.sew envious.

.dottie angel.

One of the things I want to do is learn how to sew. I consider myself to be pretty "crafty" and have so much fun re-creating things. Living in an apt leaves me with little room to do crafts. I dream that one day I would have a room dedicated to my creations. A group of us girls are looking at moving into a house in SE Portland in July and it would have a little nook that we could set aside for just that. and I could finally learn to sew!

.cute obsession.

.skunkboycreatures.

i love owls. I realize they are very trendy right now.. but i started collecting them a few years ago and have found some amazing little treasures. Thanks to my mom's skills at thrifting I have recieved some pretty cool owl items for my apt. I will post pictures soon.

What do you collect?

.the cloughs.

My dear friends Adam and Brit just got married last summer. They are currently in Cambodia working with transition globel. Check out there blog www.cloughsincambodia.blogspot.com

.besties.

my dear friend Daisy... friends are a gift and should be treasured.

.GREEN.

Today is St. Patricks Day!
and I LOVE the color green.
I wear alot of green, so it
wasn't difficult for me to pick
out an outfit for the day.

anyway,
here are some pretty pictures.
enjoy!






.theblackapple.



.arian armstrong.



.kurt halsey.

.kelli murray.

..praying to cry..

"Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
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
Isaiah 43:1-2

I have been praying that the Lord would soften my heart... Maybe it's that so much sadness is around us in this world that in my defense I have hardened my heart and put up shields.... the is so selfish of me. I am called to weep with those who weep... and rejoice with those who rejoice. Im ready for the walls to come down and learn compassion. A compassion that is geniune and real. A compassion that motivates me to be the hands a feet of Jesus.

He has been faithful... The numbness is fading and tears are welling up.
Thank you Lord for being my compassion. Continue to wake me up that I may see those in need.

You are the Healer.
I am Yours.
Use me I pray.

.breaking down the walls.

(painting by British artist Banksy)

This past Sunday I visited Amago Dei to hear Shane Claiborne speak. I read his book Irrisistable Revolution a few years ago and was really inspired by his vision. He has started a community/movement called the Simple Way. The Simple Way is a web of subversive friends, conspiring to spread the vision of "Loving God, Loving People, and Following Jesus" in our neighborhoods and in our world.

His message on Sunday was simple yet challanging. He shared with us the story about The Rich Man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-26. The rich man had wealth while Lazarus was a beggar at his gate. When both men died they went to two different places. Lazarus was carried away by the angels while Lazarus went down to Hades. The rich man was surrounded by a gate and lived in luxery. How often do we as people put up gates and keep those in need out. I was reminded of the walls in my own life and the prejudices that I have against people. We are called to love the Lord with all of our hearts as well as our neighbors. This world is full of barriers and division. Christ's love includes all, even the ones who beg at our gates. I desire to have a heart that is like Christ's. One who eats with the "misfits."

sibling love

I was just going through some photos, and found this one. I am the youngest of three and have two older brothers. Pictured above is Clint. We grew up fighting constantly but sticking together like buddies. I am so blessed to have him in my life and thank the Lord for the work He has done in his life recently. It has been a rough road for him. Seeing where he was a year ago, till where he is now is quite a contrast. The Lord is our redeemer!