live the light

It's crunch time and Jesus and Coffee are holding me together.  One Exam down.  We had all campus worship last night and man how the Holy Spirit filled my heart. There is nothing more than I love than worshiping my father! Christ's unfailing love and grace is more than enough and when it comes to his Kingdom, one test or on paper doesn't matter. God matter's and that's it. That is beautiful news! It was absolutely wonderful to have all of the campus christian groups come together, in unity, in one place to worship our Jesus. I met up with so many new and old cherished friendships which all the more warmed my heart. (you know who you are and you matter to me:)) I'm so grateful for the people in my life. My family and friends are incredible. Speaking of family...  Happy 26th Anniversary to my lovely parents! Thanks for modeling to me what it means to love someone unconditionally and serve as a strong team for God.  Also I have the most enc...

OH boy. I'm tired of studying already and I haven't even had my first midterm. yikes! Thankfully I have felt very refreshed and ready to take on the books and try not to procrastinate (ha I'm supposed to be studying at the moment oops). As I encouraged you to take rest this last week I wanted to encourage you again with how God gave me rest this weekend. He gave me time to sleep and read his word and other books I have been longing to read (that's right I enjoy reading, I just dislike textbooks), time with my girls and time to make crafts/re-decorate my room, time for friends and my boyfriend (oh ya he's new in my life and I'm one happy girl), and time to spend worshiping my Jesus. We had an all city worship night on Sunday night and it was incredibly powerful! I just felt the Holy Spirit surrounding me all day and I felt renewed and at peace! God provides and is always pursuing us and I am always falling more in love with him. I can't wait for all campu...

{Happy Friday Beautiful People} I hope you took the time to read over Psalm 23 for yourself, if not I highly encourage you too:) This song has been stuck in my head all week and it is completely based off of Psalm 23. It's too good to keep it to myself. I hope you all have a lovely Friday and remember to be refreshed in Jesus. At the end of the week we often crash so fall into the arms of our amazing shepherd as you end your week. OH and don't forget to take a sabbath, they are great, I look forward to mine every week! God is continuously teaching me to rest and this week he has physically reminded myself too. I spent a couple hours in the health center yesterday learning that yet again I sprained my ankle. Ha I guess I'll be taking a break from running and such but I honestly don't mind all that much:) Rest well brothers and sisters!

This week in Bible Study we discovered how many actions God takes to love us . We were in Psalm 23 and saw that David made some bold statements with God's many bold actions.   1 The Lord is my shepherd , I lack nothing . 2  He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3  he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake. 4  Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil , for you are with me ; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5  You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows . 6  Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. I'm just completely blown away by how the Lord pursues us and guides us and takes care of us all for His glory. As I was going through this study I realized that God is so trustworthy...

  I wonder by Leeland My dad and I have always had the same taste in music and we often share our music with each other. We both enjoy the band Leeland and I have been listening to this song on repeat. The words are so powerful and hit me every time.  Jesus Christ You bled Your love, laid down Yourself And gave me life In naked shame You hung and You were lifted high Here I lay in awe and wonder I am afraid For no one’s ever sacrificed and loved me this way So on my face I fall under Your heavy grace Here I lay in awe and wonder And I wonder God's grace and his sacrificial love completely blows my mind. I'm so grateful yet I'm probably not thankful enough for all that His has done for us and what He is currently doing through us. I encourage you to rest in His grace this week. Remember that you are God's beloved. 

 "He is before all things, in him all things were created." Colossians 1:17 This season has been the craziest. However, it's been amazing! I have been so blessed with many people in my life that make the busy-ness worth it! God has been working like crazy as I have seen so many of my friends and family growing more and more in him.  He has been blessing us all like crazy. {He has blessed me with these wonderful ladies Katie, Dara, & Krystal}   {God is at work in many of those involved in Intervarsity.} {Venisa's Bacholerette Party: the lovely bridesmaids} {My close friends Ryan & Krystal got engaged!!} {I had a wonderful Christmas} {My best friend became a Mrs} I hope you all have had a fantastic Christmas!

HAPPY 21-ER   to my  best friend and sister  Venisa Troyer  soon to be Mrs. Venisa Saviola! This proverbs 31 woman has been with me through thick in thin ever since we were 14. Wow Nisa it's been 7 years since we've become best friends! I love her to death. She is such an encourage, she asks me the hard questions, she loves and gives the best advice and we can laugh about anything. I'm so blessed to have her be apart of my life and I'm excited for the new journey that the Lord is taking her on. I love that our birthdays are so close together and I can't wait to throw her bachelorette party this weekend! May God's blessing be upon you today V! I love you!