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Come to Jesus- Chris Rice
An Earnest Thought
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awesomeeee.
First, go grab some headphones. The best ones you’ve got. If the best ones you’ve got are these suckers (or something similar), you should really go buy new ones, but use the best you’ve got for right now.
Take a break from whatever you’re doing for 2 minutes and listen, but just listen to the whole thing, even if you have to multi-task.
Headphones on? Ok. Good.
Now, press play.
“Upular (3D Audio Version)” - PogoThis is a pretty cool bit of audio engineering. It really only works with headphones though. Closing your eyes while you listen also helps.
Yeah this is pretty cool.
Too good not to share!
whoa.
Thankful
There is so much to be thankful for; I don’t even know where to begin. What started out as possibly the worst year of my life has turned out to be so much better than I could even imagine. Even through the toughest times this year, there have always been things and people to be thankful for. And in the best times, there’s even more to be thankful for.
To my family, who has lovingly cared and provided for me my whole life. Thank you for your guidance, support and most importantly your love.
To my roommate Preston. Thank you for being such a great roommate, standing beside me through thick and thin. Thank you for all the fun times (especially black friday shopping….oh boy that was insane….)
To Gina, the most amazing and fun person I’ve ever met. Thank you for being at the right place, at the right time in my life :) Looking forward to many more memories to share together.
To Marc. Thank you for listening to all my stories and always being there to hang out. I’ll miss you so much when you go to Australia!
To Kate and Eunice. Thank you so much for also listening to all my stories and problems. I’ve told you guys so much, I can’t even remember.
To Tim, Dennis, and Max. You guys made my freshmen year awesome and always make my days brighter. Looking forward to many more years of our awesome friendships.
To the “refreshmen” girls. You also made my freshmen year awesome and so far this year has been even better! Thanks for all the good times and many more to come!
To Xroads and CFC. Thank you for being my spiritual home at Cal. Thank you for being a place where I can grow in Christ and fellowship with other brothers and sisters. Thank you to all my brothers and sisters for supporting me and guiding me through my time at Cal.
To all my friends. Thank you for being a part of my life. Every single one of you has made an impact on my life and I will certainly not ever forget that. For some, we may not see each other or talk as much as we like but I know you still care about me just the same. I look forward to the times when we finally get to catch up. For those who I see more often, thank you for being there to talk to me, hang out, (share answers on hw with…..:P) etc…. You all are amazing.
To everyone else in my life. Thank you for being a part of it. Every single one of you is there for a reason. And I thank you for whatever your role is.
Finally, to God. You deserve the most thanks. You deserve more thanks and praise than anything or anyone else. You are the maker of the heavens and the earth. You powerful and almighty, yet you care for each and every single one of your creations. You sent your one and only beloved Son to die on the cross for our sins, so that we may join you in Heaven for eternity. Your love for me is amazing and no words of mine can ever describe how thankful I am for it. No prayer of mine has gone unanswered even if your answer came in the most unexpected way. You have provided for me everything in my life, guided me, and blessed me. Thank you for everything.
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This is what I thought I was going to do when I checked the “chemistry” option on that application…
PAHAHA.
A neutron walks into a bar and orders a drink. He asks the bartender how much. He says “For you, no charge.”
I find this hilarious. Now I know I’m really a nerd.
(Source: vicky-sixx, via marckim90)
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(via kaspertheghostie)
Credo ut Intelligam
I believe so that I may understand.
Lies
If you’ve been living in a lie, of course the truth hurts.
Highs, Lows, God, & Things That Annoy Me #7
Highs:
Crossroads Welcome Week Activities. Movie and Guac Night was fun, especially making the guacamole with Eric. Progressive Dinner was insane and way better than I expected. It was awesome meeting all the new freshmen and possible new Crossroaders!
Tennis. Tennis is fun. I wish I had more time to play this semester.
Being able to eat meat again :)
Lows:
School has started :(. Bring on the stress.
God:
I’ve been praying lately for God to prepare my heart and mind as I lead bible studies again this semester. It’s also the first time in a long time that I’ve kept up my daily Bible reading and devotion for more than 2 weeks. I’ve also continued to record daily praises and prayers to help me remember God everyday.
Last year was not the best of years for me. It was a pretty dark time in my life. I feel like I also lost faith in God, but starting this summer I’ve started to work on my spiritual life and I can already feel my life changing for the better. Thanks God!
Things That Annoy Me:
Broken Promises.
Liars.
How does it feel to be on the outside looking in?
It doesn’t feel good.
Move-In Day
I can’t believe it’s been year since my move-in day. It was one of the most emotional days of my life. I was about to leave behind all my loved ones, all my friends, and my home and start a new journey at Cal. Now, a year later, as a drive by hundreds of college bound kids, moving into the dorms, and saying their final good byes to their loved ones, I can’t help but think about this same day, exactly one year ago. And it’s just struck me that very soon, I’ll be heading back to college, and saying my own good byes again. It won’t be the same as last year, but I have a feeling it will be just as emotional. Because I’ll still be so close to home, I know part of the emotion will come from being on the other side of the good byes this time. In a couple days, I’ll be saying good bye to all of my college bound friends, watching them go off to their new homes and start a new chapter in their lives. And I know many of them will change, just as I did. Many of them will not be the same people in a year as they are right now. Some will change for the better and some will change for the worse. But I truly hope that the next four years in their lives will be some of the most rewarding despite the challenges they may face. I hope that every single one of them comes back a better person with many stories to tell and many experiences to share.
