Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Dance of Life
We should think of marriage as a dance. In this dance both the man and the woman are equal. God, the choreographer, teaches and coaches both dancers so they can show off their own specific qualities. The dance is not about who leads or takes each step, it's about the overall performance. Both dancers want to do well at their role so they come to the choreographer with questions on how they can make their individual parts better so they can , ultimately, make their partner look better. In the end, both dancers have perfected their routine and are able to perform their dance flawlessly.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Love and Lasting Relationships
In today's culture, love means so many different things. One can express love in an intimate way for his spouse in one breath and in another say how he loves football or a cup of coffee. Returning to the original Hebrew translation of love we see that there are three different types of love: eros, philos, and agape. Eros love is erotic love. This is the type of love a man would express to his wife. In Proverbs 5 it is said to be like fire and passion. Within a committed relationship, this is the typical type of love. However, if eros love is shown in other circumstances, that “fire” might crawl out of the fireplace and burn down the entire house! The second type of love is philos love. This type of love is the one that would be expressed about football or coffee. Philos love is a love of companionship and fellowship. An English word that comes from this type of love is Philadelphia-- the city of Brotherly Love. Lastly, Agape love is a selfless, unconditional, one-sided love. In agape love, a person loves with the purpose to simply help the other person without expecting anything in return. One person gives what the other needs the most when they diverse it the least. Agape love enriches and encourages both eras and philos loves. The type of love expressed in 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 is what agape love consists of: patience, supernaturalness, kindness, etc. Eros, Philos, and Agape loves are what make up the common “love” that is referred to daily in present day culture.
When someone finds another person of the other sex whom they care deeply about, sometimes it is unclear whether they are in love or just infatuated. The verdict is simple to determine. Love takes time to figure out how how it feels for the other person before making its move while Infatuation explodes out of no where and has to make itself known immediately. Love cares about the other person's feelings and shares its feelings. Infatuation only cares about itself and how it looks. Love devotes all of it's time to one person and can not make room for others. In contrast, Infatuation can care about two or more people at a time without any problem. It is simple to determine whether love is true or simply just infatuation.
The views of love from the perspectives of Hollywood and Christ are extremely different. There are four steps to ensure a lasting relationship. Following God's commands are the first step to keep a lasting relationship. God says to become the “right person,” an imitator of God, mimic God's tenderness, compassion, and forgiveness. Hollywood tells the world to find the right person, fall in love, fix all of your hopes and dreams with the other person, make sure they come through for you, and it things do not work, throw it all away and start the process all over again. God tells us that we have to walk in His love without games, manipulation, or power-plays. We should seek God in our relationships. We need to beg God to make us like Him so we do not see just the holes in the other person's character and what we, as humans, think they should live up to. Hard times are expected and when they happen, simply repeat God's steps one, two, and three. When relationships grow through the bad times, that is when Christ is present.
It is important to remember that God has a special plan for each of his creations and we should not rush into relationships just because there is a flush of emotion. When someone enters into a relationship with another person, he needs to remember to keep God as the focal point. It is important to truly know the other person on various levels. Seeing the other person on a spiritual level is very important. If he or she does not love Jesus Christ, that is immediately a sign to stay away. Knowing the values, lifestyle, and commitment that the other person towards Jesus shows the health of his or her soul. Observing the other person on social setting without pairing off alone lets you have a chance to see how they act and especially treat their family. Knowing the other persons psychological mind lets you see his or her dreams, gifts, and ambitions in life. Understanding the emotions of the other person show the physical commitment of in their life towards things that are important to them as well as what they can give to you. When relationships are followed with God in mind, they work.
*Source: Chip Ingram in his series Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships
When someone finds another person of the other sex whom they care deeply about, sometimes it is unclear whether they are in love or just infatuated. The verdict is simple to determine. Love takes time to figure out how how it feels for the other person before making its move while Infatuation explodes out of no where and has to make itself known immediately. Love cares about the other person's feelings and shares its feelings. Infatuation only cares about itself and how it looks. Love devotes all of it's time to one person and can not make room for others. In contrast, Infatuation can care about two or more people at a time without any problem. It is simple to determine whether love is true or simply just infatuation.
