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Monday, November 30, 2009

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:40:16 GMT

This song really touched me today. I read the lyrics afterward and they were so fitting.

What a time it was
Was befriended and was a friend
For the longest while
You were here
And I never knew you from the sun

Snow is on the ground
This is not my landscape now
Where I find myself
Without you
Oh I never knew you from the sun

Oh I had a friend
I had a friend I loved
Now I walk for miles
Into dark forests of piano sounds
I'm lost

Deep into my sleeve
Deep in my sleeves
Pockets start where I always reach
You are there
Oh I never knew you from the sun

Never, never knew you from the sun

I wish you enough...

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:30:40 GMT

I read this on a site today and thought it was really powerful:

I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said, 'I love you and I wish you enough'. The daughter replied, 'Mom , our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom'. They kissed and the daughter left.

The mother walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see she wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on her privacy but she welcomed me in by asking, 'Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?'. Yes, I have,' I replied. 'Forgive me for asking, But why is this a forever good-bye?'. 'I am old and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is - the next trip back will be for my funeral,' she said. '

When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, 'I wish you enough'. May I ask what that means?'. She began to smile. 'That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone'. She paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail and she smiled even more. 'When we said , 'I wish you enough', we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them'. Then turning toward me, she shared the following as if she were reciting it from memory.

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.
I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.

http://committedtofreedom.blogspot.com/

On my trip to Colorado

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:32:20 GMT

As the guy next to me on the bus was attempting to burn his money, I had this thought that maybe taking a 22 hour bus ride wasn't the best decision I've ever made.

Thursday, May 07, 2009

Thu, 07 May 2009 03:33:25 GMT

Before the Throne
Shane & Shane

Before the throne of God above
I have a strong, a perfect plea:
A great High Priest, whose name is Love,
Who ever lives and pleads for me.

My name is graven on his hands,
My name is written on his heart;
I know that while in heaven he stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart
No tongue can bid me thence depart.

When Satan tempts me to despair,
And tells me of the guilt within,
Upward I look, and see him there
Who made an end of all my sin.

Because a sinless Savior died,
My sinful soul is counted free;
For God, the Just, is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me
To look on Him and pardon me

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Praise the One,
Risen Son of God!

Behold him there, the risen Lamb
My perfect, spotless righteousness,
The great unchangeable I am,
The King of glory and of grace!

One in himself, I cannot die
My soul is purchased by his blood
My life is hid with Christ on high,
With Christ, my Savior and my God
With Christ, my Savior and my God

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8dlg5yBywo

praise you Jesus!

Friday, February 27, 2009

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:34:10 GMT

Teach us to know the brevity of life,
So that we may grow in wisdom.
O Lord, come back to us!
How long will you delay?
Take pity on your servants!
Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love,
So we may sing for joy to the end of our lives.
Give us gladness in proportion to our former misery!
Replace the evil years with good.
Let us, your servants, see you work again;
Let our children see your glory.
And may the Lord our God show us his approval
And make our efforts successful.
Yes, make our efforts successful!

Psalm 90:12-17

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:12:16 GMT

* DEEP THOUGHTS * by Jack Handy 
 I don't think I'm alone when I say I'd like to see more and more planets
 fall under the ruthless domination of our solar system. 
  
I hope if dogs ever take over the world, and they chose a king, they
 don't just go by size, because I bet there are some Chihuahuas with
 some good ideas.
 
Ambition is like a frog sitting on a Venus Flytrap. The flytrap can
 bite and bite, but it won't bother the frog because it only has little
 tiny plant teeth. But some other stuff could happen and it could be
 like ambition. 
  
If you were a poor Indian with no weapons, and a bunch of
 conquistadors came up to you and asked where the gold was, I don't
 think it would be a good idea to say, "I swallowed it. So sue me." 

 I bet one legend that keeps recurring throughout history, in every
 culture, is the story of Popeye.
 
 When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if
 they ever press charges. 
  
We tend to scoff at the beliefs of the ancients. But we can't scoff at
 them personally, to their faces, and this is what annoys me.
  
Probably the earliest flyswatters were nothing more than some sort of
 striking surface attached to the end of a long stick.

Thursday, December 04, 2008

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:28:56 GMT

Near my house there's a shop called, Tattoos While You Wait. I wonder if anyone is ever in the middle of doing their laundry and thinks, "Gee, I could just swing in there real quick while I'm waiting for the shirts to dry..."

Monday, November 10, 2008

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:48:21 GMT

In college, I had to write an English Comp paper regarding my birth ... one of the strangest things I've ever had to write. In the process of gathering information for it, I asked my mom why she had named me Jill. She told me that she wanted to give me a name that was unique and one that couldn’t be turned into a nickname. The unfortunate truth is that it rhymes with everything. I had to laugh today when I received an email from someone addressing me as 'Kill.'

Sunday, November 09, 2008

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:44:28 GMT

Last September, Pete Greig spoke at an Asbury chapel service. I wanted to post this because I think it captures the heart of Christ.. to cause us to seek His face...

http://media.asburyseminary.edu/audio/chapels/kentucky/2007fall/09132007-hi.mp3

Thursday, October 02, 2008

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:56:51 GMT

Child of God

With every breath, with every thought
From what is seen to the deepest part
I offer all that I've come to be
To know your love fathering me

Father You're all I need
My soul's sufficiency
My strength when I am weak
The love that carries me
Your arms enfold me, till I am only
A child of God

With every step on this journey's walk
And wisdom's songs that the soul has sought
I give myself unreservedly
To know Your love fathering me

Father You're all I need
My soul's sufficiency
My strength when I am weak
The love that carries me
Your arms enfold me, till I am only
A child of God

-Brian Doerksen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDWTQfJgwf4