tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218652382024-03-07T09:01:18.124+01:00Unleashed, Unabashed, UnafraidAmy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-71170204888289114702012-02-05T23:08:00.002+01:002012-02-05T23:36:26.076+01:00Cultivating Joy Through GratitudeI have to be honest. This is really difficult for me to do right now, which I think is all the more reason that I need to focus on gratitude and being thankful.<br /><br />34. God's crazy love for me; a broken, doubting, fallible, weak human.<br />35. Brisk winter weather but with blue skies and sunshine.<br />36. Veggie subs with friends.<br />37. A clean house.<br />38. Time to journal and prayer.<br />39. Juicy Avenue.<br />40. A full service again and the need for more chairs.<br />41. Seeing people connect and form new friendships.<br />42. Praying for Madrid and a heart of love for this city.<br />43. Rend Collective Experiment.<br />44. Sharing my life with friends.<br />45. Videos of my dance performances in high school and having a better perspective now.Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-47403227492491941162012-02-03T18:20:00.002+01:002012-02-03T18:37:53.555+01:00Crazy Love - Profile of the ObsessedI am in the process of reading Francis Chan's book "Crazy Love". I just read chapter 8, Profile of the Obsessed. He starts the chapter by say, "The idea of holding back certainly didn't come from Scripture. The Bible teaches us to be consumed with Christ and to faithfully live out His words. The Holy Spirit stirs in us a joy and peace when we are fixated on Jesus, living by faith, and focused on the life to come." Through out the rest of the chapter he addresses what it looks like for us to live lives that are centered on (obsessed with) Jesus. Here are some of his points. I really resonate with these, that's why I felt it important to re write them here on my blog. I want to remind myself of these things and I want my life to be defined this way:<div><br /></div><div>-People who are obsessed with Jesus give freely and openly without censure. Obsessed people love those who hate them and who can never love them back.</div><div><br /></div><div>-People who are obsessed with jesus aren't consumed with their personal safety and comfort above all else. Obsessed people care more about God's kingdom coming to this earth than their own lives being shielded from pain or distress.</div><div><br /></div><div>-People who are obsessed with Jesus live lives that connect them with the poor in some way or another. Obsessed people believe that Jesus talked about money and the poor so often because it was really important to Him.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Obsessed people are more concerned with obeying God than doing what is expected or fulfilling the status quo. A person who is obsessed with Jesus will do things that don't always make sense in terms of success or wealth on this earth.</div><div><br /></div><div>-A person who is obsessed with Jesus knows that the sin of pride is always a battle. Obsessed people know that you can never be "humble enough," and so they seek to make themselves less known and Christ more known.</div><div><br /></div><div>-People who are obsessed with jesus do not consider service a burden. Obsessed people take joy in loving God by loving His people.</div><div><br /></div><div>-People who are obsessed with God are known as givers, not takers. Obsessed people genuinely think that others matter as much as they do, and they are particularly aware of those who are poor around the world.</div><div><br /></div><div>-A person who is obsessed thinks about heaven frequently. Obsessed people orient their lives around eternity; they are not fixed only on what is here in front of them. (I would say obsessed people are kingdom minded - the kingdom is now and not yet!)</div><div><br /></div><div>-A person who is obsessed is characterized by committed, settled, passionate love for God, above and before every other thing and every other being.</div><div><br /></div><div>-People who are obsessed are raw with God; they do not attempt to mask the ugliness of their sins or their failures. Obsessed people don't put it on for God; He is their safe place, where they can be at peace.</div><div><br /></div><div>-People who are obsessed with God have an intimate relationship with Him. They are nourished by God's Word throughout the day because they know that forty minute on Sunday (or an hour on Saturday night) is not enough to sustain them for a whole week, especially when they will encounter so many distractions and alternative messages.</div><div><br /></div><div>-A person who is obsessed with Jesus is more concerned with his or her character than comfort. Obsessed people know that true joy doesn't depend on circumstances or environment; it is a gift that must be chosen and cultivated, a gift that ultimately comes from God. (So what does it mean to cultivate joy? I've been thinking about this one a lot!)</div><div><br /></div><div>-A person who is obsessed with Jesus knows that the best thing he can do is be faithful to his Savior in every aspect of his life, continually saying "Thank You!" to god. An obsessed person knows there can never be intimacy if he is always trying to pay God back or work hard enough to be worthy. He revels in his role as child and friend of God. (That's GRACE!!! Help me accept it!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Francis Chan for these great reminders!