Mustard Seeds

So I got a private dorm room this year. Lots of things led to that decision, but that's not what this post is about. One of my best friends came to visit from way far away and she is a much better sew-er than me. She helped me to learn how to make curtains for my dorm. They are super cute! And I am really excited about them. :) But we forgot to take pictures during the process so these are just of the finished product. And we had to squeeze it in during nap time. So here is the pattern. The story behind the pattern is that my dorm colors are gray and yellow, but I have a blueish-tealish pillow case. And I have a green crocheted afghan that my mom made me last year for my dorm room before I picked my colors. Here is a picture of the whole curtain. And here is a picture of someone when they just got up from nap time. :) These are definitely going to brighten up my dorm room. :) I am very excited about these. Thanks so much for helping me! Thanks for reading! ...

So I am always hearing new music on Air1. And it is always such an encouragement to me. So here's another one. :) Hope you enjoy! Thanks for reading/listening! In God, Emily

Last night at church, we had a bible study on the first five verses of Revelation 22. It was very interesting for me because I have never really studied Revelation. Before I was saved, I was actually scared to read it because of what little I knew of its content. Anyway, God was speaking to me about having joy for His coming, about being excited and ready for it. And to be honest, it scares me now too. I know that when Jesus comes back all those who are saved will enter into a forever reign with Jesus and God as the heads. But I know so many people that do not know of God's grace and mercy. And I know that I am not doing enough to tell others about it. But this morning, God continued to speak to me about this. My daily devotion this  morning was right out of the lesson last night at church. Here is what it said: But when the world has seen the light, they will dance with joy.   I Could Sing of Your Love Forever Heavenly Delight Children know how to be enthusiast...

Another great song! The words are just so full of truth. In God, Emily

Tenth Avenue North's new song "Losing" is all about forgiveness.  Listen to the words and let it touch your heart. Because there is truth in these words. Listen. Forgive.  Lose. Below is a video journal of one of Tenth Avenue North's members, Mike Donehey. If you can get past the odd beginning, he really speaks truth in this as well. Thanks for reading. In God, Emily

Last Sunday, as the men at my church were giving their testimonies for Courageous Sunday, one of them mentioned a verse that got me thinking. I never really thought to look and see if God said anything about something that I have been struggling with for years. I knew that I needed to work on it, but I never imagined that God gave such clear instruction on it. And I thank Him that He revealed this verse to me. The second half of 2 Corinthians 10:5 reads, "and take every thought captive to obey Christ." Who knew that God said something about thoughts that we have that we don't want to have but can't seem to escape? This verse has encouraged me even in the past three days to draw closer to God and follow His command. When a thought enters your mind that you don't want to have, you just have to take it captive as the verse says. You must find a way to stop the thought in its tracks. It may not always be easy. It may not always be what you want to do...

Last night at church, we mentioned some of these verses. What they said really stuck with me, so when I got home and was reading my bible before bed, I looked at them a little closer. It is an encouragement to me to read about how, when we don't know what to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us.  26  Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For  we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but  the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.   27  And  he who searches hearts knows what is  the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit  intercedes for the saints  according to the will of God.   28  And we know that for those who love God all things work together  for good, for  those who are called according to his purpose.   29  For those whom he  foreknew he also  predestined  to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order th...