January 2012
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Without Andrew, Peter may not have been. Without...
“John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus.
Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” - which translated means Teacher -, “where are you...
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“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his...”
– Philippians 1:6
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Making a personal investment: giving back to your... →
December 2011
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“Fire goes out without wood, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops.”
– Proverbs 26:20
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“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ...”
– Philippians 4:19
November 2011
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Are you a believer or a follower?
A friend of mine forwarded an email to me yesterday that raises an incredibly important question: are you a believer or a follower of Christ? Do you trust Jesus, or have you really committed yourself to obeying God in every moment of your life? Are you stuck in the initial stages of your faith, or have you taken those steps toward fullness of faith?
This is the email I am referring to:
“I...
October 2011
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“Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.”
– Proverbs 12:18
September 2011
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“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.”
– Colossians 4:2
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“Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will...”
– Colossians 1:10
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Something Borrowed
I never used to see new movies—theaters and rentals cost money. However, in an effort to not lose their shirts, Blockbuster has started allowing people to rent movies on Sundays for 49 cents each (it used to be 1.99 and below, now it’s only the 99 cent rentals, but it’s still cool). C & I pounced on that puppy and started renting two movies every Sunday, spending the whole afternoon lazing...
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August 2011
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God is good... like, epic
I’ve been somewhat neglecting my 1000 gifts list lately, but boy have I got some good ones today! God is so good… Most of what’s on this list has been the subject of a few hundred prayers over time. Not only did God deliver, but all on the same day!
141. My sorority met quota during bid matching for the first time in a number of years. There’s been a group of us who have...
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The tweets the Pope sent during WYD →
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“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.”
– John 14:1
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Babies!
Congratulations to Bethany & Johnny Sedivy on their brand new baby boy!
(And congratulations Uncle Tim!)
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Winifred Ford: The gift that keeps on giving
Less than a week after Whinnie’s last “episode,” the poor old girl is back at the car doc’s office. This time, we barely made it out of Omaha before she started having hot flashes. A nice man pulled over to help check her out, but couldn’t offer a diagnosis—her coolant container was completely full, the fan was working fine, etc. He did, however, suggest a...
July 2011
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In the middle of the storm: How God reminded me...
God is so good to me.
Yesterday my car overheated just after I left Omaha to head home. It’d been a long day (well, a long week…) already, and I just wanted to get home. My car’s had more than its fair share of issues, and this really just topped the cake. In his infinite goodness and love, though, God took care of me.
Thank you, Lord, for the off-duty policeman who stopped...
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Gifts of the moment
Those 1000 gifts I am so grateful for…
131. A church nearby that holds Mass over the lunch hour
132. Air conditioning
133. And at the same time, my space heater…
134. A regular, predictable paycheck
135. Good friends and a trip to the zoo
136. A friend’s “company” at work
137. C’s company on my trip to Wahoo
138. Enough of a financial cushion to be OK,...
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“Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.”
– William James
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What's your motivation?
Song: everything you do for the glory of the lord… (on klove… what’s the title?)
Have you ever had to do something you just weren’t that crazy about doing?
You and I both know it’s easier to motivate yourself to work hard when you’re passionate about what you’re doing. When your heart isn’t in it, it can be a real struggle to get out of bed in the...
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“Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish....”
– Isn’t this so true? Being in a hurry to pass judgement or make my opinion heard has gotten me into trouble many times, I have to admit. Thanks to God, I’ve learned to listen more and speak less, but I struggled for quite some time.
How about you? Could you benefit from listening a bit...
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“For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they...”
– During my morning drive today, I was reminded of the importance of having an eternal perspective on life. “For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long…”
When things get hard in life, we tend to beg for a way out. We look for the light at the end of the...
emmyers asked: I need to request a prayer.
My fiance is going to talk to military recruiters tomorrow to see if he can change branches and get a job as a sound tech. He would be active duty and this could be so good for us! We would be able to pay off debt, have our own home, and be able to have a nice wedding!
PLEASE PLEASE pray! And ask anyone else that'd be willing to send prayers...
My fiance is going to talk to military recruiters tomorrow to see if he can change branches and get a job as a sound tech. He would be active duty and this could be so good for us! We would be able to pay off debt, have our own home, and be able to have a nice wedding!
PLEASE PLEASE pray! And ask anyone else that'd be willing to send prayers...
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“Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God, and...”
– 1 Peter 2:17
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“Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and...”
– 2 Chronicles 7:14
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“The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly...”
– …and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.
Why would Jesus include such variation in this well-known parable? Why will some who hear and understand the word yield a hundredfold, but others only thirtyfold? The word blesses all those who commit to it, so why should the fruits of those...
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“So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get...”
– Galatians 5:1
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Allowing Christ to love our loved ones through us
I’m currently reading a book called “The First 90 Days of Marriage,” by Eric & Leslie Ludy. I’ve read reviews on both ends of the spectrum about this book, but so far so good in my mind.The foundational principles are good, and in many ways can be generalized for other “types” of relationships as well.
One thing the book reminds us is that we cannot love...
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Growing Up (in your faith) →
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Prayer of Saint Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.Where there is hatred, let me sow love.Where there is injury, pardon.Where there is doubt, faith.Where there is despair, hope.Where there is darkness, light.Where there is sadness, joy.O Divine Master,grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;to be understood, as to understand;to be loved, as to love.For it is in giving that we...
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“Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many...”
– Proverbs 11:14
June 2011
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When your plan doesn't work out
I recently interviewed for a job with an organization I would give my left foot to work for. Through mutual connections, I knew what the interviewer was concerned about regarding my ability to do the job and what to talk about to emphasize my ability to overcome. I’ve even volunteered with the organization and therefore knew the interviewer ahead of time. In short, I was pretty confident I...
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“There are very few people who realize what God would make of them if they...”
– St. Ignatius Loyola (via tenpazandwalk)
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“In whatever state a soul may be, it ought to pray. A soul which is pure and...”
– St. Faustina (via gracebagnas)
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“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!”
– Philippians 4:4
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Back from the chapel
Greetings everyone!
C & I are back—from the chapel, from the honeymoon, and juuuuuust starting to emerge from that vacationey, dreamy feeling that has hung around since we said “I do.” We’ve almost put our apartment in order (post wedding tornado that ravaged it), have gotten a great start on our thank-you notes, have washed all the dirty laundry and even enjoyed...
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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. “Plans to...”
– Jeremiah 29:11
Goin' to the chapel...
I just wanted to let everyone know that I’ll be taking a bit of a hiatus from blogging for a while. I’m getting married (eeee!) on the 17th, and the last-minute preparations are causing my to do list to overflow into multiple pages. Don’t worry, though—I’ll be back after the honeymoon!
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“For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The...”
– Psalm 84:11
How does God speak to you in this verse? Leave a comment and share!
May 2011
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“Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me...”
– Psalm 143:8