List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.
I watched a video the other day... it was about a guy who passed away at a fairly young age. At his funeral, the pastor had asked a couple of people to come up front and share about this guy, and what part he played in their life. After these two people shared, someone else got up and shared. And then another. And yet another. This funeral service turned into a time of sharing how this man played a part in so many peoples lives. It was so cool to see the ways in which Jesus used this man to change lives. But with all the stories that were shared, you can wrap what every one said into one word...love.
This man loved people. He was there for so many people when they needed someone to be there the most. He was always reaching out to the hurt, the lost, the broken, the poor. It was amazing. I was crying by the end of the video. But more than that, this man loved Jesus with all his heart, soul, mind and strength. Jesus was everything to him and that is how these people knew him and would always remember him by. And in return, he was able to share that love with a lot of people. Jesus used this man to reach out to so many people. He brought so many people to Christ by simply loving them with the same kind of love that Jesus has for us.
This part of the post doesn't have much to do with the question, but I wanted to share this part of the story with you! The most amazing thing about this man... Before he gave his life to Christ, he was a mess. He was heavy into drinking, drugs, and who knows what. He ended up jail. His wife wanted a divorce. And on top of all this, he ended up in the hospital from having a heart attack. He was at a very low point in his life. But in that moment, God moved in his heart. He ended up giving his life to Jesus. He quit his big fancy job, him and his family moved out of their big fancy house. His life was forever changed. He began feeding the poor. He was a friend to people who didn't have anyone else to turn to. He was there for them. He loved them. He wasn't doing all of this just to be a nice guy, and he wasn't being fake about it. He genuinely loved these people. But at the funeral, nobody talked about his past and all the mistakes he had made.
That is the beautiful thing about Christ. He takes us undeserving, messed up, broken, sad, angry, depressed people and he gives us new life. He makes us new. And your life will forever be changed. It's truly a beautiful thing. After surrendering his life to the Lord, when people encountered this man, instead of seeing his past mistakes and the mess that he was, they see Jesus in him. The past is forgotten and washed away by the blood of Jesus.
Back to the question now...
I don't care about how many things I am remembered for. There is one thing that matters...I hope that I would be remembered as a person who truly loved Jesus with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. In the same way as the guy above, I don't want to be remembered by anything that I did, but rather what Jesus did. How he saved me. How He provided for me. How He loved me. How He cared for me. How He took care of me. How He protected me. And did I mention how much He loved me? I want to share that love in everything I do, everything I say, and wherever I go.
That is how I hope to be remembered. As a person who was in love with Jesus and would do anything for Him...even if it meant selling my big fancy house (which I don't have, but sticking with the above story) to move into a smaller one so that I could give more. To quit a fancy, high paying job for a not so high paying job that would allow me to reach out to the poor. That is love. That is sacrifice. That is faith.
This is a prayer I need to pray every single day:
"So let my life be the proof, the proof of your love
Let my love look like You and what You're made of
How You lived, how You died,
Love is sacrifice
So let my life be the proof, the proof of Your love"
-Lyrics from the song "Proof of Your Love" by King and Country.
Friday, November 16, 2012
30 Days---Day 29
What do you think people misunderstand most about you?
Hmmm.....
Well, I tend to come off as shy. Some may find this hard to believe, but I have come a long way with this! I used to be really super shy...it was bad. So there has been improvement, it's true. Most people, when they have known me for a while, they always talk about how quiet I was when they first met me. But I promise if you keep talking to me and I'm around you more, I'm not so quiet! :)
Hmmm.....
Well, I tend to come off as shy. Some may find this hard to believe, but I have come a long way with this! I used to be really super shy...it was bad. So there has been improvement, it's true. Most people, when they have known me for a while, they always talk about how quiet I was when they first met me. But I promise if you keep talking to me and I'm around you more, I'm not so quiet! :)
30 Days---Day 28
What is my love language?
I will share with you my top 3 love languages...
1) Quality time
2) Acts of Service
3) Physical Touch
I took the love language test and the above were my results. I do believe they are fairly accurate. I love to spend time with people, and I love having good, deep conversations about life, with my friends/family. They are my favorite. Just being open and honest with your feelings, opinions, and thoughts about something. Talking about anything and everything. I love having one-on-one time to get to know a person. And I like when people feel comfortable around me, and trust me enough to share with me about their life...even the hard/difficult/sad/embarrassing/not so easy to talk about stuff.
