CD Spotlight: Wonder of The World

CD Title: Wonder Of The World
Artist: Rush Of Fools
Genre: Christian/Progressive/Rock

CD Release Date: September 16, 2008

My Favorite Songs: There Is Nothing, Wonder of The World, Holy One, You Are Glory, Lose It All, and Escape.

My Rate On This CD (on a scale of 1-10): 8

"What Does God Think About Me" Part Two

Not only does God love us, He thinks we are beautiful. He sees us as His beautiful creations. We are precious and lovely in His sight. This is another trait of God that I have had a hard time understanding. All I used to see were the imperfections, not the beauty of what God had created me to be. But then I realized that I was made in the image of God: the creator of the Universe, the Lord of all, the Author of all things beautiful.

If you're like me, sometimes you question your outer beauty because, according to the world, you just don't measure up to its standards. But God doesn't look at us and think that at all. He sees our beauty inside and out. He made us. We are His own. Who are we to question the workmanship of the Creator of the world?

If you didn't already know...God does not make mistakes. He is perfect. He is holy. He just can not make mistakes. So next time you're feeling down about the way you look, remember that God sees your true beauty...and nothing else matters.

(Please read the words to this song by Addison Road that I have typed out below.)

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"All That Matters" by Addison Road

I may never be the one that gets a second glance

I may never be the one they call the prettiest

But thats alright with me

And maybe I don't follow every crazy passion

Spend all my time trying to get a good reaction

But thats ok with me

This world is like a trampoline

High and low no in between

Jumping at the chance to please

Everyone but thats not me

Cause all that matters is

All that matters is

I know your love has set me free

And that's all that matters to me

Cause all that matters is

All that matters is

I know your love has set me free

And that's all that matters to me

Some people tell me to step out and do my own thing

And others say I got to blend in just to be the same

And stop being me

But this shallow world is no longer what I'm made of

I've been changed by grace

I've been saved by love

What more do I need

All that matters is

All that matters is

I know your love has set me free

And that's all that matters to me

My life comes from the One Who made the stars and brought the sun

He loves me more than these So I don't need another identity

All that matters is

All that matters is

I know your love has set me free

And that's all that matters to me

That's all that matters

My Daybook 6

Outside my window...
One of the most beautiful days. It's sunny, warm and comfortable. Beautiful cumulus clouds cover the bright blue sky. It's beautiful.

I am thinking...
That I wish I was outside while I'm typing this. It really is beautiful!

From the kitchen...
-Breakfast: Ham and cheese croissant sandwich.
-Lunch: Leftovers (baked chicken smothered in BBQ sauce and a fried red potato).

I am going...
To take a nap and then drive to church.

I am reading...

"The Adventures Of Capt. John Smith" and "Jane Eyre".

I am hoping...
That John gets to California safely and that he has no trouble with all the layovers.

I am hearing...
The sound of a basketball game playing on the TV...my dad snoring (sorry dad)...someone's lawnmower running...and my grandmother doing something in her room.

One of my favorite things...
Flip flops (I like to keep things comfortable).

My picture thought...
Doesn't this look relaxing??

"What Does God Think About Me?" Part One

That is a great question...what does God think about us?

First of all, He loves us more than we can ever imagine! I've always struggled with grasping this concept. God loves ME.....why? Why does He love me? Because I am His own.

Imagine yourself as a parent: Would you hate that boy or girl? No. You would love that child. Why? Because it's your own. It's part of you.

That's how God sees us. He looks past our imperfections and mistakes and sees us: His children.

God's love is an overflowing, never ending, unfailing love. Nothing compares to it.

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-Puppy Love: 2 weeks in high school.

-A mother's love for her newborn: a lifetime.

-God's love: priceless and eternal.

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Like I said, nothing compares to the love that God has for us...His children.

CD Spotlight: We Need Each Other

CD Title: We Need Each Other
Artist: Sanctus Real

Genre: Rock/Pop/Christian

CD Release Date: February 12, 2008
My Favorite Songs: Turn On The Lights, We Need Each Other, Black Coal, Whatever You're Doing (Something Heavenly), and Lay Down My Guns.

My Rate On This CD (on a scale of 1-10): 9

Winter Jam 2009

These pictures were taken at a concert I went to at the beginning of last month. Hope you enjoy!

(Theses pictures are in the order that the artists came out on stage in.)

-Stephanie Smith-

-PureNRG-

-Francesca Battistelli-

-Newsong-

-Family Force 5-

-Brandon Heath-

-TobyMac-

I had so much fun at this concert! Can't wait until next year!