Christ.
Philippians 4:9
"Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -
put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."
Paul had the gospel message living in him and shining through him every
moment of every day. But he never would have learned "the secret" of
rejoicing and being content in all situations if he had just learned
"about" the gospel. Although it's wise, and very useful, to study and
even memorize God's Word, His peace and contentment - His joy - will
never be real until we actually apply His Word to our life: "Do not
merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says"
(James 1:22).
Let's never become just hearers of the Word who are puffed up with Bible
knowledge but fail to draw near in a loving relationship with our
Heavenly Father. Jesus accused many of the Jews around Him of making
this same mistake: "You diligently study the Scriptures because you
think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures
that testify about Me, yet you refuse to come to Me to have life" (John
5:39-40). They knew the Word but failed to apply it in their life.
Let's never stop with just loving His Word or His activities. Let's
love HIM with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and express our
love through faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to the leading of His
Spirit, as we take what we daily receive and put it into practice.
Paul's letter to the Philippians is one hundred and four verses filled
with encouragement and joy. Paul didn't write this letter to explain
deep theology or to deal with any particular sin. Rather, his purpose
was to express love for his friends and to encourage them (and us) to
live a joy-filled Christian life.
In chapter one, Paul encourages us that God's work in us WILL continue;
"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion" (1:6).
In chapter two, we are encouraged to "do everything without complaining
or arguing" (2:14).
In chapter three, Paul inspires us to be forward-looking in our
Christian walk; "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is
ahead, I press on toward the goal" (3:13-14). Finally, in chapter four,
Paul writes some of my personal favorites; "Rejoice in the Lord always!"
(4:4); "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every
situation" (4:12); and, "I can do everything through Him who gives me
strength" (4:13).
But buried within these wonderful words of encouragement is probably the
most valuable and applicable message for our daily journey with Christ.
Philippians 4:9
"Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -
put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."
Paul had the gospel message living in him and shining through him every
moment of every day. But he never would have learned "the secret" of
rejoicing and being content in all situations if he had just learned
"about" the gospel. Although it's wise, and very useful, to study and
even memorize God's Word, His peace and contentment - His joy - will
never be real until we actually apply His Word to our life: "Do not
merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says"
(James 1:22).
Let's never become just hearers of the Word who are puffed up with Bible
knowledge but fail to draw near in a loving relationship with our
Heavenly Father. Jesus accused many of the Jews around Him of making
this same mistake: "You diligently study the Scriptures because you
think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures
that testify about Me, yet you refuse to come to Me to have life" (John
5:39-40). They knew the Word but failed to apply it in their life.
Let's never stop with just loving His Word or His activities. Let's
love HIM with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and express our
love through faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to the leading of His
Spirit, as we take what we daily receive and put it into practice.
Friday, August 22, 2003
In my time of need
i'm sorry.i didn't mean to take a tone. i didn't mean to be harsh sounding on the phone. i'm sorry i stressed out.
you're right bout what you said, your advice. sorry it seemed like i wasn't listening. sorry i took it out on you.
see you soon.
i'm sorry.i didn't mean to take a tone. i didn't mean to be harsh sounding on the phone. i'm sorry i stressed out.
you're right bout what you said, your advice. sorry it seemed like i wasn't listening. sorry i took it out on you.
see you soon.
well yesterday i went and picked up the plastic glasses pics and wow they turned out pretty good. i was suprised.
they'll be up on the site soon.
john from adelline is going to start working on the set ablaze site soon...niceness. what a great guy.
last night i had nightmares....lots of them and they were all about the same thing...MONDAY the mae show.
the first one i lost track of time and was late to the show- i was suppose to be there at 4 i was there at 6. the second one the bands hated eachother-tons of fighting it was really really ugly. the third one mae and armor for sleep where in a car wreak and armor for sleep died. the fourth one i forgot to get water and everything else.....it was horrible. i just want monday to go smoothly.
i'll prolly be working with drew soon on fletchers tour for january.
things are coming in for adelline. fletcher will be added to the last half of the tour- the 17th-21st.
sgd might be added to 2 of the dates (the 12th and 13th). i'll be talking monday with the other bands and confirming then. hopefully rookie of the year can go with em or as cities burn will wanna go.
i think sunday night i'm going to get the water and towels- so monday is a lil calmer. pick up the coolers and just store the water in em.
we're doing flyers today...craziness. i hope the promo people are doing their job...i'll prolly call em today to make sure.
everyone please pray for monday....hopefully i won't have a heartattack or anything......
i'm back off to work. everyone have a good day.
God Bless
Emmi
they'll be up on the site soon.
john from adelline is going to start working on the set ablaze site soon...niceness. what a great guy.
last night i had nightmares....lots of them and they were all about the same thing...MONDAY the mae show.
the first one i lost track of time and was late to the show- i was suppose to be there at 4 i was there at 6. the second one the bands hated eachother-tons of fighting it was really really ugly. the third one mae and armor for sleep where in a car wreak and armor for sleep died. the fourth one i forgot to get water and everything else.....it was horrible. i just want monday to go smoothly.
i'll prolly be working with drew soon on fletchers tour for january.
things are coming in for adelline. fletcher will be added to the last half of the tour- the 17th-21st.
sgd might be added to 2 of the dates (the 12th and 13th). i'll be talking monday with the other bands and confirming then. hopefully rookie of the year can go with em or as cities burn will wanna go.
i think sunday night i'm going to get the water and towels- so monday is a lil calmer. pick up the coolers and just store the water in em.
we're doing flyers today...craziness. i hope the promo people are doing their job...i'll prolly call em today to make sure.
everyone please pray for monday....hopefully i won't have a heartattack or anything......
i'm back off to work. everyone have a good day.
God Bless
Emmi
Mark 9:17-26
[17] "Teacher, I brought You my son, who is possessed by a spirit
that has robbed him of speech. [18] Whenever it seizes him, it throws
him to the ground. . . . I asked Your disciples to drive out the
spirit, but they could not." [19 ]"O unbelieving generation," Jesus
replied, "how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up
with you? Bring the boy to Me." . . . [21] Jesus asked the boy's
father, "How long has he been like this?"[ 22] "From childhood," he
answered. ". . . But if You can do anything, take pity on us and
help us." [23] " 'If You can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible
for him who believes." [24] Immediately the boy's father exclaimed,
"I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" [25] When Jesus saw
that a crowd was running to the scene, He rebuked the evil spirit.
"You deaf and mute spirit," He said, "I command you, come out of
him and never enter him again." [26] The spirit shrieked, convulsed
him violently and came out.
ELECTRIC BLANKET
Some followers of Jesus expect the Christian life to go as smoothly
and easily as sliding into a warm, comfortable bed--no discomfort,
no complaints, no stress.
Trouble is, it doesn't usually work that way--as you've probably
already discovered. Sometimes we begin to suspect that God is
picking on us. We may even begin to struggle with our faith.
Flannery O'Connor, a brilliant American writer and a believer in
Jesus Christ, had some thoughts about that. She once observed,
"I think there is no suffering greater than what is caused by the
doubts of those who want to believe. I know what torment this is.
But I can only see it, in myself anyway, as the process by which
faith is deepened. What people don't realize is how much religion
costs. They think it is a big electric blanket, when of course it
is the cross."
More than one Christian has gone through periods of doubt, perhaps
even bordering on despair. They often don't realize that the act of
crying out for help is a demonstration that faith is very much
present and alive in them.
In a letter to a college student who expressed doubts about the
Christian faith, O'Connor wrote, "Even in the life of a Christian,
faith rises and falls like the tides of an invisible sea. It's there
even when he can't see it or feel it."
Our misery is the evidence of our faith. When we cry out with the
distraught father in today's text, "I do believe; help me overcome
my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24), we are expressing our faith. In His way
and in His time, God will give us the assurance we need.
[17] "Teacher, I brought You my son, who is possessed by a spirit
that has robbed him of speech. [18] Whenever it seizes him, it throws
him to the ground. . . . I asked Your disciples to drive out the
spirit, but they could not." [19 ]"O unbelieving generation," Jesus
replied, "how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up
with you? Bring the boy to Me." . . . [21] Jesus asked the boy's
father, "How long has he been like this?"[ 22] "From childhood," he
answered. ". . . But if You can do anything, take pity on us and
help us." [23] " 'If You can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible
for him who believes." [24] Immediately the boy's father exclaimed,
"I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" [25] When Jesus saw
that a crowd was running to the scene, He rebuked the evil spirit.
"You deaf and mute spirit," He said, "I command you, come out of
him and never enter him again." [26] The spirit shrieked, convulsed
him violently and came out.
ELECTRIC BLANKET
Some followers of Jesus expect the Christian life to go as smoothly
and easily as sliding into a warm, comfortable bed--no discomfort,
no complaints, no stress.
Trouble is, it doesn't usually work that way--as you've probably
already discovered. Sometimes we begin to suspect that God is
picking on us. We may even begin to struggle with our faith.
Flannery O'Connor, a brilliant American writer and a believer in
Jesus Christ, had some thoughts about that. She once observed,
"I think there is no suffering greater than what is caused by the
doubts of those who want to believe. I know what torment this is.
But I can only see it, in myself anyway, as the process by which
faith is deepened. What people don't realize is how much religion
costs. They think it is a big electric blanket, when of course it
is the cross."
More than one Christian has gone through periods of doubt, perhaps
even bordering on despair. They often don't realize that the act of
crying out for help is a demonstration that faith is very much
present and alive in them.
In a letter to a college student who expressed doubts about the
Christian faith, O'Connor wrote, "Even in the life of a Christian,
faith rises and falls like the tides of an invisible sea. It's there
even when he can't see it or feel it."
Our misery is the evidence of our faith. When we cry out with the
distraught father in today's text, "I do believe; help me overcome
my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24), we are expressing our faith. In His way
and in His time, God will give us the assurance we need.
Thursday, August 21, 2003
{side note- there's something everyone needs to look at - it's located beneath the devo entry for today- please do this for me - it would be so nice of all of you- would help brighten up my day. that's all that i ask (hehe nina simone song! woooh) and there's also a devo entry below this entry for today- after that devo entry for today is the thing you need to read . thanks so much. i love you all. God Bless- Emmi}
So yesterday i finish taping the seminar (which during the seminar i kept fallign asleep and i'm suppose to be taping it but i'm over there leaning against the wall taking a nap!)and i'm gearing up in my office finishing a few details and Joe walks in and tells me i have a flat......yeah so i go outside and yup it's flat- it was pretty interesting i'm suprised dave didn't laugh at me more...i call him and tell him i have a flat (most people would be like okie so what do you want me to do-that's the attitude he had- he told me to call dave and i said i did and i told him what i'm telling you know and that was his impression about it - so what do you want me to do about it.) he's like really??? do you want me to come out there, do you want me to talk you thru what to do? what are you going to do.? of course my response is i dunno what to do that's why i'm calling ....i've never had a flat. i can't get the tools outta the car cause they havne't been unscrewed since 84 and they're in there really really really really tight.....i'm stuck in west jackson...at work....i dunno what to do....it prolly was the funniest convo ever because it was so ridiculous....wow. but yeah i eventually got the spare on there....and dave you have to see what the jack did to my car...you won't believe it. so yeah the spare was actually flat- go figure i mean it had never been used since 84!!!!!84 people my car is so old! 19 years! ...so i'm driving 60 on the interstate to go to the gas station to get me a new tire....i'm suprised i made it. while i was waiting for everything to get fixed dave called and told me to meet him at his house at 6.30 and to wear shoes. it was a suprise...we took me to a kalie....it was really nice of him- we didn't dance though- too many little kids and such. afterwards mason and georgia came over - to pick up something at dave's and yeah mason is well a beast he goes straight to the frig. and eats 2 boiled eggs - gross- a diet rite (tangerine flavored) and macaroni........wow - talk about rank breath. after that we went a picked up sushi for me and went back to vijays and had a nice relaxing night. it was great...everyday i find something more that i love about dave...he's just amazing. all in all i had a nice ending to a semi rough day.
tomorrow we have to start handing out flyers.....that will be interesting.
next week is going to be stressfull at least monday with the show and the deq website is being launched on monday......i'm gonna be a wreak most likely- hopefully not- i hope i can keep myself together.
i can't wait to get home today- to be in my house and play with my puppy....it's going to be so nice.
oh yeah if you wanan see the mae flyer go to www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=emdees
and there's something you all need to look at - it's the entry after the devo for today.
i hope everyone is doing well. have a great day
God Bless
Emmi
So yesterday i finish taping the seminar (which during the seminar i kept fallign asleep and i'm suppose to be taping it but i'm over there leaning against the wall taking a nap!)and i'm gearing up in my office finishing a few details and Joe walks in and tells me i have a flat......yeah so i go outside and yup it's flat- it was pretty interesting i'm suprised dave didn't laugh at me more...i call him and tell him i have a flat (most people would be like okie so what do you want me to do-that's the attitude he had- he told me to call dave and i said i did and i told him what i'm telling you know and that was his impression about it - so what do you want me to do about it.) he's like really??? do you want me to come out there, do you want me to talk you thru what to do? what are you going to do.? of course my response is i dunno what to do that's why i'm calling ....i've never had a flat. i can't get the tools outta the car cause they havne't been unscrewed since 84 and they're in there really really really really tight.....i'm stuck in west jackson...at work....i dunno what to do....it prolly was the funniest convo ever because it was so ridiculous....wow. but yeah i eventually got the spare on there....and dave you have to see what the jack did to my car...you won't believe it. so yeah the spare was actually flat- go figure i mean it had never been used since 84!!!!!84 people my car is so old! 19 years! ...so i'm driving 60 on the interstate to go to the gas station to get me a new tire....i'm suprised i made it. while i was waiting for everything to get fixed dave called and told me to meet him at his house at 6.30 and to wear shoes. it was a suprise...we took me to a kalie....it was really nice of him- we didn't dance though- too many little kids and such. afterwards mason and georgia came over - to pick up something at dave's and yeah mason is well a beast he goes straight to the frig. and eats 2 boiled eggs - gross- a diet rite (tangerine flavored) and macaroni........wow - talk about rank breath. after that we went a picked up sushi for me and went back to vijays and had a nice relaxing night. it was great...everyday i find something more that i love about dave...he's just amazing. all in all i had a nice ending to a semi rough day.
tomorrow we have to start handing out flyers.....that will be interesting.
next week is going to be stressfull at least monday with the show and the deq website is being launched on monday......i'm gonna be a wreak most likely- hopefully not- i hope i can keep myself together.
i can't wait to get home today- to be in my house and play with my puppy....it's going to be so nice.
oh yeah if you wanan see the mae flyer go to www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=emdees
and there's something you all need to look at - it's the entry after the devo for today.
i hope everyone is doing well. have a great day
God Bless
Emmi
A Darkened Heart
When God called Jeremiah to be a prophet, the people of Jerusalem had
been living in sin for a very long time. It had been 300 years since
the kingdom of Israel divided; and despite God's patient warnings, the
people continued to rebel and worship other gods.