</div>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-2427118163117630222012-01-11T16:10:00.001+01:002012-01-12T12:17:49.337+01:0011 January 2012<div>This is for the 9th, 10th and 11th of January. Each day I thought about what I have been grateful for, but am struggling to figure out what time of day is the best to write these down. Do I write at the end of the day, or first thing the next morning for the day before? I guess I've got the rest of the year to figure it out!</div><div><br /></div>25. Marie Mossner (the 9th was her birthday!)<div>26. Thai peanut sauce in a jar</div><div>27. receiving good news from afar</div><div>28. vegan friendly restaurants</div><div>29. chats with elizabeth</div><div>30. ginger peach tea</div><div>31. surviving and enjoying my new dance class</div><div>32. skyping with 2 great women and planning for ways that our CA community can enter into worship together</div><div>33. arranging a new mentoring opportunity</div>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-33177879358238240432012-01-08T17:07:00.003+01:002012-01-08T17:33:22.308+01:00Year of Gratitude, Grace and JoyI've recently seen a few people joining in the challenge of spending the year focusing on gratitude, grace and joy. I feel as though, this is a wise challenge for me to join in. The goal is to write or photograph 3 things each day for which I am grateful, have brought me joy or are gifts of grace. As it is now the 8th, I have a few days to catch up on.<div><br /></div><div>1. Celebrating New Years at our church space with friends above Puerta del Sol</div><div>2. Brunch with friends.</div><div>3. Fresh squeezed orange juice.</div><div>4. Sunshine on a January day.</div><div>5. A healthy relationship with my parents.</div><div>6. Laura from Romania who cleans our church locale.</div><div>7. Al, Elizabeth, Jay and Carolyn - I know that is technically 4, but I wanted to list their names instead of just say, my team.</div><div>8. Time to relax and watch silly movies.</div><div>9. Skype to talk with family and friends.</div><div>10. Falafel at Maoz.</div><div>11. Picking up a Christmas/birthday package from the post office, even though you do have to walk past about 3 other post offices to get to the one where you can pick up packages.</div><div>12. A Better exchange rate.</div><div>13. The receptionist at my dance school saying that they've missed seeing me and am glad I'm starting classes again.</div><div>14. 10% discount at Starbucks and free wifi access.</div><div>15. Cabalgata del Reyes on TV, Dr. Pepper and roscon with Tep.</div><div>16. Family time with the Crulls.</div><div>17. Love from a 5 year old.</div><div>18. Finding Wally and his friends with Chris.</div><div>19. Curry with my bestie!</div><div>20. Talking about seeking and finding God with good friends at a fun new bar.</div><div>21. Starting the year in prayer with my church family.</div><div>22. Finding more than 3 things a day to be grateful for.</div><div>23. Candy canes.</div><div>24. Motivation to blog after 3 years.</div>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-62551035867262353842009-03-03T16:18:00.000+01:002009-03-03T00:08:51.547+01:00Breathing Eden's AirTake a moment to breathe Eden's air.<br />How I long to taste something so sweet and so crisp.<br />Filled with holiness and perfection.<br />Giving life to it's fullest.<br />Inhale.<br />Exhale.<br />To breathe Eden's air is to breathe in the presence.<br />Taste and see.<br />It is good.<br />It is now and not yet.<br />The not yet will be even sweeter.<br />How I long to taste the air of Eden yet to come.Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-12914046056843004032008-10-12T20:45:00.000+02:002008-10-12T20:45:21.480+02:00Solitude, Silence, and Prayer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmY-NemwzL8VihlVIAuyNScJ8yRbHZ-w11GyIIeB2IF9tc24FcNqn9Sf5a_hqpjqoTAQ9Y-S4pi7EaB9J-RHyiMR42YQQ4W4i5nqXzX2NqgtJTjvCIUf9yC_SnKHi-YnmnB8uYg/s1600-h/IMG_2664.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmY-NemwzL8VihlVIAuyNScJ8yRbHZ-w11GyIIeB2IF9tc24FcNqn9Sf5a_hqpjqoTAQ9Y-S4pi7EaB9J-RHyiMR42YQQ4W4i5nqXzX2NqgtJTjvCIUf9yC_SnKHi-YnmnB8uYg/s400/IMG_2664.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255117262784989938" border="0" /></a><br />Disciplines worth exploring! This is a picture I took at the Cathedral here in Madrid. It makes me think of these things. May you find the time to be in His presence!Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-45280789211721788682008-10-09T13:14:00.002+02:002008-10-09T13:35:31.628+02:00Changes<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Sometimes I really like changes. New seasons, new clothes, living in a different place, rearranging my room or house, meeting new people. Right now I am in the midst of too many changes to really appreciate them or even want them.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">-Everyone on my team is in transition, therefore, I am in transition.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">-Lots of friends have left Spain and lots of new people have arrived.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">-I'm attempting to get into a new Spanish class.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">-My community group is different.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">-My schedule has changed.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">-The economy is changing, thus so is my support.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">-One roommate moved out, another is here for just one more month, and hopefully one will be returning soon.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">-My visa process.