Be a Revolutionary

A movement for our generation to show the love of Christ through our actions everyday.

Ephesians 5:2
and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

The word of God says this about Love:
1 John 3:18
Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.

1 John 4:8
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

1 Corinthians 16:14
Do everything in love.

Galatians 5:6
The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.

1 Corinthians 13:3-8, 13
If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don't love, I've gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I'm bankrupt without love.

Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end.
Love never dies.
But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love.
(The Message)

2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Hebrews 6:10
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.

Matthew 22:37
Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'

Matthew 22:39
Love your neighbor as yourself

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,[a] that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 13:34
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

John 15:9
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.

Romans 5:5
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 12:9-10
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.

1 Corinthians 8:3
But the man who loves God is known by God.

2 Corinthians 13:11
And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Ephesians 2:4-5
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

Ephesians 3:16-19
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

Ephesians 4:2
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Philippians 2:1-3
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

1 Thessalonians 3:12
May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else.

2 Thessalonians 3:5
May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.

1 Timothy 4:12
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

2 Timothy 2:22
Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1 John 2:5-6
But if anyone obeys his word, God's love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.

1 John 3:11
This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.

Jude 1:21
Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.

The bible is God's love story to man
Theses are only a few examples of God love!
His love is written throughout. The first half of the bible is God giving His people commandments so that they may be good enough for him, and the second half is God's ultimate love giving his Son to pay for our sin.
Isaiah 43 starts by saying But now, this is what the LORD says—
Verses 4 and 5 say this:
Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you...Do not be afraid for I am with you.

The NIV translation of the bible uses the word love 697 times!

God loves us so much, that's why he created us to lavish His love on us. He didn't need us He wanted us. He sent His Son to die for our mistakes, He continues His invitation of love every second of every hour of every day of every year.

Live Love is a simple concept, to be the generation that glorifies God through our actions of love to our fellow human beings.

Remember these scripture verses, Remember the cross, Remember God's desire to love us, and then Remember to Live Love.

Start the movement.








P.S. Boy will either be referred to as apple (don't ask), or as man. He has been upgraded from boy. I'm pretty proud of him :)!

3 bags 2 hours

WARNING: This blog is 99% about the boy if you are in anyway an anti-love/relationship person do not attempt to read. Side effects include jealousy, loss of sleep, loss of appetite, doodling on everything, writing snail mail, etc.

I have bought boy's perfect valentines day gift. He'll probably think it's way to much, but I say it's perfect. I would tell all my lovely readers but he is one of them so I can't spoil the surprise. On Tuesday I am going back to WKU to return books, hang out at the bcm, have dinner with friends, and go to 180 it is going to be amazing. I may end up finishing my junior year by home schooling english 3 and taking some classes at the community college which would be awesome seeing that I already have 17 hours of credit. So boy and I have been waiting and praying about dating for a long time almost four months, and february is almost here. We set that as like a tentative date and now its only 11 more days. I think he's going to be all gentleman like and make is special when we make it official but however he does it I will be happy. I can't wait to start our relationship. The longest I have dated anyone for any amount of time is 4 months and I have almost passed that and we are going strong. We are like the notebook we rarely agree because we are both stubborn and hard headed but we fight playfully. I have been thinking about the 3 word phrase that really takes a relationship to the next level. I have never said it before but I have put a lot of thought into, and I know I'm not ready to say it but when it grows so much that I can't contain it anymore I will. I know I will mean it because he is the most perfect boy you'll ever meet. He is very handsome, especially with his new hair cut, he is a complete gentleman in everything he does, and he is a man-- he has the natural instinct to provide and care for me and I really like that about him. I showed my mom his gift today and she goes so this one's going to be a serious one, and I said yes! I want this to glorify God, but I know we are both strong people and we will see this commitment through. My family absolutely adores him, and why shouldn't they? In case you haven't understood yet he's pretty much perfect. Like that notebook reference I made, he's driving an hour an half this weekend to come watch it with me and just hangout! I can't wait. I really care about him, and I think I even 3 word phase him, but I am going to let them come out in time.

