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| So, sue me I have gills! I haven't updated in forever! Things have been crazy, but God is good! Right now I am working at Coggin Avenue Baptist as a youth intern with the most amazing people! I am so excited to be work here and learn as much as I can! So I was tagged by Brimer, also known as Slimer, so here it goes:
1. I enjoy eating potato chips with ketchup...really when you think about it, it is the same as fries because they both come from potatoes. I also like cheetos and ketchup (that one is not easy to justify). Also, contrary to popular my belief, my fondness for ketchup has nothing to do with my last name being Heinze.
2. Sometimes when I get upset, I clean to vent my frustration. But then I just get more upset because who actually likes to clean?
3. I am a huge fan of Walker Texas Ranger. I could sit and watch a re-run marathon and not hate it at all!
4. I also have this inclination to collect books. You can ask Bobby and Daniel, they know how I have a ridiculous amount of books. Plus, having lots of books makes people think you're smart.
5. I am a super-organized person. Everything has its place, and I like to have order to things. One reason my housemates gave me the room by myself
6. Similar to number five, another reason they gave me my own room because I rarely sleep past 9:30. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but I like to wake up, drink some coffee, read some, and then start my day!
7. I enjoy cooking. I am especially excited because I have some Pork Loins in my freezer I bought last night at Wal-Mart that will be eaten tonight!
8. I am an avid Mac fan! The only computer to have is a Mac, anything else is just a cheap and worthless imitation!
There ya go! Maybe some of you knew those already, but that is all I got. If someone knows something about me that is interesting and I forgot, feel free to post it! Also, I am really going to try and do a better job of posting comments and such.
Well that is all for me for now. Oh yeah I almost forgot, I have to tag people. Ok here are the rules:
You have to write 8 things about yourself and then tag 6 other people, but no tag backs!
I tag:
1. BHSCheergirl - Neelie
2. Soccer Man - Isaac
3. Those smart salutatorians - Emily
4. My little sister - Courtney
5. The coolest black guy I know - Kirk
6. David Crowder look alike - Ricky | | |
| SO I realized the other night how much of a moron I really am and how amazing my girlfriend is! I was playing with an umbrella in her car. They are the ones with the button that makes the umbrella shoot out. Well I sat there and tried to hit the review mirror with it and got a pretty good idea for how close I could get without hitting it. Then I turned to Molly and was like "hey I wonder how close I can get to you without hitting you?" Being an incredible smart person, not to mention good looking, she said "Well the only way to tell that is by hitting me!" You would think at this point that I would of listened to the small voice inside my head telling me to stop, but I didn't. I got back what seemed like enough of a distance, pushed the button, and watched as Molly's head went back nd the umbrella busted her right in the nose. I felt so horrible! I promise I am not a woman abuser. It really was an accident. However, I was reminded how much of a moron I am, and how blessed I am to have a girlfriend who endures it.
Life is good! God is good! He is teaching me so much about prayer and being a people of prayer. "if my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I forgive them of their sins and heal their land!" What an amazing promise!
Well I'm outta here! Have a blessed day! | | |
| WOW!!! It has been a long time since I have posted on this thing. Things have been going wonderful for me. There are still the struggles and temptations that are lurking at every turn, but I am continuing to stand strong with the Lord and endure through them. God is awesome!
Right now I am reading this Jim Cymbala book. I look it very much. The consistent dedication he makes to prayer for himself, family, and the church convicts of my inadequacy in this area.
I love my job at the church, and am growing daily through it. One quote Cymbala had in his book was a great depiction of God's power through our weaknesses "God is attracted to weakness. He can't resist those who humbly and honestly admit how desperately they need Him. Our weakness, in fact, makes room for His power." I am excited to see what else the Lord is going to show me through this book.
There are still a good bit of challenges, and ministry can be frustrating sometimes. But a while back a friend of mine gave me this quote, and it has endured me through lots of struggles in ministry: "It is not our loved for ministry that should propel us, for sometimes ministry is difficult and unpleasant. That which keeps us going is always and only the love of Jesus." On days that ministry is tough, I sit and read that quote over and over and over and over again because it reminds I do all things for His glory and His alone! I love the students at Coggin. I look forward to seeing my small group on Wednesdays every week (you can ask Molly)! I am so excited about watching some of these students grow and mature as they get older. The one area I do need help in, is just knowing what my position is and where I fit in. Sometimes I struggle, but hey that is what ministry is all about!
So I am almost done the 6th book in the Narnia series. I love it! The amount of religious symbolism that Lewis puts in his book is amazing! I love it because he pulls you into the emotions of the character and you really gain a sense of understanding how some biblical characters felt like Peter and Thomas. It blows my mind the way Lewis can do this, but hey that is why he is a genius and I am not! I can't wait to finish this series.
On a lighter note, HPU is getting crazy krunk in Basketball. The guys are like 15-3. I am going to go to the game today at 3! Holla! Anyways, too bad I can't play basketball, or any sport at that matter.
