Last night I was here. One of the songs we sang at the end is Inside Out. It's originally done by Hillsong -- a church in Australia that puts out a lot of really great praise and worship music. Well, the lyrics to From The Inside Out are worth sharing. You can find the song on iTunes.
A thousand times I've failed
Still Your mercy remains And should I stumble again
I'm caught in Your grace
Everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame
Your will above all else
My purpose remains
The art of losing myself
In bringing You praise
Everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame
In my heart and my soul
Lord I give You control
Consume me from the inside out
Lord let justice and praise
Become my embrace
To love you from the inside out
Everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart
Is to bring You praise
From the inside out
Lord my soul cries out
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Word to your Mutha
I am going to have a post each Monday called "Old Skool Monday". I will post a vid of an "old skool" hit that though you might blush a bit while admitting to liking it, you know you do!
So today, let's start with this one:
So today, let's start with this one:
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Food etc.
1. How do you take your coffee?
light and sweet.
2. What is your restaurant genre of choice? Currently Thai
3. If you had to eat the entire cake, what kind would it have to be? Any cake baked by Marty Metzl.
4. What kind of cook do you consider yourself to be (i.e. gourmet)? I think I'm pretty good at it! Not gourmet, but I usually succeed in my attempt.
5. Eggs for breakfast? Scrambled with black beans and then with salsa, cheese and a tough of sour cream!
6. Are you an adventurous eater? Yes.
7. Would you consider yourself a food snob? I can be. If eating out, I don't like a lot of "chain" restaurants. Like Olive Garden. I don't consider that Italian.
Okay, I tag Emily and Marty! Your turn....
light and sweet.
2. What is your restaurant genre of choice? Currently Thai
3. If you had to eat the entire cake, what kind would it have to be? Any cake baked by Marty Metzl.
4. What kind of cook do you consider yourself to be (i.e. gourmet)? I think I'm pretty good at it! Not gourmet, but I usually succeed in my attempt.
5. Eggs for breakfast? Scrambled with black beans and then with salsa, cheese and a tough of sour cream!
6. Are you an adventurous eater? Yes.
7. Would you consider yourself a food snob? I can be. If eating out, I don't like a lot of "chain" restaurants. Like Olive Garden. I don't consider that Italian.
Okay, I tag Emily and Marty! Your turn....
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Miss VivThursday, February 21, 2008
Intentions
What are your intentions?
How's that for a broad question? I've been pondering this question since a conversation I had with a male friend recently. It's related to the age old question of "can a man and a woman really be friends?" I really believe it's possible -- only if there is a clear understanding of intentions. I'm more keenly aware of this after my convo with this friend.
It's true, at some point along the way, the convo will have to be had about "what's up between us?" and it's often times not had until too late. Someone has feelings and the other doesn't share the same feelings. So, someone ends up getting hurt. Most of the time, people have no idea how to handle these situations. People can be rude or indifferent.
So what do you do? Do you have the convo right of the gate after meeting someone? Like a kind of a pre-emptive strike thus avoiding any misunderstanding for confusion and risk having overreacted or making assumptions? (That was a ver long, run-on sentence I know.) I don't know the answer. I think it's different for each friendship. It really depends at where a person is in their journey.
I can tell you right now that clear communication is the key. For both people to know and understand the thinking of the other is truly beneficial. Sometimes a person just needs a friend and doesn't want any drama. And sometimes a person cares enough about the heart of the other to have the conversation so that both hearts are properly cared for. Here's the verse that keeps coming back to me:
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23.
What a challenge!
This guy/girl friendship thing can be very sticky. I know that I have really good friendships with men, but some of tehm haven't been without confusion and misunderstandings along the way. Sometimes, time has to be taken away or awkward conversations have to take place. But in the end, most of the friendships have become a lot more solid.
I do think that everyone who has a friendship with the opposite sex has, at one time or another, asked themselves, "what if?" The challenge is to keep talking about it as awkward as it may be.
Getting back to intentions: I have to constantly evaluate what my intentions are. God really knows my heart and that it's not my intention to every manipulate a friendship with a guy to work it to my advantage (but sadly i'm sure I have done this).
To end on a positive note, I have had some really incrediblly fun times with my guy friends. Many of them are like brothers to me. They check in on me and want to know what's going on with me. They want to know what the Lord is doing in my life. They want to laugh with me and want me to be able to share my heart with them (as appropriate).
