This evening as I was walking to the main academic buildings for "Bible Study" the verses of Psalm 136 came to my mind. I had memorized this Psalm my freshman year of high school at East Iowa Bible Camp, and although I couldn't remember all of the words or the correct order they've been sticking in my head all night. As I was walking back to my dorm tonight I was reveling in how AMAZING God is. Really Amazing. Do you think about how true it is...Amazing. God is amazing. I then decided to write my own Psalm- based upon today's events which have made me realize how indescribable and fantastic this God I claim to know it. These have been the highlights of my day.
Psalm 4-30-10
written for a spring day
For a good night's rest and the morning light
GOD IS AMAZING
Spending time in his word
GOD IS AMAZING
Rasin Bran and soy milk for breakfast
GOD IS AMAZING
Getting a text from a cousin far away
GOD IS AMAZING
Meeting up for smoothies and talking about life
GOD IS AMAZING
Driving with the windows down and the moon roof open
GOD IS AMAZING
Praying in the car on my way to Wooddale
GOD IS AMAZING
Meeting church staff...my siblings in Christ
GOD IS AMAZING
Not having Biology lab today
GOD IS AMAZING
Breathing in the floral filled air
GOD IS AMAZING
Running in the foggy evening air
GOD IS AMAZING
Walking with a cool breeze on your skin
GOD IS AMAZING
Hearing a new song of truth about God
GOD IS AMAZING
Randomly running into an old friend to chat
GOD IS AMAZING
Texting with my brother
GOD IS AMAZING
Meeting with three sisters, praying together, sharing scripture
GOD IS AMAZING
Jumping off of curbs...just like the old days
GOD IS AMAZING
Late night chocolate chip cheesecake
GOD IS AMAZING
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
5K Week Two
WEEK TWO
Day Three: April 27
So training continues. Running today was a little more difficult. I was motivated and ready, but my muscles weren't quite as happy when I was done. I ran out around Lake Valentine and for some reason I kept crossing paths with these two guys who were walking. Super ackward...ok not really, but I began to wonder if they thought I was trying to cross their path. It's the same way I run every time people!! I even took a little detour when the path split hoping to avoid them, but because of my "avoid" detour I ran into them two more times than I would have if I had just passed them on my normal path. Oh well.
Total Time: 27 minutes
Bethel has this thing called the Spring Sprint. It's a 5K from Fountain Terrace to North Village. You can run, walk, jog, rollerblade, skip, etc and it's to support a local charity or cause. I think I'm going to do it. Camille said she'd walk it with me. I think we'll run at least part of it. It'll give me a good idea of how long a 5K is so I'll be ready to finally run one. Getting excited!!
Day Four: April 29
Today I was a little short on time since I didn't get started until almost nine and I had a meeting at nine thirty. However, it was GREAT. I did a shorter warm up walk and did three long running stints with walking inbetween for a grand total of 20 minutes. I felt great. I didn't even realize I could run that far and I forgot how much I love running. The seminary path was enchanting and smelled fantastic thanks to all the lilac, cherry, and crab apple trees which are all in bloom right now. The temperature is perfect outside and I'm getting stoked about this 5k next weekend.
Day Three: April 27
So training continues. Running today was a little more difficult. I was motivated and ready, but my muscles weren't quite as happy when I was done. I ran out around Lake Valentine and for some reason I kept crossing paths with these two guys who were walking. Super ackward...ok not really, but I began to wonder if they thought I was trying to cross their path. It's the same way I run every time people!! I even took a little detour when the path split hoping to avoid them, but because of my "avoid" detour I ran into them two more times than I would have if I had just passed them on my normal path. Oh well.
Total Time: 27 minutes
Bethel has this thing called the Spring Sprint. It's a 5K from Fountain Terrace to North Village. You can run, walk, jog, rollerblade, skip, etc and it's to support a local charity or cause. I think I'm going to do it. Camille said she'd walk it with me. I think we'll run at least part of it. It'll give me a good idea of how long a 5K is so I'll be ready to finally run one. Getting excited!!