God finally told Jeremiah He would no longer endure this continued
rejection; "I have withdrawn My blessing, My love and My pity from this
people" (Jeremiah 16:5). God also said that because of the many years
of rebellion, destruction was now certain; "I will bring an end to the
sounds of joy and gladness" (Jeremiah 16:9). He then told Jeremiah how
to respond to the inevitable cries and complaints.
Jeremiah 16:10-12
"When you tell these people all this and they ask you, 'Why has the Lord
decreed such a great disaster against us? What wrong have we done? What
sin have we committed against the Lord our God?' then say to them, 'It
is because your fathers forsook Me,' declares the Lord, 'and followed
other gods and served and worshiped them. They forsook Me and did not
keep My law. But you have behaved more wickedly than your fathers.'"
This is a difficult message. God is characterized by extreme grace and
patient love...but He has His limits. He will not tolerate continual
disobedience. If we claim to be a child of God we must deal with the
issue of sin. God hates sin because it causes separation with those He loves.
Continual and unrepented sin causes us to lose the ability to recognize
our sin. It's a cancer which causes our heart to become cold and dark,
unable to even hear the conviction of the Holy Spirit; "For although
they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him,
but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened"
(Romans 1:21). Sin clouds our vision and causes us to drift further and
further from God's path.
The people of Jerusalem could no longer recognize their sin - they stood
before God in their wickedness and boldly asked: "What wrong have we
done?" Today, we are on the verge of becoming equally darkened. When
our Holy God is degraded we call it tolerance. When innocent babies are
killed before taking their first breath we call it choice. And when
sinful lifestyles are allowed into church leadership we call it
progress. But God calls these sin! We continually withhold large
portions of our heart and then ask: "What wrong have we done?"
If our eyes were truly opened, would we be surprised to see how far
we've compromised and strayed? Let's recommit our lives to holiness,
purity, worship, and absolute love for God. Let's allow His light to
indwell every area of our life. Let's repent and refuse to live with a
darkened heart.
When God called Jeremiah to be a prophet, the people of Jerusalem had
been living in sin for a very long time. It had been 300 years since
the kingdom of Israel divided; and despite God's patient warnings, the
people continued to rebel and worship other gods.
God finally told Jeremiah He would no longer endure this continued
rejection; "I have withdrawn My blessing, My love and My pity from this
people" (Jeremiah 16:5). God also said that because of the many years
of rebellion, destruction was now certain; "I will bring an end to the
sounds of joy and gladness" (Jeremiah 16:9). He then told Jeremiah how
to respond to the inevitable cries and complaints.
Jeremiah 16:10-12
"When you tell these people all this and they ask you, 'Why has the Lord
decreed such a great disaster against us? What wrong have we done? What
sin have we committed against the Lord our God?' then say to them, 'It
is because your fathers forsook Me,' declares the Lord, 'and followed
other gods and served and worshiped them. They forsook Me and did not
keep My law. But you have behaved more wickedly than your fathers.'"
This is a difficult message. God is characterized by extreme grace and
patient love...but He has His limits. He will not tolerate continual
disobedience. If we claim to be a child of God we must deal with the
issue of sin. God hates sin because it causes separation with those He loves.
Continual and unrepented sin causes us to lose the ability to recognize
our sin. It's a cancer which causes our heart to become cold and dark,
unable to even hear the conviction of the Holy Spirit; "For although
they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him,
but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened"
(Romans 1:21). Sin clouds our vision and causes us to drift further and
further from God's path.
The people of Jerusalem could no longer recognize their sin - they stood
before God in their wickedness and boldly asked: "What wrong have we
done?" Today, we are on the verge of becoming equally darkened. When
our Holy God is degraded we call it tolerance. When innocent babies are
killed before taking their first breath we call it choice. And when
sinful lifestyles are allowed into church leadership we call it
progress. But God calls these sin! We continually withhold large
portions of our heart and then ask: "What wrong have we done?"
If our eyes were truly opened, would we be surprised to see how far
we've compromised and strayed? Let's recommit our lives to holiness,
purity, worship, and absolute love for God. Let's allow His light to
indwell every area of our life. Let's repent and refuse to live with a
darkened heart.
Wednesday, August 20, 2003
so yesterday on one of the journals i read, the girl did this, and i thought it was pretty interesting the responses she got, so i thought i might give it a try, and hopefully learn some new and kewl things about ya'll.
so...if you read my journal...
leave a comment and tell me
1)anything about yourself.
2)one thing you are happy about today.
3)your fave song of the moment.
4)anything you've concluded about me.
k. that's all. DO IT! hehe. don't be afraid. just take a sec and do it. yeah. for kicks.
God Bless
Emmi
don't forget to read the entries below this one...they are pretty important.
so...if you read my journal...
leave a comment and tell me
1)anything about yourself.
2)one thing you are happy about today.
3)your fave song of the moment.
4)anything you've concluded about me.
k. that's all. DO IT! hehe. don't be afraid. just take a sec and do it. yeah. for kicks.
God Bless
Emmi
don't forget to read the entries below this one...they are pretty important.
The Fools we are as Men
God did an amazing job yesterday of kicking my butt and putting me in my place.
i always hear everyone say...well that's your plan but it may not be God's ......i always knew that but it never really hit me till yesterday....when i found myself saying this wasn't part of my plan...i didn't plan this....yeah well it's not my plan that matters ...it's God's and thank goodness...i like his plan so much better than mine. He brought something totally wonderful in my life that i hadn't planned on and i'm so greatfull and thankfull.
yesterday , well last night- dave and i went to kinkos to finish making posters for the mae show....and during it- at this point in the day my medicine was wearing off....and my frustration tolerance was very very low....dave was trying to be helpfull- God Bless him, he's such a sweetheart. and in the process of him trying ot help i was getting frustrated and anxious and very stressed and i ended up snapping at him. poor thing- he forgave me, thank goodness but i felt horrible- i snapped at him, the person i love the most- i felt horrible. I dunno why he loves me but i'm so greatful and thankful. He truly is amazing. I'm so blessed to have him in my life. Thanks so much for putting up with me in my worst moments...and loving me thru it no matter what.
i had a pretty great talk with hollie last night...we talked about boston and she was really encouraging....thanks buddy.
i also got to hear dave play the guitar again- i love hearing him play- everything he plays is just wow...so beautiful and amazing and i'm not saying that because it's him...i'm saying it because it's true...he's an amazing guitarist. very talented.
the posters are made and are being emailed today....i have 224 in my possession and dave hopefully will be making some more, plus other people should be printing and handing then out and yeah ...should be good.
i listened to gusters new ablum htis morning on my way to work...it's soooo goood . it's pretty much an upbeat love song album. it's really really good- i was impressed.
i'm back off to work. i've got alot to do today....i have to tape a seminar session today at 2- mernt.
staying at vijays house has been interesting.....i'm getting semi use to it. the dog hasn't been that bad.
but yeah back off to work. everyone have an amazing day.
God Bless
Emmi
God did an amazing job yesterday of kicking my butt and putting me in my place.
i always hear everyone say...well that's your plan but it may not be God's ......i always knew that but it never really hit me till yesterday....when i found myself saying this wasn't part of my plan...i didn't plan this....yeah well it's not my plan that matters ...it's God's and thank goodness...i like his plan so much better than mine. He brought something totally wonderful in my life that i hadn't planned on and i'm so greatfull and thankfull.
yesterday , well last night- dave and i went to kinkos to finish making posters for the mae show....and during it- at this point in the day my medicine was wearing off....and my frustration tolerance was very very low....dave was trying to be helpfull- God Bless him, he's such a sweetheart. and in the process of him trying ot help i was getting frustrated and anxious and very stressed and i ended up snapping at him. poor thing- he forgave me, thank goodness but i felt horrible- i snapped at him, the person i love the most- i felt horrible. I dunno why he loves me but i'm so greatful and thankful. He truly is amazing. I'm so blessed to have him in my life. Thanks so much for putting up with me in my worst moments...and loving me thru it no matter what.
i had a pretty great talk with hollie last night...we talked about boston and she was really encouraging....thanks buddy.
i also got to hear dave play the guitar again- i love hearing him play- everything he plays is just wow...so beautiful and amazing and i'm not saying that because it's him...i'm saying it because it's true...he's an amazing guitarist. very talented.
the posters are made and are being emailed today....i have 224 in my possession and dave hopefully will be making some more, plus other people should be printing and handing then out and yeah ...should be good.
i listened to gusters new ablum htis morning on my way to work...it's soooo goood . it's pretty much an upbeat love song album. it's really really good- i was impressed.
i'm back off to work. i've got alot to do today....i have to tape a seminar session today at 2- mernt.
staying at vijays house has been interesting.....i'm getting semi use to it. the dog hasn't been that bad.
but yeah back off to work. everyone have an amazing day.
God Bless
Emmi
Who Taught Us To Walk
In the previous devo "Finish The Race" we were encouraged to "run" toward the
finish line; but we were also reminded that God's race takes place
within our heart as we trust Him and love Him. His race is not in what
we do, but in who we are and who we are becoming as we do ALL to bring
Him glory and honor. One of the biggest stumbling blocks which keeps us
from running a "successful" race is the complacency caused by forgetting
what God has already done in our life.
Not everyone's current situation is what they might prefer, but each of
us are on a wonderful journey which began when God sent His Spirit to
open our eyes to the truth and called us to be with Him for all eternity
through faith in His Son. Our beginning ought to be a clear indication
of God's miraculous grace and Guiding Hand. And as we look back on our
journey, we recognize some of the miracles which brought us to where we
are today, but many we don't - and most we have simply forgotten.
God's children have always had a hard time with recognizing and
remembering. The northern kingdom of Israel had been in rebellion for
almost two hundred years when God called Hosea to be a prophet. The
people had created their own form of worship and had long forgotten how
much God loved them and how much He had already done to guide and protect them.
Hosea 11:3-4
"It was I {God} who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the arms; but
they did not realize it was I who healed them. I led them with cords of
human kindness, with ties of love; I lifted the yoke from their neck and
bent down to feed them."
In this passage, Ephraim refers to the nation of Israel. God was
reminding the people how He provided for all their needs as He led them
out of Egyptian slavery, into the promised land of Canaan. But this
passage is very applicable to each of us today. Whether we see His Hand
or not, God has been at work guiding us in many different ways.
None of us are at our final destination, but each of us are where we are
because God loves us dearly and wants to draw us ever closer to Himself.
Let's not create our own form of worship where we give Him the leftovers
of our heart. He created us, saved us, and brought us to where we are
today - He deserves our ALL.
We must turn our eyes back to God and praise Him for His continuous
provision and His loving promise to finish the work He has begun in our
life; "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion"
(Philippians 1:6). Let's praise Him for His Guiding Hand, and, as we
run, let's always remember it was God who taught us to walk.
In the previous devo "Finish The Race" we were encouraged to "run" toward the
finish line; but we were also reminded that God's race takes place
within our heart as we trust Him and love Him. His race is not in what
we do, but in who we are and who we are becoming as we do ALL to bring
Him glory and honor. One of the biggest stumbling blocks which keeps us
from running a "successful" race is the complacency caused by forgetting
what God has already done in our life.
Not everyone's current situation is what they might prefer, but each of
us are on a wonderful journey which began when God sent His Spirit to
open our eyes to the truth and called us to be with Him for all eternity
through faith in His Son. Our beginning ought to be a clear indication
of God's miraculous grace and Guiding Hand. And as we look back on our
journey, we recognize some of the miracles which brought us to where we
are today, but many we don't - and most we have simply forgotten.
God's children have always had a hard time with recognizing and
remembering. The northern kingdom of Israel had been in rebellion for
almost two hundred years when God called Hosea to be a prophet. The
people had created their own form of worship and had long forgotten how
much God loved them and how much He had already done to guide and protect them.
Hosea 11:3-4
"It was I {God} who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the arms; but
they did not realize it was I who healed them. I led them with cords of
human kindness, with ties of love; I lifted the yoke from their neck and
bent down to feed them."
In this passage, Ephraim refers to the nation of Israel. God was
reminding the people how He provided for all their needs as He led them
out of Egyptian slavery, into the promised land of Canaan. But this
passage is very applicable to each of us today. Whether we see His Hand
or not, God has been at work guiding us in many different ways.
None of us are at our final destination, but each of us are where we are
because God loves us dearly and wants to draw us ever closer to Himself.
Let's not create our own form of worship where we give Him the leftovers
of our heart. He created us, saved us, and brought us to where we are
today - He deserves our ALL.
We must turn our eyes back to God and praise Him for His continuous
provision and His loving promise to finish the work He has begun in our
life; "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion"
(Philippians 1:6). Let's praise Him for His Guiding Hand, and, as we
run, let's always remember it was God who taught us to walk.
Tuesday, August 19, 2003
The devo for the day is below this entry.