God has truly blessed me with wonderful friendship (both male and female).
So anyway, know your motives. Be aware of your intentions. The challenge is on.
Blessings, y'all.
How's that for a broad question? I've been pondering this question since a conversation I had with a male friend recently. It's related to the age old question of "can a man and a woman really be friends?" I really believe it's possible -- only if there is a clear understanding of intentions. I'm more keenly aware of this after my convo with this friend.
It's true, at some point along the way, the convo will have to be had about "what's up between us?" and it's often times not had until too late. Someone has feelings and the other doesn't share the same feelings. So, someone ends up getting hurt. Most of the time, people have no idea how to handle these situations. People can be rude or indifferent.
So what do you do? Do you have the convo right of the gate after meeting someone? Like a kind of a pre-emptive strike thus avoiding any misunderstanding for confusion and risk having overreacted or making assumptions? (That was a ver long, run-on sentence I know.) I don't know the answer. I think it's different for each friendship. It really depends at where a person is in their journey.
I can tell you right now that clear communication is the key. For both people to know and understand the thinking of the other is truly beneficial. Sometimes a person just needs a friend and doesn't want any drama. And sometimes a person cares enough about the heart of the other to have the conversation so that both hearts are properly cared for. Here's the verse that keeps coming back to me:
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23.
What a challenge!
This guy/girl friendship thing can be very sticky. I know that I have really good friendships with men, but some of tehm haven't been without confusion and misunderstandings along the way. Sometimes, time has to be taken away or awkward conversations have to take place. But in the end, most of the friendships have become a lot more solid.
I do think that everyone who has a friendship with the opposite sex has, at one time or another, asked themselves, "what if?" The challenge is to keep talking about it as awkward as it may be.
Getting back to intentions: I have to constantly evaluate what my intentions are. God really knows my heart and that it's not my intention to every manipulate a friendship with a guy to work it to my advantage (but sadly i'm sure I have done this).
To end on a positive note, I have had some really incrediblly fun times with my guy friends. Many of them are like brothers to me. They check in on me and want to know what's going on with me. They want to know what the Lord is doing in my life. They want to laugh with me and want me to be able to share my heart with them (as appropriate).
God has truly blessed me with wonderful friendship (both male and female).
So anyway, know your motives. Be aware of your intentions. The challenge is on.
Blessings, y'all.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Timely
A friend here at work sent this to me today. I love it when the Lord ministers to me through others. He really is pretty good at this being in control thing. This devotion is from the Purpose Driven Life daily devotional.
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As Quiet As A Child
2008/02/20
I don't concern myself with matters too great or awesome for me. But I have stilled and quieted myself, just as a small child is quiet with its mother. Yes, like a small child is my soul within me. O Israel, put your hope in the LORD — now and always. (Psalms 131:1b-3 NLT)
Today’s devotional actually comes from my sister, a godly woman and serious prayer warrior. She e-mailed this morning, saying she’d been thinking the peace of God that passes all understanding.
She said she’d spent some time meditating on Psalm 131 –
· Verse 1b – “… I don't concern myself with matters too great or awesome for me ….” We are free to live out our purpose when we relinquish control of the things that don’t belong to us in the first place, such as worry about things over which we have no control, or trying to control something we have no business trying to control.
· Verse 2 – “But I have stilled and quieted myself, just as a small child is quiet with its mother ….” I trust, even when the outcome seems a long way away. A nursing child wants attention now, but weaned child trusts and is content to wait.
· Verse 3 – “… Put your hope in the LORD — now and always.” We hope in the Lord with confident expectation. In other words, we truly believe he will answer our prayers, that he will respond, that he will get us through. You can declare confidently that the Lord will pave your way and walk with you and keep your feet from stumbling. He’s done it before, and he’ll do it again!
Praise God for his peace! It is through his peace that we can do all things – and endure so much. It is a peace that passes all understanding.
What now?
· Overly concerned – Is your peace undermined because you’re concerned about matters that are not even your responsibility? Or a matter over which you have absolutely no control? Ask God what should be on your "responsibility" list; ask him what items you should remove from your list. Psalm 131:1b – “I don't concern myself with matters too great or awesome for me.”
