Forgiveness.

>> Tuesday, May 19, 2009

"Every Saint has a past, Every Sinner has a future."

God's forgiveness is a hard thing to truly understand. It's something I always feel like I'm the only Christian stuggling to understand. I'll sit and think about all the time's I've gone against what God wanted me to do and think "geez...if I were Him, I wouldn't forgive me!" I mean honestly, would you be in a relationship with someone who is daily...heck, hourly...sinning against you. That is just so hard for me to understand.

Don't get me wrong. I know He DOES forgive me...but I just don't understand why. I don't deserve it by any means. At New Vision on Sunday, Pastor Brady really hit home with me on something. We've been talking about cultural Christianity...what it is, how to deal with it, etc. Well this Sunday had to be my favorite of all. It was about salvation (and probably the best sermon I've ever heard on it.) At the very end of the service he said something that was like a smack in the face to me..."Christianity is what God did to get to us, not what we did to get to Him." Wow! I think this is my sore spot, so to speak. I always sturggle with accepting the fact that there is nothing I can do to deserve my Salvation. It was given to me by God regardless of how much I don't deserve it. Sometimes I feel like I need to be a better Christian to deserve it, but the truth is no matter how much I do, it still would never be enough.

And that is where Jesus Christ comes in....Thank God! (and quite literally!) I don't deserve any of this but God still sent His son for me. It's still hard to grasp but my old pastor used to say "I wouldn't want to serve a God I could fully understand." so true.

I could use your prayers, still. It seems like when summer comes and I have all this "free time" is when Satan attacks me most. Always making me over think things...I could use more time in God's word to get my head back on straight.

Those are my "deep" thoughts for today.

On to other news...

I got a job! :) at Portrait Innovations. I'm so very excited about this! I start on Saturday (tenatively). It's my first "real" job. I'm a little nervous about it but ultimately know it's going to be great.

Connor is 6 months old today!

Geez! Isn't he the cutest? I can't believe it's been 6 months!

That all for today...

Love. Love. Love.
Katie

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A love of exercise...who would've thought? :)

>> Thursday, May 14, 2009

I have to exercise in the morning before my brain figures out what I'm doing. ~Marsha Doble

Haha...I literally laughed out when I read ^that^ It is so very true. I've discovered in the last two days that I actually enjoy exercising. I went to the rec center at school (because its free, so why not?) and discovered their track that goes around the top of their 8 court gym. Six and a half laps is a mile so i thought...hmm...I can do this. and I did....and then 6.5 more. and thoroughly enjoyed it. Odd. So I went back again today...and did 20 laps (3 miles). and loved it....again?! My word what has gotten into me? I'm not really sure but I love it. I'm going back again in the morning. Hooray!

Other than that, not too much going on. I've just been enjoying summer and not having class. It is so very, very nice. :) LOST season finale was last night...and it was AMAZING. *Spoiler Warning* I got SO upset when Juliette died...or...fell in that hole then died. When she let go of Sawyers hand and he started screaming and crying and oh my goodness. So sad. I might have even got a little teary-eyed. I know, I'm pathetic. but anytime a guy cries over a girl in any movie/show It always makes me cry! and What on EARTH was up with the "season premeire"? It showed someones eye...and thats it. Now I don't know what to think. haha. My goodness that is the absolute most addicting show I've ever followed. I can't believe there is only one season left. What am I going to do when it's gone? I need a new show...any suggestions?

Well I believe that is all for tonight.

Love. Love. Love.
Katie
^The best friends :) I love these girls so much. They keep me going like none other.


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Mothers day, Elf, and Summer time!

>> Saturday, May 9, 2009

It's officially summer!
At least for me anyway. I finished up my classes and finals on Wednesday...grades aren't up until tomorrow but I'm pretty sure I did well in all of my classes so I'm not worried. Hooray for summer....

I have a possible summer job as well. I had an interview at a photography place on Tuesday but didn't get a call back. It wasn't surprising to me though since I technically don't have experience at an actual photography studio. Oh well...I believe I will be working at Goodness Gracious Cafe and Catering though. I'm excited. I know the owner and a lot of the people that work there. It'll be fun!