Yesterday was nice, i was unable to beat david in put-put because when we arrived at the park - it was closed, so the match will have to wait for another day.....i think i smell a match coming up this weekend....what do you say. you up for the challenge?
We also got to see some belhaven friends yesterday which was very very nice-the rest of the crew gets in on saturday.
it'll be so great to see everyone again.
my puppy climbed the stairs this morning...he saw me at the top and well just couldn't resist me so he flew up them for the first time, my dad came out of his room and almost knocked him down....needless to say my mom wants me to go out tonight and get 2 more gates.
i get to take care of vijay's house tonight and tomorrow (i also said goodbye to him yesterday -i've known him since i was 5. we've driven to school together everyday, he's always lived right across the street. it's odd he'll be gone know- i'll call and check up on him though and see him on my breaks. he's going to duke- last night when we were all saying goodbye and talking of when we all first met, my dad said he introduced us because he thought i needed a pet...hehe yeah vijay has been a form of entertainment for me- him and his car and his mother wow what a crazy crazy lady. i'll miss that boys humor , he has an amazingly sharp and cunning since of humor- which is very hard to find) ......the one really good thing about this(house sitting at vijays) is that he has a scanner and a good computer.....i'll be making some swell flyers tonight and emailing those suckers out. i think i might use one of my photos in the background. either me without you or some as cities burn pics....maybe even citizen youth- they had some really good angles in theirs...and alot of space to write on top of it. or i could just find a random funny pic.....we'll see....we'll see.
armor for sleeps posters came in yesterday...all i need know is mae's.
i've got beloved's and norma jeans- i gotta go have kinkos make me a few copies . i'll need to email my flyers and such out to everyone tomorrow or tonight. and then i've gotta send out people this weekend to cover cars and such and the schools.
mae and armor for sleep will prolly be staying at my house. i might look into getting some blow up mattresses if they are cheap enough. i'm so glad i had this week off. that there wasn't a show scheduled, it makes it so much easier cause the next two shows are huge. i have so much work to do.
well i'm back off to work. everyone have an amazingly great day.
God Bless
Emmi
my jacket smells like bananna republic.....go figure.
listened to letter 12 on the way to work this morning....good guys..good music.
all american rejects- good music for work.
Yesterday was nice, i was unable to beat david in put-put because when we arrived at the park - it was closed, so the match will have to wait for another day.....i think i smell a match coming up this weekend....what do you say. you up for the challenge?
We also got to see some belhaven friends yesterday which was very very nice-the rest of the crew gets in on saturday.
it'll be so great to see everyone again.
my puppy climbed the stairs this morning...he saw me at the top and well just couldn't resist me so he flew up them for the first time, my dad came out of his room and almost knocked him down....needless to say my mom wants me to go out tonight and get 2 more gates.
i get to take care of vijay's house tonight and tomorrow (i also said goodbye to him yesterday -i've known him since i was 5. we've driven to school together everyday, he's always lived right across the street. it's odd he'll be gone know- i'll call and check up on him though and see him on my breaks. he's going to duke- last night when we were all saying goodbye and talking of when we all first met, my dad said he introduced us because he thought i needed a pet...hehe yeah vijay has been a form of entertainment for me- him and his car and his mother wow what a crazy crazy lady. i'll miss that boys humor , he has an amazingly sharp and cunning since of humor- which is very hard to find) ......the one really good thing about this(house sitting at vijays) is that he has a scanner and a good computer.....i'll be making some swell flyers tonight and emailing those suckers out. i think i might use one of my photos in the background. either me without you or some as cities burn pics....maybe even citizen youth- they had some really good angles in theirs...and alot of space to write on top of it. or i could just find a random funny pic.....we'll see....we'll see.
armor for sleeps posters came in yesterday...all i need know is mae's.
i've got beloved's and norma jeans- i gotta go have kinkos make me a few copies . i'll need to email my flyers and such out to everyone tomorrow or tonight. and then i've gotta send out people this weekend to cover cars and such and the schools.
mae and armor for sleep will prolly be staying at my house. i might look into getting some blow up mattresses if they are cheap enough. i'm so glad i had this week off. that there wasn't a show scheduled, it makes it so much easier cause the next two shows are huge. i have so much work to do.
well i'm back off to work. everyone have an amazingly great day.
God Bless
Emmi
my jacket smells like bananna republic.....go figure.
listened to letter 12 on the way to work this morning....good guys..good music.
all american rejects- good music for work.
Finish The Race
Paul was returning to Jerusalem at the end of his third and final
missionary journey. By this time in his ministry, Paul had been a
Christian for nearly twenty years. Twenty years since Jesus called
Paul, "My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and
their kings and before the people of Israel" (Acts 9:15). Twenty years
of faithful service, and now..."In every city the Holy Spirit warns me
that prison and hardships are facing me" (Acts 20:23).
Paul was returning home, but his life was not going to be easy. He knew
there were many trials ahead, but his life had a purpose far beyond his
immediate surroundings.
Acts 20:24
"I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race
and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of
testifying to the gospel of God's grace."
It was several more years before Paul wrote; "I have learned the secret
of being content in any and every situation" (Philippians 4:12); yet
here, when facing certain hardship, Paul showed he had already learned
the secret. The particular circumstances in Paul's life had become of
minor importance. He knew his contentment was not based on current
events, but on bringing glory and honor to God. His life had a
wonderful purpose even in the face of great adversity and harsh conditions.
We were all created for the same purpose as Paul - we were created to
bring glory and honor to God! Our specific tasks may differ and change
from time to time, but we each have the same unchanging purpose -
everything we do, say, and think should bring glory and honor to our
Heavenly Father!
God's race is run in the deepest part of our heart - not in the flurry
of activity. Running well is not defined by doing more; rather, we run
a "successful" race as we do every little task we are given with the
complete and absolute devotion of our heart.
His race is long and often difficult. There are many distractions which
seek to slow us down and even pull us from the track, and at times we
may even wonder why we're running. But being a participant in God's
eternal race is infinitely more rewarding than standing on the sidelines
and simply watching! He has called us to run - and to run well!!
We must run the path God places before us with all the strength He
provides - and within the sure and calming protection of His grace.
Let's run with the motivation of bringing Him glory and honor by loving
Him with ALL our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Let's continue to run
well, and with a burning desire to finish the race.
Paul was returning to Jerusalem at the end of his third and final
missionary journey. By this time in his ministry, Paul had been a
Christian for nearly twenty years. Twenty years since Jesus called
Paul, "My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and
their kings and before the people of Israel" (Acts 9:15). Twenty years
of faithful service, and now..."In every city the Holy Spirit warns me
that prison and hardships are facing me" (Acts 20:23).
Paul was returning home, but his life was not going to be easy. He knew
there were many trials ahead, but his life had a purpose far beyond his
immediate surroundings.
Acts 20:24
"I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race
and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of
testifying to the gospel of God's grace."
It was several more years before Paul wrote; "I have learned the secret
of being content in any and every situation" (Philippians 4:12); yet
here, when facing certain hardship, Paul showed he had already learned
the secret. The particular circumstances in Paul's life had become of
minor importance. He knew his contentment was not based on current
events, but on bringing glory and honor to God. His life had a
wonderful purpose even in the face of great adversity and harsh conditions.
We were all created for the same purpose as Paul - we were created to
bring glory and honor to God! Our specific tasks may differ and change
from time to time, but we each have the same unchanging purpose -
everything we do, say, and think should bring glory and honor to our
Heavenly Father!
God's race is run in the deepest part of our heart - not in the flurry
of activity. Running well is not defined by doing more; rather, we run
a "successful" race as we do every little task we are given with the
complete and absolute devotion of our heart.
His race is long and often difficult. There are many distractions which
seek to slow us down and even pull us from the track, and at times we
may even wonder why we're running. But being a participant in God's
eternal race is infinitely more rewarding than standing on the sidelines
and simply watching! He has called us to run - and to run well!!
We must run the path God places before us with all the strength He
provides - and within the sure and calming protection of His grace.
Let's run with the motivation of bringing Him glory and honor by loving
Him with ALL our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Let's continue to run
well, and with a burning desire to finish the race.
Monday, August 18, 2003
wow...i'm an old geezer named alfred....hope that makes you laugh...i think i'm gonna file a complaint...
when i retook the test- and switched answers up a lil- it said i was a funny asian man...either way i'm a lil confused.
Hopelessly Romantic Geezer Named Alfred
What's Your Personality Type?
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when i retook the test- and switched answers up a lil- it said i was a funny asian man...either way i'm a lil confused.
Hopelessly Romantic Geezer Named Alfred
What's Your Personality Type?
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here's a devo for today....entry for today is below it.
{hope everyone is doing well.
hope all is well at college. please keep me updated and let me know you are doing well. feel free to leave messages on here....lately we've had conversations in the comment section..it's rather interesting. good times.
anyways enjoy. see you all soon.
God Bless
Emmi }
Luke 15:11-20
[11] Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons.
[12] Theyounger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share
of the estate.' So he divided his property between them.
[13 ]Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had,
set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in
wild living. . . . [17] When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many
of my father's hired men have food to spare, and here I am
starving to death! [18] I will set out and go back to my father and
say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.
[19 ]I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one
of your hired men.' [20] So he got up and went to his father. But while
he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with
compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him
and kissed him."
STRAY STAR
The newspaper headline announced: "Young star pulled by wrong
crowd may be destined to stray forever." The article wasn't about
a promising Hollywood actor or pop musician whose personal life was
disintegrating. This star was of the outer-space variety.
Known to astronomers as Tauri Sb, the relatively small star
(20 percent of the mass of our sun) had been part of a four-star
family. For 20 years, researchers have been watching its movements.
They noticed that the small star was drawn toward a larger pair,
coming close enough so that as it passed them, Tauri Sb doubled its
speed and shot off away from its original solar family. It looks
like Tauri Sb will end up wandering through space.
What happens in outer space is similar to what happens to people
on our little planet. No doubt you've seen it happen. Like the young
son in the parable Jesus told, a person pursues bad relationships
and wanders far from home. That "home" may be a family, a church,
or friends. It also usually means wandering away from God. And it's
all too easy to find "friends" who will encourage the wanderer to
keep going.
The big difference between Tauri Sb and the prodigal in Jesus'
parable is that the star, if it ever turns back home, will be in an
orbit far distant from its original relationship to its family. But the
young son came back--and he came back to his father's open arms.
The same can be true for you and me if one day we come to our
senses and realize that we have allowed ourselves to be pulled
away from a close relationship with God. We don't have to
wonder if the Lord wants us back--He does. We don't have to wait
light-years to try to fix up our lives--He wants us back
right away. (See Luke 15:17-24.)
{hope everyone is doing well.
hope all is well at college. please keep me updated and let me know you are doing well. feel free to leave messages on here....lately we've had conversations in the comment section..it's rather interesting. good times.
anyways enjoy. see you all soon.
God Bless
Emmi }
Luke 15:11-20
[11] Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons.
[12] Theyounger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share
of the estate.' So he divided his property between them.
[13 ]Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had,
set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in
wild living. . . . [17] When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many
of my father's hired men have food to spare, and here I am
starving to death! [18] I will set out and go back to my father and
say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.
[19 ]I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one
of your hired men.' [20] So he got up and went to his father. But while
he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with
compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him
and kissed him."
STRAY STAR
The newspaper headline announced: "Young star pulled by wrong
crowd may be destined to stray forever." The article wasn't about
a promising Hollywood actor or pop musician whose personal life was
disintegrating. This star was of the outer-space variety.
Known to astronomers as Tauri Sb, the relatively small star
(20 percent of the mass of our sun) had been part of a four-star
family. For 20 years, researchers have been watching its movements.
They noticed that the small star was drawn toward a larger pair,
coming close enough so that as it passed them, Tauri Sb doubled its
speed and shot off away from its original solar family. It looks
like Tauri Sb will end up wandering through space.
What happens in outer space is similar to what happens to people
on our little planet. No doubt you've seen it happen. Like the young
son in the parable Jesus told, a person pursues bad relationships
and wanders far from home. That "home" may be a family, a church,
or friends. It also usually means wandering away from God. And it's
all too easy to find "friends" who will encourage the wanderer to
keep going.
The big difference between Tauri Sb and the prodigal in Jesus'
parable is that the star, if it ever turns back home, will be in an
orbit far distant from its original relationship to its family. But the
young son came back--and he came back to his father's open arms.
The same can be true for you and me if one day we come to our
senses and realize that we have allowed ourselves to be pulled
away from a close relationship with God. We don't have to
wonder if the Lord wants us back--He does. We don't have to wait
light-years to try to fix up our lives--He wants us back
right away. (See Luke 15:17-24.)
this weekend was a family filled one. and it was great.
friday i said goodbye to matt- which was sad. but he's really excited bout rice so good for him. i know he'll do great.
that night i had dinner at my house with the kneppers , dave joined us after dinner. dinner was great. it was a lot of fun just sitting with everyone and talking and hearing stories. always a good time. dave and i finished our movie marathon (part 2) afterwards- good movies- we watched a bronx tale and a walk to remember. a walk to remember just couldn't hold my attention. yeah.
the next morning my family woke me up around 9 and 10- to see if i was still gonna go get the dog - so i called dave and the sweetheart he is still wanted to go to laurel with my mom and i. so we went to laurel and spent an hour looking at the pupies. while dave stayed outside with licky. he's really to good to me. man. okie so we got a puppy and he is the cutest thing ever. it's a boston terrier like licky but he's cuter. and just wow. we named him bo. he's great. he just follows me around. he's started taking a liking to dave. so yeah we got back to jackson around 5 .30 i guess. and we chilled at the house. then we went over to dave's house and had dinner with his family- it was great. they're house is so cute and cozy- i love it. it's just wonderful. after dinner we ran errands for my mom- for the dog- then met up with dave's brother and some of his friends and we bowled....and i was horrible- i've lost my game. yeah go ahead dave...laugh it up. sunday- we went to church, and ran a few more errands afterward. and had dinner with the family again. and just hung out around the house. we did get away finally from the fam for like an hour- and we got ice cream and marble slab- -it was free cause i had a full card-it was oh so good. it was ggreat. so yeah it was a fun filled family weekend. we just hung out with the fam. and helped out around the house. and yeah. good times.
tonight (weather permitting) we are going to take hollie put-put-ting...if she wants to go. should be fun.
everyone's off to school know. holmes starts today. gotta go suitcase shopping this week/weekend- more likely- and go by the ups store and get some boxes. gah....i have no idea what i've gotten myself in to. i'll be fine though. i'll be fine.
no shows this week. but i've gotta promote alot. make flyers. and such. goodness.
i'm house sitting tuesday night and wed. mernt. it should be aight though. it'll be interesting. i'm staying at vijay's house. with that huge dog of his....help.
well i must be off to work i have alot to do today- not really- i just kinda doddle so it all drags out.
ooooh cute story. this morning i'm getting ready and bo's following me around as usual. so i turn on my hair dryer and bo kinda gets scared looks at it, shakes and decides to run and hid behind the toliet- it's now his new hiding place. it was cute- needless to say my hair did not get fully dried this morning. bo also has a facination with my clothes- he likes to sit on my pile of clothes. it's really odd. but yeah he's adorable. i can't wait to get home and play with him today.
well off to work i go.....and off to listen to some more swing swing.