· Prayer, but delayed gratification – Are you at peace because you have learned to trust God and wait? If not, ask God to reveal what makes you demand an immediate answer from him, and talk to him about what he reveals. Ask God to help you learn to trust him – and to wait. Psalm 131:2 – “But I have stilled and quieted myself, just as a small child is quiet with its mother. Yes, like a small child is my soul within me.”
· Confident expectation – When you say you hope in the Lord, then really hope in the Lord. Expect him to come through for you – at just the right time in just the right way. Psalm 131:3 – “O Israel, put your hope in the LORD — now and always.”
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As Quiet As A Child
2008/02/20
I don't concern myself with matters too great or awesome for me. But I have stilled and quieted myself, just as a small child is quiet with its mother. Yes, like a small child is my soul within me. O Israel, put your hope in the LORD — now and always. (Psalms 131:1b-3 NLT)
Today’s devotional actually comes from my sister, a godly woman and serious prayer warrior. She e-mailed this morning, saying she’d been thinking the peace of God that passes all understanding.
She said she’d spent some time meditating on Psalm 131 –
· Verse 1b – “… I don't concern myself with matters too great or awesome for me ….” We are free to live out our purpose when we relinquish control of the things that don’t belong to us in the first place, such as worry about things over which we have no control, or trying to control something we have no business trying to control.
· Verse 2 – “But I have stilled and quieted myself, just as a small child is quiet with its mother ….” I trust, even when the outcome seems a long way away. A nursing child wants attention now, but weaned child trusts and is content to wait.
· Verse 3 – “… Put your hope in the LORD — now and always.” We hope in the Lord with confident expectation. In other words, we truly believe he will answer our prayers, that he will respond, that he will get us through. You can declare confidently that the Lord will pave your way and walk with you and keep your feet from stumbling. He’s done it before, and he’ll do it again!
Praise God for his peace! It is through his peace that we can do all things – and endure so much. It is a peace that passes all understanding.
What now?
· Overly concerned – Is your peace undermined because you’re concerned about matters that are not even your responsibility? Or a matter over which you have absolutely no control? Ask God what should be on your "responsibility" list; ask him what items you should remove from your list. Psalm 131:1b – “I don't concern myself with matters too great or awesome for me.”
· Prayer, but delayed gratification – Are you at peace because you have learned to trust God and wait? If not, ask God to reveal what makes you demand an immediate answer from him, and talk to him about what he reveals. Ask God to help you learn to trust him – and to wait. Psalm 131:2 – “But I have stilled and quieted myself, just as a small child is quiet with its mother. Yes, like a small child is my soul within me.”
· Confident expectation – When you say you hope in the Lord, then really hope in the Lord. Expect him to come through for you – at just the right time in just the right way. Psalm 131:3 – “O Israel, put your hope in the LORD — now and always.”
Knowing Me. Knowing You?
Oh, these silly email "surveys". I am a sucker for them.
1. What is your occupation? Paralegal
2. What color are your socks right now? No socks (wearing heels)
3. What are you listening to right now? White noise and distant voices (not in my head)
4. What was the last thing that you ate? oatmeal
5. Pet Peeves? People who do not use their turn signal.
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Midnight blue
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Jason
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? yep
9. How old are you today? 31
10. Favorite drink? Fresh lemonade/iced tea mix
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? College hoops
12. Have you ever dyed your hair? Oh yes
13. Pets? no
14. Favorite food? Right now, thai curry
15. Last movie you watched? Ratatouille
16. What do you do to prevent anger? Can you really prevent it?
17. Favorite Day of the year? Thanksgiving and my birthday!
18. What was your favorite toy as a child? Strawberry Shortcake and friends
19. What is your favorite, fall or spring? Fall
20. Hugs or kisses? Love ‘em both
21. Cherry or Blueberry? I don’t like cherries, but like cherry flavor. Weird.
22. Do you want your friends to email you back? ok
23. Who is most likely to respond? Becca
24. Who is least likely to respond? Any of the guys I sent this to
25. Living arrangements? Me myself and I
26. When was the last time you cried? Hmmm. Sunday.
27. What is on the floor of your closet? Laundry baskets and duffle bags
28. Who is the friend you have had the longest relationship with that you are sending this to? The JoJo
29. The friend you have had the shortest that you are sending this to? ?
30. Favorite smell? Freshly cut grass
31. What inspires you? people who live selflessly
32. What are you afraid of? Snakes and sharks
33. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? Cheeseburgers!
