parking lot treaures.

so i was walking today to my car after class and i found a bible on the ground! It was a small Gideons bible so I picked it up and thought "hey! i can keep this little guy in my car door or something!" i then began to flip through it and i stumbled upon this in the first couple pages...

The Bible contains the mind of God, the state of man, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, and soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven is opened, and the gates of hell are closed.
Christ is its grand subject, our good the design, and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened at judgment, and be remembered forever. It involved the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.

I'm so glad i found this today!

other blessings lately...
- 3 more weeks of class
- the thought of summer at the herm
- a week with beth
- the most relaxing pedicure i've ever had
- very loving parents (my dad just walked in and said hi :))
- warmer weather
- papers getting finished
- an amazing weekend Selah-ing (thank you yvonne!)
- the reminder that the Lord has blessed me with some amazing friendships that have gone through the test of time!

dang i just looked at that and thought "man i like lists..." achiever much?

Here are some pictures from the weekend!






















Mom, all aboard the Selah train


















Aren't we cute?

















i guess we like her too....

and i completely forgot about my camera the whole weekend so envision these pictures for me k?

Char and I holding hands frolicking on the lawn
(not too far from reality...)

Me and Melody sharing a milkshake
(we are so cute)

Yvonne and I doing cartwheels down the street
(surprising i know)

okay thats all. and im going radio silent for the weekend. goodbye school. hello relaxation!!

cheeeeeese!

okay here's the deal. i want to be good at photography and this is the best i've got for now! and the majority of you who read my blog have already seen these but pretend this is the first time okay? okay :) and remember i have no idea what i'm doing. just messing around. so be nice. k thanks.

Veronesh, Russia


The Verve, Santa Cruz

Los Banosish

Nonamestan

Nonamestan

Capitol of Nonamestan

eharmony.com

Moscow, Russia

Okay thats all. back to homework!

our duty

our duty as believers are to...

Honor the Glory of God

Revere the Holiness of God

Admire the Greatness of God

Praise the Power of God

Seek the Truthfulness of God

Esteem the Wisdom of God

Treasure the Beauty of God

Trust the Faithfulness of God

Savor the Goodness of God

Respect the Justice of God

Fear the Wrath of God

Cherish the Grace of God

Prize the Presents of God

Love the Person of God

if we could do this our lives would be less stressful and more joyful. because He is better than life. He is the giver of true peace and joy. let's do this.

tick tick

perhaps tuesdays shall be blogdays. today i am unfortunately not in nearly as chipper of a mood as i was last week (or the week before). the 21 units is catching up to me and i'm feeling pretty stretched. i want to be doing about a dozen things right now. none of which include writing 3 papers, interviewing grandma, or doing a math assignment. all of them include, but are not limited to, napping, reading, baking, watching a movie, being unemployed, and the like. my semester is over in 64 days and honestly, I dont know if i'm going to make it. if i'm missing for a substancial amount of time check the corner of the grind because my brain probably exploded.

now where is my planner...

tuesday blessings.

ya know how i know i'm on facebook too much? i keep thinking of what to blog about and the first sentence begins with "sarah is...." like a status. SO LAME.

3 things...

1) distance does not affect the Body. we can still be just as encouraged by one other despite the distance. whether it be los angeles, santa cruz, or mississippi!

2) our adoptions as sons has nothing to do with our efforts (or lack their of) but everything to do the Spirit of God that dwells within us. His love is the true definition of unconditional. it is the only that truly IS unconditional!

3) the word is food. i pray that we will never forget that it is the only thing that will truly fill us!!

purple mountains majesty

goodness gracious. i feel like this is the first time in a long time i have sat down with my bible open and blogged! the past month has been a hard one. i have not been this busy or stressed in a looooong time, maybe ever! and this has taken a toll on me emotionally (being too sensitive and weirdly emotional), mentally (i am so over school), physically (im tired! but still eating :)), and lastly spiritually. unfortunately my flesh has won when it comes to my free time. i fill my extra minutes with facebook and phone calls instead of being filled with the one thing that will truly fill me. the past week or so i have felt a physical hunger for the word. i am so so thankful that the Lord makes me hungry for it, draws me to it. he could very well let me run around, neglecting it but he doesn't. he knows that is truly the one thing that i need so he pushes me to it! praise God! i have been reminded lately of the blessings and divine power we are given as believers. do we realize this?? we are no longer of this world but are divine beings, children of the Creator, children of a King, THE King. we now have access to the throne of giver of all things, the ordainer and sustainer of all things. i forget this far too often. He is the one who delights in us most, who pursues us most, and who deserves all of my affections and glory. i want to remember this always!

in other news... i applied for grad school. one HUGE stressor that is now taken care of. now it's a waiting/trusting game. they are accepting 10 people into the counseling program. the Lord knows my desire to serve students and my need for health insurance! he will supply the opportunity i need to serve him the exact way He has in mind. whether that be with the music team at the well, mentoring, grad school, who knows!

in romans 1 it says that God reveals himself in creation so all men are without excuse. that being said, there are few times that i am truly thankful for the beauty of fresno but the past couple weeks have been one of those times! the rain makes the air so clear and you can see every mountain top of the sierras. His beauty is breath taking. i cannot help but reflect on not only creativity but His majestic power. how can someone look at the scene of those mountains and say there is no God? it is beyond me! what an amazing King we serve!

packrat.

so here i an at my parents house. my home for the next 3 months. im sitting in my dads beloved chair that I know I will have to get out of the second he walks through the door. his sanctuary (aka the office) is now decorated with shoes, purses, and pictures of flowers. i have never felt so girlie in my life and i know he is going to regret letting me live here the moment he walks in! also, when and how did i accumulate so much junk?? i have boxes and boxes of useless things that i know i shouldnt throw away but i have no idea what to do with. example: a broadway frame i got in NY with a picture of adam and me. i dont want to throw that away yet i dont want to display it either! the answer? put it on a shelf in the closet. maybe in 6 months when im moving this stuff out ill have the guts to toss it. not today... example two: the box my really nice bible came in. now normal people would throw it away but i dont want to. even as i typing this i feel lame for holding onto it. the answer? give it to char to make something nice.

ya know what im excited about? having a glass of wine with my mom every night while we play oh pshaw. that will be nice. i know i will get sick of this house and my family but i hope to grow closer to my parents and grandparents. besides, there is always a tent in the backyard i can live in! :)