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Insomniac Thoughts...

2010-04-27T03:35:00.000-07:00

It's a mystery all the things we think we know.
So many un-answered questions, so many things still left to learn.
Will we ever make it out of here alive?
Or will we follow the world and just simply die?
You know the words inside my head, but do you really know me?
The person on the inside is different than the outside imposter.
Keep yourself guessing what is next.
Hold your breath and be ready to swim.
I'm tied and bound to this mind set of impossible dreams.
I never thought about what is left for me.
But I have thought about what is already gone.
So much is lost,
so little is gained.
Lessons are never learned, only shown briefly just to float away,
into the night,
into the storm, to someday return to you.
I've questioned God over and over again.
Not an answer,
maybe I'm not listening hard enough.
Or maybe...
I'm just not looking for the answers in the right places.
I've trapped myself it seems.
Like a mouse hungry enough to tempt death.
A slow climb out of this narrow six foot deep body shaped trench.
Clawing through the mud and rocks.
Just to make it to the top and be kicked right back down.
Where did everything go wrong?
Lost so many days,
lost so many nights where I could have slept.
Instead...here I remain,
awake and aware,
drained and beaten.
Too afraid to even move forward, just frozen in the moment where things seem a little bit okay.
This feeling is new and old at the same time.
Exciting to see what's coming next,
but so scared to even look.
I just hope I don't blink when it comes flying by....

New Pics

2010-04-25T09:20:00.000-07:00

Haven't blogged in a while so I thought I'd add some new pics I've taken that are going in my portfolio. Not much to update, life is still the same, still looking for a job..blah blah blah. The only exciting thing worth mentioning right now is I finally have my first paid family photo-shoot coming up soon. Yeaaa, I'm excited and soo nervous about that. Something else pretty exciting is that I've lost almost 30 pounds, which is pretty amazing for me..lol so life is getting to be pretty sweet. Now I just gotta get my butt back in church.
So yep, now you're all back in the loop, not like anyone really cared anyways..lol.
Comments? :)

Until we're willing to let him break us once again.

2009-11-10T03:21:00.001-08:00

Soo amazingly true.
A must WATCH!
p.s. you probably wanna scroll to the bottom of the page and turn off the music, I'm pretty sure country music will not mix with this video.

A Blog About....NOTHING.

2009-11-10T02:43:00.001-08:00

So pretty much, this post is gonna be about nothing and everything.
Make sense? My window broke today, don't ask because I'm not gonna tell..lol.
I'm trying to thaw out and it's no use. So I decided to get on my blog and start writing. About what? Beats me. Guess I'll figure it out along the way.
Ohh ya, I'm also aware that I'm wearing jeans in the pic to the side.
Now, before anyone starts shoving the bible down my throat, let me just say, I don't wear my jeans in public. I wear them more as pajama pants because they keep me warm.
I actually still do have my conviction with wearing pants in public so it's all good.
:)

You know what's amazingly awesome? I stopped looking for a special someone, my other half, a guy..whatever you want to call it and now, I've got about 4 guys interested.
Ya..WOW. Sooo shocking I had to step back a minute and pinch myself.
The only thing that sucks is that none of them are in church.
Is that a big deal? Yes.
I'm trying to get back in so I don't need to date anyone who will just drag me out.
But I figure, maybe I can invite them to church..preferably not all at the same time tho, that could be somewhat of a disaster..or make me look like a "pimpette"...hahahah..ya sure, when pigs fly!

Now the bad part.
The harder I try to get back into church, the more the devil throws in my way.
It's heartbreaking this last thing he threw in my way.
and hey, maybe it wasn't the devil.
Like people say, he gets WAYY too much credit as it is.
Pretty much, I lost my best friend. No, not in the death kindov way (it sure feels like it tho) but more of a falling out.
It's a loong story which I'm sure none of you are interested in hearing..but blah.
I feel like I lost my other half..well, she kindov is my other half, she is my twin and all.
I dunno..I guess things like that happen.
Life.....it goes on.
What are you gonna do?

You know what I really miss?
Believe it or not, but I used to write little messages, sermons, things to preach, I dunno what to call it and it was almost every night I would write something inspiring and now i don't do that anymore.
I know why I don't do it anymore, I don't get any inspirations because I'm not in church anymore (I am now, but wasn't then.)
It was always amazing because I always thought preachers did stuff like that.
I mean, who am I that God would give me a message soo strong that it would make me actually want to get up there and preach it to the youth?
Someone who used to be sooo shy that when a stranger would look at me, I would start crying.
It's just crazy.

