Word (unfortunately)

"The music moves me, but it moves me ugly."

 -Wild Hogs

What do I know of holy?

Wow, this is a really awesome song. It reminds me of something I was taught this week: It is not just the fact that we have done wrong that makes us deserving of hell, it is who we have done wrong against. If you raise your hand to slap a dog, people probably won't do much to you. If you raise your hand to slap the president of the United States, you'll probably get shot. We as humans have sinned against a holy, perfect, powerful God. I know that He loves me. I know that Jesus lived a sinless life and sacrificed his life on the cross to take the punishment we all deserved, and to credit to us all his of righteousness. I know that through Jesus shed blood that I am forgiven and now have right standing with God, and that when He looks at me, He is so pleased because He sees Jesus. I know that I am covered now and will spend eternity with God in heaven. I have the Holy spirit now that teaches me about God and gives me His own desires instead of my old, crusty selfish ones. All of these truths are radical, life changing, and have set me free to love God and worship him without any fear or shame despite all of ways I have and still sin against him. All of my hope, strength and identity rest in these truths. Sometimes though, I become big headed and arrogant and forget who God is. I begin to think more of me than Him, and think that He is just some nice guy who helps me a lot and loves me. Every once in while when I have time in MY schedule I throw Him a bone, give him some attention and read the bible to "please him." However God, in time, and in all of his grace and kindness always gently takes my eyes off of me and places them on him. He reminds me of who he is and opens my eyes to see his glory and love. That is when everything changes. That is when I change. Yes, I know God, but I also hardly know God. He is infinite. We as humans, even the ones that know him most intimately and have seen his mighty works, have only scratched the tip of the iceberg. I am learning a little bit, but still, what do I know of Holy? I look forward to knowing God more and more everyday on this earth and in heaven.

But really, good song huh? haha

¡¡¡Mariachi mo...friday!!!

My nephew Seastian turned one thursday!! That certainly went fast. I like him so far :). He is crazy and definitely 100% boy, but he is also very sweet and happy. One reason I love this picture is it perfectly displays what I love most about Penny (my niece); She is such an encourager and always cheers people on and sees the best in them. I hope she always stays that way. 

Probably my favorite thing about summer beside sleep, surfing and hikes, is sleepovers with pen. This  was our first one of the summer! I am so thankful for all of my family, but especially these two summer babies. Basically what I'm getting at is that being and auntie is just the greatest!

Merry July!