God's sovereignty over men's affairs is not compromised even by the reality of sin and evil in the world. It is not limited to the good acts of men or the pleasant events of nature. The wind belongs to God whether it comforts or whether it kills ( Read more... )

broken and bruised.
                   do you understand?

They will speak of the glorious
splendor of your majesty,
and I will meditate on your
wonderful works.

You sacrificed yourself as the divine substitute.
    But, Lord they mocked you.
You hunkered down as the perfection of humility.
    But, Lord they let their pride carry them.
You subjected yourself as unconditional love.
    But, Lord they hated you.
You slowed your pace that they might see.
    But, Lord they turned their eyes from you.
You washed their ( Read more... )

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don't say a word
don't you grow tired of trying to be heard
it's like trying to fit the ocean in a cup
it's like trying to stop a raging river with your hands
it's like trying to capture the sunlight in a box
it's like trying to hide the mighty mountains with a leaf
it's not what i've been told, no
it's lies, lies, lies that i have been told
He's so much ( Read more... )

i'm giving You my heart,
and all that is within.
i lay it all down
for the sake of You, my King.
i'm giving You my dreams,
i'm laying down my rights.
i'm giving up my pride
for the promise of new life.
and i surrender my all to You, all to You.
and i surrender my all to You, all to You.

i'm singing You this song,
i'm waiting at the cross.
and all the world ( Read more... )

__________________________
...show me your face,
                        let me hear your voice;
            for your voice is sweet,
and your face is lovely.
                                                [2//14]
__________________________

*i'm in love.

it's been a great weekend.
volleyball twice and water polo once.
not to mention the fact that God is amazing.
one bad note, scott leaves tomorrow until august.
other than that, it's been great.
comment.

i officially started work today. i've gotten well over 30 hours of prep/training, but camp started today. pay pretty much sucks at the Y, and the people are cool now, but before too long, most of them will become increasingly annoying. it's just that i live the yes.

i know that those kids are at a very susceptable age, and what they learn now will ( Read more... )