Passion 2012

(so much for school today :) Ah, to be homeschooled…)

45,000 college students praising the King of Kings with Matt Redman, John Piper, David Crowder, Beth Moore, Francis Chan…

Totally. Awesome.

The students show up at the Georgia dome not knowing who will be there playing or preaching that day, just knowing that God will be there.

http://live.268generation.com/all-sessions/

Click above  to watch session 5 live right now (10:45 EST)!

Session 6 airs at 1, and session 7 at 7 pm, EST.

You can watch the previous sessions through tonight online as well!

Totally. Awesome.

Can I say that again? :)

if you have but five minutes today…

watch this.

let it sink in-

and know how much He loves you.

link to video: click here

Oh Happiness!

Rejoicing, celebrating and living in the truth that YES!

There is grace enough for us! For you!

“For My grace is sufficient for you…”

for our God, oh how good he is!

Remembering the great grace the Lord gave that one day on Calvary’s cross,

and the great grace he gives, he grants each day to us waiting and hoping for grace.

 

(also for you… a great video by the Skit Guys on grace… and aren’t we all just like Peter?)

(and an Oh Happiness! song that makes me laugh each time I hear it… because there truly is grace enough for all of us!)

Bless the Lord

Two videos-

one about the largest boat rescues operation known to history, the other a song of victory and glory to the one true God who makes all things possible.

Oh Peter…

A funny and powerfully true video for your weekend…

enjoy!

Kaye

I Lift My Hands

song by Chris Tomlin that we are listening to this Sunday…

a reminder of the faithfulness of Christ in all circumstances.

(reminder: pause the music in the left hand side bar before listening… thanks!)

Enjoy!

The Flight of the Bumble Bee- Mamo Camp Day 4 (pt. 1)

My sisters, cousins, and I spent the last week up north at our grandparents’ cabin on the lake. It is such a blessing to have grandparents that are willing to take all 5 of us, ages ranging from 5 to 17! This was the 11th annual running of what we call “Mamo Camp”.

And what a week we had!

Over the next couple of days or so I hope to let you in on what we did that week through some pictures, stories, and funny happenings over here. Enjoy!

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Mamo and Papa have a beautiful old Victrola record player in their living room with dozens of records to dance your socks off to.

So of course, we selected a few of our favorites to play and jam to in the living room.

(And so for your listening entertainment, I have also added, on each song’s name, a link to a YouTube video of the song. :) Enjoy!)

Our unanimous favorite was “The Flight of the Bumble Bee”.

A close second was “The Woodchopper’s Ball”.

Coming in third place was the classic “Big Wig in the Wigwam”.

And our honorable mentions were “How Ya Gonna Keep ‘Em Down on the Farm”…

and “Let’s Dance- Fox Trot”. Congratulations to our winners and better luck next year to all the rest!

Gotta love them golden oldies…

Kaye

Kisses from Katie

Deeply challenging,

life changing,

fully devoted follower of Christ,

amazing lady.

Please take 3 minutes to watch this video.

Or read her blog here, visit her ministry’s website here.

Thank you.

Kaye

This is incredible...

The ever amazing love of Christ....
This video gets it right on-
amazing.

just how it works

Ann Voskamp’s experience at the airport just made me smile and I wanted to share it with you.

Isn’t this just how God works?

read more here…

and Beth Moore’s story on her airport witnessing with the Hair Brush is awesome as well!

hear the whole story over here…

blessings friends!

Kaye

Listen to the Sound… of Grace

Amazing grace!

how sweet the sound!

that saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost

but now I’m found;

was blind but now I see.

 

 

(video on link of the song “Listen to the Sound” by Building 429)

Into the Amazon

INTO THE AMAZON: A Beta Version of Our Brand New Trailer. from Douglas Phillips on Vimeo.

This is way too cool.

We did the course, and LOVED IT.

If you can’t see the video, click here.

Way too cool…

Kaye

The Power of Words

The Power of Words video has come through my inbox for the first time, and I LOVE IT.

Care to watch?

click here…

Words have the ability to either build up, encourage, help, and strengthen, or tear down, take apart, and ruin.

This video was a poignant reminder to me that Christ calls us to only speak and use words that are “helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”

which is exactly what this video shows.

A girl who takes the time to use words to build another up and benefit those who can read them.

please take the 2 minutes to watch this.

It is amazing.

Kaye

love this… :)

“I’d like to teach the world to sing…”

NASCAR is on at our house today!

Blessings!

Kaye

(to see my all time favorite NASCAR commercial as seen in this post, click here!)

Monday Gifts

Pictures dedicated to all the people up on this side of the nation wondering if we will ever really get spring…

I’m there with you today.

It’s May 2nd.

And snowing.

That just seems wrong.

But!

God is good,

all the time,

and all the time,

God is good.

Even when it snows on May 2nd.

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baby trees 6” tall

ice cream just the way Dad does it

Dad-fashion consultant

holey socks

Bibles everywhere

Hosanna by Christy Nockels

HIS voice

R in a tie and vest… :)

the 60 eggs hidden in the yard at Granny and Grandpa’s

Mom’s words on her new blog!

working in Dad’s classroom

waiting

Kira (love this dog) moo-ing at people (funniest thing EVER!)

a first day at work today!

 

blessings!

Kaye

Eric Ludy Video- Powerful

WOW.

Powerful.

Made me cry.