34. Favorite car you have owned? ’82 Toyota Cressida – first car and it had a sunroof and great radio.
35. Favorite cat breed? No thanks! Highly allergic to cats.
36. Number of keys on your key ring? 5 – only use 2 though.
37. How many years at your current job? 1 1/2
38. Favorite day of the week? Let’s just go with the weekend.
39. How many states have you lived in? 3
40. How many countries have you been to? France, Scotland, England, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Curacao
41. What was your favorite country? Scotland (the motherland)
42. Today's date and time: 2/20/08 9:02
1. What is your occupation? Paralegal
2. What color are your socks right now? No socks (wearing heels)
3. What are you listening to right now? White noise and distant voices (not in my head)
4. What was the last thing that you ate? oatmeal
5. Pet Peeves? People who do not use their turn signal.
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Midnight blue
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Jason
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? yep
9. How old are you today? 31
10. Favorite drink? Fresh lemonade/iced tea mix
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? College hoops
12. Have you ever dyed your hair? Oh yes
13. Pets? no
14. Favorite food? Right now, thai curry
15. Last movie you watched? Ratatouille
16. What do you do to prevent anger? Can you really prevent it?
17. Favorite Day of the year? Thanksgiving and my birthday!
18. What was your favorite toy as a child? Strawberry Shortcake and friends
19. What is your favorite, fall or spring? Fall
20. Hugs or kisses? Love ‘em both
21. Cherry or Blueberry? I don’t like cherries, but like cherry flavor. Weird.
22. Do you want your friends to email you back? ok
23. Who is most likely to respond? Becca
24. Who is least likely to respond? Any of the guys I sent this to
25. Living arrangements? Me myself and I
26. When was the last time you cried? Hmmm. Sunday.
27. What is on the floor of your closet? Laundry baskets and duffle bags
28. Who is the friend you have had the longest relationship with that you are sending this to? The JoJo
29. The friend you have had the shortest that you are sending this to? ?
30. Favorite smell? Freshly cut grass
31. What inspires you? people who live selflessly
32. What are you afraid of? Snakes and sharks
33. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? Cheeseburgers!
34. Favorite car you have owned? ’82 Toyota Cressida – first car and it had a sunroof and great radio.
35. Favorite cat breed? No thanks! Highly allergic to cats.
36. Number of keys on your key ring? 5 – only use 2 though.
37. How many years at your current job? 1 1/2
38. Favorite day of the week? Let’s just go with the weekend.
39. How many states have you lived in? 3
40. How many countries have you been to? France, Scotland, England, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Curacao
41. What was your favorite country? Scotland (the motherland)
42. Today's date and time: 2/20/08 9:02
Monday, February 18, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Closer
I went to church this morning and during the "worship" set, the band played an arrangement that combines "Deliver Me" by David Crowder Band and then "Transatlanticism" by Death Cab for Cutie. It was beautiful. Something really resonated within me and the lyrics became mine. (Not to mention that Transatlanticsm is a kick arse song musically speaking.)
So, this afternoon I downloaded both songs and put them on my iPod so I could listen to them while I walked. Walks have become something of a refuge for me. I do a lot of thinking and praying during my walks. No other songs made it into the playlist for my walk. I kept backing them up and listening to them over and over. Something was stirring within. While Transatlanticism played in my ears, I found myself wiping tears away and sniffling (hoping other walkers wouldn't notice) and praying to God, "I need you so much closer. So Come on." Here are some of the lyrics from the song:
The rhythm of my footsteps crossing flatlands to your door have been silenced forever more.
The distance is quite simply much too far for me to row
It seems farther than ever before
Oh no.
I need you so much closer
I need you so much closer
I need you so much closer
So come on, come on
So come on, come on.
I know this song is about a human relationship, but for me the song is easily translated to the relationship to Christ that someof us struggle with from time to time. Those of us who are believers know that every now and again we feel distance in that relationship. I know that my footstep's rhythm to Christ's door are not silenced forevermore and the distance to Him isn't insurmountable, but sometimes the steps towards Him aren't taken enough or even at all.
Interestingly enough, this morning when Bruce was preaching on anger, I found myself thinking that it offered me nothing. I kind of zoned out after awhile. Then this evening while I was walking, I started owning up to some of the anger and frustrations I have about situations in my life. The tears kept flowing. I need to know that he really does bind up the brokenhearted.