Oh did I mention he started his own blog! I'm really excited for him. Blogging has been a great thing for me. He only has 2 entries so far but I'm hoping he'll keep writing. I really enjoy reading about his life, he's pretty interesting. One blog is completely about me and him and it's entitled my world. I don't think my face could stretch any wider than I was smiling while I read the entire thing. And then I read the newest one about him being back home at WKU and I was so happy for him. But once again I was mentioned at the end, and the smile took over my face again. I wanted to read his profile, and his interests said my girl, and favorite music boy mix ( a mix I made him for christmas) were on there. You can only immagine what I did? You know the huge grin :). So basically I hope he keeps writing about what he loves and whats going on with him. I am so thankful to have such a wonderful man. I would start calling him man but that makes him sound old and although he is a man, a real true to the definition man, I still like calling him boy, My Boy.

Losing time

I have decided to go back to high school. Not many people can say they have been to college and gone back. I get to finish my junior year and have a senior year. These last few days are nothing but chaos though. Packing, returning books/laptops, saying goodbyes, making plans for home, it's just getting to be a pain. I still have to finish my art appreciation and cps class but then I am officially done. I plan on coming back to visit at least once if not twice next week. After talking to my brother last night I think that there is absolutely nothing wrong with me, and if there is I know how to call for help but I know myself better than anyone. I am sure I won't be exactly "welcomed" back at my old high school but I'll survive. I can drive now, which is a good thing. I will really miss WKU though and all of my friends here. Maybe in a year and half I'll be back who knows? I am going to look at a lot of schools though. I have most of my credits so I don't have to really take anything. I hate that I have to leave the boy here, but I know we can make it work. There has been talk of the L-word lately and it scares me a lot. I have never said it before but I think for once I could say it and mean it, and that scares me. I think he feels the same though, but I am going to let him be the first to say it so that I know he's comfortable with it. I have so much to do in these next 2 days and then moving back in at home and everything that comes with "home" is going to be a mess. I think being home again will make me who I was before I came here which was a really happy person. I am going to look for a new church though because I just don't feel right with my other one. I also hope I can go to Lexington soon to visit Tyler and Amy. I'm going to go continue being anti-social, and procrastinating. I hope you all do the same.

5 Days

Alot has happened in the 9 days I haven't written. What you might ask? Well I'll tell you:
Beth has decided to stop being my best friend so other than Shelby back at home I have no one. This is a subject I could write an entire blog on but it will just upset me more. I went skiing and I am so sore and stiff its ridiculous. My boy came to ski with me it was so much fun spending time with him. He is so wonderful to me, I don't understand what I did to deserve someone so wonderful. February is almost here which means we are almost official I can't wait to see how he surprises me. I also can't wait for valentines day I am planning something really special. This, as you can see, is another subject I can go on and on about. I have figured out that I may not have depression or bipolar but pmdd. You can look it up yourselves, but it's a girl thing--warning to all guys. I have a meeting tomorrow to determine whether I'll even be back for spring semester or whether I'll be going home. I knew I was going home for my senior year but I didn't expect so soon. I should do some reading. I am really scatter brained tonight. I am also waiting on a chicken and cheese quesadilla from taco bell. And now I have a dying laptop so I'll blog more later. If I could say one thing I would talk about the boy and say how much he makes me happy, how grateful I am for him in my life, and how I am so impressed that he is standing by my side through all of this. Thank you boy, you are amazing!

You are My Sunshine My Only Sunshine

After talking to some of my close friends who let me vent yesterday I feel slightly better. One of them suggested getting further testing, that maybe the way I felt so awful wasn't my fault. I took her advice and I took the online pre-screenings which told me I should come in for further testing so I have an appointment set up for monday, I have a feeling that whatever has got me in this funk is going to get figured out. Some people around me were getting worried, if I could tell them anything it would be not to be worrying about me. One of my close friends told me to paint to feel better, I painted what I like to think is a masterpiece and will eventually post a picture of it but it was my form of therapy and venting--it felt good. I have never thought of myself as an artistic type, nor have I ever painted outside of elementary school but it was AMAZING. I am going to buy my own canvas's and paint and do it when I'm feeling down, it's so calming and I'm able to express my emotions without words. You think why is someone blogging if they can't express themselves or isnt that what she's doing, but no I'm not. Some of the issues I can't and won't talk about on here not only for safety, but for people not thinking I'm a crazy, for people who are in my life to be able to talk to me more. On my CPS project that is due by next friday I made a lot of progress and am really happy with it at the moment. This weekend will be a great time to relax and just catch up on things. I'm nervous for my first Art Appreciation test on monday but I'll do alright. This weekend will require some work but it will be worth it.

