RANDOM!! (Thanks Chuck VanHook!)

So.. Chuck put this on his blog and it made me want to play:)

1. Put your MP3 player on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS! DON’T CHEAT OR YOU’RE LAME

IF SOMEONE SAYS “ARE YOU OK” YOU SAY
You Are Holy (Prince of Peace)
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Summer Nights - Rascal Flatts
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Fearless - Taylor Swift
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Strong Tower - Kutless
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
I Have Found -
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
From the Inside Out - Hillsong
WHAT IS 2+2?
Praise You in This Storm - Casting Crowns
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
The Heart of Worship -
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LOVE?
There Goes My Life - Kenny Chesney
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
A Place to Land - Little Big Town
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LOVE?
Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood hahaha
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Cry In My Heart - Starfield
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING
Love to Say Your Name - John Waller
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Open Wounds - Skillet...Kinda morbid
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Truth Is Marching On - Gold City
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Healer - Kari Jobe
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Hold On- 33 Miles
WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
The Good Kind - The Wreckers
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Sorry - Buckcherry
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Invisible - Taylor Swift
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Ten Thousand Angels Cried - LeAnne Rimes... I Don't like this one!!
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Me and Jesus - Stellar Kart
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Picture to Burn - Taylor Swift....
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Broken & Beautiful - Mark Schultz
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
History - Matthew West
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
On the Side of Angels - LeAnne Rimes
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
You're the Love I wanna Be In - Jason Aldean


*ok, so Chuck's was way funnier. He obviously has much better musis on his ipod than I have on mine :)

All praise unto the Lamb!

One thing I know for sure is that God is on the throne today! It has been a tough couple of weeks. Friday, (4/10/09) I crossed a line I promised myself I wouldn't cross. I have such high standards for myself and I fell short. I had been on a 21 fast while I prayed over some specific things going on. God had been teaching me so much through this journey and I allowed one slip up to ruin the world around me. The next day, my grandfather was killed in an automobile accident. Satan began to whisper lies that it was my fault, that God was punishing me for my mistakes. For some reason, I took hold of that lie and began to fall into a depressed state. For those of you who know me, you know how rare it is for me to not smile. But for a week, I didn't. Upon returning to work, some changes were made that caused me to feel punished, yet again. I felt as though my prayers were bouncing off the ceiling, that I was forgotten and insignificant. I quickly mass emailed prayer warriors that I know and begged them to pray for me. How powerful!! Friends quickly began to email, text, and call me with encouraging words and thoughts. It was nice to be reminded that I have been called and chosen. God has great plans for me. I am worthy! I was reminded to sit at his feet; to allow Him to love me like no one else ever will. Someone else reminded me that there are legions of angels surrounding me and protecting me and that Satan has NO power over me. Not only has God taught me to lean on Him and seek His face, he has blessed me with a family of believers who are not afraid to go to war for me, who will lift my name high to our Father and beg for mercy.

I say all this to give you hope. Regardless of where you are walking, God will meet you there. He met me at the alter of his church Sunday morning, He met me at my desk Monday morning, He met me in a friend's car Monday evening. Only when I finally handed it all over and spoke it into His hands, did I find comfort and peace. I am nowhere near perfect. God is not done molding me. I have not had my last spiritual spanking. But I do know that I am a beloved child of an ALMIGHTY GOD, that Jesus gave all He had so that I might find redemption, and when I lay my fears at His feet, I will be delivered. I pray you find peace and comfort today. Read the lyrics to the song below. Allow the words to sink into your heart. Meet Him right where you are!! ~By His Grace BG

"I Stand Amazed"

I stand amazed in the presence

Of Jesus the Nazarene,
And wonder how He could love me,

A sinner, condemned, unclean.

Chorus:

How marvelous! How wonderful!

And my song shall ever be:

How marvelous! How wonderful!

Is my Savior's love for me!

He took my sins and my sorrows,

And made them His very own;

He bore the burden to Calvary,

And suffered and died alone.

When with the ransomed in glory

His face I at last shall see,

’Twill be my joy through the ages

To sing of His love for me.

The Passing of Grandpa

First of all, I want to thank everyone for all the prayers, phone calls, and cards that my family has received during this time. The last several days have been very difficult for us and we are absolutely exhausted! For those of you who aren't aware of what I am talking about, here is the short version of the story... On Saturday afternoon, my grandfather was involved in a motor vehicle crash that claimed his life. My grandparents were divorced, my mother is an only child, and my brother and I are it as far as grandchildren are concerned. So the brunt of all of this has fallen on my mom and me. It means a lot that we have friends around us who are doing all they can to care for us and help in any way, so THANK YOU!!! We love you all.

~Humbly His~BG

end of an era

Last night was the end of an era in the life of The Gathering. I was blessed to sit in that old gym and remember all I've learned. It was a gift from God that had me sobbing fairly quickly. Those of you who know me, know that I cry at the drop of a hat anyway. The emotion that came over me as I thanked my gracious God for the lessons He taught me in that building were overwhelming. Let me tell you what I've learned.... I've learned that prayer is desired by God! He wants to talk to his children and He wants to hear them express their needs and desires. He is a know all God, but how he loves to hear praises flow from our lips. I have learned that I am a worshipper!! God has called me to sit at his feet, to lift up His name in praise, to lead others into His presence. I don't deserve this calling and I am still learning to walk in it. I know now, more than ever, that I am exactly where God wants me and He has placed me here for such a time as this. The principal of tithing has rocked my world. Thank God that I sit under a Pastor who is willing to teach the hard subjects! I have been more blessed than I could have ever thought! I now know how to serve! I serve a God who calls me to take care of the people around me. I can give a cup of water in His name to anyone! Whether I am hosting guests at a Lord's Child event, shaking the hand of a first time guest to our church, or helping someone without them knowing it was me... I know that God is given all the glory and honor!
I say all this to give you some insight as to how much I've grown over the last 2 years in that church! I stand in awe today of all the things God will teach me in the new building. I am willing to learn, so I KNOW He's still willing to teach me. I know so little about a Big God! I am thankful and humbled each and everyday that He allows me to enter into His presence, sit at his feet, praise Him, read His word, pray....then walk out into this dim world a little brighter than the day before. I don't have to follow Him, I get to follow Him. He doesn't have to love me, but He chooses to! Through Him ~BG

Very Difficult Day

Yesterday may have been one of the hardest days of my life. We placed my 23 year old brother on a bus that will eventually take him to war. I thought I had mentally and emotionally prepared myself for this day...ehhh WRONG! For 25 years, I have been a military minded individual because I've known so many people who serve. BUT nothing can prepare you to send a loved one off to a foreign land to fight. You'd think I'd be used to this by now, guess not. "They" say it gets easier with each deployment. I don't know who "they" are, but I do know"They" might be crazy! I'm pretty sure my family proved it yesterday. I remember just standing on the flight line yesterday continually praying "I can do all things through You, I can do all things through You." I stood in the bathroom for a few minutes to get control of myself and just committed my little brother into the hands of my Loving Heavenly Father, because I know He loves those who love Him. My family is taking everything in stride. My dad made a comment yesterday that broke my heart. He said, "I wish it were me and not him." What a statement!

I will always support our military members both here and there AND I will always encourage and lift up their families. They offer up a sacrifice of life, limb,a nd loved ones. Please pray for our service men and women. My family and I appreciate all the prayers and encouragement. We know now, more than ever, the friends and support we have around us. Thank you for everything! We love you all. ~With His Help~BG