Amazing Sunday!

Today was another great C3 Sunday. I love how no matter what the sermon is about I get so much out of it...every Sunday! I absolutely love the atmosphere at C3- It's something that is brought about by people...not a building. Speaking of buildings, I can't wait to move to the theater. The time has gone by so fast! We only have two more Sundays in our buildings now...so exciting! Anyway- this morning Pastor spoke about what defines us and what we were born to do. It reminded me how important it is to not let your past mistakes define you. God forgives that and moves past it and so should we. God doesn't want us to limit ourselves by living in the past...we can't live the life that He has created for us if we continue to live in the past.

Crave was amazing tonight. Travis did a great job discussing how we need to make sure we are dependent on God in our daily lives and not just when bad things happen and we need Him. I think it's something that we can all relate to, not just students. So many times in my own life I try to solve my problems on my own without going to God. It's amazing the difference going to God with your problems instead of trying to do it all yourself makes.

My high school girls small group is made up of some awesome girls. They blew me away tonight. We were talking about how people have impacted their lives and a couple of the girls shared how others girls in the group have impacted their lives. I was moved to see how the group has grown together so much over the past months. To be honest...I had to hold back tears because knowing the way the group used to be and the way it is now...That is only God. Only He could do something so amazing and grow a group they way He has. He brought us some great girls that truly get it. They do such a great job of investing in new girls that come to the group. If they didn't the new girls wouldn't stay...but they do...and they open up and share because they feel safe. To feel safe to share your thoughts and feelings with a group of high school girls...that takes God. I am so grateful to be able to be a part of them,and I may be the small group leader- but they teach me so much!

Sunday's at C3 never get old...God is moving in miraculous ways in and through C3. It rocks and I already can't wait for next week.

Happy Birthday Matt!

Today is my hubby's birthday! He is 25...I know gettin' old!

I am so thankful for him...I can't even explain it all with words but God has truly blessed me with the greatest husband and best friend I could ask for. He is always selfless and unconditional. I don't know how he puts up with me all the time...I can be such high maintenance! He is such a great example of Christ's love and is always striving to live for Him. He encourages me and lifts me up and he never fails to make me laugh! The past 5 years that we have been together have been the absolute greatest! He always knows just what to say to make me smile :) He is just the greatest! I love him and thank God for him everyday. I am so happy he was born.

Some random things I love about him:

* He doesn't mind that I dislike cooking!
* He always takes care of me when I'm sick...who am I kidding...he takes care of me when I'm not sick!
* He spoils me :)
* He is GREAT with kids- he's going to be a fantastic dad one day (not too soon though!)
* He watches all the crazy TV shows I like with me.
*His passion for all of the things and people he loves the most... (including FSU football ;) )
* He is just the bestest husband ever! I love him with all my heart! :)

Crazy Madea

Madea is crazy and she always makes me laugh so I figured I would share this!

Laugh Away and have a happy Thursday!!

Lyrics that Inspire

Savior I come
Quiet my soul remember
Redemption's hill
Where Your blood was spilled
For my ransom
Everything I once held dear
I count it all as lost

Lead me to the cross
Where Your love poured out
Bring me to my knees
Lord I lay me down
Rid me of myself
I belong to You
Lead me, lead me to the cross

You were as I
Tempted and trialed
Human
The word became flesh
Bore my sin and death
Now you're risen

I love this song...I think the lyrics say it all!

Office Tuesday

I am missing The Office quite a bit so I figured I would post one of my favorite scenes! ...I love Jim and Pam. I'm hoping the writers thing will end soon! :)

Anyway-

Happy Watching...

I'm Lovin' It

I heard yesterday's service was amazing! I listened it to a little bit of it on the TV outside of the worship center and I loved what I heard- as usual. Pastor was talking about fear and how we let our fear control us instead of our faith. I just heard that part and I was already feeling convicted! I do just that sometimes...I let my fear control and forget about my faith and the fact that God is always there for us and He never fails! How awesome is it to have a God like that...I can't wait to see how He uses our move into the theater to reach people. It is going to be amazing to be so close to so many people and in such a familiar location.

Powerhouse was just as awesome as always, too! We are packing the kidzone out each week and it rocks! It is so amazing and encouraging to see our kids inviting their friends. We actually had a family come in that hadn't been to C3 for a couple years...obviously it has changed quite a bit...and by the time PH was over the kids were saying to their mom: "We should come back here all the time!" I love it. I love these kids. I love the volunteers. I love C3.

I also love my husband :) This Friday is his birthday. He's gettin' old! ...the big 25. I am so thankful for him!

Weekend Thoughts

Today has been a long day! Usually Saturdays aren't that way...but I guess it was just going along with our entire week! We went to the UCF game today with Kayleigh, Barry, and Josh- it was the first one we have been to since the new stadium was built- it was a blast! We stood the entire game, mostly because everyone else did and of course I am so short that if the people in front of me were standing, I had to be, too. It was still fun though...not for my feet but that's okay :) I was glad UCF won...they are now on their way to the Liberty Bowl. That's big for them! I'm still a FSU and LSU fan but it's always good to see UCF do well.

We traveled to Tampa on Thursday for the funeral for Matt's grandfather. We had the visitation on Thursday and then the funeral on Friday. It went as well as something like that could go...I was happy to see his grandmother doing well and she was the one reminding us that he is at peace now. Matt spoke at the funeral...I was so proud. He did great and really helped everyone remember the person his grandfather was. We are so thankful for all of the people in our lives who were there for us...we're thankful for all the prayers. To all of you who prayed and were just there for us in any way- you'll never know how much it meant!

It's been a crazy week...It's amazing how you can see God work in so many ways. Matt's grandmother is a testament to how He works and comforts. She is an inspiring and strong person...Through so many difficult moments I can see God right there...It's amazing and sometimes it's so great I can't even describe it with words!

On another encouraging note...Matt and I were at the store this past week and ran into a fellow C3er...He was talking to us about how excited he was to spend the money on a need for someone and then proceeded to tell us how awesome he thinks it is that we're moving to the theater. He was saying how exciting he thinks it is to think of how many we'll be able to reach being in the new location. It was so wonderful to hear this...it was refreshing! The people at C3 are amazing and it feels great to be a part of a community that is so incredibly positive and excited! The energy is contagious! Well, I just wanted to share- time for bed soon and then tomorrow is another Sunday at C3- I know it will be amazing...I can't wait!