I absolutely love this song! The ntensity mixed with the desperation make it SO amazing! Check it :)
“Hero” by Skillet Hero by SkilletI’m just a step away, I’m just a breath away Losing my faith today (Falling off the edge today) I am just a man, not superhuman (I’m not superhuman) Someone save me from the hateIt’s just another war Just another family torn (Falling from my faith today) Just a step from the edge Just another day in the world we liveI need a hero to save me now I need a hero (Save me now) I need a hero to save my life A hero will save me (Just in time)I’ve got to fight today to live another day Speaking my mind today (My voice will be heard today) I’ve got to make a stand but I am just a man (I’m not superhuman) My voice will be heard todayIt’s just another war Just another family torn (My voice will be heard today) It’s just another kill The countdown begins to destroy ourselvesI need a hero to save me now I need a hero (Save me now) I need a hero to save my life A hero will save me (Just in time) I need a hero to save my life I need a hero just in timeSave me just in time Save me just in timeWho’s gonna fight for what’s right? Who’s gonna help us survive? We’re in the fight of our lives (And we’re not ready to die)Who’s gonna fight for the weak? Who’s gonna make them believe? I’ve got a hero (I’ve got a hero) Living in meI’ve gotta fight for what’s right Today, I’m speaking my mind And if it kills me tonight (I will be ready to die) A hero’s not afraid to give his life A hero’s gonna save me just in timeI need a hero to save me now I need a hero (Save me now) I need a hero to save my life A hero will save me (Just in time)I need a hero Who’s gonna fight for what’s right? Who’s gonna help us survive?I need a hero Who’s gonna fight for the weak? Who’s gonna make them believe? I’ve got a hero I need a hero A hero’s gonna save me just in time
On Sunday, Audrey, one of my best friends, gave me a book called “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan. On the back was a bio of Francis Chan stating that he is a pastor in Simi Valley, CA and that he started a Bible college called “Eternity Bible College”. So I decided to check it out, just because I felt like it.
I found out that the tuition there (including fees, books, and cost of attending classes) for my first semester was going to be somewhere around $2125 (give or take about $100). No, I’m not saying $21,250. I’m saying two thousand, one hundred and twenty five dollars. Which was an amazing price. So I looked into it further. I found out about living, jobs, requirements for admission, and everything else you need to know about a college.At some point during my second day of research on this college, Monday, God convinced me that this was where I was supposed to go to school. (I’m sure He started this process on Sunday, but I decided to agree on Monday.) So that means I’m moving down to Simi Valley, CA (which is just north of LA) probably in the beginning of August. Before I go, I need to find an apartment down there and a job.Well, that’s the logical and concrete facts about this, but how am I feeling about it? I am scared. I am so frightened about moving away from my family and friends and everyone I know. I will have to go to a different church and meet all new people and all that stuff. I will have to say a very painful good-bye to everyone I know in Sacramento. But I am also excited. To know beyond a doubt that this is where I am supposed to go to college is very comforting. Because of this, not having all the details is not very worry-some because I know it will work out evenually and in the time it needs to. I know that I will be able to adjust and figure out everything I need to because God has assured me that this is the route I need to take. I know it’s going to be difficult, but I also know it’s going to be filled to the bursting point with God. And that makes it more than worth it.So, Simi (I learned it’s pronouned “see-me”) Valley, Eternity Bible College, and Cornerstone Church, here I come!
I know I’ve hard this song before! I don’t remember where or when, but it was a long time ago. I love it, though! Does anyone know who sings it? I would really love a copy if I can get my hands on one! For now, the only version you get to hear is by Wes. And I do know there’s a version that’s different out there, but I want this version in the video, NOT the one that you can find at this link.
“The Benediction Song” by Wes Ehrhart The Benediction Song by Wes EhrhartMay the Lord bless you (may the Lord bless you) May the Lord keep you (may the Lord keep you) Make His face to shine (make his face to shine) Shine upon you (shine upon you)And may He be gracious to you And lift up His countenance on you And give you peace (and give you peace) And give you peace (and give you peace)
If you ever want to have a good time, help a group of people from Pathway decorate something.
I’m not even kidding, we get silly when we’re doing monotonous work for 6 hours at a time! If you’ve never helped decorate/set up/create something with us, yo’re missing out!So, we decorated the social hall. I wish I had pictures, but I didn’t have a camera with me. It was a blast, though. From a snowball “breaking” a fake window in the parlor to David R. D. saying the grace for lunch because he was “on high” (on a ladder), everything was really fun.And tomorrow, I hope (think) it’ll go well!