SOOOO GOOOOOD!
friday i said goodbye to matt- which was sad. but he's really excited bout rice so good for him. i know he'll do great.
that night i had dinner at my house with the kneppers , dave joined us after dinner. dinner was great. it was a lot of fun just sitting with everyone and talking and hearing stories. always a good time. dave and i finished our movie marathon (part 2) afterwards- good movies- we watched a bronx tale and a walk to remember. a walk to remember just couldn't hold my attention. yeah.
the next morning my family woke me up around 9 and 10- to see if i was still gonna go get the dog - so i called dave and the sweetheart he is still wanted to go to laurel with my mom and i. so we went to laurel and spent an hour looking at the pupies. while dave stayed outside with licky. he's really to good to me. man. okie so we got a puppy and he is the cutest thing ever. it's a boston terrier like licky but he's cuter. and just wow. we named him bo. he's great. he just follows me around. he's started taking a liking to dave. so yeah we got back to jackson around 5 .30 i guess. and we chilled at the house. then we went over to dave's house and had dinner with his family- it was great. they're house is so cute and cozy- i love it. it's just wonderful. after dinner we ran errands for my mom- for the dog- then met up with dave's brother and some of his friends and we bowled....and i was horrible- i've lost my game. yeah go ahead dave...laugh it up. sunday- we went to church, and ran a few more errands afterward. and had dinner with the family again. and just hung out around the house. we did get away finally from the fam for like an hour- and we got ice cream and marble slab- -it was free cause i had a full card-it was oh so good. it was ggreat. so yeah it was a fun filled family weekend. we just hung out with the fam. and helped out around the house. and yeah. good times.
tonight (weather permitting) we are going to take hollie put-put-ting...if she wants to go. should be fun.
everyone's off to school know. holmes starts today. gotta go suitcase shopping this week/weekend- more likely- and go by the ups store and get some boxes. gah....i have no idea what i've gotten myself in to. i'll be fine though. i'll be fine.
no shows this week. but i've gotta promote alot. make flyers. and such. goodness.
i'm house sitting tuesday night and wed. mernt. it should be aight though. it'll be interesting. i'm staying at vijay's house. with that huge dog of his....help.
well i must be off to work i have alot to do today- not really- i just kinda doddle so it all drags out.
ooooh cute story. this morning i'm getting ready and bo's following me around as usual. so i turn on my hair dryer and bo kinda gets scared looks at it, shakes and decides to run and hid behind the toliet- it's now his new hiding place. it was cute- needless to say my hair did not get fully dried this morning. bo also has a facination with my clothes- he likes to sit on my pile of clothes. it's really odd. but yeah he's adorable. i can't wait to get home and play with him today.
well off to work i go.....and off to listen to some more swing swing.
SOOOO GOOOOOD!
Friday, August 15, 2003
so i was looking at my site meter - i've had a lot of intereting hits lately- but there's been this one person- with the server name of qwest.net- that's not a provider i'm familiar with so i went and did some research- to see what qwest was. (only becuase this person frequents my page- and thank you for coming here so often- anyways they provide to these states:(AZ, CO, ID, IA, MN, MT, NE, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY) yeah i don't know anyone in any of those states. so that's kinda kewl. just thought i'd share.
other interesting hits i've had this week:
hinet.net- someone from japan or china.
gcaon.com- not sure where they are from
centurytel.com- i dunno
worldnet.com- world net communications- someone from LA- woohoo
lanl.gov- los alamos national laboratories
bluewin.ch- looks like someone from germany
and various other ip addresses.
fun stuff- i'm so easily ammused.
other interesting hits i've had this week:
hinet.net- someone from japan or china.
gcaon.com- not sure where they are from
centurytel.com- i dunno
worldnet.com- world net communications- someone from LA- woohoo
lanl.gov- los alamos national laboratories
bluewin.ch- looks like someone from germany
and various other ip addresses.
fun stuff- i'm so easily ammused.
quotes from some of my fav. movies:
a bronx tale-
Sonny: Alright, listen to me. You pull up right where she lives, right? Before you get outta the car, you lock both doors. Then, get outta the car, you walk over to her. You bring her over to the car. Dig out the key, put it in the lock and open the door for her. Then you let her get in. Then you close the door. Then you walk around the back of the car and look through the rear window. If she doesn't reach over and lift up that button so that you can get in: dump her.
Calogero: Just like that?
Sonny: Listen to me, kid. If she doesn't reach over and lift up that button so that you can get in, that means she's a selfish broad and all you're seeing is the tip of the iceberg. You dump her and you dump her fast.
Good Will Hunting: great great great conversation
WILL
What do I want a way outta here for?
I want to live here the rest of my
life. I want to be your next door
neighbor. I want to take out kids to
little league together up Foley Field.
CHUCKIE
Look, you're my best friend, so don't
take this the wrong way, but in 20
years, if you're livin' next door to
me, comin' over watchin' the effin'
Patriots' games and still workin'
construction, I'll effin' kill you.
And that's not a threat, that's a fact.
I'll effin' kill you.
WILL
Chuckie, what are you talkin'...
CHUCKIE
Listen, you got somethin' that none of
us have.
WILL
Why is it always this? I owe it to
myself? What if I don't want to?
CHUCKIE
ef you. You owe it to me. Tomorrow
I'm gonna wake up and I'll be fifty
and I'll still be doin' this. And
that's all right 'cause I'm gonna make
a run at it.
But you, you're sittin' on a winning
lottery ticket and you're too much of
a pussy to cash it in. And that's
bullshit 'cause I'd do anything to
have what you got! And so would any
of these guys. It'd be a effin' insult
to us if you're still here in twenty
years.
WILL
You don't know that.
CHUCKIE
Let me tell you what I do know. Every
day I come by to pick you up, and we
go out drinkin' or whatever and we
have a few laughs. But you know what
the best part of my day is? The ten
seconds before I knock on the door
'cause I let myself think I might get
there, and you'd be gone. I'd knock
on the door and you wouldn't be there.
no goodbye, no see ya later.
You just left.
CHUCKIE (cont'd)
Now, I don't know much. But I know
that.
a bronx tale-
Sonny: Alright, listen to me. You pull up right where she lives, right? Before you get outta the car, you lock both doors. Then, get outta the car, you walk over to her. You bring her over to the car. Dig out the key, put it in the lock and open the door for her. Then you let her get in. Then you close the door. Then you walk around the back of the car and look through the rear window. If she doesn't reach over and lift up that button so that you can get in: dump her.
Calogero: Just like that?
Sonny: Listen to me, kid. If she doesn't reach over and lift up that button so that you can get in, that means she's a selfish broad and all you're seeing is the tip of the iceberg. You dump her and you dump her fast.
Good Will Hunting: great great great conversation
WILL
What do I want a way outta here for?
I want to live here the rest of my
life. I want to be your next door
neighbor. I want to take out kids to
little league together up Foley Field.
CHUCKIE
Look, you're my best friend, so don't
take this the wrong way, but in 20
years, if you're livin' next door to
me, comin' over watchin' the effin'
Patriots' games and still workin'
construction, I'll effin' kill you.
And that's not a threat, that's a fact.
I'll effin' kill you.
WILL
Chuckie, what are you talkin'...
CHUCKIE
Listen, you got somethin' that none of
us have.
WILL
Why is it always this? I owe it to
myself? What if I don't want to?
CHUCKIE
ef you. You owe it to me. Tomorrow
I'm gonna wake up and I'll be fifty
and I'll still be doin' this. And
that's all right 'cause I'm gonna make
a run at it.
But you, you're sittin' on a winning
lottery ticket and you're too much of
a pussy to cash it in. And that's
bullshit 'cause I'd do anything to
have what you got! And so would any
of these guys. It'd be a effin' insult
to us if you're still here in twenty
years.
WILL
You don't know that.
CHUCKIE
Let me tell you what I do know. Every
day I come by to pick you up, and we
go out drinkin' or whatever and we
have a few laughs. But you know what
the best part of my day is? The ten
seconds before I knock on the door
'cause I let myself think I might get
there, and you'd be gone. I'd knock
on the door and you wouldn't be there.
no goodbye, no see ya later.
You just left.
CHUCKIE (cont'd)
Now, I don't know much. But I know
that.
You're Brazil!
You're athletic, charming, and probably a good dancer.
Unfortunatley, you don't really mind chopping down the rain forest, and you probably
consider homeless people expendable in certain circumstances. Of course, your
personality is so diverse that it's hard to track down exactly what you're like. You
definitely like Pele, the World Cup, and shouting "gooooal" at the
top of your lungs.
Take
the Country Quiz at the href="http://bluepyramid.org">Blue Pyramid
devo for the day....there's a blog entry below this.
Stand Firm in The Gap
In the final years of the southern kingdom of Israel, God warned He was
going to use the king of Babylon to discipline the people unless they
returned to Him with a heart of worship. The people failed to repent
and the invasion of Jerusalem began.
Ezekiel was a prophet to those taken captive during the Babylonian
attacks. Through Ezekiel, God explained why He was allowing Jerusalem
to be destroyed. He said the people had rebelled and drifted far; but
His anger seemed directed at the leaders who failed to point the way:
"{The priests} do not distinguish between the holy and the common; they
teach that there is no difference between the unclean and the clean"
(Ezekiel 22:26). In addition, God said the prophets were covering up
the sins of the priests; "They whitewash their deeds for them by false
visions and lying divinations" (Ezekiel 22:28).
God searched, but found no one who was willing to lead the people into a
life of pure and holy worship - a life which recognized God as Lord of
ALL and prayed without ceasing for His guidance and protection.
Ezekiel 22:30-31
"I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand
before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to
destroy it, but I found none. So I will pour out my wrath on them and
consume them with my fiery anger."
As in the days of Ezekiel, Spiritual walls are crumbling all around us.
We have whitewashed sin and lost our passion for holiness and worship;
and tragically, many of our churches are failing to point the way. The
result is many lives filled with Spiritual gaps - areas vulnerable to
grave attack by the enemy.
We must repair our own walls through repentance, forgiveness, and daily
drawing nearer to the presence of God. But we must also look for "gaps"
in the walls of those around us and commit to standing firm with prayer,
encouragement, and time, until strength returns and walls are repaired.
We must be ones who live without compromise and faithfully point the way
to true worship and a life which glorifies God in all we do.
We must continue to stand in the gap for as long as it takes the
relationship of a friend to be restored, the strength of a pastor to be
renewed, the heart of a loved one to be transformed, or the life of a
prodigal child to be returned. God's words through Ezekiel are harsh;
but God didn't give up on the people until the people gave up on each
other. It's not too late if we continue to point the way; there is
still hope if we will stand firm in the gap.
Stand Firm in The Gap
In the final years of the southern kingdom of Israel, God warned He was
going to use the king of Babylon to discipline the people unless they
returned to Him with a heart of worship. The people failed to repent
and the invasion of Jerusalem began.
Ezekiel was a prophet to those taken captive during the Babylonian
attacks. Through Ezekiel, God explained why He was allowing Jerusalem
to be destroyed. He said the people had rebelled and drifted far; but
His anger seemed directed at the leaders who failed to point the way:
"{The priests} do not distinguish between the holy and the common; they
teach that there is no difference between the unclean and the clean"
(Ezekiel 22:26). In addition, God said the prophets were covering up
the sins of the priests; "They whitewash their deeds for them by false
visions and lying divinations" (Ezekiel 22:28).
God searched, but found no one who was willing to lead the people into a
life of pure and holy worship - a life which recognized God as Lord of
ALL and prayed without ceasing for His guidance and protection.
Ezekiel 22:30-31
"I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand
before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to
destroy it, but I found none. So I will pour out my wrath on them and
consume them with my fiery anger."
As in the days of Ezekiel, Spiritual walls are crumbling all around us.
We have whitewashed sin and lost our passion for holiness and worship;
and tragically, many of our churches are failing to point the way. The
result is many lives filled with Spiritual gaps - areas vulnerable to
grave attack by the enemy.
We must repair our own walls through repentance, forgiveness, and daily
drawing nearer to the presence of God. But we must also look for "gaps"
in the walls of those around us and commit to standing firm with prayer,
encouragement, and time, until strength returns and walls are repaired.
We must be ones who live without compromise and faithfully point the way
to true worship and a life which glorifies God in all we do.