Quick question:
What does the bible say about Weed?
I would ask my pastor but how do you bring up a subject like weed to a pastor?
Is God against it?
or is it not that big of a deal because people don't consider it a drug since it's known more as an herb.
I hear people always saying that Man made alchohol but God made herb..so who are you gonna trust?
But really, what DOES God say about it?
what do YOU think about it?

No, I'm not admitting to anything or trying to justify it, so don't read anything into that question.
I can't give a reason as to why I would ask such an "out there" question because then I would be ratting out too many people..
oops..that may be ratting out people even if no one knows who I'm talking about..
are you still following or did I lose you back on the broken window?

But seriously, I really am curious to hear your answers so don't be shy, that's my job!

I guess that's it for now.
When I think of something far more interesting, I'll write it then.
Until then, I leave you with this,
cute little dancing "Grease" people with a strange woman's face that I find very amusing..but then again, it could be because it's 3 am and I get weirder the later it gets.

Currently:

2009-11-08T13:13:00.000-08:00

Ready to kill someone.
bahahahahh! that's not creepy at all!
Okay..I'm not actually going to kill someone, oh man I can't even think about that without getting creeped out so now worries.
but seriously, when someone is really doing their best to ruin your reputation (and it's working), what do you do?
I don't really expect anyone to comment this, but really needing to get this out.
I'm gonna be honest and say the last 7 months have been complete hell!
Pretty much, if you've heard anything, then this is what I'll say to you:

I SAID NO. THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS!
AND EVEN THO I SURVIVED IT DOES NOT MEAN IT WAS EVER OKAY!

But what sucks, people who hear about it don't know the actual story so my name is getting dragged thru mud like crazy because of this jerk.
Should I talk to this guy who is currently ruining me or just ignore it and let God take care of it?

Note To Self:
Revenge may seem sweet, but it's NOT the answer.
Guess I'll have to repeat that to myself every day.
lol
Feedback, Yo?

Wowza!

2009-11-05T01:01:00.000-08:00

So, I totally forgot I had a blog until I talked to someone tonight that mentioned it.
hah! how sad.

Sooo..updates! Ready? Here we go!
I'm 19, going on 20 in 2 months (wow I'm getting old!)
still single..shocking! (not really..lol)
currently looking for work in a town where no one is hiring..laame right?
I currently attend Hope Center of Redding (sortov..(dont ask)) but once I get a job, I'm transfering to chico to go to Butte College and probably start going to church there.
I have NOO idea what I want to do yet and that drives me insane.
I left church about a year ago, but recently just started coming back.
I'm realizing now that that had to be the biggest mistake I've ever made in my life.
But I learned the BIGGEST lesson that I could ever learn from just that one tiny year and am soo thankful God never left my side while I was being stupid the whole time.
It's been once insane, disgusting year and now it's almost over and time to say hello to 2010 (which I can't wait for!)
hm..what else?
basically, life is changing for me and i can't wait to see the outcome of it.
I'm not even the least bit worried because I know that God is there and he'll direct my every move.
I'm bringing in, and taking out certain people and things in my life.
and learning not to sweat the small stuff.
Pretty much, I'm just an ordinary girl on the verge of being spectacular.
If you've made it this far, then wow, you must be pretty bored.
so here are some pics from over the year to entertain you.
p.s. comments make me smile *hint hint* :)

the sundial bridge turned pink for breast cancer awareness month.
soo amazingg! ♥

okayy, I'll post more pics soon..the pic uploader thing just freaked out on me and stopped working..blah how laame.

Dreams & Reality

2009-03-24T02:44:00.000-07:00

Last night I had a dream that a demon attacked me.
Call me crazy, but it was really scary.
In the dream, it was trying to kill me, and I was crying out to God to save me.
It kept trying to suffocate me, and was holding me down. I couldn't really see around me to see what was happening, I just remember everything was pretty dark..but I could feel the presence of something, and it wasn't a good feeling.
That's all I can really say about it, I don't really remember the specifics, but I know I was terrified.
Finally, I woke up screaming, and I couldn't move. It felt like my arms were being held down but I didn't see anything, and I was praying for God to forgive me and to save me, again.
It was weird because I was awake while I was doing this.
Luckily no one was home, because with all the screaming, they might've had me committed.
Maybe I was just paralyzed with fear, I'm not sure.