So for all you girls out there reading this...I have to tell you about my most recent find. E.L.F. Cosmetics....Oh goodness. It is absolutely amazing. Almost all make-up on the site is one dollar. It's everything from brushes to eye shadow and nail polish. While there are some things that are a little bit more, it's still so much cheaper than buying it in the store. I'm amazed! I just ordered some stuff from them and will let you know how it turns out. I've heard that the quality of the make-up is just as good as any other so we'll see!

Tomorrow is Mother's Day....

This is my beautiful mother! She is absolutely the greatest. She is my best friend and the greatest mom any girl could ask for. She's stuck with me through everything, always right beside me encouraging me and pushing me to be a better person. She is such a beautiful woman inside and out and if I eventually become half the woman, wife and mom she is, I'll be happy.

This picture represents the thing I'm most proud of my mom for. Sweet Sarah came to live with us for 7 months and my mom (and dad) really stepped up to the plate. No need to go into details but she gave my sweet cousin a loving home and safe environment for the whole time she stayed with us. I love you, Momma!

I hope all of you other Moms out there have a great Mother's Day!

That is all for now.

Love. Love. Love.
Katie



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Lessons Learned

>> Sunday, May 3, 2009

Hello!

One final to go! :) Hooray-Hurrah-Wahoo! haha...Oh so close to summer! My last final is on Wednesday and I have a 97 in the class thus far so I think I'll be fine. This semester has been great...so I think I'll keep up my semester-ly tradition of lessons learned from the semester. :) I usually do this on Facebook, but I'll do it on here instead.

1. Simply put, Life goes on. I went through the "woe is me" stage about transferring but soon realized, Life goes on. This change of schools is fine...God wants me here and I can either accept that and move on or be mad about it and live miserably. I choose the first.

2. People are people...no matter what they look like or act like. I've come across a lot of interesting people since coming to MTSU that I never came across at Union. All types of peircings, hair color, choices of clothes...at first I was a little "disturbed" by it and thought they were a little weird. After a semester in my 2D class, I found that some of my classmates like that were the nicest people I've come across this semester. Don't judge a book by its cover.

3. You are your own worst critic. This has been taught to me in so many areas. Weight loss and my 2D class mainly. I'm always talking myself out of success. Telling myself "You will never be able to lose this weight" or "Your project is horrible....you can't be an art major". Well...I've lost 8 pounds so far and i WILL lose the rest. I'm also finishing this 2D design class with an A. Positive self talk sounds weird sometimes but I swear it works.

4. Tornadoes follow me. no really. Two F4's in one year. Sometimes I think I should be a storm-chaser because they seeem to come to me. haha.

5. Family is the best. I really would not have made it through this semester without them. My parents have dealt with my emotional roller coaster like pros, and my brothers and their wives have been there to encourage me. and of course, the nephew, he's been my "happy" this semester. ha. Always brings a smile to my face.

6. Outdoors is the best place to think. I've rediscovered my love for being outside. I love walking and thinking. I used to listen to my ipod while I walk but now I just love to think.

7. Life has bad days, just take them in stride. This is one of the more recent lessons. Some days everything around you is ust going to go wrong and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. Deal with it. I still haven't quite gotten the hang of this but I'm working on it.

8. Racism is so unneccesary. from BOTH sides. I'm trying to watch myself on this. but I'm so tired of people being called racist because they don't agree with someone of a different race. That is not racism. I'm also tired of smart jokes about other races. I guess people think it's okay if the other race isn't present to hear. geez. No race is better than the other. we are equal. Start treating each other like it.

9. A little "me-time" can go a long way. Taking a break from all the stress can help you think more clearly. Whether it's a drive, a walk, a trip to walmart or a long hot bath, It helps. :)

10. Change is hard...but good. I've made a big change for me...changing churches. I'm still deciding whether this particular church is right for me, but I know that changing churches was right. I need to either find a place to "plug-in" at this church or another but regardless of where, It was a good choice. I think some people get stuck in the rut of going to a church because it is where they grew up. I'm not saying that is everyone because you could very well be called to go to the same church all your life BUT if you feel the call of God to leave, for goodness sake, leave! There is not one church for everyone....Find yours.


Thats all from me....Care to share any lessons you've learned lately?

Love. Love. Love.
Katie

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