On the other side of that, I like when I am able to truly open up and share my own thoughts, feelings, and thoughts about whatever is going on in my life. To be able to be myself around people. Something that doesn't happen easily with me. Not that I don't trust people, but I guess I like it when people take the time to get to know me. I'm not going to share my life story with everybody I meet as soon as I meet you. But if you get to know me, if you take the time to ask and find out, I will share it with you!
As far as the acts of service, I am a pretty independent person. Sometimes I like to do things myself and not ask for help. This isn't exactly a good thing though. But I do like it when people volunteer to help me out with something or even just do it without me asking. I definitely don't complain about that! But I'm not one to always come out and ask for the help.
Physical touch....I love hugs! Although if I am just meeting you, I'm probably not going to hug you. But that also depends on the situation. If someone I am just meeting or barely know came and gave me a hug, I wouldn't stop them! I'm just not going to be the one to initiate the hug. :) It goes along with what I talked about above...feeling comfortable around someone. If I'm just meeting you, I'm not going to feel as comfortable walking up to you and giving you a hug as I would someone who I have known for 3 months, 6 months, 8 months, 1 year, or 5 years...
I will share with you my top 3 love languages...
1) Quality time
2) Acts of Service
3) Physical Touch
I took the love language test and the above were my results. I do believe they are fairly accurate. I love to spend time with people, and I love having good, deep conversations about life, with my friends/family. They are my favorite. Just being open and honest with your feelings, opinions, and thoughts about something. Talking about anything and everything. I love having one-on-one time to get to know a person. And I like when people feel comfortable around me, and trust me enough to share with me about their life...even the hard/difficult/sad/embarrassing/not so easy to talk about stuff.
On the other side of that, I like when I am able to truly open up and share my own thoughts, feelings, and thoughts about whatever is going on in my life. To be able to be myself around people. Something that doesn't happen easily with me. Not that I don't trust people, but I guess I like it when people take the time to get to know me. I'm not going to share my life story with everybody I meet as soon as I meet you. But if you get to know me, if you take the time to ask and find out, I will share it with you!
As far as the acts of service, I am a pretty independent person. Sometimes I like to do things myself and not ask for help. This isn't exactly a good thing though. But I do like it when people volunteer to help me out with something or even just do it without me asking. I definitely don't complain about that! But I'm not one to always come out and ask for the help.
Physical touch....I love hugs! Although if I am just meeting you, I'm probably not going to hug you. But that also depends on the situation. If someone I am just meeting or barely know came and gave me a hug, I wouldn't stop them! I'm just not going to be the one to initiate the hug. :) It goes along with what I talked about above...feeling comfortable around someone. If I'm just meeting you, I'm not going to feel as comfortable walking up to you and giving you a hug as I would someone who I have known for 3 months, 6 months, 8 months, 1 year, or 5 years...
Friday, November 9, 2012
30 Days---Day 27
What is your favorite part of the body and why?
I'm not sure how I feel about this question... I feel weird writing a blog post about this. But here it goes....
My favorite part of the body... I would probably have to go with the eyes. Actually, the smile. Yeah....a person's smile is my favorite. And always the first thing I notice! And then eyes would be the next thing! Why? Well...I don't really know. I guess that is what I notice first when I see a person? Unless they're not smiling, then I notice that they are not the smiling type. Or maybe they are just on a mission to do something. haha.
Anyways...I'm rambling. People tell me I am always smiling, so I think I just like to be around people who are generally smiley, happy, and friendly people. It makes me smile when other people are smiling...it's contagious! So I'm going to go with that as my final answer.
Ok...that's all.
Awkward post done.
:)
I'm not sure how I feel about this question... I feel weird writing a blog post about this. But here it goes....
My favorite part of the body... I would probably have to go with the eyes. Actually, the smile. Yeah....a person's smile is my favorite. And always the first thing I notice! And then eyes would be the next thing! Why? Well...I don't really know. I guess that is what I notice first when I see a person? Unless they're not smiling, then I notice that they are not the smiling type. Or maybe they are just on a mission to do something. haha.
Anyways...I'm rambling. People tell me I am always smiling, so I think I just like to be around people who are generally smiley, happy, and friendly people. It makes me smile when other people are smiling...it's contagious! So I'm going to go with that as my final answer.
Ok...that's all.
Awkward post done.
