To-Do

1. I need to study for my Physics test on Monday.
2. I need to to laundry.
3. I need to do my Physics Homework.
4. I should probably, sometime this year, get around to cleaning my room.
5. I need to do more quiet time.
6. I gotta get a money order.
7. Need to make some dinner.
8. Need to clean the sink in the bathroom.
9. Gotta take the trash, too.
10. Should do my LON-CAPA Pre-Lab.
11. It'd be a good idea to call my mom.
12. Need to check myself, cause I'm losing it.
13. Gotta potty. :P
    

Oh, I ache.

Today, upon sitting up in bed, I was immediately informed that I was sore all over.

My arms, abs and legs all protested as I stood up.

Boy, I have no idea why I'm so sore. I can only think that Sensei worked us really hard in class Friday...but I also did Karate for 4 straight days, instead of twice with a day in-between.

But,

I also ache for my Lord.

How He must have felt when God turned his face away. How He must have ached.

I thank my King for being willing to withstand my torture for me. With no thought of His own comfort.

Thank you, King, for trading your life for mine. I was unworthy then, and I am even more unworthy now.

Humbly, I bow before the throne that is established in love, where a man sits on it in faithfulness.

I look forward to the return of my Lord, but only after his will has been accomplished on this Earth.

Celebrate!

HE is RISEN!

Something Terrifying

So, I just shared the Gospel with someone via Facebook messages.

Wow.

This could go many ways.

But I hope it goes the way of the cross!

Prayer, please, saints. Let's get some cover for this weekend.

Powerful time for the Kingdom. Let's add another crushing blow to Satan's agenda!

Colossians 2:13-15

When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

Go Team Jesus!

Birthday Celebration Dinner!

I had such a great time celebrating with the best people tonight!

We went to Applebee's and had a blast.

Those who went were:
Arthur, Alyssa, Quentyn, Derek, Susan, Ross, Grace, Roberto, Joel, Afrika, Lashad, Rajat, Kelsey, Josh, me, Justin, Niegel, Dena, and I think one or two others.

We had a cute waiter who kept winking at everyone, but was good otherwise.

The food was great and I have leftovers. Susan paid for my food.

I had 2 drinks: a Main Street margarita and a Jack and Coke (first whiskey ever). I only paid for one drink.

I laughed a lot. Susan laughed at me a lot.

I got to hold a baby in the bathroom.

I got a free birthday sundae.

I am blessed to have wonderful people to share my life with. Thank you, Lord, for these precious gifts. I love them all, amen.

I have had a wonderful week. I celebrated my birthday, literally, for a week.

And Shanna Miller is taking me to hang out after church tomorrow.

Score!