Newer Year Resolutions

So last year I had some pretty successful resolves for the New Year.

I was not able to memorize "Handlebars" by the Flobots...

but I am all about the second chances.

New Year, New Resolves 

1. learn morse code

2. call grocery stores "markets"

3. take more hugs and give more smiles

4. bake {but mostly eat} more pie

lemon merengue, obviously

Joking-a-la-zoking aside, my motto for this year is this:

"Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it is in your power to act." 

Proverbs 3:27

I truly desire to enter this year with a heart and mind that is generous with the

  goodness 

I have been given.

I think this starts with praying constantly for a sense of

 humility

so that I can understand what I have been given.

{perfecting the strawstache last year... it's a good omen}

{in awe but passionate about doing something about it is this Maddy heart}

Nehemi[[ayeayeaye]]ah

One of the classes I'm taking this semester is called

Oral Interpretations. 

It's a communications course and involves reading out loud. 

Literature + talking= a very happy Maddy. 

Our assignment this week is to cut 

((fancy way of saying choose))

a selection from the Bible to read in class. 

I chose a passage from Nehemiah. 

Nehe-who-ah??

Yeah, I promise I'm not trying to go for the hipster Bible reading

by choosing something a little bit more old school.

((I'm pretty sure that Paul referred to the Old Testament as "old school"

inside his mind as he wrote so many letters to New Testament churches.))

But Nehemiah stinking ROCKS!!

I'm going to read verses four through eleven from chapter one. 

{I imagine this is what he would look like. mostly because he has a rad beard}

I'm ever so excited to highlight 

the depth of Nehemiah's heart for God's people. 

God had placed such a specific passion inside of his heart

and he let it break him so that he would be fully engaged. 

He chose to intercede in an amazing way. 

I'm stoked:)

Also I realized that I need to check in on my new year's resolves...

I've been succeeding in everything except for the memorizing of 

"Handlebars" by the Flobots. 

I think I've found my Sunday afternoon activity!

Also, I miss this kid

kinda  lot. 

My little brohah is such a stud!

Adam started his junior year of high school this past week

and I'm so excited for this year!!!

((so many heart-thoughts for this Maddy-girl!!))

Good Day Sunshine

Ecclesiastes 11:7

"Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the sun."

What a blessed sunshine day it has been!!!

Sitting by the Biola fountain reading the glorious hours away...

mmm hmmmm

Now THAT'S what I'm talking about.

Good Day Sunshine

The Beatles