The views of love from the perspectives of Hollywood and Christ are extremely different. There are four steps to ensure a lasting relationship. Following God's commands are the first step to keep a lasting relationship. God says to become the “right person,” an imitator of God, mimic God's tenderness, compassion, and forgiveness. Hollywood tells the world to find the right person, fall in love, fix all of your hopes and dreams with the other person, make sure they come through for you, and it things do not work, throw it all away and start the process all over again. God tells us that we have to walk in His love without games, manipulation, or power-plays. We should seek God in our relationships. We need to beg God to make us like Him so we do not see just the holes in the other person's character and what we, as humans, think they should live up to. Hard times are expected and when they happen, simply repeat God's steps one, two, and three. When relationships grow through the bad times, that is when Christ is present.
It is important to remember that God has a special plan for each of his creations and we should not rush into relationships just because there is a flush of emotion. When someone enters into a relationship with another person, he needs to remember to keep God as the focal point. It is important to truly know the other person on various levels. Seeing the other person on a spiritual level is very important. If he or she does not love Jesus Christ, that is immediately a sign to stay away. Knowing the values, lifestyle, and commitment that the other person towards Jesus shows the health of his or her soul. Observing the other person on social setting without pairing off alone lets you have a chance to see how they act and especially treat their family. Knowing the other persons psychological mind lets you see his or her dreams, gifts, and ambitions in life. Understanding the emotions of the other person show the physical commitment of in their life towards things that are important to them as well as what they can give to you. When relationships are followed with God in mind, they work.
*Source: Chip Ingram in his series Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Gravity!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeV_R4tsdAs
Well, I'm totally addicted to this dance. It's from So You Think You Can Dance and it's performed by Kayla and Kupono. The story behind the dance is this: At some point or another in your life, you will be tempted...it may be drugs, a relationship, shopping, (updating your blog?!) or somthing as simple as checking email. In this dance, Kayla represents each human struggling with an addiction while Kupono IS the addiction. She repeatedly ties to escape his shadow, but he's always there-- beside, above, and behind her. She can't escape.
This piece is so inspirational. It was choreographed by Mia Michaels. I absolutely love her work. The song is Gravity by Sara Bareilles.
ENJOY! (I did!) :)
xoxo,
-H
Well, I'm totally addicted to this dance. It's from So You Think You Can Dance and it's performed by Kayla and Kupono. The story behind the dance is this: At some point or another in your life, you will be tempted...it may be drugs, a relationship, shopping, (updating your blog?!) or somthing as simple as checking email. In this dance, Kayla represents each human struggling with an addiction while Kupono IS the addiction. She repeatedly ties to escape his shadow, but he's always there-- beside, above, and behind her. She can't escape.
This piece is so inspirational. It was choreographed by Mia Michaels. I absolutely love her work. The song is Gravity by Sara Bareilles.
ENJOY! (I did!) :)
xoxo,
-H
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
From the Mouths of Babes...
How Do You Decide Who To Marry?
You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.
- Alan, age 10
No person really decides before they grow up who they're goingto marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later whoyou're stuck with.
- Kirsten, age 10
What is the Right Age To Get Married?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
- Camille, age 10
No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to getmarried.
- Freddie, age 6
How Can A Stranger Tell If Two People Are Married?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to beyelling at the same kids.
- Derrick, age 8
What Do Your Think Your Mom and Dad Have In Common?
Both don't want any more kids.
- Lori, age 8
What Do Most People Do On A Date?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get toknow each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.
- Lynnette, age 8
On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and thatusually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.
- Martin, age 10
What Would You Do On A First Date That Was Turning Sour?
I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all thenewspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.
- Craig, age 9
When Is It Okay To Kiss Someone?
When they're rich.
- Pam, age 7
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want tomess with that.
- Curt, age 7
The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you shouldmarry them & have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.
