Freedom Writers

This film is the closest thing I have seen to portraying the lives of the kids at Dakota House. It is a powerful and true story.
If you haven't seen it yet, rent it.

And remember to pray for our kids.

every time i watch this i laugh. every time.

"He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted.... to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve... to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. " --Jesus

welcome to my little version of hell

The only way I am going to pass this class is if a miracle occurs. A big one.
I'm not kidding.
Please pray for me.

here's a math problem for you

donald + jack = 2 good 2 be true

just to my right

The first time I walked into the church we are attending (I still have a hard time calling it our church...but it actually is now) I came undone.

Something in me broke and I cried and laughed and worshiped God and thanked Jesus and knew I was home.

But I was still scared.

As I was singing and praising God and feeling all twitterpated and whatnot, I asked Him "So, is this... like... a church where I could...like...be okay?"

Just then, to the right, my eye caught a glimpse of a flash of color, and I looked, and I saw a slight young woman, dancing and waving this lovely shimmering flag. She was completely lost in her worship. This moved me inexplicably...though I have always loved the banners.... they seem like a visual representation of the moving of the spirit...but still it stirred me to my core for some reason...anyway I smiled at God and told Him I might be thinking that maybe I could possibly conceivably per chance consider considering this place.

And she is always there, just to my right, every Sunday.

At my women's group this week I learned something about this young woman who dances before her Lord. She lost a daughter six months ago.

So I stand humbled, amazed, encouraged, and astounded by the enormity of our God. By the joy and the depth of Him.

He lives.

two questions.

1. How happy and relaxed do we look?


2. Do these cows know how good they have it?