I want to know if dreams can become reality?
Like, when you're dreaming of something, but then you wake up, and it's actually happening.
Or am I just completely insane?

What are your thoughts on this?
Feedback would be amazing because this is consuming my mind and it's driving me crazy.

Quote of the day

2009-03-12T04:58:00.000-07:00

"Life and death, energy and peace. If I stop today it was still worth it. Even the terrible mistakes that I made and would have unmade if I could. The pains that have burned me and scarred my soul, it was worth it, for having been allowed to walk where I've walked, which was to hell on earth, heaven on earth, back again, into, under, far in between, through it, and above."

-Unknown

It's funny because it's true

2009-03-11T18:58:00.000-07:00

Just rambling nonsense.

2009-03-09T23:35:00.000-07:00

Have you ever felt like you're going to make the wrong decision?
Like, you know what the right decision is, but you want to go the other way first, just so you've tried all options?
Maybe this doesn't make sense but I'm so scared that I'm going to make the wrong decision which could ultimately send my soul to hell.
Don't get me wrong, I love church. I love God. He's been soo good to me, more than I deserve. I feel like every time I make a mistake, or I keep making the same mistake over and over, he's finally just going to give up on me. I mean, I've heard stories where God kept trying to reach certain people, and they wouldn't answer him and he finally backed off. That scares me to even think that he would back off of my life, but I'm not sure what to do anymore. I know it's probably not helping that I hang out with bad influences..but I'm not sure what to do.
And yes, I've been praying about this. I've been praying very hard. A lot harder than I ever have in my life.
Basically what it comes down to, is that I'm scared that if I don't make the right decision soon, God is going to come back and I'll spend the rest of eternity in hell.
I know this post doesn't even make sense, but maybe someone could give me some advice on decisions, or just say a prayer when you think of me.

New Material

2009-03-09T16:12:00.000-07:00

poor cat.

It's a weak smile, but I like that song.

Malachi and I.

Danielle, Ashley, and Ashleigh looking down from the loft.

They have the same phone.

Playing super mario on the old nintendo..lol

At carls jr around 2 am..lol good times

nasty nachos from cj's. yuck!

Rajiv and Gil..they're awesome people!

Finally Settled In

2009-03-08T18:35:00.000-07:00

After daysss of moving and cleaning, we're finally settled in to our new house.
and it only took 3 teenagers and 1 adult to move it all..lovely!
lol
the place is a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse.
it's soo pretty :).
So here are some pics.
(the last pic is of the remote control to the heater & A/C..ya call us old fashioned but what's wrong with just controlling it all on the wall? lol..it took us awhile to figure out what that was.)
Enjoy!

Live like you were dying.

2009-02-15T23:38:00.000-08:00

Tonight, we were driving to danielle's house, but then were suddenly stopped because of a 3-car wreck. Later we found out that as many as seven people were injured and one woman died. We sat there for a minute while danielle was getting directions to another route to go home, and the coroner was there, and they were taking pictures. It was a very sobering experience. Ya, I didn't see the actual accident, but to drive up to the scene of the accident and see the mangled cars, it makes you think. Life can end just like that, before you even blink. Her soul either went to heaven or hell tonight. She'll never walk this earth again..never see her family again..just because someone didn't stop at a stop sign.
Here's the actual article:
http://www.redding.com/news/2009/feb/15/least-one-killed-redding-wreck/
I know there's really no point in me writing this, but more of a reflection or something. It really made me think. I don't need to take life for granted anymore. When my number is called, it'll be too late to go back and change things that once were. My mind needs to be made up. I could die tomorrow, or the next day. That's how fast that is.
I've never had to deal with something like this, so it has really just consumed my mind since we were at the scene.
I guess there's really no way to end this, but to say that you need to live life like it's your last day. Don't take anything for granted. Fall in Love. Be Happy. Have Fun..that's what I plan to do at least.

