Jumper

This weekend I went to the movies with Matt and Kourtney. We saw Jumper. It was ok, not the best movie in the world, but not terrible either. But it did make me think. I won't give away the movie, I think everyone knows that Jumpers can go from location to location just by thinking about where they want to go. If you didn't know that already, sorry:). Anyways, so I was thinking of all the places I want to go! I would love to travel the world and see every bit of God's creation! Below are some pictures of places I would love to visit. There are more but here are some of my top places!

Australia

Fiji

Florence

Greece
Rome

Kenya

Spain

Maybe one day I will be able to visit all these wonderful places!

Love ya!

Blue Like Jazz

Well, I have not been very good about blogging lately. Just a blog here and there. But I am going to try to do a better job. I feel like blogging is such a good way to stay in touch with others and since I hate talking on the phone then I should really do a better job at blogging:) So I just started reading this book that my family has been telling me I should read for the last year or so. It's call Blue Like Jazz. I started it tonight and the very first paragraph struck me, so I thought I would share. I think it is beautiful.........

I once listened to an Indian on television say that God was in the wind and the water, and I wondered at how beautiful that was because it meant you could swim in Him or have Him brush your face with a breeze. I am early in my story, but I believe I will stretch out into eternity, and in heaven I will reflect upon these early days, these days when it seemed God was down a dirt road, walking toward me. Years ago He was swinging speck in the distance; now He is close enough I can hear His singing. Soon I will see the lines on His face.

I love the picture that paragraph paints. I seem to be reminded more and more often to never take for granted the people you have in your life. But I think we also need to remember that everyday is a day we should be growing closer to our Creator. I always think about how I could live in a shack as long as it's on a beach. I used to think that I was being so humble because living in a shack is not materialisitic, but yesterday I started thinking about that scenario. How would I serve God if I just sat on the beach all day? How am I serving Him now? Isn't strange how going through hard times can bring you so close to God, and then when things are running smoothly you slowly drift back into your own selfish ways? I pray that I can grow closer to Him and so that I can "hear His singing, and soon see the lines on His face." I hope you are all doing well, and I love you all so much!

Who will you choose?

So I know everyone is actively watching the presidential debates, and are deciding who they will vote for. I really enjoy watching both the Democratic and Republican debates, but I know not everyone likes to watch them as much as I do so I thought I would post two websites that a good friend sent me where you answer questions about your beliefs and it tells you who your beliefs align with most.


VoteChooser.com

and

http://www.dehp.net/candidate/

I know we don't all agree on politcal issues but that's ok that's what makes it so fun!

MLK Day!

Well today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and I just wanted to dedicate my blog today to him. I believe he was an amazing man that God used to change history. I just wanted to share some of my favorite quotes from him, and encourage anyone that has not really looked at MLK's life to do some research on him. He was a pretty awesome person! PS turn on your speakers there are a couple of songs to go along w/ the blog:)

Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase.

Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.

I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. That is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.

I submit that an individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law.

In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

Let no man pull you low enough to hate him.

Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars... Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.

Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time; the need for mankind to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to oppression and violence. Mankind must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love. (Probably my favorite quote of his)

The church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion; it was a thermostat that transformed the mores of society.

...And I've looked over, and I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land. So I'm happy tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. (Speech in Memphis, April 3, 1968, the day before King was assassinated)

Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

There are many more great quotes from this great man, just search the internet and you'll find thousands! I hope you have enjoyed your history lesson for the day:) I hope everyone is doing well. Aspen and I are wonderful! We had a great Christmas, and now we are ready for it to warm up so we can swim!! Love you all and I pray that you live with great faith!!