Watch with tissues and prepare to be prodded  by the Holy Spirit.

WOW.

Francesca Battistelli Song

To my dad…

who lost his keys too.

:)

Have a great day!

Kaye

(if you can’t see the video, click here)

What Life Is

“And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son…”  1 john 5:12

“Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life…” john 6:35

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me…” john 14:6

(to see the video, click here…)

may you love and know and find more joy in Him each day~

Kaye

30 Fictional Characters

Jasmine Baucham had a cool challenge on her blog, and I decided to give it a try!
It’s simple-
Without thinking too much, list 30 fictional characters- 15 from books and 15 from films- that

• you really liked, or
• identified with, or
• who you think influenced you, or
• whom you simply will never forget!

Literature:

1. Ralph Moody- a farm boy who is honest, hardworking, and funny! I have loved reading about his adventures in all of his books.
2. Scout Finch- what a sweet, smart, and funny character! I loved learning as she did about the times in the book To Kill A Mockingbird.
3. Jem Finch- Scout’s big brother who witnesses how his dad tries to help everyone, no matter their skin color. Awesome big brother and great personality. From To Kill A Mockingbird.
4. Mary Alice- this Chicago gal gets a shock when she goes to live with her Grandma Dowdel in rural Illinois in the book A Year Down Yonder. In that year, she is involved in many of her grandma’s crazy but thoughtful schemes.
5. Grandma Dowdel- a hysterically funny, inventive, and smart Grandma who knows how to hold her own.
6. Maude March- this cowgirl’s spunk and ability to find trouble never cease to amaze me. Her two books are Maude March  and Maude March on the Run!
7. Hollis Woods- a young girl in the foster care system who finds her forever family… makes me cry every time I read it… Pictures of Hollis Woods.
8. Sir Kendrick- a knight ready to defend the Kingdom at all cost with a heart full of courage and chivalry. Amazing story… Sir Kendrick and the Castle at Bel Lione.
9. Astrid Bjorklund- spunky, crazy, funny, and wise- this farmgirl doctor follows the Lord with all her heart and can quote scripture like you wouldn’t believe- Love her!
10. Moss Trawnley- a young boy with the smarts to survive the depression. He ends up in the Civilian Conservation Corps and finds that what they are doing is what he is meant for. Powerful, funny, and will leave you heaving a happy sigh- Hitch.
11. Ranger Logan- a young ranger fleeing his past and finding joy in working the mountains in the Couer d’Alene forests. That is, until wildfires threaten to consume them… one of my favorites!!! The Big Burn by J. Ingold.
12. Hope Yancey- fiesty and fast, Hope works with her aunt at the Welcome Stairway Diner, serving food with more laughs and smiles than anyone. From Hope Was Here.
13. Holling Hoodhood- hysterical. Simply put, you will laugh so hard your stomach hurts when you read The Wednesday Wars.
14. Stargirl- beautiful, original, and her own person. She turns a stereo-type school upside-down with her ukelele, pet rat, and prairie skirts.
15. Bird Mallon- certain of her future, Bird finds that sometimes life can throw you uncertainties and finds friendship in the unlikeliest of places. I would love to step into her shoes for the day… from Water Street.

(Okay, I went over a little… smile)
16. Christian- from a Pilgrim’s Progress. His walk is one that is traveled by all Christians.
17. Mrs. Gladstone- a fiery, smart, short, fiesty, funny lady who is determined to save her shoe business from her grown son Elden, and takes us with her for the ride in Rules of the Road. She reminds me a lot of my Mamo.
Film:

1. Kathleen Kelly- this charming bookstore owner from You’ve Got Mail has the cutest house, style, and I just love her sweet character.
2. Emma Woodhouse- her quick wit is one I admire
3. Elinor Dashwood- simple and quiet. Love her. I’ve watched Sense and Sensibility too many times…
4. Claire Huxtable- the mom from the Cosby show… classy, intelligent, and constantly laughing at her family’s predicaments.
5. Aslan- Liam Neison plays him perfectly in the Narnia Movies… a great allegory of Christ.
6. Larry Daley- “I’m the night guard.” Love those movies (Night at the Museum) and think he is hilarious!
7. Bert- “Mary Poppins!” The chalk man, one-man-band, chimney sweep.
8. Barney Fife- the bumbling deputy from Andy Griffith Show. HIs mistakes and adventures have had me and my sisters rolling.
9. Opal- from Because of Winn-Dixie. Her charm, sweet quiet and abililty to make friends anywhere inspires me… love her.
10. Gloria- Opal’s blind friend who teaches her about friendship, life, and gardens. My favorite character from that movie/book.
11. Gru- rough vilian turned daddy. I absolutely adored “Despicable Me.” Too cute!
12. Maria Von Trapp- I just love Julie Andrews, and this is my favorite of her roles.
13. Madeline- I watched this movie a lot when I was young, and still love to! Poor Ms. Clavelle had her hands full with this little girl!
14. Samwise Gamgee- Frodo’s gardener/companion/body guard (smile). His simple temperament is one I love to watch.
15. Aragorn- the future king, the great ranger, and awesome guy. My all time favorite from Lord of the Rings.

Now I challenge you, reader-
tell me about some characters you love, remember, won’t forget.
Can’t wait to hear from you,
Kaye

What I’m Listening To Today

The ultimate blessing is knowing that Christ loves, cares for, and never leaves your side.

To see the video, click here.

Have a blessed day!

Kaye