Inside

"People are like stain glass windows, they sparkle and shine when the sun is out but in darkness their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." 

It's the inside of my soul that should blow people away. The sweet compassion and tenderness of grace that reflects the love of Jesus within me. It's my inner beauty that will cast shadows and burn brightest. It's my inner beauty that gives God something to work with. 

Ansel

The Cost of Vanity.

I do not wander anymore, I seek.

Always

This is the start
This is your heart
This is the day you were born
This is the sun
These are your lungs
This is the day you were born

And I am always yours

These are the scars
Deep in your heart
This is the place you were born
This is the hole
Where most of your soul
Comes ripping out
From the places you’ve been torn

And it is always yours
But I am always yours

Hallelujah!
I’m caving in
Hallelujah!
I’m in love again
Hallelujah!
I’m a wretched man
Hallelujah!
Every breath is a second chance

And it is always yours
And I am always yours 

Right now I'm.....

crying.

A Haitian woman, thousands of miles away has pierced my spirit.
She had been stuck under the reamaining pieces of her crumbled home for several daysuntil finally a few volunteers head her soft cry for help.
When they got her out she started singing.
And it wasn't just song, it was worship.
She praised the Lord for saving her
She blessed his name and called him great.
Hearing her voice made me want to cry I just couldn't contain my emotion.
She worshipped the Lord in the midst of complete devastation.
Wow, to own a precious, sweet humility like that.

I burn for that kind of faith.

Something I made and something I hold close to my heart.

Dieting

Goodbye days of..

Curly fries

Cheesburgers

Milkshakes

Ice cream

Candy

Cinnamon Rolls

Cupcakes

Brownies

POTATOES MY FAVORITE THING IN THE WORLD

And everything else that refuses to be delicious and healthy.

Hello....

Salad

Vegetables

Whole Grain

Whole Wheat

Low Fat Meat

Frozen Fruit

And sugarless everything

I suppose it's all worth it. My new motto "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."

Try saying that to fresh baked chocolate chip cookies!

Lord give me strength!