We must continue to stand in the gap for as long as it takes the
relationship of a friend to be restored, the strength of a pastor to be
renewed, the heart of a loved one to be transformed, or the life of a
prodigal child to be returned. God's words through Ezekiel are harsh;
but God didn't give up on the people until the people gave up on each
other. It's not too late if we continue to point the way; there is
still hope if we will stand firm in the gap.
i love clear blue sky days- they're so beautiful- one of my fav. kind of days.
well yesterday i sold my guitar - one of em - and i went home and cleaned my room, washed clothes and actually took a nap before going out with matt. matt and i met at negoya for dinner- good food-i got ot use the hot towel on my face! it was go great- i usually wear make-up but i didn't yesterday so yeah it was great- there was this man sitting behind us and he jsut giggled at me- wow- anyways matt actually paid for dinner- what a sweetheart. afterwards we went to cups and i bought him a blondie- then we went to barnes and nobles. he said i looked real tired and felt horrible for keeping me out. it was okie though- it was really good to get to see him.
we had talkes ranging from the government and school to his life plan for the next 6 years, he asked similar questions- what my plan was and such, it's so odd talking bout the future like that ya know. he made an interesting statement bout me going away- not only does he think i didn't think this one thru but he said that everything that made me happy was down here.
i'm gonna miss that boy- prolly go by and see him after work today. seeing as he's leaving tomorrow- when i dropped him back at his car it wasn't even like we were really saying goodbye - it was just like it always is. which i guess is good ya know. we'll still have our weekly talks and email check ups. he's a great brother.
yesterday at my house my mom called my cousin leigh ann- who has been really sick for the last month- i found out she was pregnant- supposedly they told me but i don't remember so- anyways she might loose the baby- it's not doing to good. pray for her- i know this is a really hard time for her and rob.
also i found out my mom found a dog she wants- it's in laurel- it's a boston terrier so sat we might go get it- you wanna go with me to get it sat dave??. my parents have already named it bo rhett (boregaurd rhett) i'm just gonna call it bo.
last night i had alot of bad dreams- 2 to be exact- the first one dave was moving me to college- he went with me to boston and the apartment i was suppose to live in ended up having 6 other people in there- boys and girls, and i was the last one to show up- we weren't that late- and they gave me the couch to sleep on- i got so upset- ended up though that we were actully in the wrong apartment- we went to the wrong building- before we figured that out there were alot of fights though between me and my non roommates.
the second dream was a lil disturbing- i'm not gonna go in to it - it really upset me though- it was odd.
i think doc quit work- his time sheet is gone- he only worked 2 days this week. so yeah he's gone. i have my job back and it's all nice once again.
dinner tonight should be really good- the kneppers are coming over at 7, we should be eating at 8, we're having pork tenderloin- yummy. so dave yeah you can come over at 9. i'll still call ya when we are done if you aren't at the house yet.
sorry it's gonna be so late but it's kewl. i'm excited bout dinner and movie marathon night. it'll be great fun.
see ya tonight babe. i'm looking forward.
today's really awesome.
well yesterday i sold my guitar - one of em - and i went home and cleaned my room, washed clothes and actually took a nap before going out with matt. matt and i met at negoya for dinner- good food-i got ot use the hot towel on my face! it was go great- i usually wear make-up but i didn't yesterday so yeah it was great- there was this man sitting behind us and he jsut giggled at me- wow- anyways matt actually paid for dinner- what a sweetheart. afterwards we went to cups and i bought him a blondie- then we went to barnes and nobles. he said i looked real tired and felt horrible for keeping me out. it was okie though- it was really good to get to see him.
we had talkes ranging from the government and school to his life plan for the next 6 years, he asked similar questions- what my plan was and such, it's so odd talking bout the future like that ya know. he made an interesting statement bout me going away- not only does he think i didn't think this one thru but he said that everything that made me happy was down here.
i'm gonna miss that boy- prolly go by and see him after work today. seeing as he's leaving tomorrow- when i dropped him back at his car it wasn't even like we were really saying goodbye - it was just like it always is. which i guess is good ya know. we'll still have our weekly talks and email check ups. he's a great brother.
yesterday at my house my mom called my cousin leigh ann- who has been really sick for the last month- i found out she was pregnant- supposedly they told me but i don't remember so- anyways she might loose the baby- it's not doing to good. pray for her- i know this is a really hard time for her and rob.
also i found out my mom found a dog she wants- it's in laurel- it's a boston terrier so sat we might go get it- you wanna go with me to get it sat dave??. my parents have already named it bo rhett (boregaurd rhett) i'm just gonna call it bo.
last night i had alot of bad dreams- 2 to be exact- the first one dave was moving me to college- he went with me to boston and the apartment i was suppose to live in ended up having 6 other people in there- boys and girls, and i was the last one to show up- we weren't that late- and they gave me the couch to sleep on- i got so upset- ended up though that we were actully in the wrong apartment- we went to the wrong building- before we figured that out there were alot of fights though between me and my non roommates.
the second dream was a lil disturbing- i'm not gonna go in to it - it really upset me though- it was odd.
i think doc quit work- his time sheet is gone- he only worked 2 days this week. so yeah he's gone. i have my job back and it's all nice once again.
dinner tonight should be really good- the kneppers are coming over at 7, we should be eating at 8, we're having pork tenderloin- yummy. so dave yeah you can come over at 9. i'll still call ya when we are done if you aren't at the house yet.
sorry it's gonna be so late but it's kewl. i'm excited bout dinner and movie marathon night. it'll be great fun.
see ya tonight babe. i'm looking forward.
today's really awesome.
Thursday, August 14, 2003
Devo for the day....there's entries for today below it.
According To Your Will
On the night before He was crucified, Jesus went to the Garden of
Gethsemane to pray. The thought of what would take place in the next 24
hours caused Jesus to be deeply troubled; "My soul is overwhelmed with
sorrow to the point of death" (Mark 14:34).
Being fully God, Jesus knew exactly what was about to take place and
exactly why it had to occur. But being fully Man, the foreknowledge of
the rejection, physical pain, and spiritual separation from the Father
was nearly unbearable.
Mark 14:36
"'Abba, Father,' He said, 'everything is possible for You. Take this cup
from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.'"
Jesus cried out and asked for the plan to be changed; and yet, His
greater desire was for the Father's will to be done. Earlier in His
ministry, Jesus taught us this same principle; "This, then, is how you
should pray: 'Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your Kingdom
come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven'" (Matthew 6:9-10).
Even with an absolute understanding of what He must endure, Jesus' sole
desire was to glorify the Father by walking the path placed before Him;
"I have brought You glory on earth by completing the work You gave Me to
do" (John 17:4).
This is the example we ought to follow all through our life; we should
present ourself to the Father, prepared to serve, and be completely
emptied of our own desires. When we have allowed Him to be the only
possessor of our heart, He will fill us with His Spirit and accomplish
His perfect will through our life. When our life is ordered and
directed only by His will, we will receive blessings which bring far
greater joy than the fulfillment of ANY flesh-directed desire.
This is one of the mysterious "secrets" of the Christian walk. We were
created to be in fellowship with God - to glorify Him and enjoy His
presence for all eternity. We may spend a lifetime chasing what we
believe will bring us a sense of fulfillment, but we will never be truly
content until we rest in His arms and submit to His ways.
What cup have we been given to drink; what "unbearable" burden have we
been given to carry? Have we been asking, even demanding, that they be
taken from us, or are we yielding to the Father's will and being
determined to glorify Him in all we do? Let's come to His table ready
and willing to serve; but let's also come with complete submission to
His perfect plan. Only in this can we fulfill the purpose for which we
were created. Heavenly Father, we give our life fully into Your hands -
let it unfold, not by our plans, goals or desires, but according to Your will.
According To Your Will
On the night before He was crucified, Jesus went to the Garden of
Gethsemane to pray. The thought of what would take place in the next 24
hours caused Jesus to be deeply troubled; "My soul is overwhelmed with
sorrow to the point of death" (Mark 14:34).
Being fully God, Jesus knew exactly what was about to take place and
exactly why it had to occur. But being fully Man, the foreknowledge of
the rejection, physical pain, and spiritual separation from the Father
was nearly unbearable.
Mark 14:36
"'Abba, Father,' He said, 'everything is possible for You. Take this cup
from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.'"
Jesus cried out and asked for the plan to be changed; and yet, His
greater desire was for the Father's will to be done. Earlier in His
ministry, Jesus taught us this same principle; "This, then, is how you
should pray: 'Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your Kingdom
come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven'" (Matthew 6:9-10).
Even with an absolute understanding of what He must endure, Jesus' sole
desire was to glorify the Father by walking the path placed before Him;
"I have brought You glory on earth by completing the work You gave Me to
do" (John 17:4).
This is the example we ought to follow all through our life; we should
present ourself to the Father, prepared to serve, and be completely
emptied of our own desires. When we have allowed Him to be the only
possessor of our heart, He will fill us with His Spirit and accomplish
His perfect will through our life. When our life is ordered and
directed only by His will, we will receive blessings which bring far
greater joy than the fulfillment of ANY flesh-directed desire.
This is one of the mysterious "secrets" of the Christian walk. We were
created to be in fellowship with God - to glorify Him and enjoy His
presence for all eternity. We may spend a lifetime chasing what we
believe will bring us a sense of fulfillment, but we will never be truly
content until we rest in His arms and submit to His ways.
What cup have we been given to drink; what "unbearable" burden have we
been given to carry? Have we been asking, even demanding, that they be
taken from us, or are we yielding to the Father's will and being
determined to glorify Him in all we do? Let's come to His table ready
and willing to serve; but let's also come with complete submission to
His perfect plan. Only in this can we fulfill the purpose for which we
were created. Heavenly Father, we give our life fully into Your hands -
let it unfold, not by our plans, goals or desires, but according to Your will.
so the show yesterday went wonderful. i was amazed. it really made me so happy. just wow. thanks to everyone who helped out. to the bands- thanks guys-it was odd saying goodbye- cause it's just weird- that my friends who have always been here aren't going to be in town anymore- i won't see em as much- but i'll be aight. no tears are gonna be shead. it was a nice night though. i think everyone enjoyed it and it just was wonderful. it was great seeing everyone.
yesterday dave came over and brought me a lil happy- a rose. how sweet. he's so great. we then went on our way to run our errands and well i went speeding over a hill and got a ticket- 62 in a 40. i owe $107. poo monkey. almost ruined my day but we went on and finished our work. wasn't able to sell my guitar yesterday so i'm gonna go to clinton when i get off of work and sell it- leaving work around 2 if anyone would like to know.
so the boys in letter 12- we got to hang out for a good while last night and well- i love new friends they are awesome. these guys are to say the least hilarious. never serious and when they are you still think they're joking -cause they hardly ever are serious. they're a riot. I hope to see em again some time - we had a blast just joking around. they're total goof balls. good guys. goof balls but still good guys. Nice seeing my Rivers! boys again- always good- they'll be back in a few weeks and so will my as cities burn.
i really do love my job- i make great friends. i have fun- stressfull at times but what job isn't and it's so worth it - it when it all comes down i just love it. Some of the boys i deal with are crazy but it's aight....keeps things interesting- half the time i have trouble keeping them in line......i'm so like a mom to them it's hilarious. i was talking to letter 12 and i told em i was worried bout them driving cuase they had been driving all day , and the road were gonna be slick and they didn't need to drive that far . yeah i looked at em afterwards and went ya...i'm so a mom. they just laughed. i really am though- i look after my bands like their family- it's hilarious. "did you get enough to eat, ya sure- ya need anything else. water...sure i'll go get it....are you okie..everything to your liking... be careful driving..i worry bout ya'll"
such a failure.
dave did great last night... all the boys seem to really like him, they all get along great. He just can get along well with people- he's just very friendly and great. and he did a good job working hte door and such, i tried to teach him a lil more bout the money aspect- this next show will be more detailed and such. mernt. somewhat - just have to deal with the guarentees first- the backends- calculator is deffinatly needed.
he really is just wow.....words cannot describe. or can't do justice. i really can't fully explain just how wonderful he really is. wow...i'm so blessed.
dave- thanks so much for all your help. you were great. just wow....everyday i'm just more amazed by you.
emo alert- sorry i forgot to warn everyone. =)
but yeah thanks babe. you really do rock my face off. have an awesome day.
i love you.
oh let me tell you....i'm taking this new ritalin medicine and well the doasge i'm taking is supposedly too small because of my body weight or size. i need a bigger dosage- way to make me feel fat. naw.. it's jsut the dosage i'm taking is like for kids- weighing 40 lbs. so yeah i have to go find out what dosage i need and get some samples- man maybe if i get the right doasge it'll help with my frustration level and stuff- like yesterday would of been nice- cuase after the ticket i was a lil flustered.
mmmm...looking forward to dinner tomorrow night. how bout you helen. it's gonna be a blast. dinner with the fam's.
well i'm back off to work. have a wonderful day.