I want to update you all on relationship with my dad. He and I spent some time together over the Christmas break and talk often now. It makes me in awe of the healing power of God to see my dad and I talking again. I love him very much and am excited to know that I won't have to explain to my children where their grandpa is.
Also, things with Molly are going great! She continues to challenge me and encourage me daily. Seeing her around campus makes me smile from ear to ear! She is a great gal...way cooler than I could ever dream of being; however, that might not be saying much...jk! She is Austin this weekend doing some good 'ol shopping. TOY!
Well I have rambled on long enough...last night I went bowling and beat Emily Tittle...much to her dismay...but hey everyone should come see the musical Annie this weekend. I think it is going to be a-mazing! Break a leg you Bwood thesbians!
I hope you have a great day! May the Lord bless you and grow you closer to Him! | | |
| Alright so a lot of things have happened since last time I posted.
After 4 years of prayer and the Lord working on my heart, the Lord has blessed me with the chance to re-establidh a relationship with my dad. I have not carried on a conversation longer than 10 minutes with him since Sophomor year in high school. Now, being in my sophomore year in college, the Lord has really been laying it on ym heart to be in prayer for him and waiting for a chance to reflect the love of Christ to him and show him the same attitude Christ has shown me. Well last Sunday, we talked and had a long conversation. The result is....he is coming to see me this weekend. We have decided that we are going to work on building our relationship and have a father-son relationship that we both want. I was so excited that all I knew to do was cry. It is crazy to sit back and see how long I have prayed for that and how much I have been through, but the Lord proved to be faithful and answered my prayers. WOW!
Also, today's chapel was really good. I thought the speaker brought a good word that a lot of people needed to hear. It is a great promise to know that we do no live in bondage to sin anymore! Once we are saved and given a new life, the old has gone, and sin no longer has reign over our bodies. Praise the Lord. However, I have to continue and remind myself that this is the case! I cannot believe the lies of Satan to stay down but must get up and keep on pursuing Christ. Knowin that He is most glorified when I am most satisified in Him. Here are the words to the song I am listening to...good stuff:
There is no guilt here
There is no shame
No pointing fingers
There is no blame
What happened yesterday
Has disappeared
The dirt has washed away
And now it’s clear
Chorus:
There’s only grace
There’s only love
There’s only mercy
And believe me it’s enough
Your sins are gone
Without a trace
There’s nothing left now
There’s only grace
You’re starting over now
Under the sun
You’re stepping forward now
A new life has begun
Your new life has begun
Chorus:
And if you should fall again
Get back up, get back up
Reach out and take my hand
Get back up, Get back up
Get back up again!
OK so change of topic! I am going to give everyone another funny memory of mine of the holidays. Ok so one year when we did like Secret Santa gifts, my Uncle Kelly had me. I was like maybe 7 or 8 anf my uncle was young and still in college or maybe just out. Anyways, he had bought me a super nintendo game. It was one of the fighting games that had like 5 different editions. Well I wanted the third edition this year (it was the one that was most recent) and he walks over and hands me my present. Well I begin opening the present and see that it is this video game, but then in a big dramatic scene (I know me be dramatic...I know you're thinking it is impossible but it happens) I complained "it is the wrong one." I then looked up and saw my Uncle looking up at me with this huge face of dissapointment and embarrasment. Poor guy probably did all he could to muster up enough money to buy me it and all I did was complain. My dad yelled at me and told me how wrong that was, and then I went to my Uncle and apologized. It wasn't funny then, but it is now! Stay tuned for more fun memories to come....
I cannot wait for this semester to be over. I am really getting excited about Fest 2006. Everyone needs to begin telling their friends that go to other schools. So far we have The Afters and LeCrae for sure, but have many other bands that are "too legite to quit" that are going to make this year rocking. Plus, the t-shirts look flippin sweet! Anyways, I hope this post finds everyone having a good day! Love you all! | | |
| Ok so this is a song by Monk and Neagle called Stars Would Fall (I'm Crazy). It is the best! I really am digging these guys! Enjoy!
Have I told you lately
How much I think about you
The way you laugh the way you love
The way I feel around you
The stars would fall for you
And I would die for you
Have I told you lately
How much I dream about you
The way your eyes dance in the sun
The way the heavens wrap around you
And I would walk the world
To prove that I am yours
Chorus
You’re my angel, you’re my queen
And I will give you everything
I’m crazy, I’m crazy
I’ve been around the world to see
That you’re the only girl for me
I’m crazy, for you I’m crazy
Have I told you lately
How much you mean to me
Every word from your mouth
Is like a drop of honey
The stars would fall for you
And I would die for you
Chorus
Bridge
I can barely breathe when I’m without you
I honestly believe I might die without you
You’re the rhythm that my heart beats to
And I’ll do anything because I love you
Girl I love you
Chorus
Written by Trent Monk & Ed Cash | | |
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