Day Four: April 29
Today I was a little short on time since I didn't get started until almost nine and I had a meeting at nine thirty. However, it was GREAT. I did a shorter warm up walk and did three long running stints with walking inbetween for a grand total of 20 minutes. I felt great. I didn't even realize I could run that far and I forgot how much I love running. The seminary path was enchanting and smelled fantastic thanks to all the lilac, cherry, and crab apple trees which are all in bloom right now. The temperature is perfect outside and I'm getting stoked about this 5k next weekend.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
FreeSet
This past week I had the chance to hear Annie Hilton speak twice. Once at Bethel's chapel and once at Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie. She and her husband Carrie started FreeSet, a company which free's women from prostitution in Kokuta, India. Then moved into a red-light districe called the Sonogocci neighbor hood and have now been teaching women to sew bag and t-shirts along with basic educational skills such as reading, writing, and business.
This is a fantastic company and I support their work 100%. Check out their website.
freesetglobal.com
A lady sang this song by Britt Nicole and it not only relates to what FreeSet is doing, but also who I want to be.
This is a fantastic company and I support their work 100%. Check out their website.
freesetglobal.com
A lady sang this song by Britt Nicole and it not only relates to what FreeSet is doing, but also who I want to be.
Set the World On Fire
I wanna set the world on fire
Until it's burning bright for you
It's everything that i desire
Can i be the one you use?
I am small but
You you are big enough
I am weak but
You you are strong enough to
Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with you
There's nothing i cannot do
Nothing i cannot do
Until it's burning bright for you
It's everything that i desire
Can i be the one you use?
I am small but
You you are big enough
I am weak but
You you are strong enough to
Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with you
There's nothing i cannot do
Nothing i cannot do
I wanna feed the hungry children
And reach across the farthest land
And tell the broken there is healing
And mercy in the father's hands
And reach across the farthest land
And tell the broken there is healing
And mercy in the father's hands
My hands my feet
My everything
My life my love
Lord use me
I wanna set the world on fire
Wanna set the world on fire yeah
Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with you
There's nothing i cannot do no
My everything
My life my love
Lord use me
I wanna set the world on fire
Wanna set the world on fire yeah
Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with you
There's nothing i cannot do no
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
5K Training
After a weekend retreat with my Elim Church Youth (ECY) group themed around "Happy and Healthy" I've decided to make a few lifestyle changes. I was very embarrased when I couldn't even run the whole obstacle course without almost dying. It's time I started working out more. I really need to get fit. I was talking to Susy Spencer yesterday and she would also like to get healthier so we're going to train for a 5K this summer. I found a training plan at http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml and have started it today. I feel about as fit as a potato so its a perfect plan for me. I started today, and will be blogging as the weeks progress.
WEEK ONE
5 min warm-up walk
Alternations of 60 seconds running and 90 seconds walking
TOTAL: 20 minutes
My plan is to work out Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with the 5K training regiment and do push-ups, crunches, and streteches several time as week too.
Day One: April 20th
Well I made it. Day one down. I couldn't believe I'd be breathing hard after only a few minutes of running. Can't wait to see where this goes.
Day Two: April 23
Running today went fantastically. I started out with a brisk 7 minute warm up walk then alternated jogging and walking every 60-90 seconds. About 12 minutes into it was getting a little tired and stiff so I took a quick stretch break and kept going. I ended up running up a few hills behind Lissner and taking an extra long route so I did a total of 30 minutes not just 20. I came back to my dorm feeling refreshed and invigorated, not tired out. It felt good. I could have kept going "forever" - or course not really, but I would have gone longer. Didn't want to push too hard on my second day.
WEEK ONE
5 min warm-up walk
Alternations of 60 seconds running and 90 seconds walking
TOTAL: 20 minutes
My plan is to work out Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with the 5K training regiment and do push-ups, crunches, and streteches several time as week too.
Day One: April 20th
Well I made it. Day one down. I couldn't believe I'd be breathing hard after only a few minutes of running. Can't wait to see where this goes.
Day Two: April 23
Running today went fantastically. I started out with a brisk 7 minute warm up walk then alternated jogging and walking every 60-90 seconds. About 12 minutes into it was getting a little tired and stiff so I took a quick stretch break and kept going. I ended up running up a few hills behind Lissner and taking an extra long route so I did a total of 30 minutes not just 20. I came back to my dorm feeling refreshed and invigorated, not tired out. It felt good. I could have kept going "forever" - or course not really, but I would have gone longer. Didn't want to push too hard on my second day.
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