Be Strong.

Be strong in the Lord and,
Never give up hope,
You're going to do great things, (i like this part!)
I already know,
God's got His hand on you so,
Don't live life in fear,
Forgive and forget,
But don't forget why you're here,
Take your time and pray,

Seize the day.

For today is worth grabbing hold of.
It is the beginning of a new tomorrow
and the hope of the future.

Let your JOY not be put to rest
but forever flow from the ONE who matters most.

You are mine.

Isaiah 43

¹ But now, this is what the LORD says—
he who created you, Jacob,
he who formed you, Israel:
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
² When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
³ For I am the LORD your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I give Egypt for your ransom,
Cush and Seba in your stead.
⁴ Since you are precious and honored in my sight,
and because I love you,
I will give people in exchange for you,
nations in exchange for your life.
⁵ Do not be afraid, for I am with you;
I will bring your children from the east
and gather you from the west.

Victory in Jesus

“Though we have been crushed, we will rebuild the ruins.” Malachi 1:4

this verse has been running through my head all day.

i'm not sure i understand.

i'm still processing.

a lot has been crushed.

okay i can do this.

Pick up those pieces and REBUILD!

start fresh. make what is wrong, right again.

For tho we are crushed we can not be defeated in Christ, for he has already won the victory.

Umble Family Weekend!

From sleeping in the Penthouse. (or those in the ghettos of tent city..)

to swimming in the rain

to fun and fellowship around the campfire...

i'd have to say the Umble Family Weekend was a complete success (despite the rain that poured for most of the day on Saturday.) I am truly blessed to have an amazing family with such rich history. I will forever be grateful to my grandparents (Leory & Fern Umble) for raising up beautiful child (my father and aunts and uncles).

feeling so very blessed.

Worship

This is my new favorite song that i wanted to share with you guys! I listen to it every time i'm in the car! Maybe once i learn how to work these blog things i will have one of those music players. :)

"Back To You"
Mercy Me

Nobody said it would be easy
Nobody said that life's a breeze
Tossin' and turnin', oh the wind keeps churnin'
Like I'm a little toy boat out on the sea

If I'm down don't count me out
I'll slowly get back on my feet
Stumblin' and fumblin', but I keep on coming
Just as long as you're not giving up on me

When I trip, I fall and slow down to a crawl
And feel like I've got nothing left to lose
I may slip, slide, and watch our worlds collide
But I will
Hit the ground running back to you

There are days my head is spinning
Wishing I could hit the switch and end this ride
If it came to a stop and someone let me off I know
I would just get right back in line

When I trip, I fall and slow down to a crawl
And feel like I've got nothing left to lose
I may slip, slide, and watch our worlds collide
But I will
Hit the ground running back to you

What kind of love would say
I love you anyway
Oh, time and time again

When I trip, I fall and slow down to a crawl
And feel like I've got nothing left to lose
I may slip, slide, and watch our worlds collide
But I will
Hit the ground running back to you
I will
Hit the ground running back to you

I may slip, slide and watch our worlds collide
But I will, yes I will
Hit the ground running back to you
I hit the ground running back to you

I hit the ground, crashing down, rolling round
But I rebound, I get back up and I'll be found
Running, running back to you

I'm running back to you
Back to you
Back to you
Back to you
Running back to you

Jordan

Today marks 5 years… and I just wanted to share a little memory of Jordan.

Jan. 2006 I had the great opportunity to serve on the same mission’s trip team to the Dominican Republic with Jordan! He sure had a love for those kids, but what really stood out to me was how those boys would flock to Jordan. And when I saw flock I mean numbers, many numbers! They would be jumping and hanging on him, chasing him around and yelling his name. They just couldn’t get enough of him. I think that is how we all feel about Jordan. He was that guy people just couldn’t get enough of being around! His love and passion for life was so very contagious and inspirational.

I have always admired Jordan. His charming smile and love & service to God will forever be engraved in my heart and mind- as remembrance and also as a great example of one who lived life to the fullest, and lived it well. A TRUE and forever example of a Man of God.

mornin!

so i felt like making a new blog.


maybe i'll write on here sometime soon. :)
but maybe i wont, who knows.

"Now this I know:
The LORD gives victory to his anointed.
He answers him[her] from his heavenly sanctuary
with the victorious power of his right hand."
Psalm 20:6