Stupid Cupid

2009-02-14T21:41:00.000-08:00

I've got a plan
Why don't we shoot cupid with his own arrows and see how he likes it.

uggh..I hate valentines day.
It's a day to celebrate love, but if you don't have a love in your life, what are you supposed to do?
It's more like a national singles awareness day to show how many sad single people are out there, me being one of them!

maybe next valentines day will be better.

I'm back!

2009-02-13T00:04:00.000-08:00

I finally got my password reset, so now I'm back in blogland ready to chat your ear off..or maybe eyes..lol.

Here's what's up since I last blogged:
-It's 2009! Who woulda thought we'd be here by now??
-I'm moving! (well, really, me my mom, and sis ((and her son)) are) but we're moving to a really nice place. Probably the nicest we've ever lived in.
[[It's exciting]]
-I'm going to be going to college really soon to start taking my prerequisites to become an RN. I'm excited! :)
-I'm learning piano! Woo!
-I'm single..wow shocking right? [[lol]]

That's pretty much it.
lol.
Don't worry, I'll blog about something far more interesting soon.

So until then, Catch ya later!

-Me

Respect Campaign

2008-12-18T01:42:00.000-08:00

There's a campaign called "Respect". It's something I'm actually really interested in. It's to help stop the abuse in homes. Sexual, Mental, Physical and any other type of abuse. Every time someone buys one of these bracelets:

$5 goes toward it. I know it doesn't sound like much, but I really think it could work.
Go to www.giverespect.org to check it out and see if it's something you're interested in.

Halloween 2008

2008-11-01T00:11:00.000-07:00

Halloween was soo much fun this year. We had some of the youth over and we all went trick-or-treating (even though malachi and ashleigh were the only ones doing it) It was a lot of fun because we all just hung out. Then around midnight, we went to blockbuster and rented "Prom Night" which was seriously intense..but also didn't help that danielle was yelling at the screen and gil was calling everything that would happen before it actually happened.. It was awesome. Finally..everyone that was still there left around 3 am. The bad part was that we had a ton of candy left over..at least 3 full walmart size bags of candy..so it'll last us for a long time. Here are a few pics I managed to get through all the chaos of the night.

Hope Center

2008-10-04T03:20:00.000-07:00

So I haven't posted in awhile and I thought I would update everyone on the "new look" of Hope Center. Basically, everything is white, or gray, or beige. VERY big difference from the sea of red. So it's something some of us are still getting used to. Here are some pics.

Before when everything was still red.

From the pulpit

The left side

The right side

& the pulpit

To see the rest of the pictures from start to finish...click here

Revival

2008-09-05T23:33:00.000-07:00

Hope Center of Redding is in revival right now and it's going awesome. It's only the 3rd night and it's been incredible. We still have like another week and a half..unless god moves on the preacher to stay longer..which I doubt. Which by the way, the preacher for the revival is Bro. Stephen Barker..I'm not sure where he's from but I heard he's the western district youth secretary. He's an awesome preacher. I know that by the end of this 2 week revival, lives are going to be changed, there are going to be commitments made, and our church is not going to go back to where it came from. Yes, just like any other church, we may go through a dry spell once in awhile, but I know that we're not going to let the devil take over our church and the youth anymore. We're ready to fight back.

So, so far, revival has been great. Not what I expected at all. So keep Hope Center of Redding in your prayers if you read this.

P.S.
Quick little question..I'd actually like some feedback on it too.

True or False:
Everyone prays differently?

I vote true, unfortunately many people forget that and if your not praying with your hands up in the air, your not doing it right. I know that by putting your hands up you are surrendering to God, but there is nothing wrong with just praying in your pew. You can get just as good a blessing there as you can in the altar.

What do you think?

Youth Service

2008-08-29T15:23:00.000-07:00

Church last night was probably one of the most awesomest services we've had in a long time. Every single person in that place was praying by the end of service (which used to be rare) It's like..even when a few people were still praying, I didn't want to leave because I just wanted to sit there because the presence in the place just felt so good. It was awesome.
They did a skit that was absolutely incredible. It's to the song "Set Me Free" by Casting Crowns. Here's the video. Also..at the end of it, I was trying to hold the camera as still as I could, but it was shaking because I was crying..soo..sorry about that.

Quote of the day.