- Howard, age 8
Is It Better To Be Single or Married?
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys needsomeone to clean up after them.
- Anita, age 9
How Would The World Be Different If People Didn't Get Married?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
- Kelvin, age 8
How Would You Make a Marriage Work?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty even if she looks like atruck.
- Ricky, age 10
...Priceless... :)
xoxo,
-H
You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.
- Alan, age 10
No person really decides before they grow up who they're goingto marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later whoyou're stuck with.
- Kirsten, age 10
What is the Right Age To Get Married?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
- Camille, age 10
No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to getmarried.
- Freddie, age 6
How Can A Stranger Tell If Two People Are Married?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to beyelling at the same kids.
- Derrick, age 8
What Do Your Think Your Mom and Dad Have In Common?
Both don't want any more kids.
- Lori, age 8
What Do Most People Do On A Date?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get toknow each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.
- Lynnette, age 8
On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and thatusually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.
- Martin, age 10
What Would You Do On A First Date That Was Turning Sour?
I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all thenewspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.
- Craig, age 9
When Is It Okay To Kiss Someone?
When they're rich.
- Pam, age 7
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want tomess with that.
- Curt, age 7
The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you shouldmarry them & have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.
- Howard, age 8
Is It Better To Be Single or Married?
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys needsomeone to clean up after them.
- Anita, age 9
How Would The World Be Different If People Didn't Get Married?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
- Kelvin, age 8
How Would You Make a Marriage Work?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty even if she looks like atruck.
- Ricky, age 10
...Priceless... :)
xoxo,
-H
Sunday, August 9, 2009
The Dough Boy's Obituary
It is with the saddest heart that I pass on the following. Please join me in remembering a great icon. The Pillsbury Dough boy died yesterday of a yeast infection and complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was only 51. Dough boy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay there Respects, including Mrs. Butter worth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies and Captain Crunch. The gravesite was piled high with flours, as long-time friend Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy, describing Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Dough boy rose quickly in show business but his later life was Filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he even still, as a crusty old man, was considered a roll model for millions. Toward the end it was thought that he would rise again, but alas, he was no tart. Doughboy is survived by his wife, Play Dough, two children, John Dough and Jane Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his Elderly father, Pop Tart. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about twenty minutes.
xoxo,
-H
xoxo,
-H
Changes
(Taken from Iconator.com)
Changes"Friends forever," you promised." Together till the end."We did everything with each other. You were my best friend. When I was sad, you were by my side. When I was scared, you felt my fear. You were my best support-If I needed you, you were there. You were the greatest friend, You always knew what to say: You made everything seem better. As long as we had each other, Everything would be okay. But somewhere along the line, We slowly came apart. I was here, you were there ,It tore a hole in my heart. Things were changing, Our cheerful music reversed its tune. It was like having salt without pepper, A sun without its moon. Suddenly we were miles apart, Two different people, with nothing the same. It was as if we hadn't been friends; Although we knew deep in our hearts Neither one of us was to blame. You had made many new friends And luckily, so had I But that didn't change the hurt-The loss of our friendship made me cry. As we grow older, things much change But they don't always have to end. Even though it is different, now,You will always be my friend.
xoxo,
-H
Changes"Friends forever," you promised." Together till the end."We did everything with each other. You were my best friend. When I was sad, you were by my side. When I was scared, you felt my fear. You were my best support-If I needed you, you were there. You were the greatest friend, You always knew what to say: You made everything seem better. As long as we had each other, Everything would be okay. But somewhere along the line, We slowly came apart. I was here, you were there ,It tore a hole in my heart. Things were changing, Our cheerful music reversed its tune. It was like having salt without pepper, A sun without its moon. Suddenly we were miles apart, Two different people, with nothing the same. It was as if we hadn't been friends; Although we knew deep in our hearts Neither one of us was to blame. You had made many new friends And luckily, so had I But that didn't change the hurt-The loss of our friendship made me cry. As we grow older, things much change But they don't always have to end. Even though it is different, now,You will always be my friend.
xoxo,
-H
Monday, May 4, 2009
Rule or Exception?