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Last month I was in the US for a few weeks and I think the fact that I am facing all of these changes really hit me because it felt so comfortable there. I was able to meet up with friends like I used to. I knew how everything worked and could understand everything around me. I realized how crazy my life in Spain really is. When it was time for me to return to Madrid, I was excited, but also not ready to jump back onto the moving train that is my life here. I miss the normalcy of the US and my life there. But, I'm choosing to trust that God has me here for a reason and all of these constant changes will only draw me closer to Him and mature me more.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Amidst my changes I follow the One who never changes! Thank you Lord!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">1 Thessalonians 5:24 "The one who calls you is faithful..."</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Malachi 3:6 "I the LORD do not change..."</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">James 1:17 "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."</span>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-44280442054580283662008-08-24T23:57:00.004+02:002008-08-25T00:44:42.942+02:00Psalm 23<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFvvuKeWXIEL2CK3cAMazotCWlG9A1KekO3LSqYM5cuodt92RL-anN6g4eCtkzcyVsATcl7SnPJI1rm0fSmdG3ARIJ507XsV37y5egn7snMUu7A8OsSYNc2Gh5ayCaT5beRHto7A/s1600-h/path.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFvvuKeWXIEL2CK3cAMazotCWlG9A1KekO3LSqYM5cuodt92RL-anN6g4eCtkzcyVsATcl7SnPJI1rm0fSmdG3ARIJ507XsV37y5egn7snMUu7A8OsSYNc2Gh5ayCaT5beRHto7A/s320/path.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238218534510874114" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Yesterday I went to a half day silent prayer retreat. It was wonderful and refreshing!!! Thank you Daphne for leading that. During the morning, there were three different times of silence and each time there was a different question or idea to meditate on and pray about. The theme for the day was Psalm 23. During one of the times of solitude and silence a suggestion was to write out Psalm 23 in our own words and make it personal. For David, it made sense to write about God as a shepherd, for me it makes more sense to write about God as a backpacking guide. Here is my version of Psalm 23:</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">The Lord is my guide.<br />I don't have to worry about anything.<br />He's in charge.<br />He finds the soft grass and tells me to rest.<br />He leads me to the springs of pure water.<br />He gives me comfort.<br />He takes me down paths that only He can see.<br />How great He is!<br />Even though He leads me along the side of a narrow cliff,<br />I am not afraid because He is always beside me on the outside edge.<br />His walking stick is used to protect me and keep me safe.<br />I'm comforted.<br />He has prepared a feast for me<br />but allowed all the lies, which are my enemies, to attend.<br />He sits beside me and annoints me with the truth.<br />My heart overflows.<br />As we (He and I) continue on this journey;<br />Goodness<br />Joy<br />Love<br />Mercy<br />Chase after me forever.<br />I will never stray from His side.<br />And I will always find my home in Him.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:78%;" >Photo found on flickr by: buckforester</span><br /></div></div>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-51823749991751119712008-08-20T23:42:00.002+02:002008-08-21T00:15:51.582+02:00August What???How on earth did it already become 20 August? I left almost a month ago for Connect, our annual staff conference for Christian Associates (CA). Since then I was at the conference until the 2nd of August, helped Kelly move out on the 3rd, cleaned the house from the 4th until the 6th (it's hard to move fast when it is over 100 degrees), then I have had guests staying with me since then. From the 7th until the 13th my friend Kerri from France was here (so were Adam and Tasha but they didn't stay with me - shout out "Buster Brown") and then someone checking out CA came on the 13th and she leaves tomorrow. Then on Friday my roommate Shani returns. So needless to say, I haven't had a ton of time to write on here. I'm actually getting ready for a trip back to the US as well. Unfortunately when I applied for my residency this past year, it did not go through because of a huge miscommunication, so now I have to start all over and reapply for my visa again. I will be returning the US on Thursday 28 August until Thursday 18 September. While I'm not looking forward to having to pay for the plane ticket and reapplying for my visa and then residency, I am looking forward to some down time and time with family and friends. There is a lot that God has been teaching me lately about himself and myself. I need time to process it. Hopefully I'll be able to share some of that with you all soon. I'm not sure if I'll be able to write again before I head to the US (in a week), but I'll try, and if not, I'll see you on the other side of the ocean.Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-81152845865558003472008-07-23T12:44:00.004+02:002008-07-23T13:10:41.242+02:00Washed in the River<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2685992661_667c5a4b07.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2685992661_667c5a4b07.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/2686821468_6f3845d9ca.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/2686821468_6f3845d9ca.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2686846946_1b0c4d4fc3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2686846946_1b0c4d4fc3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Sunday was a day of beauty. It was a day of going under old, and coming up new. Congratulations Vanessa and Christine. I am so happy for you both and so proud of you. May God give you strength and courage to live as those who are forgiven and set free!!!Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-38061336155025725482008-07-15T13:03:00.005+02:002008-07-15T15:50:47.269+02:00Vacation and ReadingLast week I went to England! It was amazing!!! I visited my roommate Shani and got to hang out in with her in her town. I have always wanted to visit England and what better way than with a friend who lives there. We did a lot of relaxing and visited Manchester, Black Pool, and Bolton. I had a spectacular time and wish I could have stayed longer. I haven't posted any pictures yet on flickr, but hopefully that will happen soon.<br /><br />When I returned from England I read <a href="http://heatherinmadrid.blogspot.com/2008/07/tagged.html">Heather's blog</a> and noticed that she tagged me to post the same blog as her about books and reading. So, because I am trying to do a better job at writing on this blog, here are my responses to all the questions.<br /><ol><li>Do you remember how you developed a love for reading? <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-style: italic;">No, but I'm guessing it stems from my mom always reading to me and my brothers. I loved going on road trips and mom reading from the front seat. Thanks Mom for such special memories.</span></li><li>What are some books you read as a child? <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Pilgrim's Progress, Chronicles of Narnia (both with Mom and Brothers), the Christy Miller series, and anything that had anything to do with dance</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"></span></li><li>What is your favorite genre? <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">I like fiction a lot but I also enjoy a good biography and also Christian non-fiction. Fiction is good for relaxing and non is good for learning and character development.</span><br /></span></li><li>Do you have a favorite novel? <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-style: italic;">That's really hard, but the first book that came to my mind is "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers.</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"></span></li><li>Where do you usually read? <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-style: italic;">Either on the couch or in bed. If I'm traveling alone on public transport then I'll often read a fiction there as well.</span><br /></span></li><li>When do you usually read? <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-style: italic;">Before bed, on vacation, my day off, or on the bus or metro.</span></li><li>Do you usually have more than one book you are reading at a time? <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Always (just like my dad!)</span><br /></span></li><li>Do you read nonfiction in a different way or place than you read fiction? <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">When I read non-fiction, I need to be much more alert so that I can really take in what I am reading. I often either write in my book or take notes when I am reading non-fiction so that I can remember what I've read. I usually don't read non-fiction on the metro or bus or in bed, but I will curl up on the couch with it.</span><br /></span></li><li>Do you buy most of the books you read, or borrow them, or check them out of the library? <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><span style="font-style: italic;">I borrow as many as I can buy the used books (because they're cheaper), but I will buy books that I really love new. I miss the library!!!</span> </span></li><li>Do you keep most of the books you buy? If not, what do you do with them? <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">I do keep most of the books that I buy, even if I don't like them. There are always people coming into my house so I hang on to them in case they catch someone else's fancy and then they can either borrow them or have them.</span><br /></span></li><li>If you have children, what are some of the favorite books you have shared with them? <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><span style="font-style: italic;">I don't have children yet, but when I do, I will definitely read the Chronicles of Narnia and Pilgrim's Progress to them!</span></span></li><li>What are you reading now? <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-style: italic;">Non-fiction: "The Ragamuffin Gospel", "The Way of the Heart" Fiction: "The Pact" </span></li><li>Do you keep a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">TBR</span> (to be read) list? <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Not really, but I should. I think that I don't because it would be too overwhelming. There are just too many good books that I want to read.</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"></span></li><li>What’s next? <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><span style="font-style: italic;">I really want to read "The Forgotten Ways" and I'll need a new fiction soon. I'll be done with "The Pact" in a day or two. Any recommendations?</span></span></li><li>What books would you like to reread? <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">I would like to reread different series of books. Narnia, LOTR, Harry Potter. I do want to read some new ones first though.</span><br /></span></li><li>Who are your favorite authors? <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-style: italic;">C.S. Lewis, Donald Miller, Francine Rivers, Karen Kingsbury, Randy Alcorn, Eugene Peterson to name a very few.