God Bless
Emmi
yesterday dave came over and brought me a lil happy- a rose. how sweet. he's so great. we then went on our way to run our errands and well i went speeding over a hill and got a ticket- 62 in a 40. i owe $107. poo monkey. almost ruined my day but we went on and finished our work. wasn't able to sell my guitar yesterday so i'm gonna go to clinton when i get off of work and sell it- leaving work around 2 if anyone would like to know.
so the boys in letter 12- we got to hang out for a good while last night and well- i love new friends they are awesome. these guys are to say the least hilarious. never serious and when they are you still think they're joking -cause they hardly ever are serious. they're a riot. I hope to see em again some time - we had a blast just joking around. they're total goof balls. good guys. goof balls but still good guys. Nice seeing my Rivers! boys again- always good- they'll be back in a few weeks and so will my as cities burn.
i really do love my job- i make great friends. i have fun- stressfull at times but what job isn't and it's so worth it - it when it all comes down i just love it. Some of the boys i deal with are crazy but it's aight....keeps things interesting- half the time i have trouble keeping them in line......i'm so like a mom to them it's hilarious. i was talking to letter 12 and i told em i was worried bout them driving cuase they had been driving all day , and the road were gonna be slick and they didn't need to drive that far . yeah i looked at em afterwards and went ya...i'm so a mom. they just laughed. i really am though- i look after my bands like their family- it's hilarious. "did you get enough to eat, ya sure- ya need anything else. water...sure i'll go get it....are you okie..everything to your liking... be careful driving..i worry bout ya'll"
such a failure.
dave did great last night... all the boys seem to really like him, they all get along great. He just can get along well with people- he's just very friendly and great. and he did a good job working hte door and such, i tried to teach him a lil more bout the money aspect- this next show will be more detailed and such. mernt. somewhat - just have to deal with the guarentees first- the backends- calculator is deffinatly needed.
he really is just wow.....words cannot describe. or can't do justice. i really can't fully explain just how wonderful he really is. wow...i'm so blessed.
dave- thanks so much for all your help. you were great. just wow....everyday i'm just more amazed by you.
emo alert- sorry i forgot to warn everyone. =)
but yeah thanks babe. you really do rock my face off. have an awesome day.
i love you.
oh let me tell you....i'm taking this new ritalin medicine and well the doasge i'm taking is supposedly too small because of my body weight or size. i need a bigger dosage- way to make me feel fat. naw.. it's jsut the dosage i'm taking is like for kids- weighing 40 lbs. so yeah i have to go find out what dosage i need and get some samples- man maybe if i get the right doasge it'll help with my frustration level and stuff- like yesterday would of been nice- cuase after the ticket i was a lil flustered.
mmmm...looking forward to dinner tomorrow night. how bout you helen. it's gonna be a blast. dinner with the fam's.
well i'm back off to work. have a wonderful day.
God Bless
Emmi
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
Dave this is for you....it's my flight information for this year.
Sat 06SEP 1704 OK Delta LV JACKSON MISS 920A
Coach
AR ATLANTA
1135A
Sat 06SEP 340 OK Delta LV ATLANTA 120P
Coach
AR BOSTON
356P
Fri 19DEC 739 OK Delta LV BOSTON 115P
Coach
AR ATLANTA
411P
Fri 19DEC 1173 OK Delta LV ATLANTA 520P
Coach
AR JACKSON MISS
543P
Sat 06SEP 1704 OK Delta LV JACKSON MISS 920A
Coach
AR ATLANTA
1135A
Sat 06SEP 340 OK Delta LV ATLANTA 120P
Coach
AR BOSTON
356P
Fri 19DEC 739 OK Delta LV BOSTON 115P
Coach
AR ATLANTA
411P
Fri 19DEC 1173 OK Delta LV ATLANTA 520P
Coach
AR JACKSON MISS
543P
[there's a devo entry below this one. ]
so i actually got up early this morning cause i had to do a lot before going to work.
i was getting everything out of my car to move to my dad's for the day and i discovered something on the floor.
someones been driving without their wallet.....hmmm for 2 days now- tisk tisk.
a mr. david sprayberry left his wallet and all of it's contents on the floor of my '84 cuttlass supreme.
i think he leaves things at my house on purpose -an incintive to see me again- to insure and give reason for him to come over- dave dave dave. you can do better than that. i
just kidding. i bet you didn't even know you lost it- you prolly think it's still in your civic. well it's not buddy it's in my purse- i'm holding it hostage. so if you want your precious wallet with that stoopid picture of some girl in it =P - meet me at this destination point- 1...6...1...2....pear - as in the fruit.....orchard- you know kinda like a grove...place. be there at 12.30 sharp. or you can kiss your lil wallet goodbye - and all the money in your savings account as well. the price of my ransom is as follows- wendys chicken nuggets, a small fry, and a lemonaid- and some honey mustard sauce....oh wait you don't have your wallet so that means you don't have any money- shame shame shame- what are you going to do.
you know i pretty much have your identity in my hands....bank account. social security...drivers liscence .....library cards.. i mean really dave really. you better be glad i even happened to stumble upon it this morning...
anyways i've got alot to do today somewhat- gig days are so busy. it should be fun though.
i'm gonna try to sell one of my guitars today as well. craziness.
it was just dad and i this morning and we had fun joking around- asking advice about clothes and such- it was hilarious- i love my pop.
well i believe i'm back off to work. the xanga site is still not working..
hope to see all of you tonight .
Doc 36 - 6 p.m.
$6
The Rockwells
Fletcher
Rivers! Indiana
Plastic Glasses
Letter 12
for directions :
www.doc36skatepark.com
plasticglasses.net
or
call
918-4665
and dave bring an extra pair of clothes just in case u happen to fall in the pool- AGAIN
you know i'm just pickin....
i love you.
so i actually got up early this morning cause i had to do a lot before going to work.
i was getting everything out of my car to move to my dad's for the day and i discovered something on the floor.
someones been driving without their wallet.....hmmm for 2 days now- tisk tisk.
a mr. david sprayberry left his wallet and all of it's contents on the floor of my '84 cuttlass supreme.
i think he leaves things at my house on purpose -an incintive to see me again- to insure and give reason for him to come over- dave dave dave. you can do better than that. i
just kidding. i bet you didn't even know you lost it- you prolly think it's still in your civic. well it's not buddy it's in my purse- i'm holding it hostage. so if you want your precious wallet with that stoopid picture of some girl in it =P - meet me at this destination point- 1...6...1...2....pear - as in the fruit.....orchard- you know kinda like a grove...place. be there at 12.30 sharp. or you can kiss your lil wallet goodbye - and all the money in your savings account as well. the price of my ransom is as follows- wendys chicken nuggets, a small fry, and a lemonaid- and some honey mustard sauce....oh wait you don't have your wallet so that means you don't have any money- shame shame shame- what are you going to do.
you know i pretty much have your identity in my hands....bank account. social security...drivers liscence .....library cards.. i mean really dave really. you better be glad i even happened to stumble upon it this morning...
anyways i've got alot to do today somewhat- gig days are so busy. it should be fun though.
i'm gonna try to sell one of my guitars today as well. craziness.
it was just dad and i this morning and we had fun joking around- asking advice about clothes and such- it was hilarious- i love my pop.
well i believe i'm back off to work. the xanga site is still not working..
hope to see all of you tonight .
Doc 36 - 6 p.m.
$6
The Rockwells
Fletcher
Rivers! Indiana
Plastic Glasses
Letter 12
for directions :
www.doc36skatepark.com
plasticglasses.net
or
call
918-4665
and dave bring an extra pair of clothes just in case u happen to fall in the pool- AGAIN
you know i'm just pickin....
i love you.
Precious In His Sight
In the message "Never Forget"[ a previous devo lesson] we saw that God's gift of Salvation
through faith in Jesus is our greatest blessing - a blessing we must
never forget as we tend to become discouraged. In the beginning, "God
created man in His own image" (Genesis 1:27). Then, when sin entered
the world and man became separated from God, "He gave His one and only
Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal
life" (John 3:16).
This is the greatest love story in all history; "While we were still
{lost} sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). He died for you and
me, and also all those other lost sinners scattered around us. Jesus
Christ, "who being in very nature God" (Philippians 2:6), was born in a
dirty stable with the animals; "He made Himself nothing, taking the very
nature of a servant" (Philippians 2:7). He lived His life with the
single purpose of dying so that ALL who believe could be eternally
restored to the Father; "the result of one act of righteousness was
justification that brings life for all men" (Romans 5:18).
God loves us VERY much! And He doesn't just love those who love Him in
return or faithfully serve Him - He loves ALL. Yes, He hates sin and
will one day judge with an eternal damnation all who fail to believe;
but His love - His offer of Salvation - extends to all...even to our
noisy neighbor and difficult co-worker, to our obnoxious family members
and the disrespectful kids who wear "strange" clothes.
God's love is so much a part of who He is, and of who we ought to be,
that Jesus commands us by His example: "Love one another. As I have
loved you, so you must love one another" (John 13:34). We are to love
as Jesus loved; and as if this was too difficult a concept for our
finite minds, we are commanded to love in terms we can all understand.
Galatians 5:14
"The entire law is summed up in a single command: 'Love your neighbor as
yourself.'"
God wants us to love others primarily because He loves them and desires
His love to be expressed through us! He clearly demonstrated this love,
but He also gave us a natural capacity for love. When we are hungry we
feed ourself; when we are hurt we care for ourself; and when we are
down, we pray for God to lift us up. This is love - the same love God
desires us to show ALL of His creation.
Let's evaluate our thoughts, words, and actions in terms of their effect
on others. Are we encouraging or adding burdens? Are we building up or
tearing down? Are we bringing others closer to Jesus or pushing them
further away? Are we as loving to others as we are to ourself? Let's
be His hands, feet, and voice of love in the world around us. Let's
begin to see others as through His eyes and remember...we are ALL
precious in His sight
In the message "Never Forget"[ a previous devo lesson] we saw that God's gift of Salvation
through faith in Jesus is our greatest blessing - a blessing we must
never forget as we tend to become discouraged. In the beginning, "God
created man in His own image" (Genesis 1:27). Then, when sin entered
the world and man became separated from God, "He gave His one and only
Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal
life" (John 3:16).
This is the greatest love story in all history; "While we were still
{lost} sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). He died for you and
me, and also all those other lost sinners scattered around us. Jesus
Christ, "who being in very nature God" (Philippians 2:6), was born in a
dirty stable with the animals; "He made Himself nothing, taking the very
nature of a servant" (Philippians 2:7). He lived His life with the
single purpose of dying so that ALL who believe could be eternally
restored to the Father; "the result of one act of righteousness was
justification that brings life for all men" (Romans 5:18).
God loves us VERY much! And He doesn't just love those who love Him in
return or faithfully serve Him - He loves ALL. Yes, He hates sin and
will one day judge with an eternal damnation all who fail to believe;
but His love - His offer of Salvation - extends to all...even to our
noisy neighbor and difficult co-worker, to our obnoxious family members
and the disrespectful kids who wear "strange" clothes.
God's love is so much a part of who He is, and of who we ought to be,
that Jesus commands us by His example: "Love one another. As I have
loved you, so you must love one another" (John 13:34). We are to love
as Jesus loved; and as if this was too difficult a concept for our
finite minds, we are commanded to love in terms we can all understand.
Galatians 5:14
"The entire law is summed up in a single command: 'Love your neighbor as
yourself.'"
God wants us to love others primarily because He loves them and desires
His love to be expressed through us! He clearly demonstrated this love,
but He also gave us a natural capacity for love. When we are hungry we
feed ourself; when we are hurt we care for ourself; and when we are
down, we pray for God to lift us up. This is love - the same love God
desires us to show ALL of His creation.
Let's evaluate our thoughts, words, and actions in terms of their effect
on others. Are we encouraging or adding burdens? Are we building up or
tearing down? Are we bringing others closer to Jesus or pushing them
further away? Are we as loving to others as we are to ourself? Let's
be His hands, feet, and voice of love in the world around us. Let's
begin to see others as through His eyes and remember...we are ALL
precious in His sight
Tuesday, August 12, 2003
Quiz Time-
This movie rocks.
"You must remember this, a kiss is still a
kiss". Your romance is Casablanca. A
classic story of love in trying times, chock
full of both cynicism and hope. You obviously
believe in true love, but you're also
constantly aware of practicality and societal
expectations. That's not always fun, but at
least it's realistic. Try not to let the Nazis
get you down too much.
What Romance Movie Best Represents Your Love Life?
brought to you by Quizilla
This movie rocks.
"You must remember this, a kiss is still a
kiss". Your romance is Casablanca. A
classic story of love in trying times, chock
full of both cynicism and hope. You obviously
believe in true love, but you're also
constantly aware of practicality and societal
expectations. That's not always fun, but at
least it's realistic. Try not to let the Nazis
get you down too much.
What Romance Movie Best Represents Your Love Life?
brought to you by Quizilla
please pray for all the bands traveling tomorrow. Letter 12 (just got off the phone with ryan) is comming from Dallas, they are leaving around 8 to make it to Jackson in time. Goodness
Pray for the Rivers boys coming from Lousiana. All the other bands are from jackson, but pray for them as well- safety to get to the show and on time.
I Hope tomorrow will go smoothly.
Thanks so Much
God Bless
Emmi
Pray for the Rivers boys coming from Lousiana. All the other bands are from jackson, but pray for them as well- safety to get to the show and on time.
I Hope tomorrow will go smoothly.
Thanks so Much
God Bless
Emmi
So Scott Windsor wants to come to jackson (the lindsey diaries) - October 11th Sat.
i already have 2 possible shows lined up for october , the other band is called The Pitts - they always capitolize it when they email it to me- so odd.
i need robert chizolms email so i can get jonezetta some shows. so if you know it email me- there's a link to my email on this page.
and hey use the comment function- it won't bite.
xanga's down today so i can't read all my sites- how upsetting.
back to work.
i already have 2 possible shows lined up for october , the other band is called The Pitts - they always capitolize it when they email it to me- so odd.
i need robert chizolms email so i can get jonezetta some shows. so if you know it email me- there's a link to my email on this page.
and hey use the comment function- it won't bite.
xanga's down today so i can't read all my sites- how upsetting.
back to work.
devo entry below this one.
so i started off my morning by being awoken by hollie- it was nice- she let me know when the flight time was and such again- i'll hopefully be able to make it. - i slept till 8. and on my way to work i saw a train- which i never see in the mornings it was just really cool and nice.
yesterday dave went with me to the doctors and we got my leg checked out- they said i reuptured a blood vessel and that i'd be in a lot of pain for a while, they x-rayed it just in case - but i haven't heard back from them yet. so yeah. i'm glad it's not broken- i really didn't wanna have to get a cast or anything like that. dave kept trying to scare me by saying they were going to have to reset it and all this other junk.
afterwards i went home, ate, and took a nap or tried to - then dave came back over and woke me up- jerk face. j.k.
we had dinner with the rents which was awesome. my dad actually fixed dave his plate. and we all sat down and talked at the dinner table after we were finished for about an hour or actually an hour and a half. it was so great. afterwrds wewent and watched the ring. it wasn't as scary as i thought it would be but it was still disturbing.
oh yeah the dog attacked daves hat- so we had to wash it- so i washed some of my shirts that we got at the thrift store- and i washed dave's - so when they were dry they still smelled like the thrift store- it was rank- so i had to rewash them this morning- i hope they smell better when i get home. it was horrible- they all reaked.
i'm gonna try and hunt down matt- he called me back last night while we were eating so i wasn't able to see him yesterday. gotta see the brother. it's two for tuesday too- so he should show up today- maybe.
tomorrow will be my last day to see everyone- it's so sad. i doubt they'll miss me- they'll be too busy at college.
i need to go get some suitcases soon. and i need to start gettting boxes and start packing up stuff.
all seems calm today- i think all the bands have their information- the flyers are being put out, emails will be sent tomorrow. mernt- i gotta call baskin and mason to make sure about the sound tomorrow night.
oh oh oh- i need an extra ice chest. if anyone has one please let me know call me at 918-4665.
well i'm back off to work. i gotta finish doing a status report from last year.
have an awesome day.
