Little is Much ~ Downhere

What is the measure of a life well-lived
If all I can offer seems too small to give
This is a song for the weaker, the poorer
And so-called failures

Little is much when God's in it
And no one can fathom the plans He holds
Little is much when God's in it
He changes the world with the seeds we sow
Little is much, little is much

Who feels tired and under-qualified
Who feels deserted, and hung out to dry
This is a song for the broken, the beat-up
And so-called losers

Consider a Kingdom in the smallest seed
Consider that giants fall to stones and slings
Consider a child in a manger
Consider the story isn't over
What can be done with what you still have

Just beyond the edge of the woods...

Just beyond the edge of the woods was the brightest light that was beckoning a girl to follow it. It was made up of so many different colors of the rainbow like pure white, lavender purple, and neon yellow. The light was blinding. It was stunning and was brighter than any sun light that has ever aroused. What was it? The girl was being pulled towards this light by some force that was uncontrollable. As she followed the light through the large oversized leaves of the forest, she could see that people and animals were being drawn to this light as well from all over. What was it?
The closer she got towards the light, the more she heard sounds; the most beautiful sounds. It was like a symphony being played, an orchestra being strung. All of the music was in unity and perfect pitch. The music was coming from above not from below or behind the girl. As she reached closer she was blinded by the light. It struck as she was forced to shut her eyes, not being able to bear the pain of the light. The music was loud, but peaceful to listen to. As she stepped closer and closer, she began to fall to her knees. It wasn't out of nervouseness, but rather out of reverence. She trembled and wept at the pure white light, wondering where this glory was coming from and could this be happening right here and right now.
"Yes", she told herself, "this really is happening, and I get to be a part of it." As she awakened from her trance of peace on her knees she rose to her feet and just as she was looking up to the heavens, a face appeared to her that was calling her name and reaching out their hand. A face that looked so gentle and so appealing, full of grace and agape. The hand was reaching out to lift the child up, to escape her from her troubles, fears, and iniquities.
The face that shined so brightly was the face of Jesus that was surrounded by the trumpets playing within his realm of glory. The people fell to their knees crying, "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty." And as she was in awe of seeing her Saviour, Jesus Christ, she reached out her hand to grab a hold of Him. His hand covered her cheek as he softly wiped away every tear she had ever cried and welcomed her into a place of eternity to find rest and peace and everlasting love.

Just beyond the edge of the woods...

Just beyond the edge of the woods was the brightest light that was beckoning a girl to follow it. It was made up of so many different colors of the rainbow like pure white, lavender purple, and neon yellow. The light was blinding. It was stunning and was brighter than any sun light that has ever aroused. What was it? The girl was being pulled towards this light by some force that was uncontrollable. As she followed the light through the large oversized leaves of the forest, she could see that people and animals were being drawn to this light as well from all over. What was it?
The closer she got towards the light, the more she heard sounds; the most beautiful sounds. It was like a symphony being played, an orchestra being strung. All of the music was in unity and perfect pitch. The music was coming from above not from below or behind the girl. As she reached closer she was blinded by the light. It struck as she was forced to shut her eyes, not being able to bear the pain of the light. The music was loud, but peaceful to listen to. As she stepped closer and closer, she began to fall to her knees. It wasn't out of nervouseness, but rather out of reverence. She trembled and wept at the pure white light, wondering where this glory was coming from and could this be happening right here and right now.
"Yes", she told herself, "this really is happening, and I get to be a part of it." As she awakened from her trance of peace on her knees she rose to her feet and just as she was looking up to the heavens, a face appeared to her that was calling her name and reaching out their hand. A face that looked so gentle and so appealing, full of grace and agape. The hand was reaching out to lift the child up, to escape her from her troubles, fears, and iniquities.
The face that shined so brightly was the face of Jesus that was surrounded by the trumpets playing within his realm of glory. The people fell to their knees crying, "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty." And as she was in awe of seeing her Saviour, Jesus Christ, she reached out her hand to grab a hold of Him. His hand covered her cheek as he softly wiped away every tear she had ever cried and welcomed her into a place of eternity to find rest and peace and everlasting love.

What Are You Waiting For?

Walk On The Water lyrics (Britt Nicole)

You look around and staring back at you
Another wave of doubt
Will it pull you under
You wonder
What if i'm overtaken
What if i never make it
What if no one's there
Will you hear my prayer?
When you take that first step
Into the unknown
You know that he won't let you go

So what are you waiting for
What do you have to lose
Your insecurities
They try to hold to you
But you know you're made for more
So don't be afraid to move
Your faith is all it takes
And you can walk on the water too

So get out and let your fear fall to the ground
No time to waste, don't wait
And don't you turn around, and miss out on
Everything you were made for
Gotta be, I know you're not sure, more
So you play it safe, you try to run away
If you take that first step
Into the unknown
He won't let you go

So what are you waiting for
What do you have to lose
Your insecurities
They try to hold to you
But you know you're made for more
So don't be afraid to move
Your faith is all it takes
And you can walk on the water too

Step out, even when it's storming
Step out, even when you're broken
Step out, even when your heart is telling you,
telling you to give up
Step out, when your hope is stolen
Step out, you can't see where you're going
You don't have to be afraid
So what are waiting, what are you waiting for

A Christmas/ New Years Wish For You...

This christmas season I wish you joy The wonder In every girl and boy. I wish you gladness To Have good friends And familygathered near
May Children's laughter In falling snow Rekindle Those sweet scenes from long ago. May every carol, each candle bright remind you why angels sang that night.
If trouble finds you this is my prayer:
May peace come into your hearts and make you strong
And i wish you luck the kind to last all year long...

~Michael W. Smith

6 Words to describe your life class assignment

In communications class we were asked to describe our lives in 6 words only. Then we created a video for it. Here is mine. Enjoy!

What Faith Can Do ~Kutless

What Faith Can Do ~Kutless

Everybody falls sometimes
Gotta find the strength to rise
From the ashes and make a new beginning
Anyone can feel the ache
You think it’s more than you can take
But you are stronger, stronger than you know
Don’t you give up now
The sun will soon be shining
You gotta face the clouds
To find the silver lining

I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do

It doesn’t matter what you’ve heard
Impossible is not a word
It’s just a reason for someone not to try
Everybody’s scared to death
When they decide to take that step
Out on the water
It’ll be alright
Life is so much more
Than what your eyes are seeing
You will find your way
If you keep believing

I’ve seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn’t ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I’ve seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That’s what faith can do

Overcome the odds
You don't have a chance
(That’s what faith can do)
When the world says you can’t
It’ll tell you that you can!