New Year's

So this year, I decided my New Year's project was going to be to record a song a week. A cover song, a worship song, a song I wrote, just any...record it, share it. Stay tuned!

Day 48: Youth group!

This picture is of the kids from CUMC's youth group. Since I am leading the youth band now, I get to be a part of the youth group. I love the kids, they are really great. I am so grateful that I am able to be a part of that and be a mentor to these kids who have more potential then they truly know.

Verse of the day:

"Show me, Lord, my life's end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is."
Psalm 39:4

Life is short no matter how long we live. If there is something important we want to do, we must not put it off for a better day. Ask yourself, "If I had only six months to live, what would I do?" Tell someone that you love him or her? Deal with an undisciplined area in your life? Tell someone about Jesus? Because life is short, don't neglect what is truly important.

Day 47: Fun day

Today was a great. I woke up and went to youth band rehearsal. After rehearsal, I went to lunch with Vickie, Dillon, and Robert at Chili's. Then I went a hung out with Vickie at Dwayne and Susan's, and we headed off to a photoshoot Vickie had to do. I went with her. I took this picture while we were at the beach doing the photoshoot. The photoshoot was fun. I learn so much from Vickie and her style of photography. I love it. When we finished, we headed back to Dwayne's to say good night to Anna Grace and Will. Great day!


Verse of the day:

"Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong"
Psalm 37:1

We should never envy evil people, even though some may be extremely popular or excessively rich. No matter how much they have, it will fade and vanish like grass that withers and dies. Those who follow God live differently from the wicked and, in the end, will have far greater treasures in heaven. What the unbeliever gets may last a lifetime, if he is lucky. What you get from following God lasts forever.

Day 46: Coloring is fun!

He is my buddy. I love him. I know I have taken a lot of pictures of the boys, but they are a big part of my life right now. This morning he was coloring. I think he is going to be left handed. He gets so excited when I get the crayons and ask him if he wants to color.

Maybe he'll be an artist when he grows up!


"But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations."
Psalm 33:11

God is completely trustworthy-his intentions never change. There is a promise that good and perfect gifts come to us from the Creator who never changes. When you wonder if there is anyone in whom you can trust, remember that God is completely consistent. Let him counsel you, and trust in his plans for your life.

Day 45: it's a Snooki thing!

I found this book in walmart today. How funny. I still have people coming up to me in church and calling me Snookie and asking me if I really talk the way I did in the Christmas show. Too funny.

Verse of the day:
"I acknowledged my sin unto thee"
Psalm 32:5

To confess our sin is to agree with God, acknowledging that he is right to declare what we have done as sinful, and that we are wrong to desire or to do it. It is to affirm our intention of abandoning that sin in order to follow him more faithfully.

Day 44: Friendships

Today I met Merritt and we went for a walk on the beach for some girl time together which we rarely get. It was great, we spent some time just talking and venting back and forth. I love time like that together and I am so thankful for relationships like that when we get time to bond. The beach was so great tonight too. I seriously cannot wait for summer. After our walk, I went to lifegroup at Sarah's house since I was off of worship this week. Our bible study was on James chapter 4. Some great stuff.

Verse of the day:

"The friendship of Jehovah is with them that fear him"
Psalm 25:14

"The LORD is a friend to those who fear him." God offers intimate and lasting friendship to those who revere him, who hold him in highest honor. What relationship could ever compare with having the Lord of all creation for a friend? Your everlasting friendship with God will grow as you revere him.

Day 43: The Beach.

I went down to the beach today and took some pictures. It is getting warmer and warmer every week and it's great. I cannot wait for summer!

Verse of the day;

"Show me thy ways, O Jehovah"
Psalm 25:4

David expressed his desire for guidance. How do we receive God's guidance? The first step is to want to be guided and to realize that God's primary guidance system is in his Word, the Bible. By reading it and constantly learning from it, we will gain the wisdom to perceive God's direction for our lives. We may be tempted to demand answers from God, but David asked for direction. When we are willing to seek God, learn from his Word, and obey his commands, then will we receive his specific guidance.

Day 42: YOU Choose

The last couple weeks at church, Pastor has done a sermon series called "You Choose". It has been eye opening for many of us. The sermons have been so good, like really really good. His first one was on, "You choose your happiness". It reflected on that fact that "Your circumstances do not determine your happiness". That was such a big one for me to grasp with everything going on for me. Anyways, if you get some time, you really should check out some of these, they will rock your world.

http://www.christislove.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=9&Itemid=212&28e5bbf660cb545fc854f5c048c7be7c=c58fec47ede35063970a9583e00f8a36

Verse of the day:


"A seed shall serve him; They shall come and shall declare his righteousness"
Psalm 22:30-31

We must serve God and share His love with the world!