So, God, I need you so much closer.
Here are the lyrics from the other much repeated song:
Deliver me out of the sadness
Deliver me from all the madness
Deliver me courage to guide me
Deliver me Your strength inside me
CHORUS:
All of my life
I've been in hiding
Wishing there was someone just like You
Now that You're here
Now that I've found You
I know that You're the One to pull me through
Deliver me loving and caring
Deliver me giving and sharing
Deliver me this cross that I'm bearing
Oh, deliver me
Jesus, Jesus how I trust You
How I've proved You o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus precious Jesus
Deliver me
Come and pull me through
Come pull me through
Enough said.
The night ended by having some good, encouraging conversations with friends. I'm blessed and I do know that He does pull us through the disappointments of life by bringing joy from unexpected places.
Here's a verse that a very good friend put in a card to me last week. Let this reside in your mind and let it penetrate your heart today:
"The LORD your God in your midst,
The Mighty One, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17
So, this afternoon I downloaded both songs and put them on my iPod so I could listen to them while I walked. Walks have become something of a refuge for me. I do a lot of thinking and praying during my walks. No other songs made it into the playlist for my walk. I kept backing them up and listening to them over and over. Something was stirring within. While Transatlanticism played in my ears, I found myself wiping tears away and sniffling (hoping other walkers wouldn't notice) and praying to God, "I need you so much closer. So Come on." Here are some of the lyrics from the song:
The rhythm of my footsteps crossing flatlands to your door have been silenced forever more.
The distance is quite simply much too far for me to row
It seems farther than ever before
Oh no.
I need you so much closer
I need you so much closer
I need you so much closer
So come on, come on
So come on, come on.
I know this song is about a human relationship, but for me the song is easily translated to the relationship to Christ that someof us struggle with from time to time. Those of us who are believers know that every now and again we feel distance in that relationship. I know that my footstep's rhythm to Christ's door are not silenced forevermore and the distance to Him isn't insurmountable, but sometimes the steps towards Him aren't taken enough or even at all.
Interestingly enough, this morning when Bruce was preaching on anger, I found myself thinking that it offered me nothing. I kind of zoned out after awhile. Then this evening while I was walking, I started owning up to some of the anger and frustrations I have about situations in my life. The tears kept flowing. I need to know that he really does bind up the brokenhearted.
So, God, I need you so much closer.
Here are the lyrics from the other much repeated song:
Deliver me out of the sadness
Deliver me from all the madness
Deliver me courage to guide me
Deliver me Your strength inside me
CHORUS:
All of my life
I've been in hiding
Wishing there was someone just like You
Now that You're here
Now that I've found You
I know that You're the One to pull me through
Deliver me loving and caring
Deliver me giving and sharing
Deliver me this cross that I'm bearing
Oh, deliver me
Jesus, Jesus how I trust You
How I've proved You o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus precious Jesus
Deliver me
Come and pull me through
Come pull me through
Enough said.
The night ended by having some good, encouraging conversations with friends. I'm blessed and I do know that He does pull us through the disappointments of life by bringing joy from unexpected places.
Here's a verse that a very good friend put in a card to me last week. Let this reside in your mind and let it penetrate your heart today:
"The LORD your God in your midst,
The Mighty One, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17
Friday, February 15, 2008
Valentine's Dinner
How did I spend Valentine's night? With my small group! I love my small group. Here are some shots from the evening.
Scott the Host
Michelle the hostess
Apple Cobbler
my valentine's cupcakes
Scott the Host
Michelle the hostess
Apple Cobbler
my valentine's cupcakes
Thursday, February 14, 2008
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www.Meish.orgWednesday, February 13, 2008
Chicago
Not only is it the city of my birth (and therefore very cool), but Chicago is also one of the great bands of the 70's and 80's. Peter Cetera's voice is like butta. So, in honor of Chicago, I give you some photos of Chicago and some vids of a couple of my favorite songs by Chicago. As with ABBA, Chicago has some serious style. :)
If You Leave Me Now
Now here's a photo from a trip I took there in 2006
Chicago Scene in Black and White
And here's another Chicago vid
skyline on river
If You Leave Me Now
Now here's a photo from a trip I took there in 2006
Chicago Scene in Black and WhiteAnd here's another Chicago vid
skyline on river
Sunday, February 10, 2008
ABBA
Who does not love the sweet harmonies of this band? This is probably a lesser known fact about me -- I own ABBA Gold -- the 4 disc set. It is good...so very good.
