I'm tired.

I wish I had something exciting to write about, but I just don't. I'm actually really tired. I feel like this semester has been one of the longest of my life. (yes, I still think in semesters). I've also realized that I have only taken one day off this entire year (Sept 16th, school holiday) to do nothing. Every other day I've taken off has been spent traveling some place, or have had stuff going on in Austin. I think that since it's November... my body is tired. I need to make more time for myself, because most of time is always spent with others, and while I love it, I think it's taking a toll on many parts of my life. The past couple of weeks I've been SO SO drained. To the point of pure exhaustion. I can't really seem to shake it either. It's been a long week, and all I want to do is sleep with no interruption, and wake up in the morning with nothing to do. I hope that day comes soon, but it doesn't look too promising as I feel like the rest of the year is pretty planned out.

I'm not asking you to feel sorry for me. I guess I'm asking for you to pray that I would be able to rest in Christ. That I would be able to lay my burdens at His feet each day. That despite me being so tired, that I would wake up each morning for the sake of HIS gospel.

He is all I need.

This picture brings me a lot of peace :)

God is on the Throne.

I don't typically share my political views or opinions with most people. I was a government major in college, and most people would never even guess that. I'm not into discussing politics, but I do enjoy reading and being informed on them. So, I've decided to express some of my opinions on my blog.... because it's mine and I have that right :) If you disagree, that's ok.

I'm disappointed in last night's election. But let's face it, I'm not the only one. I think about half of America is disappointed right now. But the same would have been the case if McCain would have pulled out the victory. It's heart breaking to know how un-unified America is right now. I almost wish that whoever won would have been by a bigger margin. Just as many people wanted him in office as didn't. That's disappointing my friends.

In the book of Romans Paul talks about submitting to authorities. Romans 13:1, says, Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. I think it would be easy to twist this verse around to not have to "submit" to Obama. The bottom line is that I truly believe that God is the one in control of this universe. I know that He is sovereign over all, and will be sovereign to live out his plan in my life despite who my president is. One of the things that I dislike about Obama is his use of the word "Hope". I don't like that it's on his picture everywhere I turn around. In my opinion it seems as though he thinks his reign in office is the hope for the world, and I couldn't disagree more with that. I'm need a President, not a savior.

I'm nervous about the radical liberal policies that he's proposed. I'm nervous about his stance and support of partial birth abortions. If you're a Christian who supports Obama, I'd be curious to hear what you think about that stance. I don't like his stance on heatlh care, "The Obama-Biden plan provides affordable, accessible health care for all Americans, builds on the existing healthcare system, and uses existing providers, doctors and plans to implement the plan." I think a universal health care system would greatly diminish the great quality of health care our country has. What do you think about his proposed Tax Increases?The bottom line is that this list could go on and on, but I'll stop there.

I'm not happy with the outcome of this election. I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to agree with his stance on most issues. But, he's my authority and I'll respect the fact that he's America's president. I know that it's him who has the toughest job in America the next four years. I'm going to sit back and see what all he can "change!" But I'll never, and will repeat never, put my hope for the world in him. Christ is the ruler over all.

Over and out.

Happy Halloween....?

My favorite part of Halloween is the candy. Let's just be honest here. I got some M&M's and Hersey's but only winded up having one trick-or-treater. I'm sure there were others, but Lynn and I decided we were pretty hungry right around prime time trick-or-treating... Oops! Where did we go? Well a place that Lynn says she could eat at "8 times a week". Leah Gibson would agree I bet.
This place is delicious and I've recently discovered the greatness that is there "Big as Yo Face Burrito", however I get half and it's plenty. If you haven't tried one... get it! So that was the start of our Halloween night. What did we do next? Did we go home and watch scary movies and scream? Absolutely not. We got in the spirit of our next favorite Holiday.... CHRISTMAS! We're going to New York in 19 days and what better way to get geared up for it? Watch Christmas movies that take place in NY!

I love love love this movie. I watched it for the first time a couple of years ago with Candace, and have enjoyed it ever since. One of my favorite things Candace and I did in NY last May was actually go to the restaurant and have a dessert. It was delicious! Lynn promised me we could go back :) I love this movie! Up next was my one of my favorite all time movies as well. Lynn and I can quote every line and decided that if anyone else were watching it with us they would probably be very annoyed.