</span></li></ol>I don't like tagging other people to do blogs, but if you'd like to answer these questions too, have at it. I think I should go read now.Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-6806417782300412952008-07-06T23:35:00.001+02:002008-07-07T11:54:37.137+02:00Campeones de EspañaOne week ago today Spain won the Euro Cup. It was quite the feat and quite the day. I wouldn't be surprised at all if that day becomes a national holiday, that is if they can fit it in the year will all the other holidays we celebrate here. I'm pretty sure that everyday this week I have seen news and highlights from the game. Europeans sure know how to embrace a sport and make it a way of life. I think I made my brothers proud by following most of the tournament and especially the final games. It was so exciting! I think Spain is still feeling the high of the win. Spanish flags and jerseys can still be seen everywhere. I've enjoyed feeling a part of this country and this culture just by cheering for Spain. "A Por Ellos Oye!"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiekVhFuBLNL6zv0qNgaSeK4oR9NQXBGMo7lTy4t1DrAoINTe_OJ_7QZ4ueo579N_TfLunK8fSJYGGgTCQhk20uSemaalPL5rzI_aqEhoCzFzn6Z4Yu46ga_sjJQ4NVBFbMzBz9Rg/s1600-h/campeones.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiekVhFuBLNL6zv0qNgaSeK4oR9NQXBGMo7lTy4t1DrAoINTe_OJ_7QZ4ueo579N_TfLunK8fSJYGGgTCQhk20uSemaalPL5rzI_aqEhoCzFzn6Z4Yu46ga_sjJQ4NVBFbMzBz9Rg/s320/campeones.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220010695477093234" border="0" /></a><br />If it wasn't enough for Spain to win the Euro Cup, today Rafa Nadal won the men's singles in Wimbledon. Yet another reason for celebration. The support for Rafa isn't anything like what it was for the futbol team, but once again Spain raises to the top. One frustrating thing about TV here though is that you will see everything that Spain is involved in, but basically the only thing you'll see is Spain. There were hardly any other games from Wimbledon on TV. Maybe I just need to get more than 5 channels. Oh well. "Podemos!"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2K4oElUPfPglMS2UW1mwTxO19u0NBzwGptNZ80RwGqArXLTKpk6jDrQpZiRRtM3gZ0M0NEnSWpBvxfRgIQqhpncQvNLAbWD9jFvSpN5OeYSBLlk3GAsbgsUgwBOTLUIkbP6QZpg/s1600-h/rafa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2K4oElUPfPglMS2UW1mwTxO19u0NBzwGptNZ80RwGqArXLTKpk6jDrQpZiRRtM3gZ0M0NEnSWpBvxfRgIQqhpncQvNLAbWD9jFvSpN5OeYSBLlk3GAsbgsUgwBOTLUIkbP6QZpg/s320/rafa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220016998084850210" border="0" /></a>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-66393012562363907772008-07-05T00:42:00.002+02:002008-07-05T01:04:37.537+02:004th of July<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">As basically all of you know, today is the 4th of July. That means a lot more to Americans in America than to most other people in the world. I'm actually really good friends with quite a few Brits, so this holiday can actually be a bit awkward. Anyway, I did celebrate today in a small way by going with 15 other Americans to the Hard Rock Cafe for lunch. It was a good time with friends eating way too much food. Here are a couple of things that I do miss from celebrating this holiday in the U.S.</span><br /><ul style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><li>Going to the Nes-L-Inn with Ross, Heidi, Nate, Lindsay, and Andy. I miss you guys!!!</li><li>Going to Antietam Battlefield with my parents to watch the fireworks and hanging out with Laura. Miss you Laura!!!</li><li>Going downtown GR early making a picnic, playing games with Rach (and beating her of course) and then watching the fireworks over the Grand River with her and Joe. I miss you guys too!!!</li><li>Eating wonderful American picnic food such as Italian sausage on the grill, potato salad, fruit salad, corn on the cob, and other great stuff.</li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">There are certainly some wonderful traditions and friends that I miss during this time of year, but it is kind of fun to start new traditions and experience new holidays! For all you Americans, Happy 4th!</span>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-32424915017973009432008-06-29T14:14:00.002+02:002008-06-29T15:03:32.587+02:00Why I suck at bloggingSo, if you haven't noticed, I go through phases on my blog. Every so often I do a good job at keeping up with my blog, but lots of times, I don't keep up at all. I think there are a few reasons why I often don't keep up with my blog.<br /><br />1) I often spend most of my day working on my computer so when I'm done working, I get sick of being on my computer.<br /><br />2) I don't think I'm very creative, so I have a hard time thinking of things to write about.<br /><br />3) I forget that I have a blog.<br /><br />4) I would rather relax in another way than writing.<br /><br />5) I'm not very disciplined.<br /><br />I'm sure I could come up with more reasons as to why I suck at blogging, but that's probably enough for now. I just wanted to put all that out there to let you know I am aware of my suckiness and I want to change. Isn't that how it works, first you admit you have a problem, then you start taking steps to make the change. Anyway, I really do want to do better. I think blogging is a good way for me to share my thoughts with those who I don't see often and I could use more discipline in my life. So, because the summer is a little more relaxed here in Madrid, I am going to attempt to blog once a week. I've put myself out there now and give you all permission to hold me accountable. Hopefully you'll hear from me soon!!!Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-45665426330107495682008-04-26T14:50:00.007+02:002008-04-26T15:03:06.471+02:00Photos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3IJuH-hsnqQQ9CEsVTQbtj9Fop8QFi7bvGaQfkfbu6vUPAbCfNLneF4l7shXQmnCwJe4D0EA2_1dT6t5qw0dSAowAmcqfXvsv_VqgE_4Ecci2GAL1JwbsAlWUtSbyvcCTmmmKCg/s1600-h/IMG_1800.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3IJuH-hsnqQQ9CEsVTQbtj9Fop8QFi7bvGaQfkfbu6vUPAbCfNLneF4l7shXQmnCwJe4D0EA2_1dT6t5qw0dSAowAmcqfXvsv_VqgE_4Ecci2GAL1JwbsAlWUtSbyvcCTmmmKCg/s400/IMG_1800.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193538530506120626" border="0" /></a>I have finally updated all of my photos on my flickr page. Make sure you go check them out <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyswac/">here</a> to see more.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyAsMOlMjuFapPy7srsPSRsWYCpGGeR0Ebr-mC4dr64Dcy5ozAm89QuuCmunw5IpLs7h2JoKuZXNELyKkrAbLviuJJyhf8Lseam5TtMZ5U3Rx2PrOWb_j6Y8eVUGRA6kZAPFkZw/s1600-h/IMG_1122.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyAsMOlMjuFapPy7srsPSRsWYCpGGeR0Ebr-mC4dr64Dcy5ozAm89QuuCmunw5IpLs7h2JoKuZXNELyKkrAbLviuJJyhf8Lseam5TtMZ5U3Rx2PrOWb_j6Y8eVUGRA6kZAPFkZw/s200/IMG_1122.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193536666490314098" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23Lotl1iRr9UTI71RATEpF5cdgPHm1K_oNsL6NG5Fy84vTNr5qkswq4G2Mx36H4JBJDZ_0acylVnj4NJHMnpBcRHYmLfQsTOzxqpJb1ezC_2s4HOoohnY7aVeRAw4eQshCh1NOA/s1600-h/IMG_1377.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23Lotl1iRr9UTI71RATEpF5cdgPHm1K_oNsL6NG5Fy84vTNr5qkswq4G2Mx36H4JBJDZ_0acylVnj4NJHMnpBcRHYmLfQsTOzxqpJb1ezC_2s4HOoohnY7aVeRAw4eQshCh1NOA/s320/IMG_1377.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193537061627305346" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4AnlxI8imuI5l6lLJ3rdup3dMmoIHAuoCm-YiwRVIZKPg10SBsZkBv_KDw9PvpIcFl4kU8z0K7wwSxBEpMoN-ARKNlDThgHT0MBtDsHW1gmMHtFWtUbUJD4345-ygivXKCBxkQ/s1600-h/IMG_1567.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4AnlxI8imuI5l6lLJ3rdup3dMmoIHAuoCm-YiwRVIZKPg10SBsZkBv_KDw9PvpIcFl4kU8z0K7wwSxBEpMoN-ARKNlDThgHT0MBtDsHW1gmMHtFWtUbUJD4345-ygivXKCBxkQ/s200/IMG_1567.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193537430994492818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVKti9buH-JvA6LXQTlqmlNmvStqsH1obCi8NFaFDxlC6eK3GKZxPGoq__YMCamr46D6GSgfEYGff27-bQb_fUbYqMT7Cgsee4HCN5g-XNmjliNsLYx6bTZlNEsa-Bm2f9GeDfXg/s1600-h/IMG_1879.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVKti9buH-JvA6LXQTlqmlNmvStqsH1obCi8NFaFDxlC6eK3GKZxPGoq__YMCamr46D6GSgfEYGff27-bQb_fUbYqMT7Cgsee4HCN5g-XNmjliNsLYx6bTZlNEsa-Bm2f9GeDfXg/s320/IMG_1879.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193538010815077794" border="0" /></a>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-51697567460381235392008-04-22T17:56:00.001+02:002008-04-22T17:58:25.834+02:00My absenceI apologize for my absence. I have no excuses. I'm just sorry. I promise to try harder, but I can't make any promises beyond that. I am sending out an email update this week. I will try to also post it here. Here's hoping you will hear from me again soon!!!Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-86200186290657437472008-04-22T17:53:00.002+02:002008-04-22T17:56:16.451+02:00In My BibleToday I found this on a single sheet of paper in my Bible:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lord, I am seeking you.<br />I seek your beauty.<br />I seek in silence.<br />The words of my silence are praise.<br />When silence is returned with silence,<br />I wait.<br />You seek me.<br />In your glory and power, you seek me.<br />As I wait, you seek.<br />Patience.<br />Silence.<br />Grace that leads to faith.<br />I trust.<br />I trust you.<br />I trust your beauty.<br />O Lord you're beautiful.<br />Your face is all I seek.<br /></div>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-68728064028440782052008-02-22T20:09:00.003+01:002008-02-22T20:29:36.120+01:0028So this past Monday I turned 28. It was a good day. I went to work, went to ballet, and went to dinner with good friends. Birthdays are weird. It seems like your birthday is supposed to feel different than every other day, but in reality it just doesn't. It did get me thinking though, about how blessed I am. God is just way too good. So in honor of the gift I received from Him, my 28th year, here is evidence of how blessed I am and how good God is.<br /><br />1. I have the most incredible godly parents!<br />2. I have 2 brothers that actually love me and look out for me.<br />3. I have friends all over the world who care about me.<br />4. I live in Spain on financial support from over 75 people.<br />5. I go to ballet class twice a week.<br />6. I am learning a new language.<br />7. I have been given the privilege of worshiping my maker.<br />8. I am able to travel.<br />9. I have clean clothes to put on every morning.<br />10. I have skype and can talk to family and friends for really cheap.<br />11. I have a wonderful place to live in Madrid.<br />12. I have enough to be able to give to others.<br />13. I received birthday presents.<br />14. I am writing this on my own computer.<br />15. God died to save me.<br />16. The Lord's mercies are new every morning.<br />17. Have you been outside in a warm breeze on a sunny day? Enough said!<br />18. God loves us no matter what.<br />19. God forgives.<br />20. Jesus knows what it's like to live this thing we call life.<br />21. God has given us the Holy Spirit to guide us.<br />22. We are able to come into the presence of God. (No mediators needed. Thank you!)<br />23. God provides all of our needs.<br />24. We are called to live in community. How cool is that. He doesn't want us to be alone!