Next I am kind of in shock at all the Britney Spear's news coverage, I mean really. There is more about her on the nightly news than the war in Iraq the primaries for the election and every other major thing going on with our nation. It's slightly ridiculous how the Spears and Simpson families seem to control the media.

On to boy, I had a long talk with my paint friend about him tonight. It felt good to just be able to get to talk about him as much as I wanted to, sometimes I feel bad that people have to listen to me go on and on. I mean he's just that great though, you really don't understand. I'm praying he doesn't break my heart, because I am definitely putting it out on the line. He'll probably kill me if he sees that I put this but whatever--we talked about past relationship recently and this was the outcome. I have dated at longest 9 months off and on and I mean come on that was middle school. He has been with someone a year and half maybe a little over. I have unfortunately kissed 9 guys, and he has kissed no girls. One on the cheek granted but beyond that nope. I think that is the most amazing thing. Don't get me wrong I would absolutely love to be his first but I want him to give it to someone he really cares about, he has waited this long he should wait to give it to someone he is really sure about. Just yesterday was the 2 month mark, and I don't think he has any clue since the first time we ate lunch together after our conversation about dating on that I have kept track. No we still aren't official but that is by choice, but sometime in february we plan to be. How he is going to make it official I don't know, but he's one creative kid. In real life I have stopped calling him boy, only when I really must--but use of the real name implies that I'm pretty serious. I really like him, and I'm hoping for once taking it slow will win the race.

I think that's enough for my blogventing!

One fairy godmother please?

Where do I even begin? The last time you were reading from me you read about my efforts at cleaning for my boy and his visit. I had a great time with him and wish I could repeat that day over and over again, but I can't. I had to leave on new year's day to head back to school. When I arrived it was about 15 degrees and I had to carry massive loads to my room from my car, it took 9 trips--then I was left to unpack. It was strange being back not seeing John Mark. After everyone was settled back there was a prayer service for his family, and it wasn't until I went to give my friend Suzanna a hug that I just absolutely broke down crying my eyes out. I don't know what caused me to lose it, but I did right there. My RA, the one I mentioned who was exactly like me took me aside to talk and calm down afterward. Before I go on can I mention when I returned we had the exact same shoes from the same store and we both usually wear 8's but it felt "tight" so we both got 8.5's, I was super freaked out by that one. Anyways so no much talking got done but I came to the realization that I have depression, and that it's controlling a lot of stuff in my life. For some of you who know me who are reading this you are probably like what, there is no way she is depressed she is way happy. I put up a good act most of the time, on the inside I am crying out. Coming to terms with it was a big step for me, but I had a rough night trying to figure out how to express myself, I had attempted to write and to talk about it but it wasn't working. I thought of something that would allow me to express myself but I knew I couldn't be that stupid and I called my friend and family group sister Emily and she talked to me about how she's been there. I was comforted to be understood for the first time without having to say anything more that my crying on the other end of the phone. The next day began Art Appreciation, and it's alright but it's really quite dull. There is a lot to be done, I still have a fall semester class to finish an assignment for and I have to prepare for my current class and my up coming ones. I am having a lot of issues that I just want to scream and I want to vent and talk about but like I said depression has been controlling me...a lot and so I just can't. I can cry out as much as I want but it's not working. I have been reminded God wouldn't give me stuff I can't handle, and that God doesn't care about my past and yada-yada. I need a God who carries me through this storm, I am just too weak to keep fighting this battle. I don't know what to do any more. I probably sound somewhat of a psycho now but that's one thing I am not. I am a normal person who has a lot of stuff to deal with. I just want to be able to talk about what's bothering me, I want to be happy, I want to have answers, and I want to stop feeling awful all the time.
I need a fairy godmother.