February 2012
30 posts
Sometimes when I get discouraged I think of Abraham. God promised a guy with no kids that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars, and then turned silent. He didn’t speak to Abraham again for years and years. God made him a promise, then disapeared, with no proof He had ever spoken to him. All he had was a bunch of stars in the sky to keep counting and believing that God would keep...
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“Live without pretending, love without depending, listen without defending, and...”
– Drake
I love when it’s the Easter candy time of season because mama Lentz always, without fail, keeps a stash of Cadbury Creme Eggs hidden around the house. The Christmas cabinet above the refrigerator mom? Not your best effort. I always check the tall people hiding places first. Better luck next time. So last night I spent a solid chunk of time trying to figure out the piano part to a youtube...
So I had a random and strange thought today. That lead into a random but awesome decision.
Adoption. Thoroughly confused? Let’s break it down. Now this is the story all about how… It’s not because I know I will not be able to have my own children. Maybe I won’t, only God knows. And I definitely want to have my own chil’rens. (That improper grammar was deliberate)...
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Reason number 65394 I’m glad I dyed my hair darker: A little girl asked me if I would be Belle from Beauty and the Beast at her 6th birthday party next weekend. She was in front of me at a check out lane in Target, and I was making faces at her. [: Awwww, how preciously and sickeningly cute.
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“I was a quick wet boy, diving too deep for coins
All of your street light eyes...”
– It’s an Iron and Wine, slow dancing kind of morning. I love my “weird” music. [:
Curling up in bed with a good book [BOM] and cuddling with Chloe and Lucy. I can’t think of a better end to a wonderful day. I love Valentine’s day. I loved this Valentine’s day. God is good.
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“Up above I see specs of silver in the evening sky, specs of gold in the river...”
– Specs, Matt Pond PA
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Today while amidst my usual Sunday driving activities, I had a moment of complete and utter contentment wash over me. I often find it hard to describe in tangible words how exactly these moments physically manifest themselves, but let me offer a weak attempt I have assembled over constant edited drafts and conversations. It’s almost like the exact moment you enter a warm building after...
I have a little something I’ve been working on for you. Keep your eyes peeled for it. It’s my story of how I came to know the true Church. It’s lengthy. It’s detailed. And it’s been a long time coming. No more posts until it’s complete in it’s entirety. [:
But firssssst:
“His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou has been...
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Dear Monday, I look forward to you with equal parts dread and anticipation. For thus begins my half-marathon training. “Only then, as she stared at the rows of book covers, at the pictures of people laughing or embracing or crying, all caught in the heroic struggles of their lives, did a small thought occur to her with such simplicity she almost said it out loud: ‘I am afraid to...
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“Make good stuff, then make it easy for people to buy it. There’s your...”
– Jonathan Coulton
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“The soft seldom survive.”
– Mates of State
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So many wonderful things have happened this week! [: Including my decision to type all my smilies like this from now on. All my decisions are riveting ones, let me tell you…
Tuesday night, I had my hair dyed. I still hardly recognize myself. It was a lot darker then I planned on going (my experimental session was a lot lighter, think milk chocolate) but after all the wonderful compliments...
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“The Elders know your name because they asked me upon seeing your photos. They...”
– I am blessed with the most wonderful friends that always know just want to say to make my heavy heart lighter. Without them, there would be a lot less love in my life, and for that I am greatful.
“Like any good 50 cent song, biology is just about sex, and not dying.”
– Hank Green (via perpetualthoughts)
That is Christian Courage →
“Some people mistakenly think responses such as silence, meekness, forgiveness, and bearing humble testimony are passive or weak. But to ‘love [our] enemies, bless them that curse [us], do good to them that hate [us], and pray for them which despitefully use [us], and persecute [us]’ (Matthew 5:44) takes faith, strength, and, most of all, Christian courage.”
Elder Robert D. Hales
Of the Quorum...
“All that is gold does not glitter
Not all those who wander are lost
The old...”
– J. R. R. Tolkien (via mabbdoom)
There is no worse feeling in the world to meet than that of indifference.
But, go listen to Josh Garrels “Farther Along.” Do it. Right this second and thank me later.
“A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.”
– Max Lucado (via mabbdoom)
January 2012
20 posts
Being petty never suited anyone, but sincerity? Sincerity is flattering on all shapes and sizes.
*D&C 63:9-12 Luke 22:32 Mosiah 5:7 Alma 22:16 Ether 12:27-28 *Moroni 10:4 Little scripture study during the work day never hurt nobody.
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Remember when I said that I would be utilizing my agency to talk about my testimony more in 2012? It’s your lucky day. I love the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. I know it is the true and restored church. I know Joseph Smith was a prophet and transcribed for us the Book of Mormon through revelation which is scripture and the word of God. I testify in the importance of covenants....
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“Well she says I’m complicated.” “Heh. You’re just spoiled.”
Don’t just be your problem, be your solution :)
mabbdoom:
It all depends on your perspective.
Yes.
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By this time next year...
I want to have traveled to Italy. You heard it here first.
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“I liked the way his story ended with someone else. I liked his voice. I liked...”
– John Green, The Fault in Our Stars
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There’s doing things the smart way. There’s doing things the dumb way. And then there’s doing things the Shirley way, which is such a fantastic mix of both that you never really know what you’re going to get. Superb cunning or complete and utter obtuseness. At least you’re in for a surprise.
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“Why don’t you tell me that ‘if the girl had been worth having, she’d have waited...”
– F. Scott Fitzgerald (via thecourtneybrunson)
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Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about setting New Year’s goals and whatnot, but tomorrow starts today. You can’t sit around waiting for the life you want to start tomorrow. Don’t use the future to escape the present. I’m just going to pull off this band-aid, let it hurt, and then enjoy the relief that time and new opportunity bring. What band-aid? Oh you know,...