:)
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
30 Days---Day 25
If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
Hmmmm....
I guess it would depend on what you mean by history. Technically, history means past events...but most people when they think of history, probably think back to social studies class or history class and who we read about in our textbooks.
There are many great people that could be listed. But when I originally read this question, my mind didn't go back to those textbooks but rather events that have impacted and changed my life in a very personal way and played a part in molding me into the person I am today. For instance, Passion 2012. I know, I know, here I go talking about Passion again. I just can't help it...really I can't! But that is what I first thought of when reading this question...it would be so neat to have lunch with the people behind Passion. With Louie Giglio and his wife, and the whole Passion team. Just to be able to talk with them and hear their story of how they got to where they are today and stuff. It would be so neat.
Passion is making history....the heart of it all being Jesus. Not the leaders, not the speakers, not the bands...but Jesus! To bring fame to His name! To see a Jesus Generation rise up united for his name. It is touching the lives of literally thousands of people, changing them from the inside out. And it's not the kind of change that lasts a couple of weeks and then fades away. It's unlike any other conference I have ever been too! You may not read about Passion in the history textbooks in the years to come...or maybe you will! But who knows what you might read about that was the result of a person going to Passion and having their lives drastically changed. And really, when you think about it, we are all making history right now...every day!
Where would we eat? I would want to eat at some random, simple restaurant. In my mind Louie Giglio is this amazing, awesome person who loves Jesus, but he is human just like me. God is using Him differently than me, and uses us all in different ways, but we all have the potential to be used like He has used Louie. I'm going to guess that when Louie was 10 he had no idea he would be doing what he is doing today. No idea. We are ALL capable of making an impact in this world and in the lives of many. What that means and looks like is different for everyone, but He wants to use us in huge ways if we let Him! So, all of that to say, I would want to go somewhere with him and the Passion team that I would go to any day with my friends...like Red Robin, Qdoba, Olive Garden or something like that! Nothing fancy!
Hmmmm....
I guess it would depend on what you mean by history. Technically, history means past events...but most people when they think of history, probably think back to social studies class or history class and who we read about in our textbooks.
There are many great people that could be listed. But when I originally read this question, my mind didn't go back to those textbooks but rather events that have impacted and changed my life in a very personal way and played a part in molding me into the person I am today. For instance, Passion 2012. I know, I know, here I go talking about Passion again. I just can't help it...really I can't! But that is what I first thought of when reading this question...it would be so neat to have lunch with the people behind Passion. With Louie Giglio and his wife, and the whole Passion team. Just to be able to talk with them and hear their story of how they got to where they are today and stuff. It would be so neat.
Passion is making history....the heart of it all being Jesus. Not the leaders, not the speakers, not the bands...but Jesus! To bring fame to His name! To see a Jesus Generation rise up united for his name. It is touching the lives of literally thousands of people, changing them from the inside out. And it's not the kind of change that lasts a couple of weeks and then fades away. It's unlike any other conference I have ever been too! You may not read about Passion in the history textbooks in the years to come...or maybe you will! But who knows what you might read about that was the result of a person going to Passion and having their lives drastically changed. And really, when you think about it, we are all making history right now...every day!
Where would we eat? I would want to eat at some random, simple restaurant. In my mind Louie Giglio is this amazing, awesome person who loves Jesus, but he is human just like me. God is using Him differently than me, and uses us all in different ways, but we all have the potential to be used like He has used Louie. I'm going to guess that when Louie was 10 he had no idea he would be doing what he is doing today. No idea. We are ALL capable of making an impact in this world and in the lives of many. What that means and looks like is different for everyone, but He wants to use us in huge ways if we let Him! So, all of that to say, I would want to go somewhere with him and the Passion team that I would go to any day with my friends...like Red Robin, Qdoba, Olive Garden or something like that! Nothing fancy!
Monday, October 29, 2012
30 Days---Day 24
Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.
Well...our family has certainly grown! It is no longer just the 5 of us. My oldest brother is married, and they had their first child in August. My youngest brother (no he is not married!!!) but is dating Chrissy, and has been for a couple of years! It can be real awkward at times...when we are all here and go to eat or something, there is my mom and dad, Devin and Kelli, Dustin and Chrissy, and then me. Even the waiter at El Pueblito (a restaurant here in Chanute) made a comment about "where is your significant other?" as if I wasn't already aware that every other person in my family has one! haha And I'm not throwing myself a pity party, I am very happy for my brothers. It's just weird, that's all! :)
My extended family has grown. My cousins are all getting married and having kids. It's pretty exciting. For a while there seemed to not be many young ones, but now on both my mom and dad's side, they are everywhere! It's fun!
