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Have you ever felt the joyful abandon of Kingdom? Of course you have. When you were in love for the...

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Have you ever felt the joyful abandon of Kingdom? Of course you have. When you were in love for the first time and you looked into your beloved’s eyes; when you held your first child and melted into that tiny face; when you sat watching a sunset and were transported into the scene; when you threw your head back and laughed until you cried at the punch line of a really funny joke; when children, running an playing, stopped you in your tracks for a moment, and the smile crept across your face without your permission or awareness; at prayer; at worship; listening to music that closes your eyes and stops your breath… What were you thinking at any of these moments? Nothing!

-“The Fifth Way” David Brisbin

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revolvers: * (by Elizabeth.Brooke)

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* (by Elizabeth.Brooke)

hiiiii. we got an apartment! and tonight a dear family friend, Carmen, took me to TJMaxx just to get...

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hiiiii. we got an apartment! and tonight a dear family friend, Carmen, took me to TJMaxx just to get me a cast iron pan. :) and I bought glasses.

so freaking cute.

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surrender for treasure!

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WHAT a rewarding day. Last night we talked about focusing on kingdom, and something struck me. We were going around the group, each finishing the sentence “I think kingdom living is like ….” I of course said a Fair Trade, Organic box of chocolates, which I still stand by wholeheartedly. Marcus brought up something that he’s been thinking about, which I loved. He said that he’s been thinking about Matthew 19:21 “Jesus answered, ‘If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heave. Then come, follow me.’” He was thinking about this in the sense that we need to give up our earthly desires, and trust that God’s got us. Not in those exact words did he say it, but it really got me thinking. Something that I’ve been struggling with lately, but used to do so easily is giving everything up to God and trusting that He will take care of it.

With this thought in mind, I began giving things up to Christ last night. Not only did I feel better, but I literally felt lighter. I woke up many times last night thinking that I had lost my hair tie, but quickly realized I didn’t need it, because I knew it would show up in the morning, (I ended up finding it on my bureau int the morning because I hadn’t worn it to bed). I think that’s how I feel about everything today. I gave a lot up to Jesus last night, and had a few moments of my worldly panic, thinking, I’ve lost something, almost a feeling that I gave something up but couldn’t remember it or wanted it back, but then realized I gave it up to God, and had NOTHING to worry about.

Because of all of this, today God blessed me in every moment I spent with Him! What a beautiful day it has been. He got me a few minutes of extra sleep, a great breakfast, a lot of work done in ceramics (as well as a Dunks break during class), a cute outfit, time to catch up with Barb and Linda, time to hang out with a couple friends, $107.88, a sweet new shirt that I designed in His name, information about my next step in my journey to become the art teacher He wants me to be, a lot of planning for an event spreading His love to our campus and community, extra time for me, and most excitingly- a trip to visit my best friend, and soul sister for a price that is not breaking the bank.

God, you are SO amazing. Thanks for wanting me everyday!

I’M GOING TO BUFFALO! I’M SO EXCITED I CANNOT CONTAIN MYSELF. I MUST TELL EVERYONE!

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I’M GOING TO BUFFALO! I’M SO EXCITED I CANNOT CONTAIN MYSELF. I MUST TELL EVERYONE!

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