A True Impact.

Greek Impact was took place at the Kappa house on Wednesday. Sorry for the delayed post, I have been slacking. But this event was truly monumental. 

And it was a packed house! Praise God for His provision and His power. If it is His will, it will surely take place. We saw Him working in these past few weeks to make this happen. I was truly in disbelief the entire night. He never ceases to amaze me. I am so glad to serve Him, I am learning that life is so much better when you live it His way, the way it was designed. I am seeing Him working and there is nothing more joyful. 

The speaker, Jack Easterby was fantastic as well and I am fairly sure that we had a few come to Christ that night. More people get to share in the joy that is Jesus. To see more posts on the event see Ashley or Kitty's blogs. 

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Splendor.

Hello again! Here's another update from Greek Summit! I really want this to be more of a photo diary, but some things might need some explanation. Below is a picture of Melissa (a DZ at USC) and me. Go Cocks!

 Our mess of food and Bibles at our twice-a-week Bible study. 

 Marian Jordan talk. Absolutely incredible. Below is a picture of this fantastic woman. 

 Sarah and me.

 Mom's denim jacket, as well as her white Michael Stars tank. I just got the skirt at the outlet mall this week, it can be so much; a skirt, dress, shawl, cover-up. What a great investment: Urban Nomad.

Last night we went to Baytown, a cute area in Destin. We went to this awesome bar called Rum Runners with dueling pianists. 

This may be one of my most favorite pictures that I've ever taken.

So I really have some ambiguous pictures here, but I am having an incredible time here. I have learned so much I can't even comprehend all the work God is doing sometimes. 

Today Isaiah 55:5 really spoke to me. 

"Surely you will summon nations you know not,

and nations that do not know you

will hasten to you, 

because of the Lord your God, 

the Holy One of Israel,

for he has endowed you with splendor."

I am working on trusting the Lord. It surely is not easy, but how can I not trust Him? The God of the Universe? This verse is so reassuring. He has such great plans, He has endowed me and all of His believers with splendor, though I have done nothing to deserve His grace. 

God Bless. 

Seek Him First.

Hello again! 

Things are going very well here at Greek Summit. Especially today. I came here knowing my spiritual life was going in the wrong direction but I didn't know what to do about it. This morning I figured out why. I have been living in a works-based mentality for so long that I had grown weary and exhausted. I thought I wasn't doing enough to make the Father proud of me. I was trying to earn my salvation, and why? I don't have to do that, thanks to Jesus. My salvation has already been given to me. I have eternal life because Jesus died for me. I will be with the Father forever because Jesus made it so I didn't have to earn anything. Because nothing I could ever do on my own would be enough. 

I am more sinful than I could ever know, and yet I am more loved than I could ever possibly comprehend. (Paraphrase from Tim Keller, I believe.)

I have been learning today that I am loved at all times. The Father's love for me does not diminish or grow stronger based on my performance. And that is certainly something worth praise!

Thank you Jesus for saving me. Thank you Father for loving me. Thank you Holy Spirit for revealing all of this to me. 

Now for some pictures of beautiful Destin, Florida. 

 I took all of these pictures with my iPhone. I did bring my camera but I am afraid to bring it on the beach. 

 Yesterday, after session, the whole group went to Dave's Dogs. I had possibly the best hotdog imaginable. 

 It really is "all in the bun."

 We basically took over this little hotdog stand. But Bob, not Dave (he was off that day) handled it with such friendliness and precision. Go Bob. 

 And the hour-long wait was so worth it. Look at that beauty. 

Last night we went to dinner with our "family groups" which are smaller groups we were assigned to, in order to make the trip a little less daunting. 

We went to Dewey Destins which was  delicious. I had to document the fact that the building was established in 1928! What a great year. 

God is doing great things in us and around us. I am so fortunate to be on this trip. Here is a verse that God has been truly laying on my heart lately. 

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

Matthew 6:33-34

God has been doing so much work in my heart, I with I could list all the verses that have been helping me. Basically all of Matthew 6 is fantastic. And today I read the first two chapters of Ecclesiastes by the pool. It seemed to express exactly how I have been feeling lately. This world will never satisfy us. But if we "seek first his kingdom" everything else will fall into place. Our wants will become what he wants for us. And when those line up, nothing else could ever matter. 

God Bless You All. 

At The Close.

Last night was Fleur-de-lis Rage. A Kappa function. It was a blast! I took Hanna as my date. 

 Stephanie and Me. 

 Panama City group!!! 

Today we had a little Cru field day because it was reading day, therefore no classes or finals. 

Yes, I am a beast. 

Photo credit to Danielle! Love my Cru people!! 

 As you can see, a storm was coming. 

 Afterwards we went on a trip to Yoghut. The best place ever. I tried their new flavor, Spa Honey Lavender which was delicious with strawberries and granola!

The storm hit while I was in my dorm watching my new favorite show, Twin Peaks, on Netflix. 

On another note, I have 5 days left here! It's bittersweet. But more sweet than bitter. And my birthday is Saturday! I am so ready for summer. 

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, 

but fools despise wisdom and discipline."

Proverbs 1:7

Arnold and Lita

Considering the current weather in Columbia (see above), today is going to be a lazy Saturday. Well, partially. I am alternating between studying for Econ and watching Hey Arnold on Netflix. I know, you're jealous (of the Hey Arnold part). It's been too long since I've watched some good Saturday morning cartoons. Let's have a week recap, shall we?

 My car was decorated thanks to some thoughtful Cru boys.

I made my first banana bread (I do not bake) and it was a huge hit! Check out the recipe I used here. I omitted the nuts. Some say banana bread must have them, but I don't like them. That's the perk of baking your own delicious treats. 

I made it for our last Kappa Bible Study of the year. Half of us will be graduating and I will miss them dearly. I can see this will always be a difficult time of year in college. 

I also have been making a summer to-do list. Here's what I have so far:

• Scan all of mom's old photos and have an occasional vintage photo post. I got the idea from one of my favorite blogs, The Sartorialist.
• Learn to cook. 
• Learn to use a film camera.
• Throw a classy summer party (we may be moving soon so I have to make the best of my house while I still can!)
• Clean out my closet, I am sensing a blog giveaway
• Garden
• Write a message in a bottle
• And of course, grow closer to my Lord and Savior. 

One week of classes left! I can do it! Tonight I am going to Charleston with Hanna for the Shrimp Festival (?) sounds like it should be fun! I am bringing my camera so expect a long post upon my return.

Oh, and one more thing. 

I have found true love, and it's name is Lita.

These Jeffrey Campbell shoes have captured my heart. I will be gladly accepting donations, in case you were wondering. They will be mine. 

"Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account."

Hebrews 4:13

We cannot hide from God, but isn't that comforting? We have nothing to fear. He sees everything and yet He still loves us enough to sacrifice His own precious Son. 

Much Love.