But back to my immediate family...my mom, dad, brothers, sister in-law, and nephew...well, I will say one thing....they are the best! We get along really well and always have a lot of fun together. They are always making me laugh!
My little brother and I used to fight on a daily basis. He drove me crazy and I drove him crazy. I always had to stay and watch Dustin and take him places once I was old enough to drive so we spent a lot of time together. Let's just say there were a lot of phone calls made to my mom when he wouldn't listen to me (or the weather man pretending I was calling my mom! It usually worked...until he caught on). We wrestled a lot too...believe it or not, I used to be able to take him down! :)
I can't really say Devin and I ever really fought....I mean we did every now and again...but what sibling doesn't? It wasn't quite to the extent of Dustin and I, that's for sure. But I wasn't around him quite as much either so maybe that helped!
But now that we are all grown up, I can honestly say that they are my friends! :) We definitely like to joke around with each other and push each other's buttons...but I suppose it's our way of saying, I love you. When it comes down to it, Ithink know we all care for each other and are there for each other! The day we are all living in different places will be so SO weird!
My relationship with my parents...well I have already answered that in a previous blog post towards the beginning of the "30 Days". They are fantastic parents though! They are still happily married which, too, is becoming not too common these days. Breaks my heart.
I am forever grateful for my family!
Well...our family has certainly grown! It is no longer just the 5 of us. My oldest brother is married, and they had their first child in August. My youngest brother (no he is not married!!!) but is dating Chrissy, and has been for a couple of years! It can be real awkward at times...when we are all here and go to eat or something, there is my mom and dad, Devin and Kelli, Dustin and Chrissy, and then me. Even the waiter at El Pueblito (a restaurant here in Chanute) made a comment about "where is your significant other?" as if I wasn't already aware that every other person in my family has one! haha And I'm not throwing myself a pity party, I am very happy for my brothers. It's just weird, that's all! :)
My extended family has grown. My cousins are all getting married and having kids. It's pretty exciting. For a while there seemed to not be many young ones, but now on both my mom and dad's side, they are everywhere! It's fun!
But back to my immediate family...my mom, dad, brothers, sister in-law, and nephew...well, I will say one thing....they are the best! We get along really well and always have a lot of fun together. They are always making me laugh!
My little brother and I used to fight on a daily basis. He drove me crazy and I drove him crazy. I always had to stay and watch Dustin and take him places once I was old enough to drive so we spent a lot of time together. Let's just say there were a lot of phone calls made to my mom when he wouldn't listen to me (or the weather man pretending I was calling my mom! It usually worked...until he caught on). We wrestled a lot too...believe it or not, I used to be able to take him down! :)
I can't really say Devin and I ever really fought....I mean we did every now and again...but what sibling doesn't? It wasn't quite to the extent of Dustin and I, that's for sure. But I wasn't around him quite as much either so maybe that helped!
But now that we are all grown up, I can honestly say that they are my friends! :) We definitely like to joke around with each other and push each other's buttons...but I suppose it's our way of saying, I love you. When it comes down to it, I
My relationship with my parents...well I have already answered that in a previous blog post towards the beginning of the "30 Days". They are fantastic parents though! They are still happily married which, too, is becoming not too common these days. Breaks my heart.
I am forever grateful for my family!
Sunday, October 28, 2012
30 Days---Day 23
List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.
1) Photography. I don't know a lot about the technical stuff, but I do love, love, love to take pictures. Where ever I go, my camera goes with. :) Definitely something I would like to learn more about and get better at!
2) Reading. I do enjoy reading, I just don't do it near enough.
3) Does spending time with family and friends count as a hobby? Because I love to do that!
4) A hobby of mine used to be playing the piano...and then I moved away. I would like for it to become my hobby again, though!
5) I enjoy playing tennis just for fun! I love to go and hit around. Or play ultimate tennis...best game ever!
I just remembered the last part of the question....why I love to do the things listed above. Rather than writing in the same answer for each one, I will just answer it all at once. I love to do these things because I enjoy them, they make me happy, they are relaxing, and fun! :)
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