Bethany Dillon- Hallelujah
Who can hold the stars
And my weary heart?
Who can see everything?
I've fallen so hard
Sometimes I feel so far
But not beyond your reach
I could climb a mountain
Swim the ocean
Or do anything
But it's when you hold me
That I start unfolding
And all I can say is
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Whatever's in front of me
Help me to sing hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Whatever's in front of me
I'll choose to sing hallelujah
The same sun that
Rises over castles
And welcomes the day
Spills over buildings
Into the streets
Where orphans play
And only you can see the good
In broken things
You took my heart of stone
And you made it home
And set this prisoner free
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Whatever's in front of me
Help me to sing hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Whatever's in front of me
I'll choose to sing hallelujah
Dad, help me choose to believe your promises, to believe that you are enough even when I dont feel like it, and make my greatest joy in life be YOU. Alone.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
LADY ANTEBELLUM!
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| Margaret, Katie, me, Em, and Leila!! |
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| me and Katie!!! |
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| Beautiful Furman. Pray for this school and all the students!! "What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord....." |
Thanksgiving Dinner!!!
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| Girls hanging out at Thanksgiving dinner! |
Last Monday, over 100 students piled into Thomas and Sarah's backyard for a festive potluck dinner! The night was complete with live music, pie eating contest, and lots of eating! It was AWESOME. It was truly a celebration for our staff team, celebrating all that the Lord has allowed us to do this semester. This semester has been spent really plowing the fields, building relationships and sharing Christ with students. Our team has really worked together and worked tirelessly to be on the campus, living life with these students.
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| Me, Emily, and Hunter! |
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| Molly, Emmi, and me! |
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| Pie eating contest! |
If you would have told me last year that at this time this year we would be putting on something like THAT, I would have bet you anything it would never happen. Look at what God has done in just ONE year!!!!!! I am so thankful.
Now...check out this AWESOME 1 MINUTE VIDEO from the night!!
thanksgiving dinner!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Awesome Sophomores!
Every Thurdsay night, all the sophomores pile into our basement for Bible Study!! 23 girls are in the group this year, and its awesome!! This semester were going through the Lies Women Believe book & study guide, which I think is very relatable and important for all women. The lies we have talked about so far deal with lies we believe about God, ourselves, and even talking about the nature of Satan- he uses things that look pleasing and appealing, even good things, to entrap us and lure us in. My prayer is that through this Bible study, the girls would really start to uproot some of the lies that they have been believing for years!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
happy birthday Karen!
Karen is a sophomore at Furman from Pennsylvania. If you saw my video from the summer, you've met Karen!!
About a month ago, we had a party for Karen at my house for her Birthday!!!
Karen is one of the girls who always asks me how Im doing- and really has taken the time to get to know me, ask me questions. Her genuine heart and tender spirit always warm my heart:)
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
I will sing of my redeemer...
I will sing of my Redeemer,
And His wondrous love to me;
On the cruel cross He suffered,
From the curse to set me free.
Sing, oh, sing of my Redeemer,
With His blood He purchased me,
On the cross He sealed my pardon,
Paid the debt, and made me free.
I will tell the wondrous story,
How my lost estate to save,
In His boundless love and mercy,
He the ransom freely gave.
I will praise my dear Redeemer,
His triumphant pow'r I'll tell,
How the victory He giveth
Over sin, and death, and hell.
I will sing of my Redeemer,
And His heav'nly love to me;
He from death to life hath brought me,
Son of God with Him to be.
The composition was found in a piece of baggage rescued from a fiery train wreck on the day of December 20, 1876. The poem’s author, 38-year-old Philip P. Bliss, has been traveling with his wife to Chicago to fulfill an engagement at D. L. Moody’s Tabernacle.
Near Ashtabula, Ohio a bridge collapsed and the train plunged into an icy river bed. It is said that Bliss survived the fall and climbed out through a coach window only to return, looking for his wife. Reunited, they died together in the flaming wreckage.
a beautiful, simple hymn.
And His wondrous love to me;
On the cruel cross He suffered,
From the curse to set me free.
Sing, oh, sing of my Redeemer,
With His blood He purchased me,
On the cross He sealed my pardon,
Paid the debt, and made me free.
I will tell the wondrous story,
How my lost estate to save,
In His boundless love and mercy,
He the ransom freely gave.
I will praise my dear Redeemer,
His triumphant pow'r I'll tell,
How the victory He giveth
Over sin, and death, and hell.
I will sing of my Redeemer,
And His heav'nly love to me;
He from death to life hath brought me,
Son of God with Him to be.