I recently saw He's Just Not That Into You and overall I thought the plot was good. Some of the scenes were really undesirable and they wouldn't have been my choice, but what can you do...lol. One of the main points that was made was that there are no “Happily Ever Afters.” Those people are just the 'exception.' Most generally everyone is 'the rule.' People who end up as 'the rule' just live day to day and if they end up happy, well...lucky for them....but that's not how the 'normal' people live...I can't, in good conscience, say that I agree with that. People live happy lives all the time. Granted, some people have desires to live better lives with newer clothes, getting paid more at work, getting better grades in school, etc, but are people really unhappy? Maybe they're just selfish. I think people choose whether or not they're going to be happy. If you're always grouchy about what you don't have instead of thinking about what you DO have, well then NATURALLY people aren't going to view their lives as happily ever afters...it's going to be LIVING HELL! :) Now, I understand that what they were talking about in He's Just Not That Into You regarding the rule, the exception, happily ever after, etc isn't a state of mind. They're referring to relationships. I don't know if it's more common for people to be happy or unhappy, but maybe the same thing holds true in this situation. If you're always looking for something better or worse yet, something wrong, well...where does that leave you? You will never be happy because you're gonna be insecure! Who knows if there's an official statistic that says how people end up in the end, but I hope that all my friends have their happy ever after endings and that they remember to look for the silver lining in every situation.
xoxo,
-H
xoxo,
-H
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Walking Her Home
Ok, if you're having a bad day...DON'T LISTEN TO THIS SONG! :) It's sure to make you cry, but it's priceless at the same time! It's a great love story. I want someone who will love me when I'm 85 and possibly my "last night" as much as he did the night he "came to call."
Here's a link to the song on YouTube...it's not a music video, but it's the only one with Mark singing...so that's what you get! lol :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzE7QByrLGI
xoxo,
-H
Looking back
He sees it all
It was her first date the night he came to call
Her dad said son
Have her home on time
And promise me you'll never leave her side
He took her to a show in town
And he was ten feet off the ground
(Chorus)
He was walking her home
And holding her hand
Oh the way she smiled it stole the breath right out of him
Down that old road
With the stars up above
He remembers where he was the night he fell in love
He was walking her home
Ten more years and a waiting room
At half past one
And the doctor said come in and meet your son
His knees went weak
When he saw his wife
She was smiling as she said he's got your eyes
And as she slept he held her tight
His mind went back to that first night
(Chorus)
He walked her through the best days of her life
Sixty years together and he never left her side
A nursing home
At eighty-five
And the doctor said it could be her last night
And the nurse said Oh
Should we tell him now
Or should he wait until the morning to find out
When they checked her room that night
He was laying by her side
Oh he was walking her home
And holding her hand
Oh the way she smiled when he said this is not the end
And just for a while they were eighteen
And she was still more beautiful to him than anything
He was walking her home
He was walking her home
Looking back
He sees it all
It was her first date the night he came to call
Here's a link to the song on YouTube...it's not a music video, but it's the only one with Mark singing...so that's what you get! lol :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzE7QByrLGI
xoxo,
-H
Looking back
He sees it all
It was her first date the night he came to call
Her dad said son
Have her home on time
And promise me you'll never leave her side
He took her to a show in town
And he was ten feet off the ground
(Chorus)
He was walking her home
And holding her hand
Oh the way she smiled it stole the breath right out of him
Down that old road
With the stars up above
He remembers where he was the night he fell in love
He was walking her home
Ten more years and a waiting room
At half past one
And the doctor said come in and meet your son
His knees went weak
When he saw his wife
She was smiling as she said he's got your eyes
And as she slept he held her tight
His mind went back to that first night
(Chorus)
He walked her through the best days of her life
Sixty years together and he never left her side
A nursing home
At eighty-five
And the doctor said it could be her last night
And the nurse said Oh
Should we tell him now
Or should he wait until the morning to find out
When they checked her room that night
He was laying by her side
Oh he was walking her home
And holding her hand
Oh the way she smiled when he said this is not the end
And just for a while they were eighteen
And she was still more beautiful to him than anything
He was walking her home
He was walking her home
Looking back
He sees it all
It was her first date the night he came to call
Monday, April 6, 2009
Song of the Week: I'll Walk, Bucky Covington
