Don't Let the Sun Set

Simple, practical advice, that when taken, contributes to sound relationships and peace of mind.

Yup, that's the Word of God for us, a manual for living life to the fullest.

Ephesians 4:26b

A Black & White Autumn

Autumn is by far the loveliest time to casually stroll through my campus/city.

The colors that appear are truly spectacular.

The two weeks before Thanksgiving are my ultimate favorite every year.

Unfortunately, I've been really busy with schoolword,

but I did manage to get some photos on my phone.

I didn't realize until later that for the most part, my settings were set to b+w!

I've decided that for the purposes of this blog post,

I like these photos sans colour :)

       

The day the Christmas tree went up by the state capitol. Yay!

Autumn Scenes

Life & death... Ironic find in an autumn reflection.

Still.

These pretty scenes make me thankful for the lovely hues & scenes that autumn brings. 

Truly, a reminder of our great God... His creativity, His beauty, His unfailing love.

Thankful // Psalm 145

Shane & Shane // "Psalm 145"

When all else seems to be in disarray, this is sure:

The Lord, He is gracious;

He is slow to anger.

He is rich in love;

He is good to all.

Seemingly simple words, but they've been a great encouragement to my heart as of late.

I am so thankful for the way the Lord opens His hands and satisfies.

A Walk In The Park

A few black & whites from a little stroll in the park with these girls some time back.

The following image is my very favorite from the day.

Overwhelmed

Overwhelmed by grace today. 

Early mornings. 

School. 

Changing colors all around. 

Choir practice.

 Approaching holidays. 

Life talk with my mom. 

Guitar.

Freedom.

Picking out ice cream at Safeway with my sister. 

Shane&Shane on Pandora.

Simple things that are evidence of grace. 

Its overwhelming. 

So, so thankful.

Words in photo by John Mark McMillan as heard on

Jesus Culture // We Cry Out // "Oh How He Loves"

A Moment In Time

11.11.11. 11:11am.

A moment in time. A sliver of history. A present that soon becomes past.

Moments like this are such a small piece of a much larger story.
Lately I've been realizing that with every moment, times are really, really changing!
Life moves on. Things are just not the same.
And "the same" is the comfortable... Where I feel secure... and a bit in control, too.
Little moments like this remind me that I am most definitely not in control.
Times are changing. Life is changing. Everything is changing.
And there's nothing that I can do,
but hold on for dear life.

I was reading through Isaiah and was totally reassured by 33:6.

"... and He will be the stability of your times..." (ESV)

The NIV version says:
"He will be the sure foundation for your times,
a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge;
the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure."

Isn't that amazing?
The way that God answers our inner worries through His Word?
He will be the sure foundation, the stability of my times.
He is the faithful, unchanging, unfailing, everlasting One.

When I seek Him with all my heart, mind, and strenght
He will provide a rich store,
but not of materialistic things,
but of salvation...
wisdom...
knowledge...
peace.
Which are all of far greater worth than things.

For this reassurance, I am thankful.


Lyric in photo from:
Brooke Fraser // Albertine // "Shadowfeet"

Memories // 11.11.09

A lovely day spent with my girlfriend (now sister!) exactly two years ago.

This was back when I first picked up a camera... 

I knew how to use the on button and auto mode... and that's about it.

I'm in sandals and she's in boots... story of our friendship. :)

Textured shadows.

So thankful that you're in my life, "Frannie!" 

I'll always remember this day.

Lyrics

Finding joy today in some of my favorite lyrics ever, in my sketchbook.

Hope means holding on to You;

Grace means You're holding me, too.

JJ Heller // "Painted Red"