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spiritualinspiration: He heals the brokenhearted and binds up...

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:18:17 +0800

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3).

Aren’t you glad that God is a healer! It doesn’t matter what is “broken” in your life today, God’s nature is to bring you complete healing. Do you need healing in your body? Your mind? Heart? Finances? Relationships? God is your healer.

Notice what the Psalmist says in this verse: He binds up their wounds. In the natural, if you have a broken arm, it doesn’t just heal over night. The doctor makes a cast to hold it in place and protect it. He binds up your wound. In the spiritual realm, God does the same thing. He wraps Himself around your brokenness and protects the wounded area until it is strong enough to function properly again. The Bible also says that He is a restorer. That means that when He does a work of healing in our lives, He makes us better than we were before.

If you’re going through the healing process today, know this: it may take longer than you planned, but God is binding up your wound. He is protecting you and healing you. He will bring you out better and stronger than you were before. He will take you to a place of complete healing so that you can live the life of victory He has in store for you.

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spiritualinspiration: No matter what is happening in your life...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:31:09 +0800

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No matter what is happening in your life today, as a believer in Jesus, you have a reason to be excited about your future! If things seem dark right now, know that the dawn will soon appear. The key is you have to remember that you are not here by accident. You have a purpose and destiny to fulfill, and He isn’t finished with you yet. Your best days are not behind you; your best days are out in front of you.

coffeebooksandjesus: sketchmedesire: “Yes, please!” It was my...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:30:28 +0800

Dan's first picture of us through the trees.

Before the proposal shot.

"Will you run away with me?"

Admiring the ring.

Admiring the ring on my hand!

Pure joy.

Sigh.

WE'RE KISSING, TUMBLR.

The view.

My favourite picture.

coffeebooksandjesus:

sketchmedesire:

“Yes, please!”

It was my first full day in Colorado. So far I had met James’ parents, met a few of his coworkers as he showed me around his workplace, saw Pikes Peak on a clear sunny morning, got to see where James grew up and went to school, and walked around the Garden of the Gods.

Just as I thought that the day was winding down, James suggested that we go for a hike. I was interested, but he was worried that I wouldn’t be used to the elevation yet, so he thought that a short hike might be best. We stopped by his apartment to get some water, a lantern for when it got dark, and a thermos full of coffee. When we arrived at the trailhead, it was just about dusk.

We laughed and talked as we made the short trek to the top. The views were spectacular, we were surrounded by mountains and trees, and the trail was so pretty! Once we reached the top, James led me to the edge of a cliff where we could see the entire city. As the sun finished setting, specks of light began appearing across the horizon. I thought this was it for the night. We shared the coffee we brought, and James turned on the lantern for some extra light.

About fifteen minutes after reaching the top, a tall man appeared out of the trees. It startled me at first because it was dark; I didn’t expect to see anyone on the trail at this time.

“Hi, guys,” the man said.

“Hey, man,” James replied.

“I didn’t think I’d see anyone up here at this time. I hope you don’t mind. I just, I love this view during this hour. It’s perfect for photos.” He pulled out his camera.

“Oh, that’s fine, man.”

“Cool. Thanks. I love this spot. Great pictures.”

“Yeah, the view is great.”

I felt that the exchange was a bit awkward, but maybe we threw the guy off and he really didn’t expect to see people up here.

Then all of a sudden, the tall guy seemed to recognize James.

“Jim, is that you?”

“Oh! Hey, Dan! How’s it going?”

“Oh, it’s great. I didn’t realize it was you at first.”

They both laughed and James made a joke about knowing everyone in Colorado Springs. I looked over at the wide expanse of city below us and briefly considered how that was highly unlikely, but it was just a passing thought.

“Hey, while you guys are here, can I get a couple shots of the city with you guys in the foreground? I think I could get some neat pictures. Is that okay?” Dan started climbing down onto the steep cliff edge behind us.

“Yeah, that’s okay man. Go for it. Just tell us what to do,” James replied.

“Thanks! You’re fine where you are.”

“Tumblr is going to love these,” I joked. We laughed. Little did I know! Dan kept snapping pictures as James and I looked over the city.

After a few more minutes James turns to me and says, “Well, since we’re here, I have a question I’d like to ask you.”

Dan camera starts going off like crazy and that’s when I realized what was going on.

“No way,” I said.

James got down onto one knee and I was already smiling from ear to ear, “Will you run away with me?”

He could hardly get the entire question out before I exclaimed “Yes, please!”

I kissed him. Dan congratulated us as he kept taking pictures.

Then James held out the box with the ring in it, “So …this is for you.”

“Thanks, but I think you’re supposed to put it in my finger,” I said.

“Oh, yeah. I forgot.” We laughed as he put the ring on my finger.

It was so beautiful. I didn’t think a piece of jewelry could mean so much to me. James was so thoughtful about it—he chose a ring with a conflict-free diamond that was mined in Canada so I’ll always have a piece of home with me wherever I go.

Dan took a few more pictures of us and congratulated us one more time. It was all just so perfect and unexpected. I couldn’t have imagined a more beautiful engagement. It was one of the best nights of my life and I am so excited to say that I am officially going to marry my best friend!

