Food for thought

We had an assignment in orchestra this semester to write a short paper on the integration of faith and music.  This is what I wrote…I debated for awhile whether or not to share it with people, because part of me really wanted to, because it is really dear to my heart, but part of [...]

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Thankful for….

friends.  family.  Jesus.  music.  love.  hugs.  (real big hugs).  laughter.  tears.  space heaters.  cheese.  chocolate covered strawberries.  tunics.  joy.  small children.  messages on my phone that make me smile.  mountains.  stars.  sunsets.  smiles.  honesty.  openess.  food.  a car that works.  a roof over my head.  my ability to listen.  those who take the time to [...]

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When I look in the miror…

Lately i’ve had one thought going through my head when I look in the miror, and I’m tired of it.
I see myself, and I think, “wow, i look tired.”
Welcome to college, eh?  I’m just sick of looking so worn all the time.  I’m sick of feeling that way.  I want time to be with people.  [...]

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Just to let you know…

I’m still here.  Ridiculously busy, tired, stressed, blah blah blah, but I’m still here.  Lets hope I make it to thanksgiving…

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joy

It’s been awhile since I’ve been this happy and this excited about something.
Mostly I think it’s just Jesus and music that can do it.  (And I think music only can because, in my life, it is quite closely connected to Jesus).
I just conducted a piece on a Jr. High concert.  it was exhilarating.  I LOVE [...]

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living, breathing faith

I had a thought while driving to work this morning.  I don’t really know what brought this on, I was just letting my mind wander.  I feel like sometimes Jesus just dumps something on me out of nowhere.  It happened once in chemistry class in high school…totally not paying attention in class, letting my mind [...]

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