February 2012
48 posts
blakebaggott:
endless-hallelujah:
Women need to learn how to distinguish between a man who flatters her and a man who compliments her; a man who spends money on her and a man who invests in her; a man who views her as property and a man who views her properly; a man who lusts after her and a man who loves her; a man who believes he is a gift to women and a man who believes she is a gift to...
cvin:
I hope by my life you see God. Not because of anything I say but by how I live. I am far from perfect, I know this. But Lord, let your light shine. Let me be bold and courageous for this battle zone I enter seven hours a day, five days a week, a hundred and eighty days a year.
Amen. Let Your light shine in the schools, Father. Use us. Use me.
Reading fever!
I don’t know what’s gotten into me recently but I really just want to read (more than usual). God’s put a fire in my heart, and I’m taking advantage of it while it’s still hot!
Will be finishing up Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul this week.
Just got the “ok” from my mom to order more books. YUSSS. PDave will be ordering them for me from the WTS...
“Have you ever in the first five seconds of temptation, demanded of your mind...”
– John Piper (via ohtodayisawindingroad)
Oh Father..
to die to self: How long, O Lord, must I wait? →
agirlwaiting:
As a woman, I am entitled to a certain number of posts to mush over the guy I like. As a woman, I am entitled to a certain number of conversations that center around the guy I like. As a woman, I am entitled to a certain number of prayers that revolve around the guy I like. As a woman, I am entitled to certain number of emotional explosions that have to do with the guy I like....
My philosophy for dating.
solideogloriaa:
Run as fast as you can towards God and if someone keeps up introduce yourself.
I find satisfaction and peace in You, Father.
Anonymous asked: hi Dan... i have a question that just started picking at my brain. you know how we are to have a child-like faith in terms of putting our trust in our Father? how we can believe in everything He's said to us in the Bible? then...what about in terms of other humans? I realize i always believe so many things so easily, and so literally. i take every word and think of it as truth, even if the...
Prayer request
daughterofabba:
our sister in Christ is having surgery right now.
Her name is kaitlyn, and she is on a four month long missions trip in Africa. Please pray for her. She is having surgery in Africa to take out her appendix. I know it’s not “serious” but the medical care there is not up to par like in America. So please, reblog this and say a prayer.
In Christ,
Lauren
Praying.
Anonymous asked: im in awe of your devotion and passion. stay strong dan
exploring Daniel (pt 1)
I’ve been wanting to re-read all of Daniel since Christmas, but I’ve been so lazy and just busy with other scriptures.
HOWEVER. By God’s grace, I was able to sit down and delve into this book. At first, I told myself I was going to read the whole book tonight (which is really only 12 chapters), but I resolved to take notes and read slowly and carefully, listening attentively to...
“The second you begin to love the doctrines of Jesus more than Jesus himself, you...”
– Matt Chandler (via martelthechristianrapper)
Revival..
is on the brink..
Prayers being answered, brothers and sisters stepping up and genuinely growing all around me..
What are you preparing us for, Father? I see something. I’m ready, I’m so ready. Ready to be restored, ready to see immense growth, ready to see Your Spirit working in MANY people, ready to see that jump from spiritual infancy to spiritual maturity.
AHH! More, FATHER!
...
Considering the Church in Your Relationship
blakebaggott:
Tonight I talked on “considering the Church” in your relationship. How do you consider the Church when you date? And remember, this was directed toward high school kids. So it’s not the deepest thing ever. But still very practical, and something that people of all ages may be able to benefit from. I’ve had people ask for my notes, so here they are! If you want to read it, have at...
Anonymous asked: well someone has been working on their blog;) btw i love the "about me", you are an amazing writer!
mama bear
is back from Israel!
Definitely want to hear how her experience was. But for now, she needs her rest.
Around 2 weeks without her really made me realize how much I miss her presence around the house. Just hearing her voice today made me happy. Ahh, love you umma!
Father, thank You for keeping her safe.
Anonymous asked: please pray for me
His Beloved Flower: Why me? →
hisbelovedflower:
I’m plopped on my couch in the later hours of night, partly laying down and partly sitting up-awkwardly letting my arms dangle off the cushion. Nibbling my lips, small tears fall one by one down my face. I remember all the transgression; I remember all the things I’ve done completely wrong, both…
Beautifully written. Wonderful message, definitely needed to hear this.
Trying something new this week.
Hopefully it will help.
I’m trusting You wholeheartedly, Lord. Give me peace.
the small things
There’s never a dull moment with the Faith fam, I’m so blessed to have them in my life haha.
Despite the fact that the lock-in was a very fun-filled, relaxed sort of activity.. I thank God that He’s revealed some serious spiritual insight to me. It was probably mostly from thinking through the night and hearing the pastor’s message at morning service.
The message was...
“Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of...”
– Max Lucado (via pastorjdminerella)
the sistah
I’m thankful for my sister, Jamie.