On top of their vocal talent, they are fashion icons (wink wink).
Videos have sure come a long way since the 70's though. Wow.
On top of their vocal talent, they are fashion icons (wink wink).
Videos have sure come a long way since the 70's though. Wow.
Mountain Biking
I felt outdoorsy yesterday. It's not often I feel this way, but I always welcome it. I feel more like an Ashevillian when I do stuff like mountain biking, camping, hiking, etc.
I spent the weekend hanging with my brother, Blake, who is 15 (almost 16). 16 is how old I was when my parents adopted Blake. That is wild.
Anyway, my folks are in Ireland on vacation with the Hamiltons and so various folks are helping with watching over my brother and to make sure he is safe and sound. Instead of staying up at my parents' house all weekend, I decided to bring him back to Charlotte. So, Saturday, we ventured back down this way. The highlight of the day for me was taking him to the US National Whitewater Center which is just a few minutes down I-85! It is definitely worth the trip if you haven't been there. Here's the link. We rented our bikes and hit the trail. I suggest not renting bikes unless you don't have one. It's a bit pricey. I didn't mind doing it this time because it was a special outing, but I plan on getting my Gary Fisher tuned up for the next time around. Anyway, we hit the Main Trail which is several miles around. I thought the trail would be fairly easy, but wow, it was challenging. I think I'm in pretty good shape, but this tested my limits. I had to get off of my bike a few times and walk it up the hill. My heart rate was definitely up there for awhile. Anyway, my brother did awesome and was having a good time. He didn't like it when people whizzed by though. I guess he felt that he was too good to be passed. Ha! Anyway, it was a good time and definitely has inspired me to get back out there. I'd also like to do the ropes course, the climbing wall and actually go Whitewater rafting at the center. The restaurant there has also gotten great reviews. It's a great way to spend a day -- especially when the weather is as nice as it was yesterday (high 60's).
I spent the weekend hanging with my brother, Blake, who is 15 (almost 16). 16 is how old I was when my parents adopted Blake. That is wild.
Anyway, my folks are in Ireland on vacation with the Hamiltons and so various folks are helping with watching over my brother and to make sure he is safe and sound. Instead of staying up at my parents' house all weekend, I decided to bring him back to Charlotte. So, Saturday, we ventured back down this way. The highlight of the day for me was taking him to the US National Whitewater Center which is just a few minutes down I-85! It is definitely worth the trip if you haven't been there. Here's the link. We rented our bikes and hit the trail. I suggest not renting bikes unless you don't have one. It's a bit pricey. I didn't mind doing it this time because it was a special outing, but I plan on getting my Gary Fisher tuned up for the next time around. Anyway, we hit the Main Trail which is several miles around. I thought the trail would be fairly easy, but wow, it was challenging. I think I'm in pretty good shape, but this tested my limits. I had to get off of my bike a few times and walk it up the hill. My heart rate was definitely up there for awhile. Anyway, my brother did awesome and was having a good time. He didn't like it when people whizzed by though. I guess he felt that he was too good to be passed. Ha! Anyway, it was a good time and definitely has inspired me to get back out there. I'd also like to do the ropes course, the climbing wall and actually go Whitewater rafting at the center. The restaurant there has also gotten great reviews. It's a great way to spend a day -- especially when the weather is as nice as it was yesterday (high 60's).
church
Today, my brother Blake and I met up with Andy D. and went here
Several comments about today's experience:
1. We received "back stage passes" to enter the service;
2. We were herded to our seats;
3. The music was LOUD -- so loud that i couldn't hear anyone singing except for the band;
4. The pastor, Steven *who is 27 almost 28), is excited about the Lord Jesus Christ and wants to reach Charlotte for him;
5. The band is LOUD (did i mention that?);
6. My brother liked it; and
7. People are impacted by this church gathering.
Several comments about today's experience:
1. We received "back stage passes" to enter the service;
2. We were herded to our seats;
3. The music was LOUD -- so loud that i couldn't hear anyone singing except for the band;
4. The pastor, Steven *who is 27 almost 28), is excited about the Lord Jesus Christ and wants to reach Charlotte for him;
5. The band is LOUD (did i mention that?);
6. My brother liked it; and
7. People are impacted by this church gathering.
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