"Bye buddy, hope you find your dad." "You stink, you smell like beef and cheese, you don't smell like Santa." "And then... we'll snuggle." "Buddy the elf, what's your favorite color?" "And I love you, I love you, I lovvvvvve you!" "What's a Christmas gram I want one!" "Does it have sugar in it? then YES!" - Hahaha... I could go on and on.

So, that was my Happy Halloween. I wouldn't change a thing about it :) The only thing missing was both of our favorite candy... Mint M&M's. They will be on the shelves soon enough though!

Be sure to watch Texas WRECH stupid texas tech tonight. HOOK'EM HORNS!!!!!!!!

Baylor.... Sic'em

I know you would never believe I'd actually write a blog about another university, but the day has come. Yes, I'm still a loyal Longhorn fan, and will be... forever, but I've also realized how much I enjoy seeing parts of people's lives, and Baylor University was where several of my good friends spent some great years of their life. Lynn and I decided to head down to Waco this afternoon so she could give me a tour of the campus, and I got to eat at my favorite taco place, Rosa's. It was a fun/random trip and it was so cool to see another part of her life. Lynn is a new friend of mine who I met back in August, and have become good friends over the course of this fall. She's an awesome woman of the Lord, and has brought a lot of laughs and fun times in to my life recently. I love her! I'm very thankful for her friendship and look forward to see how the Lord uses it in both of our lives. Our next "Road Trip" is jet setting to NYC in 24 DAYS!!!

The Lord's been good to me.

Oh, and Texas is still NUMBER ONE. Hook'em Horns!!!!

I will rise...

Chris Tomlin's song below makes my heart REALLY excited:

I Will Rise:
There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise


Won't it be a great day with no more sorrow and no more pain? What a great day of the Lord that will be. I'm thankful that I can live at peace in that truth. That Christ is the King of and Lord of the Universe, and one day He will call each of us by name, and rise above with Him in glory forever.

I am blessed. Blessed beyond measure. May each day of my life be lived for His gospel, for His purpose, and ultimately for His glory.

New York City

One of my favorite things to do in life is travel. I've been blessed the last few years of my life with being able to see lots of new places. I went to Colordao with some friends at the beginning of the year, went to the D.R. in March and then again in June, Philly a few weeks, ago and next up is NYC! I visited the city back in May '07 and really really loved it. It's a very cool, but very busy city. I'm fortunate enough to get to celebrate my 25th birthday a little early (my excuse for going on this trip) with three of my best friends. Tanya Jo, Lynn, Laurin, and I will depart from Austin on Thursday, Nov. 20th for a long weekend of fun :) I'm so dang excited!

Let Your Kingdom Come

LET YOUR KINGDOM COME - Aaron Ivey

Give us a love for peace
Move us to brokenness
Our generosity,
Release from poverty

Your Kingdom here and now
To the least of these
Distribute what we have
That all may taste and see

CHORUS
Let Your Kingdom come
Let Your will be done
All the Earth will say
and echo angels’ praise
that You are God

So, let the sick run free
The orphan find her home
The captured man will know
Release from slavery

Your Kingdom here and now
To the least of these
Distribute what we have
That all may taste and see

CHORUS
Let Your Kingdom come
Let Your will be done
All the Earth will say
and echo angels’ praise
that You are God

We pray and ask for hope
We pray and ask for peace
We pray and ask for justice
We pray and ask for You
We pray and ask for You

Let Your Kingdom come
Let Your will be done
All the Earth will say
and echo angels’ praise
that You are God

We've been singing this song a lot the past seven weeks in our Vision Series at the Stone, and for some reason (God) this song gets me SO FIRED UP! I love it. I think I could hear and sing it all day long and never grow tired of the truth behind the lyrics of this song. We just finished at seven weeks series about being a church FOR the city of Austin. The Lord is doing mighty things through the people of this church, and I'm just thankful to be a part of what God is doing here.

May this all be for His glory.