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So, Now It’s Monday…

…and I feel like I thought I would - like a zombie!

Yesterday was awesome. I’m still working on pics from Saturday and Sunday - a few of them are already on the “C3 ROCKS” page, and there are more on the “Women of C3″ blog.

So many people had great things to say about our first service in the theaters. Of course, Byron had some things to say - and then Barry Leather said this.

Darrell had this to say in his blog. And Ali said this about her family’s experience.

Music moves me. All night, the words to one of the songs we sang yesterday played over and over in my head.

“Closer” (by Charlie Hall):

Beautiful are the words spoken to me
Beautiful is the one who is speaking

Come in close, come in close and speak
Come in close, come closer to me

The power of Your words
are filled with grace and mercy
Let them fall on my ears and break my stony heart

Come in close, come in close and speak
Come in close, come closer to me…

For me, yesterday was about grace and mercy - and the power of the Words of God! Now I just need Him to come in closer, closer…and give me - give all of us the strength to keep up this pace.

So, today I’ll rest so that after this week of work, we can do it all over again next Sunday. I’m exhausted - but, the truth is, I can’t wait!

Because, “…beautiful are the words spoken to me” - and “beautiful is the One who is speaking”!

Peace and rest to you.

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on January 7, 2008
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So, Now It’s Monday…

…and I feel like I thought I would - like a zombie!

Yesterday was awesome. I’m still working on pics from Saturday and Sunday - a few of them are already on the “C3 ROCKS” page, and there are more on the “Women of C3″ blog.

So many people had great things to say about our first service in the theaters. Of course, Byron had some things to say - and then Barry Leather said this.

Darrell had this to say in his blog. And Ali said this about her family’s experience.

Music moves me. All night, the words to one of the songs we sang yesterday played over and over in my head.

“Closer” (by Charlie Hall):

Beautiful are the words spoken to me
Beautiful is the one who is speaking

Come in close, come in close and speak
Come in close, come closer to me

The power of Your words
are filled with grace and mercy
Let them fall on my ears and break my stony heart

Come in close, come in close and speak
Come in close, come closer to me…

For me, yesterday was about grace and mercy - and the power of the Words of God! Now I just need Him to come in closer, closer…and give me - give all of us the strength to keep up this pace.

So, today I’ll rest so that after this week of work, we can do it all over again next Sunday. I’m exhausted - but, the truth is, I can’t wait!

Because, “…beautiful are the words spoken to me” - and “beautiful is the One who is speaking”!

Peace and rest to you.

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angiebledsoe
on January 7, 2008
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Year in Review…

Who can say why some posts are read and reread so much more than others - But as we enter a brand new year, I thought I would post a compilation of some of the more “popular” posts of 2007. You chose them by your searches and clicks, so here you go:

“Shelter Friends” - my very first post. This one is often found by searching “Switzerland” and “chalet” - it started it all!

“Happy Wednesday!” - With this post, I decided to find the funny and happy in life…and celebrate it in the middle of the week…Just Because! It also began the blonde jokes. Thanks to all of you who have contributed and who have looked forward to being “happy” on Wednesday! :-)
“A Message to Martha (Martha, Martha, Martha…)” and “The Biggest Loser” are still read on a regular basis - maybe because they’re a little more “forward” in my approach to women and their issues.

“Renaissance Man” is a tribute to Byron and the journey he’s been on…a journey of “Barbaric Grace”.

Forgiveness, letting go and boundaries have been reoccurring themes of 2007. Here are some posts that echo these parts of my journey: “Letting Go“, “Breaking Free“, “In Dreams“, “Just Breathe“, and “Seventy Times Seven“.

Music moves me. This past year, I’ve often highlighted the music of “Hillsong United” - here are some posts that highlight their music: “The Art of Losing“, “…To The Rescue“, “Lead Me” and “Reprise“.

The Remains of the Day posts are written to sum up my Sundays. This particular “Remains of the Day” seems to be reread the most often.

Poetry and prose are a big part of this blog. “Heaven Will Know” is the most often read. (It also includes an awesome Amnesty International/Nickleback video!)

Thanks to all of you who read, comment, and contribute. This has been a long, and ever evolving journey - thanks for sharing in it.

Welcome 2008!

Peace to you all.

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angiebledsoe
on January 1, 2008
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The Rhythm of the Sea…

…I’m not sure what it is about me - maybe because I was born in the summer - but water always calms me. I’m always drawn to the ocean.

This morning, walking on the beach, I was thinking about why it’s so peaceful to me - even though there are lots of people around.

I think it’s because no matter how noisy or busy the beach gets, the ocean is bigger and louder than the noise - it makes all the craziness seem so small and insignificant. It is powerful enough to drown it all out.

The sound of the ocean, the waves crashing, the kids laughing and playing…it drowns out all of the “noise” of life.

It centers me.

When I get back to the real world, I need to remember the rhythm of the sea - so I can just close my eyes, hear it in my soul, and let it drown out the noise…

…it’s like the whispers of God.

“It is very easy in the world to live by the opinion of the world. It is very easy in solitude to be self-centered. But the finished man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Peace.

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on December 29, 2007
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