2008-08-28T04:41:00.000-07:00

"Out of your MISERY comes your MINISTRY. Out of your PAIN comes your POWER. And out of your TRIALS comes your TRIUMPH. There's always hope in the hopeless."
-Anonymous

Malachi Jace Lee Roberts

2008-08-14T20:35:00.000-07:00

Today is malachi's 2nd birthday. He had soo much fun. His party was themed as Elmo.

At the end of the day, he was passed out from all the playing...lol. Here are some pictures.

Slideshow of WAY Choir Tour and Camp Meeting

2008-08-14T15:36:00.000-07:00

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WAY Choir

2008-08-08T18:01:00.001-07:00

My sister recorded all the songs that we sang at camp meeting but this is the only song I could put on youtube because it's the only one with barely any music. All the other songs had the music soo loud you couldn't even hear the singers..it sucks cause there were some awesome songs. But this song is awesome too.

Camp Meeting 2008

2008-08-08T09:09:00.000-07:00

So camp meeting this year was pretty much AMAZING! I only went wednesday and thursday but from what I saw, it was awesome! WAY choir sang thursday night so that was a lot of fun. I think we did really good for not being able to hear ourselves up on the platform. Here are a few pictures from practice..and then some other pictures.

P.s. R.I.P. my black stiletto heels. They've been to a lot of church services, and they finally went to their last one at camp meeting. After camp meeting, they were tore up soo bad, I had to throw them away. It was soo sad..I think I actually cried. lol..I don't have a picture of them, but they were great shoes!

Weekend in Sacramento

2008-07-29T19:32:00.000-07:00

So this last weekend (7-26-08) Me, my mom, malachi, and ashleigh went to sacramento for my aunts wedding. That city is horrible. No offense to anyone who lives there..but every one drives crazy there..I almost got hit 2 times..It felt like the weekend was never going to be done. But finally the wedding came. And then we got to go home. Here are some pics.
my aunt and her new husband

aww

Me and Ashleigh

On the way there, we taught him the peace sign..it actually worked! lol

Ashleigh and Malachi

Quote of the day

2008-07-29T19:29:00.001-07:00

You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, "I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along." . . . You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
-Eleanor Roosevelt

Hair, Skin, & Nails

2008-07-18T15:18:00.000-07:00

So I'm taking these vitamins to get my hair to grow longer, and some of you may not agree with it, but I think it's actually starting to work. There the most horrible things I've ever tasted, but if they work, then they're worth it. I'm supposed to take 3 a day..and they're horse pills..so it's not easy. My hair is really short right now so hopefully in a few months my hair will be a little longer. I'm taking them for my hair to get longer, but also for it to grow longer faster so that I can stop getting rude comments and dirty looks from people. Yes, it still looks cut, and it's been a long time since it has been cut, but for some reason, it's not growing fast like usual..so that's why I'm taking them. I know a lot of people out there don't agree with taking pills for certain things because it's not "natural". Anyways..So ya, I'm really excited. I'll post a picture when my hair is longer. Oh, and if any of you have any opinions or thoughts about these pills..just leave a comment, I would like to know what you think..or if you agree with it or not. :)

the picture below is how long my hair was then, I'm making that my goal..but a lot longer now.

The Many Faces of Malachi

2008-07-15T04:08:00.000-07:00

I got bored so I did this. It's the many faces of Malachi

lol..ya it's weird, but whatever.

Quote of the day

2008-07-10T17:24:00.000-07:00

"When you're a beautiful person on the inside theres nothing in the world that can change that. Jealousy is the result of ones lack of self-confidence. if you cant accept yourself, then certainly no one else will. The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides."
(Audrey Hepburn)

WAY Choir Tour 2008

2008-06-30T17:58:00.000-07:00

WAY Choir Tour 2008. Wow! It was something. Just like almost everyone said on the bus, I too almost didn't come this year because of certain situations in my life, and certain doubts I had, But I am soo thankful that I came because I know that my life changed during the week, and I know that it's going to stay changed. No matter what happens in my life, no matter how many times the devil attacks me, I'm still going to keep fighting back because I'm not going to become the person I was before the tour. My favorite night was in Dinuba. The devil has been fighting me a lot lately, more so than usual, and I have felt like I just couldn't fight back anymore, so when I was praying at the end of service, I finally told the devil he couldn't have me, he couldn't have my family, and that no matter what, I was going to fight for them! I know that one day I will see my dad come back to church. Because no matter what happens, I know in the long run, it's all going to be worth it. I thank God that I was given the opportunity to go on the tour this year. It was amazing. There was soo much talent. I almost felt like I didn't belong..lol. But it was great. Here are just a few pictures.
The WAY choir at CLC in stockton

Me and Alicia, she's awesome

Elizabeth popping sunshine's back..she called it "body surfing" lol

Me and Keith, I look horrible, but it's the last day so what do you expect?