It’s always so bizarre to think that James is the boy from Tumblr that I started talking to and following back in 2010. Despite having only been with each other in person on three occasions, our relationship is stronger than most of my “real-life” relationships. He is literally the most perfect man for me and the Lord has blessed me so much through him. I love the way that our relationship has unfolded, and I wouldn’t change a thing. Distance has challenged us to know each other in ways that probably would never have come into fruition if we had originally met in person. I truly believe that this union is the work of God Himself, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life serving the Lord with the man of my dreams. :)

Okay this is just the cutest. <3

"Dear God: One day I will sit and tell you the best and worst parts of my story and you’re going to..."

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:59:21 +0800

“Dear God: One day I will sit and tell you the best and worst parts of my story and you’re going to say you were there through it all.”

- Isa Garcia (via denisecua)

disneyismyescape: thanks for the adventurenow go have a new...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:47:59 +0800

disneyismyescape:

thanks for the adventure
now go have a new one!
love ellie

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psych-facts: More Here Image source: unknown Find out if you’re...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:33:42 +0800

psych-facts:

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Find out if you’re an introvert of extrovert by following the link on here: http://neurolove.me/post/48232160310/are-you-introverted-or-extraverted

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spiritualinspiration: I believe that God is ready to present...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:07:28 +0800

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I believe that God is ready to present you with new opportunities. He wants to open new doors before you. It doesn’t matter what’s happening in the world around you, God’s Word remains true!

Remember, in an instant, God can bring the right people into your life, the right opportunities, and the right resources to take you to a whole new level. Today, choose to keep an attitude of faith and expectancy. Begin to thank Him for the opportunities that are just ahead for you. Shut the door on fear and let God lead you by His peace through the door of opportunity He has prepared for you!

spiritualinspiration: “And Jesus answered them, Truly I say to...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:05:12 +0800

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“And Jesus answered them, Truly I say to you, if you have faith (a firm relying trust) and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, Be taken up and cast into the sea, it will be done.” (Matthew 21:21, AMP)

We’ve all had seasons when the challenges of life feel overwhelming. During those times, it’s easy to be tempted to talk about how bad things are. Maybe you received a bad medical report, or maybe you’re facing a financial obstacle. The more you talk about something, the bigger it becomes in your mind. Instead, you’ve got to dig your heels in and say, “No, I am not going to give life to that defeat. I am not going to speak sickness over myself. I’m not going to speak lack. I’m not going to speak fear. I’m choosing a different report. I believe the report of the Lord which says, ‘I can do all things through Christ. I can defeat this sickness. I can break this addiction. I can have peace in my home. I can see restoration in my relationships.’ ”

Remember, even if you don’t see how things could ever work out, God does. You’ve got to speak His Word over those mountains in your life and declare favor over those situations. Instead of talking to God about how big your problems are, talk to your problems about how big your God is! As you speak to your mountains, they will be moved, and you will walk forward into the victory God has prepared for you!

Thought for the day: I’ve learned if you don’t talk to your mountains, your mountains will talk to you. All through the day, those negative thoughts will come. They are your mountains talking to you. You can sit back and believe those lies, or you can rise up and declare: “God is in control here. I will not allow my mountains to talk to me. Mountain, I’m saying to you, ‘Be removed. You will not defeat me.’”

Because I need to let this out before I drown in depression and sink in loneliness and believe lies in my head and be bitter and angry again.

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:03:21 +0800

To _________.

Whatever it is you’re doing right now, you’re being so insensitive. Why can’t you just please stop. You already know. That thing you’re doing right there just makes me feel so small. Like I’m always a D I S A P P O I N T M E N T. I understand you like titles so much coz I guess that makes you feel proud or what, but please be sensitive enough to know that it’s not all there is to life. I hope you can see me beyond titles and achievements. Because right now, you’re just not doing that. But see, I’m not going to think about it anymore because it’ll just hurt. And I will try to forget this and not care so that I don’t get depressed. I just wish you would stop. Just stop.

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Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:24:38 +0800

"There is a right road, but it’s a rough road."

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:17:09 +0800

“There is a right road, but it’s a rough road.”

- Francis Chan (via kristinrankin)

"Does Christian Hedonism put man’s pleasure above God’s glory? No. It puts man’s pleasure in God’s..."

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:16:41 +0800

“Does Christian Hedonism put man’s pleasure above God’s glory? No. It puts man’s pleasure in God’s glory. Our quest is not merely joy. It is joy IN God. And there is no way for a creature to consciously manifest the infinite worth and beauty of God than to simply say that we pursue God.”

- John Piper // Desiring God (via meggielynne)

"Inner beauty, too, needs occasionally to be told it is beautiful."

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:16:36 +0800

“Inner beauty, too, needs occasionally to be told it is beautiful.”

- Robert Brault (via rainydaysandblankets)

spiritualinspiration: In the day of trouble he will keep me...

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:16:31 +0800

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In the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock

(Psalm 27:5, NIV.)

Remember, there’s only one place the enemy cannot find you. There’s only one place where opposition cannot steal from you. There’s only one true place of safety and rest for your soul, and that is in the arms of Jesus. Know that He loves you, and He is ready to receive you when you call upon His name!

The Gosnell Trial - The Atlantic

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:11:11 +0800

The Gosnell Trial - The Atlantic:

crusadermaximus:

This is the best write up I’ve found on the case so far. It is absolutely sickening.

Shame on the left for politicizing abortion to such an extent that this was allowed to happen for years.