ten on ten [may edition]

[1] morning commute. crazy spaceship looking things on a train.   [2] shhhh... touching up my toenails at work!   [3] reading evaluations from students graduating this weekend from seminary. things like this make me feel blessed to do the work i do.  [4] part of a gift for our doctoral students. an pottery student made each one a set of communion elements. so much talent!  [5] packaging the gifts up!  [6] our latest art installation on the brevity of life. photos of every person who died in the county in 2011. this exhibit has been one of the more powerful ones i've seen since being here.  [7] one of our cohorts at the seminary made it through the "core" (2 years of intense classes!). they were the first (and only!) cohort i helped to bring in while i worked for admissions. i can't believe it's been that long, but i'm so proud of each of them for making it through!   [8] oh gas prices, please come down. i want an adventurous summer.   [9] western new york in all its' summer glory.   [10] breakfast for dinner. yum! john said my apartment smelled like a diner. best compliment i received all day!

 

ten on ten [april edition]

friends, i have a confession. i cheated a little on this month's 10 on 10. i visited my family out of state this weekend for easter and knew i'd be on the road most of the day today (the 10th). not only did i not want hours of shots of me in the car, being home gave me a chance to play with my sister's dslr, so i started my 10 on 10 yesterday, a little early. i hope you don't mind. ;)

[1] morning coffee [2] the last trace of my niece's birthday party from over the weekend [3] relaxing [4] one of my dad's five catches of the day [5] sweet finds from an antique shop in jersey [6] easter flowers [7] one of several new beverages we tried over the weekend [8] just one shot of me in the car (:  [9] snack on the road [10] these were waiting for me when i got home (:

sometimes

sometimes your soul needs space to breathe. 

sometimes your mind needs time to think. 

sometimes your spirit needs quiet to hear its own voice.

and then sometimes you find you hold in your heart the hope that a new season brings.

happy first day of spring, friends.

"see, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare;
before they spring into being I announce them to you.”
[isaiah 42:9]

mercies

this has been my go-to song when life get overwhelming.

car troubles, wedding planning, health issues, living situation, loneliness, insecurities, struggles with anxiety...

today i'm claiming His new mercies for me.

through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed,

because His compassions fail not.

they are new every morning;

great is Your faithfulness.

[lamentations 3:22-23]

nothing can separate

even if I ran away

Your love never fails

i know i still make mistakes 

but You have new mercies for me everyday 

Your love never fails 

You stay the same through the ages 

Your love never changes 

there may be pain in the night but joy comes in the morning

and when the oceans rage i don't have to be afraid 

because i know that You love me 

Your love never fails 

the wind is strong and the water's deep 

but i'm not alone here in these open seas 

cause Your love never fails 

the chasm is far too wide 

i never thought i'd reach the other side 

but Your love never fails 

You make all things work together for my good

[jesus culture]

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