We were 18, it was prom night. We had our first big fight. She said "Pull this car over". I did and then I told her, "I don't know what you are crying for". I grabbed her hand, as she reached for the door. She said, I'll walk. Let go of my hand. Right now I'm hurt, and you don't understand. So just be quiet. And later we will talk. Just leave, don't worry. I'll walk. It was a dark night, a black dress. Driver never saw her, around the bend. I never will forget the call, or driving to the hospital, when they told me her legs still wouldn't move. I cried, when I walked into her room. She said, I'll walk. Please come and hold my hand. Right now I'm hurt, and I don't understand. Lets just be quiet, and later we can talk. Please stay, don't worry. I'll walk. I held her hand through everything. The weeks and months of therapy. And I held her hand and asked her, to be my bride. She's dreamed from a little girl, to have her daddy bring her down the isle. So from her wheelchair, she looks up to him and smiles. And says, I'll walk. Please hold my hand. I know that this will hurt, I know you understand. Please daddy don't cry. This is already hard. Let's go, don't worry. I'll walk.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Song of the Week: To Be With You, David Archuleta
I've been alone so many nights now,
And I've been waitin' for the stars to fall.
I keep holdin' out for what I don't know
To be with you, just to be with you.
So here I am staring at the moon tonight,
Wondering how you look in this light.
Maybe you're somewhere thinkin' about me too.
To be with you, there's nothing I wouldn't do.
And I can't imagine two worlds spinnin' apart
Come together eventually..
And when we finally meet, I'll know it's right.
I'll be at the end of my restless road.
But this journey, it was worth the fight.
To be with you, just to be...
Holding you for the very first time, never letting go.
What I wouldn't give to feel that way...
Ooohh...
Oh, to be with you...
Oh, and I can't imagine two worlds spinnin' apart
Come together eventually.
And when you're standin' here in front of me,
That's when I know that God does exist.
'Cause He will have answered every single prayer.
To be with you, just to be with you, yeah.
You....
And I've been waitin' for the stars to fall.
I keep holdin' out for what I don't know
To be with you, just to be with you.
So here I am staring at the moon tonight,
Wondering how you look in this light.
Maybe you're somewhere thinkin' about me too.
To be with you, there's nothing I wouldn't do.
And I can't imagine two worlds spinnin' apart
Come together eventually..
And when we finally meet, I'll know it's right.
I'll be at the end of my restless road.
But this journey, it was worth the fight.
To be with you, just to be...
Holding you for the very first time, never letting go.
What I wouldn't give to feel that way...
Ooohh...
Oh, to be with you...
Oh, and I can't imagine two worlds spinnin' apart
Come together eventually.
And when you're standin' here in front of me,
That's when I know that God does exist.
'Cause He will have answered every single prayer.
To be with you, just to be with you, yeah.
You....
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Song of the Week: Get Higher, Matt Nathanson
I miss the sound of your voice
And I miss the rush of your skin
And I miss the still of the silence
As you breathe out and I breathe in
If I could walk on water
If I could tell you what's next
make you believe
make you forget
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
I miss the sound of your voice
The loudest thing in my head
And I ache to remember
All the violent, sweet
Perfect words that you said
If I could walk on water
If I could tell you what's next
make you believe
make you forget
Come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
I miss the pull of your heart
I taste the sparks on your tongue
I see angels and devils
And God, when you come on
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
Sing sha la la la
Sing sha la la la la
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me, drown me in love
So wrong, so wrong,
so right
So come on, get higher
Come on, get higher
'Cause everything works, love
Everything works in your arms
And I miss the rush of your skin
And I miss the still of the silence
As you breathe out and I breathe in
If I could walk on water
If I could tell you what's next
make you believe
make you forget
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
I miss the sound of your voice
The loudest thing in my head
And I ache to remember
All the violent, sweet
Perfect words that you said
If I could walk on water
If I could tell you what's next
make you believe
make you forget
Come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
I miss the pull of your heart
I taste the sparks on your tongue
I see angels and devils
And God, when you come on
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
Sing sha la la la
Sing sha la la la la
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me, drown me in love
So wrong, so wrong,
so right
So come on, get higher
Come on, get higher
'Cause everything works, love
Everything works in your arms
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Love Is In The House
For Christmas I got a live concert Toby Mac CD. This was really interesting so I thought I'd share it! It's all based off of 1 John 1:5-7.
