Just some random Revolve Tour photos

We stayed at Mirae's house in St.Paul and her fam was so hospitable to us. They even built us a cozy fire outside!

This is Em and I at Revolve Tour

This is Ashley Chrisman and me at the Revolve Tour being models in a department store window!

Waaaaayyy tooo long, I know.

Hey friends... well, you already know by this point that this blogging thing hasn't really been the easiest thing for me to do. Partly because I'm a procrastinator and partly because I've been busy busy busy. But that shouldn't be an excuse. I guess I could say that I'm sorta waiting until we get a digital camera because I love the picture blogs. I'll keep trying though!
I want to tell you all about our trip to Nashville, Tennessee and Boca Raton, Florida. And I want to show some pictures but I don't have them yet...so I'll give a few details and then post the pics when I get them.
Wayne and I and some other friends attended the National Youth Workers Conference in Nashville from Nov 17-21. It was amazing. We had praise and worship led by the David Crowder Band and Chris Tomlin. We attended seminars and heard speakers like Doug Fields (author of 'Purpose driven youth ministry' and Youth Pastor at Saddleback church), Louie Giglio and many others. We were able to hear the talented artists Jars of Clay, Third Day, Tobymac and Starfield (whom we got to meet and they were super cool because they are totally Canadian and it made my heart smile)... we were able to get some sweet resources for Campus Ministries here at school. It was just awesome. THEN... us and our totally sweet friends, Emily, Matt and Goddy rented a car and drove down to Boca Raton, FL...which is really close to Fort Lauderdale which is also close to Miami. We stayed at Matt's gramma's condo right on the ocean and soaked up the sun for 4 amazingly beautiful days. We layed on the beach and took it all in. Oh wow! It was gorgeous. Everyday was perfect weather and it was just a relaxing and refreshing break.

Sidenote: My friend Emily is so fun. She came out here from New Jersey, not knowing anyone that well and jumped right into deaning here at Hillcrest. She also coached girls soccer this year and she teaches jr high phys.ed. It's been a blessing and a half to have another sista living right here at school. This is a crazy pic of her!

Like I said before... I'll make sure to post those pictures from TN and FL as soon as I get them. Peace out homes!

When I was beleaguered and bitter,
totally consumed by envy,

I was totally ignorant, a dumb ox
in your very presence.
I'm still in your presence,
but you've taken my hand.
You wisely and tenderly lead me,
and then you bless me.

~Psalms 73:21-24 the message

I love this passage of scripture because its so true how everyday we get distracted by our selfishness and our bitterness, yet God just tenderly calls our name and leads us down the path of righteousness... and not only that... He then goes beyond what we could imagine and BLESSES us. It's unbelievable the kind of love He has for us. Thank you Lord for another day to walk with you. May I be delightful in your sight.