If anyone wants to get me Christmas presents, here are my wish list items
1) Money 2) Textbooks (I have a list of them you could help me out by purchasing off of) 3) Money 4) Christian books (of almost any sort, if you ask me, I can give you a list of ones I really want) 5) Money 6) iTunes gift cards 7) Money 8) Food gift cards (again, I have a list of favorite restaurants) 9) Money
I have an interesting schedule this semester. No Friday, Saturday, or Sunday classes, but I am taking 13 units. My schedule is as follows:
Monday: 1:30 - 2:50 (History up to 1500), 6:00 - 9:05 (Intro to Old Testament) Tuesday: 1:30 - 2:50 (English Writing 302), 3:00 - 4:20 (Statistics), 5:00 - 6:20 (Boot Camp Fitness) Wednesday: 1:30 - 2:50 (History) Thursday: 1:30 - 2:50 (English Writing 302), 3:00 - 4:20 (Statistics), 5:00 - 6:20 (Boot Camp Fitness) Friday: None! Saturday: NONE!!! Sunday: None, of courseI also am applying to William Jessup University as we speak (or as I write…), so I’m taking care of that next exciting step. I am not sure how I’ll pay for it all, but I’m gonna try!
How He Loves by David Crowder BandHe is jealous for me Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree Bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy When all of a sudden I am unaware Of these afflictions eclipsed by glory And I realize just how beautiful You are And how great Your affections are for meOh, how He loves us, oh Oh, how He loves us How He loves us, ohHe is jealous for me Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree Bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy When all of a sudden I am unaware Of these afflictions eclipsed by glory And I realize just how beautiful You are And how great Your affections are for meOh, how He lovesYeah, He loves us Oh, how He loves us Oh, how He loves us Oh, how He lovesAnd we are His portion and He is our prize Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes If His grace is an ocean, we’re all sinkingAnd heaven meets earth like an unforseen kiss And my heart turns violently inside of my chest I don’t have time to maintain these regrets When I think about the wayOh, how He loves us, oh Oh, how He loves us How He loves us, ohHow He lovesYeah, He loves us Oh, how He loves us Oh, how He loves us Oh, how He lovesYeah, He loves us Oh, how He loves us Oh, how He loves us Oh, how He loves us
I got my permit today. Which was surprisingly exciting for me. I expected to be super scared about it, but I was just slightly nervous.
So, Leanne kew about me getting my permit (obviously, I’m not going to NOT tel the person who’s teaching me to drive that I have my permit). Well, I got back from the DMV at about 10 and decided to go to the church and work for a few hours. Well, I didn’t feel like going home because I had spent all day yesterday at home and so Leanne invited me over for lunch. On the way to her house, she decided to go a bck way that saved time. Well, when we were about 5 minutes from her house, she pulled over the car and said that I was going to drive the rest of the way to her house. (BTW - I had told her earlier that I DIDN’T feel ready to drive on a road.) I wasn’t too happy about the idea, but there’s no way I can ever convince her to change her mind (without screaming and cying…which I was NOT going to do). So I drove the rest of the way to her house. I didn’t do badly and I even passed a few cars that were also driving. I was going too slowly, though. But I didn’t want to go faster than I was going. I ended up going about 23 mph at the fastest when the speed limit was 25. But I did pull into her driveway pretty well, even though I almost missed it. Her rationale for the whole thing, despite my objections “Everyone should drive on the street on the day they get their permit.” Ummm…I don’t think I have ever heard that rule!Anyway, enough of my blabbering. That was my first “on the street” driving.
With a fiery burning passion.So, when I found out it snowed here last night, I was less than overjoyed. My Facebook friends don’t get it, though. They don’t understand how someone with an extremely low tolerance to cold could not like snow.Well, let me count the ways that snow is horrible: 1) cold 2) wet 3) outside in winter 4) everywhere 5) can’t do anything 6) too numbing to enjoyThe way that snow is good: 1) fun (that’s a matter of opinion) 2) whiteYeah, so obviously, the snow has way more downfalls than benefits. And I am staying indoors until it goes away. Luckily, there’s just a tiny bit, so it won’t be too long.
Find the lyrics here.“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” - 1 Peter 5:8This is a fun little song my youth group sings every once in a while. It’s even more funny when you see and hear the original writers sing it. But it holds powerful truth that we, as Christians, should be aware of. There is an enemy. He does seek to bring down Christians in their walk and he is real. Whether it be accusations of past sin, guilt, feelsings of jealousy or inferiority, or temptations that attack our weaknesses, his aim and goal is to humiliate and discredit our witness, while making us as useless to God as possible. If we are immobilized with lies he has filled our brains with or by actual sins we can’t seem to shake, we become less than what God wants and less effective for His use. Even if what we’re doing seems like no big deal to us, if God has forbidden it, then continuing to do it allows Satan a stronghold in our lives. And a stronghold grows from there to slowly take over our thoughts, actions, and attitudes. And, after a time, we lose sight of God.
Questions: 1) What are some strongholds or sins Satan has been using to control you? 2) What are some thoughts Satan has been using to make you a less effective disciple of Christ? 3) How can you proactively destroy those thoughts and sins? (Hint: It may take other people’s help.)