“Now this is the message that we have heard from him and proclaim to you: God is the light and in him there is no darkness at all. If we say, “We have fellowship with him,” while we continue to walk in darkness, we lie and do not act in truth. But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of his Son Jesus cleanses us from all sin.” ~1 John 5-7
(The “idea” Toby shared with those at the concert...)
“No matter what color our skin, no matter what denomination, no matter what cultural background, no matter what social economic level we live in...we all have fellowship in one another and the blood of Jesus Christ, His Son who cleanses us from all sin.
It's not our words. They aren't going to be what stops the world in its tracks. Our words will not change the world. They've heard it all.
It's not normally our music. We make music for us to sharpen the body, glorify our God. One and a while someone will crossover, but it's not typically the music that will stop people in their tracks. Our music won't change the world, more than likely.
It's not our buildings as beautiful and grand as some of our church buildings are – it's not the architecture that's gonna chance the world.
But I believe what's going to change the world is when we begin to love each other, when we begin to love the world, and when we begin to reach out to the orphans and widows and the lower income families in our communities. When the world begins to see that kind of love – undeniable love, I believe they will stop in their tracks and say,
'YO! Whatever you people have over there, I want somma'dat, BABY! I want somma'dat right there for me, baby!'
When our houses are packed so full of love that we gotta open up the back door to let it ooze out into the valleys, suburbs, and city streets. When the world sees that kind of love – REAL love, they're gonna stop in their tracks. They're gonna say,
'YO! Homie! Whateva you people have ov'a there, you Jesus Freaks! I WANT SUMMA'DAT JESUS, MAN! If it's doin' alla' 'dat!'” -Toby Mac
All this was followed by his song Love Is In the House...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVfae7pRD7U
Powerful Stuff, hm?! :)
xoxo,
-H
“Now this is the message that we have heard from him and proclaim to you: God is the light and in him there is no darkness at all. If we say, “We have fellowship with him,” while we continue to walk in darkness, we lie and do not act in truth. But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of his Son Jesus cleanses us from all sin.” ~1 John 5-7
(The “idea” Toby shared with those at the concert...)
“No matter what color our skin, no matter what denomination, no matter what cultural background, no matter what social economic level we live in...we all have fellowship in one another and the blood of Jesus Christ, His Son who cleanses us from all sin.
It's not our words. They aren't going to be what stops the world in its tracks. Our words will not change the world. They've heard it all.
It's not normally our music. We make music for us to sharpen the body, glorify our God. One and a while someone will crossover, but it's not typically the music that will stop people in their tracks. Our music won't change the world, more than likely.
It's not our buildings as beautiful and grand as some of our church buildings are – it's not the architecture that's gonna chance the world.
But I believe what's going to change the world is when we begin to love each other, when we begin to love the world, and when we begin to reach out to the orphans and widows and the lower income families in our communities. When the world begins to see that kind of love – undeniable love, I believe they will stop in their tracks and say,
'YO! Whatever you people have over there, I want somma'dat, BABY! I want somma'dat right there for me, baby!'
