Orion and Elizabeth's engagement
He brought the wrong ring!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
There is nothing like Your love...
Well, by the hair of my chinny-chin-chin I have managed to squeeze two blogs in the month of July... Not gonna lie, I am pretty impressed with that, considering the schedule I've been working with! I hope that everyone is having a good summer.
I've been reading a book by Max Lucado titled "Life to the MAX", which inspired the following post. It's free on the iBooks app for iPhone, so if you haven't downloaded it, you need to. The first chapter will knock your socks off.
I think one of the biggest things I struggle with is finding the unconditional, always-consistent kind of love in the flesh. I search everywhere; family, friends, co-workers... you get the point. I expect everyone to love each other whole heartedly no matter the circumstances, and let me tell you it has been the biggest disappointment to date! In one of the more recent let-downs, God showed me this amazing message in Life to the MAX. I know it's long...but it's worth the read:
"Human love is convenient. It suits the needs of the person at the time and works into his schedule.
God's love is eternal. You are always on God's itinerary. Come and go as you wish, but He is always there.
Human love is limited. It can love only as much as it wants to give.
God's love is unlimited. He has ample amounts of love and even uses words like abundant when talking about pouring out His love on people.
Human love is emotional. Feelings dominate a human's love landscape. We feel as though we are in love, or we don't feel as though we are in love. Hormones, sleeplessness, worry, past hurts, Mexican food- all complicate these emotions.
God's love is committed. While God has feelings for us, His feelings don't dictate His love. His love is based on a decision to love us. Your actions don't increase or decrease His commitment. His love is a deeper and more secure love than the fluctuating Ferris wheel of feeling.
Human love is selfish. It must suit our needs and be there for us. To love, we must be loved.
God's love is unselfish. In fact, if you never love God, He will still love you. Your love has no bearing on the amount of love He lavishes on you.
One thing human love has going for it is that you can see it-- in the twinkling of your father's eye, in the smile of a spouse, in the joy of your children's voices.
God's love is just as real but not as tangible. We will see it, in time and for eternity, as we gaze at the face of God and His Son, Jesus Christ, while we stand in His presence in heaven."
What I am trying to say, is that if we are constantly looking for unconditional love in human love... we are constantly going to be disappointed. I don't want to let another day go by being lonely and disappointed with the love of my family and friends when I have the most eternal, unlimited, committed, unselfish, abundant love from the Father with me everywhere I go. He's not a fair-weathered kinda guy. What more could I ask for?
This is the kind of love that I want people to see in me. I want my every word and action to show His perfectly unlimited love. There is a real shortage in the distribution of this kind of love on earth, and I do not want to be the reason that someone I encounter never sees Christ's love in his or her lifetime.
Make it your mission to be Jesus today.
I've been reading a book by Max Lucado titled "Life to the MAX", which inspired the following post. It's free on the iBooks app for iPhone, so if you haven't downloaded it, you need to. The first chapter will knock your socks off.
I think one of the biggest things I struggle with is finding the unconditional, always-consistent kind of love in the flesh. I search everywhere; family, friends, co-workers... you get the point. I expect everyone to love each other whole heartedly no matter the circumstances, and let me tell you it has been the biggest disappointment to date! In one of the more recent let-downs, God showed me this amazing message in Life to the MAX. I know it's long...but it's worth the read:
"Human love is convenient. It suits the needs of the person at the time and works into his schedule.
God's love is eternal. You are always on God's itinerary. Come and go as you wish, but He is always there.
Human love is limited. It can love only as much as it wants to give.
God's love is unlimited. He has ample amounts of love and even uses words like abundant when talking about pouring out His love on people.
Human love is emotional. Feelings dominate a human's love landscape. We feel as though we are in love, or we don't feel as though we are in love. Hormones, sleeplessness, worry, past hurts, Mexican food- all complicate these emotions.
God's love is committed. While God has feelings for us, His feelings don't dictate His love. His love is based on a decision to love us. Your actions don't increase or decrease His commitment. His love is a deeper and more secure love than the fluctuating Ferris wheel of feeling.
Human love is selfish. It must suit our needs and be there for us. To love, we must be loved.
God's love is unselfish. In fact, if you never love God, He will still love you. Your love has no bearing on the amount of love He lavishes on you.
One thing human love has going for it is that you can see it-- in the twinkling of your father's eye, in the smile of a spouse, in the joy of your children's voices.
God's love is just as real but not as tangible. We will see it, in time and for eternity, as we gaze at the face of God and His Son, Jesus Christ, while we stand in His presence in heaven."
What I am trying to say, is that if we are constantly looking for unconditional love in human love... we are constantly going to be disappointed. I don't want to let another day go by being lonely and disappointed with the love of my family and friends when I have the most eternal, unlimited, committed, unselfish, abundant love from the Father with me everywhere I go. He's not a fair-weathered kinda guy. What more could I ask for?
This is the kind of love that I want people to see in me. I want my every word and action to show His perfectly unlimited love. There is a real shortage in the distribution of this kind of love on earth, and I do not want to be the reason that someone I encounter never sees Christ's love in his or her lifetime.
Make it your mission to be Jesus today.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
The Right Hemisphere
Hey there!
A little over a week ago, a couple of my friends from my hometown who make up the band The Right Hemisphere released their second single "A New Beginning". They are extremely talented guys who make great music, so check them out! If you're into Rock/Alternative type genres I promise you will enjoy their stuff. Also, they are in the process of releasing their very first album so if you like what you hear, stay tuned!
Check out their music on iTunes here
"Like" them on Facebook here
Follow them on Twitter here
Thanks, guys! You won't regret it!
A little over a week ago, a couple of my friends from my hometown who make up the band The Right Hemisphere released their second single "A New Beginning". They are extremely talented guys who make great music, so check them out! If you're into Rock/Alternative type genres I promise you will enjoy their stuff. Also, they are in the process of releasing their very first album so if you like what you hear, stay tuned!
Check out their music on iTunes here
"Like" them on Facebook here
Follow them on Twitter here
Thanks, guys! You won't regret it!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)