<br />25. God has gifted each person in a unique way.<br />26. He still works miracles! <br />27. My father comforts me and cries with me.<br />28. God wants only the best for me in this new year of life.<br /><br />Don't forget, that He wants the best for you too. God is good!!!Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-82235289007343032052008-01-20T20:30:00.000+01:002008-01-20T20:31:44.858+01:00One Word<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">If God had one word for you, what would it be?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">If God had one word for me, it would be...</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">COME</span><br /></div>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-23032811686321646062007-12-27T00:19:00.000+01:002007-12-27T00:27:13.686+01:00New Start<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I'm working on a new look for my blog and hope to have a new start with my posts as well. I know I have been absent for the last couple of months and for that I am sorry. These last couple of months have been busier and more unexpected than what I had expected. I guess that's what unexpected means. Anyway, I am really hoping to start posting again soon. Thank you for your grace and patience. I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season. I pray that you are all with those you love celebrating the one who loved us first. Until the next post...God bless!!!</span>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-43442830350618990022007-10-15T22:29:00.000+02:002007-10-15T22:37:05.121+02:00Beautiful Holland<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">I am in the midst of a two week trip to Holland right now. If you've ever heard anything about Holland, it has probably been that it is cold and rainy and gray. Well, over the past 7 days that I have been here, it has been sunny, mild, and we haven't had a drop of rain. I am here for Field Orientation with Christian Associates! It has been a great trip so far. I am learning a ton, getting to know fellow church planters from other parts of Europe (Holland, Belgium, Germany, France, Sweden, Spain, and Poland), and generally becoming more and more exhausted each day. We have 3 sessions every day. They have been great, but despite my exceptionally large brain and super human inteligence, I am having a hard time wrapping my mind around all that I'm hearing. Hopefully my notes will be a good reminder later when I can fully process all that I am hearing now. I will try to write again shortly after I return home and hopefully include some photos. Until then, make different mistakes!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">(P.S. I do know that I spelled intelligence incorrectly above. I was just trying to be funny. HaHa. This is all the humor I have right now. I am tired!)</span>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-10011543563986657762007-09-20T21:55:00.001+02:002007-09-20T22:21:40.277+02:00Beef Stew and Brothers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguy0eH5_cy7DHX8gQpQPG5PqQFR11SpEx02K6DjTtxsAtiVSmH2ARCdkvob7ZSmqlChRqCp9dhGGilfHGHSNtsox6brLVCyqEtdEaXWKURZQY7iNiC6be1uIWfTy5YxvV0ZmmPOw/s1600-h/beef-stew.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguy0eH5_cy7DHX8gQpQPG5PqQFR11SpEx02K6DjTtxsAtiVSmH2ARCdkvob7ZSmqlChRqCp9dhGGilfHGHSNtsox6brLVCyqEtdEaXWKURZQY7iNiC6be1uIWfTy5YxvV0ZmmPOw/s200/beef-stew.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5112377557424260146" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">Yesterday my roommate and I decided that we wanted to make dinner for a friend of ours. His parents are out of town and we just felt that he would really appreciate this. What's the best thing to make for a boy that eats as much as a whole village? Beef Stew of course. It was really fun to make the stew and then surprise him. He was totally taken aback and really appreciative. It was totally worth it just to see the look on his face and hear his question, "Why? Did you make this for me?". I like doing stuff like that for people. It's fun to give unexpectedly. It made me start thinking though.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">This friend is basically my brother here in Spain. We pick on each other, fight (just in fun), and I really enjoy hanging out with him and talking to him. His friendship has been such a blessing to me. As I think about how much fun this was, I am missing my biological brothers and realizing how much I really savor and value the brother/sister relationship. I wish that they were here and that I could have made beef stew for them and surprised them. If you don't have brothers, you are missing out, although if you don't have my brothers you are missing out. I have the best brothers in the world. They know when to have fun and when to be serious. Whether they say it or not, I know I am loved by them and they would protect me at all costs.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">All this to say, Matthew and Peter I miss you guys a lot. I doubt you even read this, but if you do, know that I love you, miss you, wish you were here, and next time I see you, I'll gladly make you beef stew.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcTKYRtjzCY22xs6UV7Ap9HhIlmPRDZNAk4LUuG0Qhw1tD923WUQfhpkFZusLjnywEY92o3ODmLY1qJ5VZvribYjIIWUT-xvgVHQf49XWb2amfm2ZINKzDVyfGqicvhqH7CX-7g/s1600-h/39d3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcTKYRtjzCY22xs6UV7Ap9HhIlmPRDZNAk4LUuG0Qhw1tD923WUQfhpkFZusLjnywEY92o3ODmLY1qJ5VZvribYjIIWUT-xvgVHQf49XWb2amfm2ZINKzDVyfGqicvhqH7CX-7g/s200/39d3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5112383755062068290" border="0" /></a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"> Matt, Mom, Pete, Amy</span>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-16765817123085336332007-09-19T16:16:00.000+02:002007-09-19T17:11:38.964+02:00My Version<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Psalm 113</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">O Hallelujah! O Praise God!