God Bless
Emmi
so i started off my morning by being awoken by hollie- it was nice- she let me know when the flight time was and such again- i'll hopefully be able to make it. - i slept till 8. and on my way to work i saw a train- which i never see in the mornings it was just really cool and nice.
yesterday dave went with me to the doctors and we got my leg checked out- they said i reuptured a blood vessel and that i'd be in a lot of pain for a while, they x-rayed it just in case - but i haven't heard back from them yet. so yeah. i'm glad it's not broken- i really didn't wanna have to get a cast or anything like that. dave kept trying to scare me by saying they were going to have to reset it and all this other junk.
afterwards i went home, ate, and took a nap or tried to - then dave came back over and woke me up- jerk face. j.k.
we had dinner with the rents which was awesome. my dad actually fixed dave his plate. and we all sat down and talked at the dinner table after we were finished for about an hour or actually an hour and a half. it was so great. afterwrds wewent and watched the ring. it wasn't as scary as i thought it would be but it was still disturbing.
oh yeah the dog attacked daves hat- so we had to wash it- so i washed some of my shirts that we got at the thrift store- and i washed dave's - so when they were dry they still smelled like the thrift store- it was rank- so i had to rewash them this morning- i hope they smell better when i get home. it was horrible- they all reaked.
i'm gonna try and hunt down matt- he called me back last night while we were eating so i wasn't able to see him yesterday. gotta see the brother. it's two for tuesday too- so he should show up today- maybe.
tomorrow will be my last day to see everyone- it's so sad. i doubt they'll miss me- they'll be too busy at college.
i need to go get some suitcases soon. and i need to start gettting boxes and start packing up stuff.
all seems calm today- i think all the bands have their information- the flyers are being put out, emails will be sent tomorrow. mernt- i gotta call baskin and mason to make sure about the sound tomorrow night.
oh oh oh- i need an extra ice chest. if anyone has one please let me know call me at 918-4665.
well i'm back off to work. i gotta finish doing a status report from last year.
have an awesome day.
God Bless
Emmi
Never Forget
It had been forty years since Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt.
During their years of wandering in the desert, God demonstrated His
faithfulness as well as His holiness. Now, as the people were finally
ready to cross the Jordan river into the promised land of Canaan, Moses
gave one last encouragement.
Deuteronomy 6:10-12
"When the Lord your God brings you into the land He swore to your
fathers - a land with large, flourishing cities you did not build,
houses filled with all kinds of good things you did not provide, wells
you did not dig, and vineyards and olive groves you did not plant - then
when you eat and are satisfied, be careful that you do not forget the
Lord, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery."
We have all lived in the land of slavery - a land where we were
controlled by sin. We were born as slaves, but Jesus came to set us
free: "Though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed
the form of teaching to which you were entrusted. You have been set
free" (Romans 6:17-18).
While we were still lost in our sinful condition, Jesus gave His life on
the cross as a sacrifice (payment) for our sin - but He also broke the
chains which kept us slaves to sin. Though we may still struggle, we
need not be mastered if we have placed our faith in Jesus and daily
submit to the leading of His Spirit. His sacrifice provides a way to be
"heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ" (Romans 8:17). This IS a
victorious life!
Yes we have been set free! But we did nothing to earn this freedom. We
did not dig a well of righteousness or plant a field of forgiveness.
Our "promised land" of freedom is a gift, given by a loving Father to
those who believe.
As we continue on our Christian walk, with its many peaks and valleys,
twists and turns, we often forget. We become discouraged over trivial
matters which are quickly fading away and forget the gift of eternal
life we have been given. We wander in the dry desert of ungrateful
hearts and ask, "Where is God?" We forget the joy we once had of
abiding in His presence and forget His promise to always be near; "Never
will I leave you; never will I forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5).
Through God's precious gift, we have an eternity to worship our Heavenly
Father. This alone should give us reason to praise His Name with every
breath and live a life holy and pleasing to Him. Whether we are
currently in a time of crushing trials or unparalleled peace, we must
continually look from where we were rescued. His gift was our greatest
blessing; and as we draw near and give Him more of our heart, His grace
will continue to bless us in abundance. Let's worship with a thankful
heart, glorify His Name in ALL we do, and be careful to never forget.
It had been forty years since Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt.
During their years of wandering in the desert, God demonstrated His
faithfulness as well as His holiness. Now, as the people were finally
ready to cross the Jordan river into the promised land of Canaan, Moses
gave one last encouragement.
Deuteronomy 6:10-12
"When the Lord your God brings you into the land He swore to your
fathers - a land with large, flourishing cities you did not build,
houses filled with all kinds of good things you did not provide, wells
you did not dig, and vineyards and olive groves you did not plant - then
when you eat and are satisfied, be careful that you do not forget the
Lord, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery."
We have all lived in the land of slavery - a land where we were
controlled by sin. We were born as slaves, but Jesus came to set us
free: "Though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed
the form of teaching to which you were entrusted. You have been set
free" (Romans 6:17-18).
While we were still lost in our sinful condition, Jesus gave His life on
the cross as a sacrifice (payment) for our sin - but He also broke the
chains which kept us slaves to sin. Though we may still struggle, we
need not be mastered if we have placed our faith in Jesus and daily
submit to the leading of His Spirit. His sacrifice provides a way to be
"heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ" (Romans 8:17). This IS a
victorious life!
Yes we have been set free! But we did nothing to earn this freedom. We
did not dig a well of righteousness or plant a field of forgiveness.
Our "promised land" of freedom is a gift, given by a loving Father to
those who believe.
As we continue on our Christian walk, with its many peaks and valleys,
twists and turns, we often forget. We become discouraged over trivial
matters which are quickly fading away and forget the gift of eternal
life we have been given. We wander in the dry desert of ungrateful
hearts and ask, "Where is God?" We forget the joy we once had of
abiding in His presence and forget His promise to always be near; "Never
will I leave you; never will I forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5).
Through God's precious gift, we have an eternity to worship our Heavenly
Father. This alone should give us reason to praise His Name with every
breath and live a life holy and pleasing to Him. Whether we are
currently in a time of crushing trials or unparalleled peace, we must
continually look from where we were rescued. His gift was our greatest
blessing; and as we draw near and give Him more of our heart, His grace
will continue to bless us in abundance. Let's worship with a thankful
heart, glorify His Name in ALL we do, and be careful to never forget.
Monday, August 11, 2003
well i just finished reading about hairline fractures and the stuff that they say can happen if you don't get it fixed scared me so i'm going thru with checking it out- better to be safe than sorry....all i have to do now is wait for the doctor to call me back. they asked me how it happened- how embarressing- not really but still.
fix my leg now...please.
hopefully dave can go with me. mernt.
fix my leg now...please.
hopefully dave can go with me. mernt.
hollies coming home tuesday- rock my face. she's going to the show with us on wed. rockers. she'll get to meet the boys and all. i hope stef calls soon or something i miss her but she's prolly still mad. mernt- it's really sad.
once again back off to work. just a few more hours and i'm outta here. woohoo.
i still need to unpack! it'll never happen never.
Hollie have a safe flight tomorrow if i don't get to talk to you today. and i'm so glad all that good stuff is happening.
can't wait to chat more about it.
God Bless
Emmi
once again back off to work. just a few more hours and i'm outta here. woohoo.
i still need to unpack! it'll never happen never.
Hollie have a safe flight tomorrow if i don't get to talk to you today. and i'm so glad all that good stuff is happening.
can't wait to chat more about it.
God Bless
Emmi
here's a devo- there's an entry below this one about this weekend.
Put It Into Practice
Paul's letter to the Philippians is one hundred and four verses filled
with encouragement and joy. Paul didn't write this letter to explain
deep theology or to deal with any particular sin. Rather, his purpose
was to express love for his friends and to encourage them (and us) to
live a joy-filled Christian life.
In chapter one, Paul encourages us that God's work in us WILL continue;
"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion" (1:6).
In chapter two, we are encouraged to "do everything without complaining
or arguing" (2:14).
In chapter three, Paul inspires us to be forward-looking in our
Christian walk; "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is
ahead, I press on toward the goal" (3:13-14). Finally, in chapter four,
Paul writes some of my personal favorites; "Rejoice in the Lord always!"
(4:4); "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every
situation" (4:12); and, "I can do everything through Him who gives me
strength" (4:13).
But buried within these wonderful words of encouragement is probably the
most valuable and applicable message for our daily journey with Christ.
Philippians 4:9
"Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -
put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."
Paul had the gospel message living in him and shining through him every
moment of every day. But he never would have learned "the secret" of
rejoicing and being content in all situations if he had just learned
"about" the gospel. Although it's wise, and very useful, to study and
even memorize God's Word, His peace and contentment - His joy - will
never be real until we actually apply His Word to our life: "Do not
merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says"
(James 1:22).
Let's never become just hearers of the Word who are puffed up with Bible
knowledge but fail to draw near in a loving relationship with our
Heavenly Father. Jesus accused many of the Jews around Him of making
this same mistake: "You diligently study the Scriptures because you
think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures
that testify about Me, yet you refuse to come to Me to have life" (John
5:39-40). They knew the Word but failed to apply it in their life.
Let's never stop with just loving His Word or His activities. Let's
love HIM with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and express our
love through faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to the leading of His
Spirit, as we take what we daily receive and put it into practice.
Put It Into Practice
Paul's letter to the Philippians is one hundred and four verses filled
with encouragement and joy. Paul didn't write this letter to explain
deep theology or to deal with any particular sin. Rather, his purpose
was to express love for his friends and to encourage them (and us) to
live a joy-filled Christian life.
In chapter one, Paul encourages us that God's work in us WILL continue;
"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion" (1:6).
In chapter two, we are encouraged to "do everything without complaining
or arguing" (2:14).
In chapter three, Paul inspires us to be forward-looking in our
Christian walk; "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is
ahead, I press on toward the goal" (3:13-14). Finally, in chapter four,
Paul writes some of my personal favorites; "Rejoice in the Lord always!"
(4:4); "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every
situation" (4:12); and, "I can do everything through Him who gives me
strength" (4:13).
But buried within these wonderful words of encouragement is probably the
most valuable and applicable message for our daily journey with Christ.
Philippians 4:9
"Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -
put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."
Paul had the gospel message living in him and shining through him every
moment of every day. But he never would have learned "the secret" of
rejoicing and being content in all situations if he had just learned
"about" the gospel. Although it's wise, and very useful, to study and
even memorize God's Word, His peace and contentment - His joy - will
never be real until we actually apply His Word to our life: "Do not
merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says"
(James 1:22).
Let's never become just hearers of the Word who are puffed up with Bible
knowledge but fail to draw near in a loving relationship with our
Heavenly Father. Jesus accused many of the Jews around Him of making
this same mistake: "You diligently study the Scriptures because you
think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures
that testify about Me, yet you refuse to come to Me to have life" (John
5:39-40). They knew the Word but failed to apply it in their life.
Let's never stop with just loving His Word or His activities. Let's
love HIM with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and express our
love through faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to the leading of His
Spirit, as we take what we daily receive and put it into practice.
well this weekend was awesome. dave and i left sat morning around 8.30 or 9 . we made it safely into gulfport and have lunch with allie and bill. then we went to my grandmothers and she took us out to lunch too- at the schooner. (look it's a schooner..hahah that's not a schooner it's a sailboat. a schooner is a sailboat stoopid head) and then we went back and just talked at her apartment- oh yeah we got lost going to my granmothers place- we ended up in long beach. it was hilarious. anyways so we sat around and chatted then dave and i went to the beach and that was disasterous. the water was kinda gross too- but dave managed not to fall in- good job. then we went make to the apartment and watch how to loose a guy in 10 days. hehe and uncle gene and earl came over and we all sat and chatted then went to mary mahonyes. and the food was oh so good. we had alot of laughs. afterwards we went and finished how to loose a guy in 10 days.
such a good movie. the family loved dave by the way. not only did they share food, but they joked with him, and even called my rents and told them how much they liked him. they even asked him to come back. it was so great. he did awesome. during the night though i found myself squeezing his hand hard becuase of my family- kinda put my nerves on end. you never know what they are going to say or do. we ended up deciding to stay the night- so we stayed over at bill's and allie's- they are the sweetest people ever. we had a blast chillin with em and jsut being able to see em. they are jsut so great. we went thrifting the next day- which rocked- dave got an aaron carter shirt and i walked away with 4 or 5 assorted t-shirts. we got into town -back in jackson a lil before 6- went home and saw zach and the rents - then went to church- got some videos to watch for the week- and then went and saw the boys for a lil bit. i think len is upset that broken english isn't playing wed. the life of a booking agent is getting more interesting and harder as it goes on- but i still love it- and the problems that are arising i'm still going ot have to deal with in the future.
i hope the show wed will go well, and a lot of people will show up. we'll see.
all is calm so far this morning- i've already gotten a call from rivers bout wed. i'm sure it'll pick up as the day goes on.
as i left this morning for work- my mom told me she really liked dave- awsome awesome.
this weekend really was awesome. so great so great.
well i'm off to go back to work. everyone have a good day and helen- i'm looking forward to dinner friday.
how's way doing?