Me and Kadee

WAY Choir in Tulare

R.I.P. Shelby

2008-06-10T23:46:00.000-07:00

June 8, 2008, my dog, Shelby died. She was bit by a black widow months back and started acting sluggish, but I never really thought anything was wrong with her before I found out about the black widow..I thought maybe because she was getting older, she was getting lazier. (our yard is full of black widows).
So the Sunday after graduation, we went in the backyard to take pics of us in our caps and gowns, and I was going to put Ashleigh's cap on Shelby and take a pic with her, but then I found her laying on the hill in our backyard (her favorite spot) and she was dead. It was really hard to see her like that. Basically, that whole day was ruined. I know it sounds stupid that I'm writing this on a dog, but you have to understand that she was a really good dog..a very smart dog. When I would cry, she would jump in my lap and lick my face and let me hug her. I loved her so much. I know that I'm not going to be able to attach myself to any other dog now. It's kinda weird how you can attach yourself to something that can't even talk back to you. :(

Graduation Slideshow

2008-06-09T16:54:00.001-07:00

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NSIHS Class of 2008

2008-06-06T00:23:00.000-07:00

Graduation has come and gone..and it was great. Here are some of the pics. Enjoy.

Graduation

2008-05-28T18:12:00.000-07:00

Graduation is finally here. Ashleigh and I are graduating on june 6. I'll post pics up when that day finally comes. Until then..I leave you with this:

Pictures of Hope Center 4-21-08

2008-04-21T23:42:00.000-07:00

Here's the final slideshow of the whole renovation of Hope Center. I thought the song "Everything He Promised" by Indiana Bible College would fit perfectly because a lot of people are having doubts about everything, and if we just learn to trust God, and let him take control, then he's going to do everything he promised. And from the looks of it, this church is going places.
The church looks amazing in person. If any of you have ever been inside the church when it was all red, you would be amazed from what it was to what it is now. It's just incredible, and how hard everyone worked that entire week.
Enjoy and if you're ever in this area, stop on by "Hope Center" of Redding some time, I guarantee you won't be disappointed. We've been having some pretty awesome services.

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Remodeling Hope Center

2008-04-13T20:10:00.001-07:00

I'm so so so so excited right now about what God is doing in Hope Center and I thought I would tell y'all what's happening! Starting tonight, almost everyone in the church is going to be at Hope Center (the new church name..well..fairly new) and ripping out all of that ugly red carpet, and putting in new carpet that actually will look nice. We'll still have the red pews, but at least it won't look like a sea of red anymore.

They're taking all the wood off of the walls on the platform, and repainting inside, I'm not sure what color, but it's gonna be awesome! & then they're going to be painting the outside a beige and tope (sp?), ya..it sounds kind of lame right now, but it's going to be soo awesome when it's finally finished. They are thinking about knocking out the room next to the organ so we can put the drums there so that on the side where the drums are right now, we can put chairs for pastors over there.
Then, were supposed to be getting our church sign tomorrow I think, it's going to be soo cool!

I'm just soo excited because things are starting to look up now, for awhile there I wasn't sure what was going to happen. It's sad because we've had quite a few families leave our church for ridiculous reasons, which are only between them and God, but through all that we believe we are going to start seeing revival and it's going to be awesome.

So, about all the changes in the church, I'll have to give you a link to where I am posting all the pictures. I would put them all on here but it's way too many. Apparently, I've been named church photojournalist, so I'll be at the church everyday to take pics so you can keep checking to see if anything's changed. (if you're interested).

What's great about everything that's happening right now, is that the Pastoral Installation Service is coming up, and our church is going to look like were actually in the 21st century.

You're Invited! The more the merrier! (literally!)