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">You who are servants of God, worship and praise Him!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">His name alone is enough to cause you to fall to your knees in praise. Speak His name!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">The fact that we can remember God is a blessing - one that will last forever and all eternity.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">No matter where you are, no matter the time of day or night, continue raising your praise to the God who alone created place and time.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">The highest height has nothing on God. Everything you can see in the sky pales in comparison to the beauty of God.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Who can compare with the God of the universe, my God, who is rightly enthroned in majesty and glory beyond imagination and compare as He mercifully examines HIS heaven and earth?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Those how have nothing, who have been forgotten, who have been ignored and thrown our, our God gently lifts, rescues, and redeems by honoring them as the beautiful creation that He made them to be.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">You with no family, He alone will provide a family for you</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"> </span>and the joy that overflows.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">O Hallelujah! O Praise God!!!</span><br /></div>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-88385929745908533252007-08-23T20:33:00.000+02:002007-08-23T20:41:32.269+02:00I'm Standing<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);">I really like Patty Griffin. If you've not heard her sing before, I highly recommend you get off your butt right now and go listen to her. Her voice and her lyrics are so powerful! Her song "Standing" has gotten under my skin. When I listen to this song I can see myself standing in the shadow of the cross. I'm not sure if she intended to make it sound this way, but this is how I hear it and it moves me.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> I'm standing in the shadow of the hill</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> I'm standing in the shadow of the hill</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> Feel the fear everywhere</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> Hope it don't get me killed</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> I'm standing in the shadow of the hill</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> I'm standing in the shadow walking blind</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> I've been unfair & unkind</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> Turned away from your suffering far too many times </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> Now I'm standing in the shadow walking blind</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> Sister, brother, there's a fire on the hill</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> And it's burning like a lantern</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> Making all this time stand still</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> I'm standing, I'm standing, I'm standing</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> I'm standing, standing, standing</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> Mother, I am weak but I am strong</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> Standing in the darkness this long</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> But in the deepest darkness I listen to your song</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> Mother I am weak but I am strong</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> I'm standing, and I'm standing, I'm standing </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> I'm standing, standing, standing, I'm standing</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"> Standing in the shadow of the hill</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 0);">This is just so true of how we should be living. Thank you Patty, God has used you!!!</span>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865238.post-91554970213293002012007-08-10T17:10:00.001+02:002007-08-10T17:12:59.364+02:00What does your Jesus look like?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheghJ9lUL2C1iOsp7a018Qyl4rabC5Z4sf25BenCNwXdHa77MpeKpZSAIyHRl_txnIqr2Is3-2Yngri9dkYrhViP99lPy8vHxZQPBcDycCr3DTsWPBGlPS-OBbrl9WqklnpE-DpA/s1600-h/jesus"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheghJ9lUL2C1iOsp7a018Qyl4rabC5Z4sf25BenCNwXdHa77MpeKpZSAIyHRl_txnIqr2Is3-2Yngri9dkYrhViP99lPy8vHxZQPBcDycCr3DTsWPBGlPS-OBbrl9WqklnpE-DpA/s400/jesus" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097089550841216450" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">I hope it's not this. I know this is not what my Jesus looks like, because this is creepy! How do you like those subtitles too?! (In case the text is too small, it says: "Makes a Major Comeback and Other Amazing Feats")</span>Amy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04149921896850190536noreply@blogger.com3