The composition was found in a piece of baggage rescued from a fiery train wreck on the day of December 20, 1876. The poem’s author, 38-year-old Philip P. Bliss, has been traveling with his wife to Chicago to fulfill an engagement at D. L. Moody’s Tabernacle.
Near Ashtabula, Ohio a bridge collapsed and the train plunged into an icy river bed. It is said that Bliss survived the fall and climbed out through a coach window only to return, looking for his wife. Reunited, they died together in the flaming wreckage.
a beautiful, simple hymn.
Monday, August 23, 2010
fun things.
today, despite things not going by my plan, God blessed me greatly. If you know me, you know that my like and dislikes lists must include the following:
likes:
reading and journaling
exercise
people
life stories
any small animal
dislikes:
well, i was born a pessimist so i wont fill that out, but lets just say, when i dont accomplish all i want/plan to :(
Today, I woke up at 6:30, had 2 hours with God, all to myself, THe house was so quiet you could hear a mouse run across the floor if it dared. I studied acts 2, journaled, read my fav blog (scotty smith's http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/scottysmith/), and really heard God speak to me in Acts 2 about community, and trusting the Lord to add to our number daily, not Lindsay owens to add to the number and do all the work.
Later, I took a short nap, went to the halls at Furman and had a heart to heart with Laura, a sophomore...God is doing amazing things, so much that we both were almost in tears at HIS faithfulness, HIS work, HIs power.
Then, I went to ZUMBA!! a dance class...interestingly enough in the old building where we had our meetings. It was crazy, but so energizing and completely FUN. I even got a treat to see my old boss from atlanta bread!!
At my favorite time of day, nearing sunset when the sky is periwinkle, I went to furman by the lake. What appeared in my path by God's sovereign grace?? A tiny dog!!! what a joy...turns out the lady was a christian, we sat and talked for an hour. Our pasts were so similar, and for one of the first times, I had victory in the Lord to share my wounds with another wounded. amazing grace that we are saved by.
Then, I got to come home and talk to lynn. We never get to talk on weekdays because of our schedules,but God knew we needed to laugh and pray together.
One of my conclusions is that God knows what we need. I had planned on going to the dorms for 3 hours. Even now I feel guilty...and am repenting of this need to control and do all things. Even small interruptions, chance encounters, and dance classes are gifts from HIm.
Father, help me trust you with these girls at Furman. I want them to know you first, I want to love them and share you with them, but I want to be led by the Spirit, and to trust you completely. Help me trust you and not myself, and thank you that you give me rest, even when I think I dont need it. Thank you that my job allows me to share daily and grows me like nothing else. Give me an undivided heart. I love you Dad.
likes:
reading and journaling
exercise
people
life stories
any small animal
dislikes:
well, i was born a pessimist so i wont fill that out, but lets just say, when i dont accomplish all i want/plan to :(
Today, I woke up at 6:30, had 2 hours with God, all to myself, THe house was so quiet you could hear a mouse run across the floor if it dared. I studied acts 2, journaled, read my fav blog (scotty smith's http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/scottysmith/), and really heard God speak to me in Acts 2 about community, and trusting the Lord to add to our number daily, not Lindsay owens to add to the number and do all the work.
Later, I took a short nap, went to the halls at Furman and had a heart to heart with Laura, a sophomore...God is doing amazing things, so much that we both were almost in tears at HIS faithfulness, HIS work, HIs power.
Then, I went to ZUMBA!! a dance class...interestingly enough in the old building where we had our meetings. It was crazy, but so energizing and completely FUN. I even got a treat to see my old boss from atlanta bread!!
At my favorite time of day, nearing sunset when the sky is periwinkle, I went to furman by the lake. What appeared in my path by God's sovereign grace?? A tiny dog!!! what a joy...turns out the lady was a christian, we sat and talked for an hour. Our pasts were so similar, and for one of the first times, I had victory in the Lord to share my wounds with another wounded. amazing grace that we are saved by.
Then, I got to come home and talk to lynn. We never get to talk on weekdays because of our schedules,but God knew we needed to laugh and pray together.
One of my conclusions is that God knows what we need. I had planned on going to the dorms for 3 hours. Even now I feel guilty...and am repenting of this need to control and do all things. Even small interruptions, chance encounters, and dance classes are gifts from HIm.
Father, help me trust you with these girls at Furman. I want them to know you first, I want to love them and share you with them, but I want to be led by the Spirit, and to trust you completely. Help me trust you and not myself, and thank you that you give me rest, even when I think I dont need it. Thank you that my job allows me to share daily and grows me like nothing else. Give me an undivided heart. I love you Dad.
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