Day 41: 1, 2, 3, 4...I declare a prank war...

This morning I got up to receive a phone call from a certain someone named Vickie, whose car got pranked last night. She assumed it was me, because of my previous post it note prank on her car a couple weeks ago. This time it wasn't me. We both had to be at church early so I had to go past her house, take pictures for her (she didn't have her camera at that moment) and help her clean off her car before church. Talk about time, there seriously was at least 1,000 post it's on that car. Craziness but it was funny. Who ever did this better watch out...I think Vickie is coming back! haha

Verse of the day:
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart"
Psalm 19:14

Would you change the way you live if you knew that every word and thought would be examined by God first? David asks that God approve his words and thoughts as though they were offerings brought to the altar. As you begin each day, determine that God's love will guide what you say and how you think. Words are so powerful if you really think about it. We are blessed from God's word and the way He teaches us through it. Words can make or break a situation as well. Choose your words.

Day 40: A man and his best friend.

So today, I went and shot some videos for a couple of Staci's volleyball girls to make recruitment videos. Brandon brought their new little puppy along. The puppy was a gift from Staci to Brandon for Christmas. His name is Fender and he's an awesome puppy and too cute.

"There is no speech nor language; Their line is gone out through all the earth"
Psalm 19:3-4

The apostle Paul referred to this psalm when he explained that everyone knows about God because nature proclaims God's existence and power. This does not cancel the need for missions because the message of God's salvation found in his Word, the Bible, must still be told to the ends of the earth. While nature points to the existence of God, the Bible tells us about salvation. God's people must explain to others how they can have a relationship with God. Although people everywhere should already believe in a Creator by just looking at the evidence of nature around them, God needs us to explain his love, mercy, and grace. What are you doing to take God's message to the world?

Day 39: Brotherly Love

The boys are at such a funny age right now. All cameron wants to do is be all over Trystin and all Trystin does is hug and kiss Cameron. Trystin can say Cameron's name which is cute but it comes out as "Camera". I hope they stay like this forever.

"Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised"
Psalm 18:2-3

God's protection of his people is limitless and can take many forms. David characterized God's care with five military symbols. God is like (1) a rock that can't be moved by any who would harm us, (2) a fortress or place of safety where the enemy can't follow, (3) a shield that comes between us and harm, (4) a horn of salvation-a symbol of might and power, and (5) a stronghold high above our enemies. If you need protection, look to God.

Day 38: A night with baby Josh

Tonight I babysat for baby Josh. He was so good. He is such a happy baby which made me happy too. After about an hour or so, he fell asleep in my arms. He was so awesome. I hope my baby one day is as good as Josh is!

"Keep me as the apple of the eye"
Psalm 17:8

We must never miss God's protection over us if we get into times of trouble. God's protection has far greater purpose for us than helping us avoid pain. God uses all thing to work together for OUR GOOD. We must never forget that even if it is a painful circumstance.

Day 37: The sky is the limit.

God paints us a picture every single day...morning and night. Sunrise to sunset. Take a minute and grasp the moments that God shows us through His power.


"Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth;"
Psalm 16:9

David's heart was glad-he had found the secret to joy. True joy is far deeper than happiness; we can feel joy in spite of our deepest troubles. Happiness is temporary because it is based on external circumstances, but joy is lasting because it is based on God's presence within us. As we contemplate his daily presence, we will find contentment. As we understand the future he has for us, we will experience joy. Don't base your life on circumstances, but on God.

Day 36: Fun in the sun!

These pictures come from me and Janay. We were hanging at the church and got bored so we went outside and took these pictures. Super fun and they came out pretty good.


"I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel;8 I have set Jehovah always before me, Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth;"
Psalm 16:7-9

Sometimes we think we can fit our wants into God's will for us, instead we should pray and seek God's will for us first. Seeking and asking God, allows Him to cousel us and give us wisdom.

Day 35: Dance, dance like it's the last, last night of your life....

Today, was a good day. Tired from the superbowl party which was a blast. Today I taught a couple drum lessons and then had Big House rehearsal and after rehearsal is when Alexis was teaching Heather how to correctly do a leap in ballet and then I taught her one of our drum grooves from Noiz. These were pictures from her lessons....I even attached a video :)



Verse of the day:

"Because of the oppression of the poor, because of the sighing of the needy, The words of Jehovah are pure words;"
Psalm 13:5-6

David trusted God with all of his heart and in the hard times he did feel the pressure of his problems as much as anyone would but David held on to his faith. In our troubles and trials, it in much harder to hold on that to give up but if you give up, you give in to a life of despair. FAITH