This is for all you incoming freshmen. Have a wonderful next four years! :)
Highs, Lows, God, & Things That Annoy Me #6
Highs:
Wisdom Teeth Surgery: Laughing gas….it was fun and it certainly was a “high”
Seeing old friends. I finally saw my friend who I haven’t seen in TWO YEARS!!!
Relaxing and enjoying my short summer. It’s short but at least I have one.
Lows:
I can’t eat anything…..ugh. More importantly, I can’t eat meat. and that just sucks
Realizing that my schedule for this coming semester is going to be hell….18 units. I think I’ve gone mad.
God:
I’ve been more consistent with Bible reading lately and it’s very encouraging. I feel like my spiritual growth has been stagnant for a while. I’ve also been recording my daily praises and prayers just to help me remember God for the joys and struggles in my life.
Thing That Annoys Me:
Flakers. Bailers. Those people who agree to do something with you and then bail at the last minute. Ugh.
A Psalm
O Lord you are almighty
You are all-powerful, God of everything
You created the heavens and the earth
All creatures great and small
You are almighty, yet You still care for me
You watch over me throughout the day and night
Protecting me, guiding me, teaching me,
And filling my life with blessing
You are my refuge and you are my strength
You are with me in times of joy and in times of pain
You were there in my lowest moments
Comforting me when there was no one else to look to
In my sorrows, in my struggles with family and friends
You were always there, always there to shelter me
Lord, You are so caring, so loving
You are there when I cry and when I laugh.
I worship You for being my guardian
I praise You for being my shelter
O Lord, You have done so much for me
But what have I done in return?
I am a sinner, unworthy of all You have given me
I have wronged You in so many ways
My sins have overwhelmed me Father
They have taken over my life, controlled it
But Lord, You are merciful, You are loving
You sent Your Son down to earth to save me
I am undeserving of this salvation
But by Your grace and mercy, You still reach out to me
O God, forgive me of my sins, renew my life
Change me, so that I may live a life worthy of You
Refresh me, restore me, make me whole again
So that I may come to rejoice with You in Heaven
I will praise You forever and ever, for You are good.
Amen.
When…
You need peace John 14 | Romans 8
All is well Psalm 33:12-22 | Psalm 100 | 1 Timothy 6 | James 2:1-17
You face new responsibility Joshua 1:1-9 | Proverbs 2 | 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
You are making a new home Psalm 127 | Proverbs 17 | Ephesians 5 | Colossians 3 | 1 Peter 3:1-17 | 1 John 4
You want to get along Romans 12
You are anxious for a loved one Psalm 121 | Luke 17
Business is poor Psalm 37 | Psalm 92 | Ecclesiastes 5
You are discouraged Psalm 23 | Psalm 42 | Psalm 43
Things are going from bad to worse 2 Timothy 3 | Hebrews 13
Friends seem to desert you Matthew 5 | 1 Corinthians 13
Sorrow overcomes you Psalm 46 | Matthew 28
Tempted to do wrong Psalm 15 | Psalm 19 | Psalm 139 | Matthew 4 | James 1
Things look depressing Psalm 34 | Psalm 71 | Isaiah 40
You can’t sleep Psalm 4 | Psalm 56 | Psalm 130
You have had an argument Matthew 18 | Ephesians 4 | James 4
You’re tired Psalm 95:1-7 | Matthew 11
You’re worried Psalm 46 | Matthew 6
You are challenged by opposition Ephesians 6 | Philippians 4
You are facing a crisis Job 28:12-18 | Proverbs 8 | Isaiah 55
You are impatient Psalm 40 | Psalm 90 | Hebrews 12
You have lost a loved one 1 Corinthians 15 | 1 Thessalonians 4:13 to 5:28 | Revelation 21 & 22
You are bored 2 Kings 5 | Job 38 | Psalm 103 | Psalm 104 | Ephesians 3
You have a grudge Luke 6 | 2 Corinthians 4 | Ephesians 4
You have experienced severe losses Colossians 1 | 1 Peter 1
You need forgiveness Matthew 23 | Luke 15 | Philemon
You are sick or in pain Psalm 6 | Psalm 39 | Psalm 41 | Psalm 47 | Isaiah 26 | James 5:13-19
You feel your faith is weak Psalm 126 | Psalm 146 | Hebrews 11
You think God is far away Psalm 25 | Psalm 125 | Psalm 138 | Luke 10
You are leaving home Psalm 119 | Proverbs 3 & 4
Are lonely or fearful Psalm 27 | Psalm 91 | Luke 8 | 1 Peter 4
You fear death John 11 | John 17 | John 20 | 2 Corinthians 5 | 1 John 3 | Revelation 14
You have sinned Psalm 51 | Isaiah 53 | John 3 | 1 John 1
You want to worship God Psalm 24 | Psalm 84 | Psalm 116 | Isaiah 1:10-20 | John 4:1-45
You feel like God doesn’t understand, He does. And He gave us the Bible to help us and to show us that He does understand.
