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"This Gift"

source: Glen Hansard

The Rip Tide

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Wedding Wednesday: 100

One hundred days until Jason and I are pronounced husband and wife! 

This number is filled with increasing hope. The growing intimacy between us through the hard and the joyful is surprising me with its beauty. The tears reveal passion and the smiles glow the presence of a steady love. I have never been so stretched in my life as now. 

First of all, I graduated. I am now planning a wedding. I will be moving out of my parents home for the first time. I have a part-time job still wondering what I am ever going to do with my life. 

Not to mention, the daily battle of fighting for God's truth. 

These transitions and growing pains are bringing me to a place of humility. It has been uncomfortable, let me tell you. I have found in me a rooted fear and anxiety. It has recently been affecting my attitude and words. Wedding planning is stressful and personal thoughts are negative for lack of trust and peace. These things God has talked of in His word. 

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." 

Philippians 4:6-7

Insecurities find no meaning for my security shall be in Christ alone. 

God I look to You, I won’t be overwhelmed Give me vision to see things like You do God I look to You, You’re where my help comes from Give me wisdom; You know just what to do I will love You Lord my strength I will love You Lord my shield I will love You Lord my rock forever 

All my days I will love You God  

Wedding planning continues with His strength! And with our delight!

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There and Back

I took a quick business trip down to Miami last week. It was hot, so very very hot. 

It was a great opportunity to meet a cool athlete and shoot some behind the scenes. 

Within 24 hours I was back in Wisconsin. Its safe to say I want to live here. Of course I want to travel but calling this state my home feels right. Yes, its easy to complain about our weather and how it can be less than desirable at times, but its overall it is pretty good. I choose to look at the many positive characteristics of my home and having traveled just a little bit I appreciate them that much more. 

Here are a few shots from my trip. 

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Varúð

Easily our favorite track.

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Still Frame

credit: jason

Rest

Rest with purpose. 

As Jesus did.

"Jesus Christ, the only perfect person who ever lived, took time to daily cultivate his inner life. He rested. He prayed. He relaxed. And you are not better than Jesus.

Faithfully cultivating your inner life with God is the most important part of your mission. If you neglect this, you will burn out and your impact will be severely lessened.

The most effective change agents realize their mission is not theirs, but God’s and is fueled by His supernatural power."

source: Daniel Darling

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