God Bless
Emmi
-sorry if i didn't write much or wasn't very interesting. -
Movies to watch this week
Say Anything-watched last night
The Ring
Pretty in Pink
While you were sleeping
A Bronx Tale
A Walk to Remember
such a good movie. the family loved dave by the way. not only did they share food, but they joked with him, and even called my rents and told them how much they liked him. they even asked him to come back. it was so great. he did awesome. during the night though i found myself squeezing his hand hard becuase of my family- kinda put my nerves on end. you never know what they are going to say or do. we ended up deciding to stay the night- so we stayed over at bill's and allie's- they are the sweetest people ever. we had a blast chillin with em and jsut being able to see em. they are jsut so great. we went thrifting the next day- which rocked- dave got an aaron carter shirt and i walked away with 4 or 5 assorted t-shirts. we got into town -back in jackson a lil before 6- went home and saw zach and the rents - then went to church- got some videos to watch for the week- and then went and saw the boys for a lil bit. i think len is upset that broken english isn't playing wed. the life of a booking agent is getting more interesting and harder as it goes on- but i still love it- and the problems that are arising i'm still going ot have to deal with in the future.
i hope the show wed will go well, and a lot of people will show up. we'll see.
all is calm so far this morning- i've already gotten a call from rivers bout wed. i'm sure it'll pick up as the day goes on.
as i left this morning for work- my mom told me she really liked dave- awsome awesome.
this weekend really was awesome. so great so great.
well i'm off to go back to work. everyone have a good day and helen- i'm looking forward to dinner friday.
how's way doing?
God Bless
Emmi
-sorry if i didn't write much or wasn't very interesting. -
Movies to watch this week
Say Anything-watched last night
The Ring
Pretty in Pink
While you were sleeping
A Bronx Tale
A Walk to Remember
Friday, August 08, 2003
who's in the mood for a quiz....that's right.
What Finding Nemo Character are You?
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Another devo for the day is below this post.
my leg hurts- i think it might be fractured- at least that's what helen suggested. i hope it's not. i can't discribe the pain cuase it's jsut odd it's like well odd, and my calf muscle behind the bone hurts. it's just odd.
why are people so stubborn and inconsiderate. if they are wrong in their ways but won't admitt to it- is it because they are blind to their ways or is it just a pride issue. sometimes it's probally both. i have to sit back and wait for someone to grow up and realize what they did. i wish i had a better understanding of the way people act. Why do we mistreat one another- is it so hard to just be polite , kind, and considerate, to have unconditional love, to put your pride aside and just fess up. i put full faith in the lord that this matter with be okie, everything will work out, i'm not as upset as i was yesterday. God has given me more of a peace this morning.
This morning was nice- it's sunny- i was the only one in the house this morning. which was interesting- i went to seattle drip to get coffe but the line was horrific-that's the down fall for actually being up early, so i went to starbucks- i heart starbucks- nice people, good coffee just a great atmosphere- seattle drip has the same but there weren't lines of 6 cars on each side of the drive thru at starbucks- i was the only car. anyways starbucks is great. just great. hehe oh and i listened to u2 on the way to work- just wonderful.
i'm going with dave to a bible study tonight- fun stuff - i've been looking forward to it for 2 weeks now. =)
then tomorrow we are going to gulfport. it's going to be so much fun- i'm so excited.
oh i went to check on one of my blogs yesterday that i use to read and the girl that use to be all depressed is doing so much better. i think she's learning to lean on God. It's such a refreshing change to see.
Well i'm off to finish working. Everyone have a wonderful day. And helen i had a delietful time at your house last night- sorry i didn't stay longer i was just whipped from the night before- and i needed rest. but i did go pick up some cd before i went home to go to sleep. Have fun with way and i'll call ya sunday or something.
I love the bands i represent- just thinking - God has really blessed me with all of this.
my leg hurts- i think it might be fractured- at least that's what helen suggested. i hope it's not. i can't discribe the pain cuase it's jsut odd it's like well odd, and my calf muscle behind the bone hurts. it's just odd.
why are people so stubborn and inconsiderate. if they are wrong in their ways but won't admitt to it- is it because they are blind to their ways or is it just a pride issue. sometimes it's probally both. i have to sit back and wait for someone to grow up and realize what they did. i wish i had a better understanding of the way people act. Why do we mistreat one another- is it so hard to just be polite , kind, and considerate, to have unconditional love, to put your pride aside and just fess up. i put full faith in the lord that this matter with be okie, everything will work out, i'm not as upset as i was yesterday. God has given me more of a peace this morning.
This morning was nice- it's sunny- i was the only one in the house this morning. which was interesting- i went to seattle drip to get coffe but the line was horrific-that's the down fall for actually being up early, so i went to starbucks- i heart starbucks- nice people, good coffee just a great atmosphere- seattle drip has the same but there weren't lines of 6 cars on each side of the drive thru at starbucks- i was the only car. anyways starbucks is great. just great. hehe oh and i listened to u2 on the way to work- just wonderful.
i'm going with dave to a bible study tonight- fun stuff - i've been looking forward to it for 2 weeks now. =)
then tomorrow we are going to gulfport. it's going to be so much fun- i'm so excited.
oh i went to check on one of my blogs yesterday that i use to read and the girl that use to be all depressed is doing so much better. i think she's learning to lean on God. It's such a refreshing change to see.
Well i'm off to finish working. Everyone have a wonderful day. And helen i had a delietful time at your house last night- sorry i didn't stay longer i was just whipped from the night before- and i needed rest. but i did go pick up some cd before i went home to go to sleep. Have fun with way and i'll call ya sunday or something.
I love the bands i represent- just thinking - God has really blessed me with all of this.
Psalm 36:1-3
[1] An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the
wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. [2] For in his own
eyes he flatters himself too much to detect or hate his sin. [3] The
words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be
wise and to do good.
THEY'RE JUST WORDS, RIGHT?
The TV debate raged on, as most of them do. The host of one of
those know-it-all news-talk programs was suggesting to his
I'm-just-as-right-as-you-are guests that nasty song lyrics have a
negative influence on kids. What resulted was a shouting match,
and nothing was decided--until it was time for a commercial break
when both sides decided to stop yelling at each other.
The host wanted to point out that the profanity-laced lyrics of
some songs, when heard by children and young people, are harmful
to them. One guest vehemently disagreed, finally saying in anger,
"Come on. They're just words! What can they hurt?"
He makes a popular point. Many people would agree with him that
although language is getting looser and more vile, there is no harm
done. Those people say that only actions can be wrong and words
are just words. Words don't hurt, they would say.
Let's look at what God's inspired Book says about the words we use.
Psalm 36:1-3 indicates that words can be both wicked and deceitful.
In Proverbs 7:5, 21, Solomon suggested that some words are
seductive. And 2 Peter 2:18 tells us that empty and boastful words
are enticing.
Enticing, wicked, deceitful, and seductive. Those kinds of words do
harm. We need to be careful. And here's how. Solomon wrote: "A man
of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding
is even-tempered" (Proverbs 17:27).
For us to make sure we don't use words that are wicked or seductive
or deceitful, we must ask God to give us restraint--to help us to
say only what is positive and helpful. The Holy Spirit can guide us
to be even-tempered.
With God's help, what we say can become messages of hope and help
in a world of damaging words.
[1] An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the
wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. [2] For in his own
eyes he flatters himself too much to detect or hate his sin. [3] The
words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be
wise and to do good.
THEY'RE JUST WORDS, RIGHT?
The TV debate raged on, as most of them do. The host of one of
those know-it-all news-talk programs was suggesting to his
I'm-just-as-right-as-you-are guests that nasty song lyrics have a
negative influence on kids. What resulted was a shouting match,
and nothing was decided--until it was time for a commercial break
when both sides decided to stop yelling at each other.
The host wanted to point out that the profanity-laced lyrics of
some songs, when heard by children and young people, are harmful
to them. One guest vehemently disagreed, finally saying in anger,
"Come on. They're just words! What can they hurt?"
He makes a popular point. Many people would agree with him that
although language is getting looser and more vile, there is no harm
done. Those people say that only actions can be wrong and words
are just words. Words don't hurt, they would say.
Let's look at what God's inspired Book says about the words we use.
Psalm 36:1-3 indicates that words can be both wicked and deceitful.
In Proverbs 7:5, 21, Solomon suggested that some words are
seductive. And 2 Peter 2:18 tells us that empty and boastful words
are enticing.
Enticing, wicked, deceitful, and seductive. Those kinds of words do
harm. We need to be careful. And here's how. Solomon wrote: "A man
of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding
is even-tempered" (Proverbs 17:27).
For us to make sure we don't use words that are wicked or seductive
or deceitful, we must ask God to give us restraint--to help us to
say only what is positive and helpful. The Holy Spirit can guide us
to be even-tempered.
With God's help, what we say can become messages of hope and help
in a world of damaging words.
Thursday, August 07, 2003
getting nice phone calls while at work is wonderful. always a pleasent suprise when my phone rings...and it ends up not having to deal with business.
i need to do laundry this afternoon....and i need to clean my room and unpack.
tomorrows friday...rock my face off. and oooh there's a total of 3 entries for today on this site....that hasn't happened in forever. enjoy.
i need to do laundry this afternoon....and i need to clean my room and unpack.
tomorrows friday...rock my face off. and oooh there's a total of 3 entries for today on this site....that hasn't happened in forever. enjoy.
wow guys wow
Intended For Good
Joseph's life was filled with one difficult situation after another. By
the time he was a teenager, his brothers had developed an intense hatred
toward him. Their hatred led to an attempt to take his life - but
rather than kill him, they sold young Joseph into slavery (Genesis 37).
And as a slave, Joseph was falsely accused of rape and thrown into jail
(Genesis 39).
It's never really explained how Joseph learned to trust God - but he
did! He could have become very discouraged when he became a slave, but
somehow Joseph adjusted to his circumstances and thrived; "The Lord was
with Joseph and he prospered" (Genesis 39:2). When tempted with sexual
sin by Potiphar's wife, he kept himself pure because he did not want to
"sin against God" (Genesis 39:9). But false accusations still sent him
into prison.
Even after spending several years in jail, Joseph continued to place his
complete trust in God. When asked to interpret Pharaoh's dreams, Joseph
risked his freedom and rightly gave all the glory and praise to God
rather than take credit for himself; "I cannot do it, but God will give
Pharaoh the answer he desires" (Genesis 41:16).
Joseph was rewarded with much more than his freedom; he was placed in
charge of the entire land of Egypt during a great famine. He was also
reunited with his family and able to keep them from certain starvation.
Several years later, after their father had died, his brothers came and
fearfully asked for his forgiveness for their earlier sins. Joseph had
the power and could have now taken great revenge; but he continued to
demonstrate his understanding of how God cares for His children.
Genesis 50:19-20
"Joseph said to them, 'Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You
intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is
now being done, the saving of many lives.'"
When Joseph was sold into slavery, he had no idea of God's awesome plan.
He would spend many years in jail before receiving even a hint of God's
purpose. But God is ALWAYS at work in the lives of those who love Him.
Joseph's life must encourage us to draw near to God during times of
hardship - to continue trusting and honoring Him in all we do...no
matter what our circumstances!
We all go through "dungeon" seasons when life seems to take unplanned
and seemingly "unfair" turns. We all, at times, feel abandoned and
alone: "Has God forgotten us? Does He no longer care?" We may not
understand why things happen the way they do; but if we will continue to
love Him with all our heart and trust Him in and through all our trials,
we can be certain (and will one day see) that God is in control and our
situation is truly intended for good.
Intended For Good
Joseph's life was filled with one difficult situation after another. By
the time he was a teenager, his brothers had developed an intense hatred
toward him. Their hatred led to an attempt to take his life - but
rather than kill him, they sold young Joseph into slavery (Genesis 37).
And as a slave, Joseph was falsely accused of rape and thrown into jail
(Genesis 39).
It's never really explained how Joseph learned to trust God - but he
did! He could have become very discouraged when he became a slave, but
somehow Joseph adjusted to his circumstances and thrived; "The Lord was
with Joseph and he prospered" (Genesis 39:2). When tempted with sexual
sin by Potiphar's wife, he kept himself pure because he did not want to
"sin against God" (Genesis 39:9). But false accusations still sent him
into prison.
Even after spending several years in jail, Joseph continued to place his
complete trust in God. When asked to interpret Pharaoh's dreams, Joseph
risked his freedom and rightly gave all the glory and praise to God
rather than take credit for himself; "I cannot do it, but God will give
Pharaoh the answer he desires" (Genesis 41:16).
Joseph was rewarded with much more than his freedom; he was placed in
charge of the entire land of Egypt during a great famine. He was also
reunited with his family and able to keep them from certain starvation.
Several years later, after their father had died, his brothers came and
fearfully asked for his forgiveness for their earlier sins. Joseph had
the power and could have now taken great revenge; but he continued to
demonstrate his understanding of how God cares for His children.
Genesis 50:19-20
"Joseph said to them, 'Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You
intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is
now being done, the saving of many lives.'"
When Joseph was sold into slavery, he had no idea of God's awesome plan.
He would spend many years in jail before receiving even a hint of God's
purpose. But God is ALWAYS at work in the lives of those who love Him.
Joseph's life must encourage us to draw near to God during times of
hardship - to continue trusting and honoring Him in all we do...no
matter what our circumstances!
We all go through "dungeon" seasons when life seems to take unplanned
and seemingly "unfair" turns. We all, at times, feel abandoned and
alone: "Has God forgotten us? Does He no longer care?" We may not
understand why things happen the way they do; but if we will continue to
love Him with all our heart and trust Him in and through all our trials,
we can be certain (and will one day see) that God is in control and our
situation is truly intended for good.
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