God has blessed me tremendously. Love my family so much. I’m glad she can talk to me about everything, it makes me happy knowing that she sees I’m mature enough to have intellectual and spiritual conversations. Can’t believe she’s 23 already. Man, time goes by fast.
Good judgment skills too. Surprises me how accurately she...
“The love that I’m singing about in that song is not a pretty, clean, it’s not a...”
– John Mark McMillan, who was led to write the song How He Loves after his best friend was killed in a car accident. (via tallented)
This testimony always gets to me. One of my favorite songs.
Please don't act differently in front of me.
Moop. My approval means nothing.
home stretch
Few more days Dan. Districts and God-willing, regions.
Stick it out. Region-level wrestling. Give it your all, don’t hold back. Leave everything out on the mat. Your season is over soon.
Father, please be with me as I wrestle these next few days. You are so good to me.
El tumblr de Blake: 4 Types of Lust (And How to... →
blakebaggott:
Lust is a HUGE thing that so many Christians face. A big majority of the ones who severely struggle with this are guys though, speaking from experience. Not only is it something chemical in us, but society pretty much tells us that we (men) have to be lustful beings and demonstrate it, lest we…
“We have a picture of the perfect partner, but we marry an imperfect person....”
– Grant Howard
I probably expect way too much.
preparing for the rain
Sunday night devotional 2/12/12.
This thought has been on my mind ever since I saw “Facing the Giants” with the YG fam. This idea of preparing for the rain.
From the movie: Mr. Bridges: 2 farmers who desperately needed rain. And both of them prayed for rain but only one of them went out and prepared his fields to receive it. Which one do you think trusted God to send the rain?
...
“Fight for us, O God, that we not drift numb and blind and foolish into vain and...”
– John Piper (via hereiamgod)
Above all His: ALL GIRLS PLEASE READ THIS: →
aboveallhis:
Attention! Important! Especially to the ladies we all care about…
A MESSAGE …FROM THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL STATE OF MICHIGAN : SITUATION..
“While driving on a rural end of the roadway on Thursday morning, I saw an infant car seat on the side of the road with a blanket draped over…
Not too sure how accurate this is. But reblogging just in case.
The Heart over Looks.
Always.
Humbled.
What a day. Came in at 164, had to run 2 pounds off during the day. We were wrestling Shore Regional. Made weight, and I was ready for my match. I knew who I had to wrestle though. Chris Graham, 28-3. Ranked and predicted to be top 9 in the entire region.
So we weigh in and I’m happily eating my food like a fat boy, but I’m also just talking to God. “Ahh.. Father. Haha, I have...
“Little hearts give little lusts big power. Big hearts give little lusts little...”
– John Piper - Passion 2012 Conference Message (via nathanmccavery)
Many thoughts.
No time to get them out in words haha. Ahh. Haven’t typed up a devotional in so long.
On a side note, why am I eating like the season’s over.. Gah. Stop Dan. T-minus 9-10 days.
Edit: Cut down to 154 and have a better shot at being district champion? Ponder ponder. I think I might actually do it.
Double edit: Never mind, I don’t have enough body fat to certify for 154 LOL....
El tumblr de Blake: Asleep in the Light, by Keith... →
Do you see, do you see, All the people sinking down? Don’t you care, don’t you care? Are you gonna let them drown?
How can you be so numb, Not to care if they come? You close your eyes, And pretend the job’s done.
“Oh bless me Lord, bless me Lord”, You know it’s all I ever hear. No…
I like to look at people
seitydoesdeosculate:
Not in a creepy way, or in a checking-you-out kind of way. Just in an admiration kind of way. People are interesting. The way they move, the way they interact with other people. How we are all different, but yet we all have similarities. It’s fun to watch and notice those things. People are beautiful. And I admire everyones beauty.
Often misconstrued. Probably why I may...
tired
But for once, it’s not a tiredness from struggles, trials, etc.
It’s a tiredness from stagnation.
I’m tired of mediocre. I’m tired of monotony. I’m tired of lukewarmness.
Father, bring me to that next step. Please. Allow me to know You more! Reveal to me more of Your heart! I’m yearning for more! Burn me up. I’m so hungry for more of You.
12-13
more days of wrestling. WOO. Home stretch.
Do not want to weigh myself right now.. Rawr. So much food this weekend.
I shall be practicing “To Zanarkand” all week. Hehe, piano is so nice. Despite my suckiness. :B
EDIT: Gave in and weighed myself. 172.6, NOT BAD AT ALL. Was expecting like.. 175. Praise God!
Breathe In. Breathe Out. Everything.: rest →
samuelychoi:
some day we’ll lay our swords down and no longer fight some day we’ll rest from battles pray and slumber through the night
some day You’ll wipe away each tear and banish death and pain with angels round Your throne we’ll sing, all hail the Jesus’ Name
till then we find our rest in You till then…
Anonymous asked: what if that person didn't exactly believe in God, what would you say?
Anonymous asked: if someone you knew started cutting themselves, what would you say?
January 2012
27 posts