WAY Choir Tour 2007

2008-04-03T10:34:00.000-07:00

The WAY Choir 2007 Tour is one of the best things I have ever experienced. I know that it was orchestrated by God for me to be a part of it. I am so thankful I was able to go. Many great things were done in my life and it has really helped me to start "coming out of my shell". I was touched by the services and the move of God on the bus and practices. The services were so incredible. It was so awesome to see how many lives were changed through music and how many wonderful things that God did. This week really taught me more about getting out of my comfort zone and ministering to others. I don't think I've ever been in any service with the experiences that I received the week of the tour. A few weeks before we left for tour, I was struggling a lot and questioning my walk with God. Then I went on tour and God showed himself to me. It was something so incredibly powerful I've never experienced before. I know I probably had the reputation of being the quietest person on the bus, and I didn't talk much but I really loved meeting every one of the members of the WAY choir and making new friends. Everyone was awesome and I look forward to seeing everyone again. I am very thankful for all of the choir members that prayed for me. This is an experience that I will never forget and I look forward to next year.
Here are some pics from the tour.

WAY Choir in Eureka

Me and ashleigh in coos bay, oregon

Me and Keith

Me and Nicole

I had to testify..I was shaking sooo bad..it was horrible..lol

Just a thought..Hopefully no one gets offended.

2008-04-01T23:01:00.000-07:00

II Corinthians 4:18 NLT:

"So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever."

(I like this version (NLT?) rather than the KJV because this makes more sense...so hopefully none of you mind..and if so, then go read the other version and tell me if that makes sense.)

As I was reading this verse, I was thinking, our church needs to read it, understand it, and apply it to our own lives. We all need to stop being so concerned about ourselves and put the focus on God and trust that everything that is happening in the church right now is God’s will. We don’t need to change it or put it in our own hands. I’m so sick of seeing people walk away from our church because they think it’s not of God’s will. NEWSFLASH: God put Bro. Bobo in our church for a reason! If he wasn’t supposed to be there, then we would have some stranger in his place, and I’m sure everyone would be complaining about him just as well. Fact of the matter is, is that we could have had anyone, but obviously God has a work for our church, which is why Bro. Bobo is there. Some may not understand why, and some may not even like it, but we need to stand hand in hand with him and trust God, let Him take care of everything, and watch what God has in store for Hope Center.

If you don’t like it, well...pray through! I’m not trying to be rude, but it’s the truth.

Remember this quote:
"The Will of God will never take you where the Grace of God cannot protect you"

Youth Convention 2008

2008-03-25T21:35:00.001-07:00

So, this year at youth convention will have been 5 years that I've been going now, and I honestly have to say that this year is probably the best year ever! I had no idea that Bro. Emory was such an awesome preacher and very straightforward. It was great. There was a "Pentecostal Mosh Pit" as show in the video, and it was incredible. I would've gone up there, but no one else in my youth group wanted to, so I decided to watch from afar, which was still amazing. Every night was powerful but unfortunately I couldn't get into the services this year with being so sick. I think that all of our youth came back changed though, at least most of them did. The sad part is, is that we've been officially split up now, so now youth convention is being held in Stockton at CLC next year. I guess I should be happier that it's closer to us, but it's not the same! Well, enough tears, I should be happy for what God did this year. If you didn't go, you missed out on some annointed preaching and awesome services. :)

Here are some pictures of Youth Convention:

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Me, Myself, and I

2008-03-15T21:14:00.000-07:00

**UPDATED ON MARCH 9, 2009**
I'm Abigail..some call me abby.
I'm 19.
I graduated a year ago and am getting ready to start my prerequisites to become an RN.
I can't wait to leave Redding and start a new life.
I'm single..and totally hating it!
I love my family and friends, I would die for them, no questions asked.
I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, and I'm working on becoming a better person.
I'm painfully shy.
But once you get to know me, I'll definitly talk your ear off.
I'm moving on with my life and trying to get out of this same old rut.
My favorite color is purple.
I try to be sarcastic, but no one ever gets it.
I blush..a LOT!
My favorite band is Lady Antebellum.
I write poetry, sometimes dark, other times completely boring.
I tend to compare every guy to my first love.
I ♥ zebra print.
My dream is to go to Indiana Bible College, but I think that's just what it is..a dream.
I resort to cleaning when I'm bored..which could be dangerous for whoever's house I'm in..lol.
Hate me for who I am, thats fine with me. I don't care what anybody thinks, its fact.