When our houses are packed so full of love that we gotta open up the back door to let it ooze out into the valleys, suburbs, and city streets. When the world sees that kind of love – REAL love, they're gonna stop in their tracks. They're gonna say,
'YO! Homie! Whateva you people have ov'a there, you Jesus Freaks! I WANT SUMMA'DAT JESUS, MAN! If it's doin' alla' 'dat!'” -Toby Mac
All this was followed by his song Love Is In the House...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVfae7pRD7U
Powerful Stuff, hm?! :)
xoxo,
-H
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Why Boys Like Girls
This is a super cute thing I came across in one of my files...I have too many!! lol I love this and agree with most of it...of course there ARE exceptions, but...that's ok...it's still cute!! :) So, here it is...
Why Boys Like Girls:
xoxo,
-H
Why Boys Like Girls:
1. They will always smell good even if its just shampoo
2. The way their heads always find the right spot on our shoulder
3. How cute they look when they sleep
4. The ease in which they fit into our arms
5. The way they kiss you and all of a sudden everything is right in the world
6. How cute they are when they eat
7. The way they take hours to get dressed but in the end it makes it all worth while
8. Because they are always warm even when its minus 30 outside
9. The way they look good no matter what they wear
10. The way they fish for compliments even though you both know that you think she's the most beautiful thing on this earth
11. How cute they are when they argue
12. The way her hand always finds yours
13. The way they smile
14. The way you feel when you see their name on the call ID after you just had a big fight
15. The way she says "lets not fight anymore" even though you know that an hour later....
16. The way they kiss when you do something nice for them
17. The way they kiss you when you say "I love you"
18. Actually ... just the way they kiss you...
19. The way they fall into your arms when they cry
20. Then the way they apologize for crying over something that silly
21. The way they hit you and expect it to hurt
22. Then the way they apologize when it does hurt. (even though we don't admit it)!
23. The way they say "I miss you"
24. The way you miss them
25. The way their tears make you want to change the world so that it doesn't hurt her anymore..... Yet regardless if you love them, hate them, wish they would die or know that you would die without them ... it matters not. Because once in your life, whatever they were to the world they become everything to you. When you look them in the eyes, traveling to the depths of their souls and you say a million things without trace of a sound, you know that your own life is inevitable consumed within the rhythmic beatings of her very heart. We love them for a million reasons, No paper would do it justice. It is a thing not of the mind but of the heart. A feeling. Only felt.
xoxo,
-H
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
The Search for a Godly Spouse
Oh my goodness! It's been a long time since I've blogged! WOW! :)
Well, the past two mornings I listened to a radio broadcast called The Search for a Godly Spouse. It's really entertaining to listen to because the speaker is Irish. :) The gist of the talk is pretty much summed up into the title-- The Search for a Godly Spouse (That's the 3rd time I've typed that...I should stop...lol). :)
The speaker, Alistair Begg, gave the 6 most important qualities to look for in a future spouse and he divided them up for both male and female. I thought it was really interesting...take a look. :)
They were aired on 2/9 and 2/10.
ENJOY!
xoxo,
-H
PS The Search for a Godly Spouse...ok...I had to write it just ONE more time...for old times sake. haha :)
Well, the past two mornings I listened to a radio broadcast called The Search for a Godly Spouse. It's really entertaining to listen to because the speaker is Irish. :) The gist of the talk is pretty much summed up into the title-- The Search for a Godly Spouse (That's the 3rd time I've typed that...I should stop...lol). :)
The speaker, Alistair Begg, gave the 6 most important qualities to look for in a future spouse and he divided them up for both male and female. I thought it was really interesting...take a look. :)
Women: The man you someday marry should…
- Be continually growing closer to Jesus Christ
- Demonstrate integrity
- Be a bold leader
- Love sacrificially
- Laugh heartily, especially at himself
- Model genuine humility
Men: The woman you someday marry should…
- Have a personal faith in Jesus Christ
- Possess inner beauty, not just outer
- Be an initiative taker and have an attitude of submission
- Be a wife who will help build her husband's confidence
- Display kindness
- Have a sense of humor
They were aired on 2/9 and 2/10.
