January 2012
34 posts
Bridging the Gap
Oh! It’s an election year? I hadn’t noticed. But since it’s been brought to my attention, let’s evaluate a few things:
1.) Republican v Democrat: Voting Based Solely On Party Lines - I don’t know if you know this, but there has never been nor will there ever be a perfect Republican or Democratic political candidate. This form of voting is pointless and ridiculous....
“Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.”
– Marilyn Monroe
Beauty
Is this what you think of when you think of “beauty”? If it is, you’re among many people. In the past few weeks I’ve been attempting to define its full meaning. And yes, this is a beautiful picture of a beautiful girl and she very much represents the word, but if all beauty is just this, what does a person have left when the wrinkles appear? Their skin begins to sag and...
“Because God has made us for Himself, our hearts are restless until they rest in...”
– St. Augustine of Hippo
“My deepest awareness of myself is that I am deeply loved by Jesus Christ and I...”
– Brennan Manning, The Ragamuffin Gospel
“[To have Faith in Christ] means, of course, trying to do all that He says. There...”
– C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
“But God doesn’t call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him so...”
– Francis Chan, Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God
“It’s that wonderful old-fashioned idea that others come first and you come...”
– Audrey Hepburn
“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”
– Coco Chanel
“I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people...”
– C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because...”
– C.S. Lewis
“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry...”
– John Keating (Robin Williams), Dead Poets Society
Couch Potato
Here’s a list of shows I’m thrilled are returning for a new season:
Once Upon A Time - If you haven’t checked it out, check it out. For real.
Hart of Dixie - I’m hoping it picks up a little in the second half of its first season, but it’s still good enough to watch at the moment!
Gossip Girl - I know, I know. It’s my “stories” as Granny would say....
“When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say...”
– Shauna Niequist, Bittersweet
My Heart Is Home
In Christ alone my hope is found; He is my light, my strength, my song. This Cornerstone, this solid ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace; when fears are stilled, when strivings cease. My Comforter, my All in All; Here in the love of Christ I stand. In Christ alone who took on flesh; fullness of God in helpless Babe. This gift of love...
“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely...”
– Bob Marley
Steve Jobs Action Figure →
Is this creepy to anyone else? What kind of weirdo would buy this? And for $99.00! If I want lifelike dolls staring at me, I’ll take a trip to Madame Tussauds…and by that I mean it will never happen.
A toy company has set up a promotional page to tout the launch of its Steve Jobs action figure, showing the tech visionary in a signature black turtle neck, circular rimless glasses and...
“It’s the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter.”
– Marlene Dietrich
“Expectation is the root of all heartache.”
– William Shakespeare
“Your reputation’s what you’re perceived to be; your...”
– John Wooden
“A man can no more diminish God’s glory by refusing to worship Him than a...”
– C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain
“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching,
Love like...”
– William W. Purkey 