ENJOY!
xoxo,
-H
PS The Search for a Godly Spouse...ok...I had to write it just ONE more time...for old times sake. haha :)
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Look Into The Future
Wow...How weird it is to think that 2008 is over! It seems like it was just yesterday that I was getting ready for my 16th birthday now it's long gone! So much has changed this year! (I sound like an 85 year old man...disturbing...) Thinking about last year this time I had so many obstacles in my view: turning 16, being a sophomore, getting my license, starting/taking over a music business that has a HUGE legacy that accompanies it...and the list just keeps going! Some things were easier to handle than others, but it's been a good ride, baby! :)
"I've got my left foot down on my accelerator and my rear view mirror torn off 'cause I ain't never lookin' back. That's a fact." (Like the driving metaphor?! Guess the driving thing is more a part of me than I know...lol) :) And I'm not really "never looking back" because 2008 was a good year. I can't wait for 2009 to play out! The freedom I've gotten this year has been MUCH needed! I'm lovin' it! (haha MEG!) I'm gonna see what I know so far about 2009...month by month...
January:
My first Spring Semester at The Key of See...
February:
CLUB DAYS!!! :)
MY BIRTHDAY!!!! YEAH! I'm so excited. (That phrase will never explain how I really feel...)
March:
IDK, tell me?
April:
TJ turns 19...man! He's gonna be like gettin grey hair soon!! haha :)
Easter? I think so...It's pretty late this year...hm...maybe I can actually wear a dress this year-- minus my winter coat! :)
Music school lets out...BREAK!
May:
Many untold surprizes?! :) ...yeah!
June:
I think we're going on vaca back east!! YEAH FOR AMERICAN HISTORY!
July:
MAMA Competition (Piano)
MEGAN IS 17!!! (TOOK YA LONG ENOUGH!) lol jk <3>
August:
FAIR!!! Can't wait!
AUDRIANNA IS A TEENAGER!!!
September:
SENIOR YEAR BABY!!!! (or not if I decide to go to JCCC this fall...whatever!! It's gonna be GREAT!)
Josh's 7! Where does time go?!
October:
KRISTEN IS 17!!!!
November:
MARY IS 16!!
Thanksgiving?! :)
December:
Wow! Here we are again!
Christmas and then we start ALL over again!! :)
It's gonna be a great year! I hope your year will be full of surprizes and happy times! Luv ya!
xoxo,
-H
"I've got my left foot down on my accelerator and my rear view mirror torn off 'cause I ain't never lookin' back. That's a fact." (Like the driving metaphor?! Guess the driving thing is more a part of me than I know...lol) :) And I'm not really "never looking back" because 2008 was a good year. I can't wait for 2009 to play out! The freedom I've gotten this year has been MUCH needed! I'm lovin' it! (haha MEG!) I'm gonna see what I know so far about 2009...month by month...
January:
My first Spring Semester at The Key of See...
February:
CLUB DAYS!!! :)
MY BIRTHDAY!!!! YEAH! I'm so excited. (That phrase will never explain how I really feel...)
March:
IDK, tell me?
April:
TJ turns 19...man! He's gonna be like gettin grey hair soon!! haha :)
Easter? I think so...It's pretty late this year...hm...maybe I can actually wear a dress this year-- minus my winter coat! :)
Music school lets out...BREAK!
May:
Many untold surprizes?! :) ...yeah!
June:
I think we're going on vaca back east!! YEAH FOR AMERICAN HISTORY!
July:
MAMA Competition (Piano)
MEGAN IS 17!!! (TOOK YA LONG ENOUGH!) lol jk <3>
August:
FAIR!!! Can't wait!
AUDRIANNA IS A TEENAGER!!!
September:
SENIOR YEAR BABY!!!! (or not if I decide to go to JCCC this fall...whatever!! It's gonna be GREAT!)
Josh's 7! Where does time go?!
October:
KRISTEN IS 17!!!!
November:
MARY IS 16!!
Thanksgiving?! :)
December:
Wow! Here we are again!
Christmas and then we start ALL over again!! :)
It's gonna be a great year! I hope your year will be full of surprizes and happy times! Luv ya!
xoxo,
-H
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