Hannah Montana Forever

As I am sitting here watching reruns of Hannah Montana Forever I am praying for Miley that she may find the road that God has made for her and that her family can find peace within.

I have been a fan of Miley since I can remember. I have seen all the episodes at least twice, been to all of her concerts, and I have so much memorabilia that it is not even funny.

My heart just breaks when ever I see a new news headline with Miley and/or her family in trouble. She has been such a role model for me. When I would be made fun of because I liked her I was taught, through Hannah Montana, that you should stand up for what you like and believe in.

While some don't like the show you have to admit that they do teach lessons that should be learned.

The moments that happen between Miley and her family and Miley and her friends warms my heart because they are real moments between real friends and family.

Through everything I hope that Miley can find peace in life. Miley I <3 you and  pray for you, your family, and your friends everyday. <3

Verse of the Day for February 25, 2011

Today's Verse

Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.

— Psalm 98:1 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Songs can stir us up or they can bring us comfort. Songs can take us back to a special time, or songs can give us hope for things to come. Unfortunately, we usually leave the composing of the words and the music of our songs only for someone else to write, never taking time to write our own "new song." But today, why not make up your own new song of praise and thanks to God. It doesn't have to be great, just heartfelt and offered to the Father from whom all joyful songs come.

My Prayer...

Father God, thank you for the gift of song. Please receive my song of thanks and praise from a heart you have filled with your delight. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Today's Verse Illustrated

I love this verse because music is sometimes the only thing that makes the world go round. Song is a marvelous thing when you are home alone (like I am right now:D), you are on a walk, or you are just down in the dumps. I know that I listen to my iPod when I want a little bit of everything. But there are the times when all I want to listen to is Christian music. While I do have my Christian songs on my iPod I don't have a lot so I turn on our local Christian music station LIFE 107.1 and I know I can count on them to play all the newest and most uplifting music for the day. So the next time you are down just remember to turn on what ever music you feel like listening too and I think it may help you out!

Your talent is God's gift to you.
What you do with it is your gift back to God.

- Leo Buscaglia -

Today's Bible Verse

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.

— Proverbs 14:21 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

God has been so gracious to us! Think of all the different ways he has blessed us -- some financially, others with great opportunities for service, others with deep personal relationships that are eternal, and for all of us, the promise of life with him. But what will we do with these blessings? Will we hoard them, hide them, and keep them to ourselves? If we do, our blessings will wither, crack, and dry in our parched hearts. But, one of the greatest ways we can thank God for his kindness, mercy, and goodness is by sharing these blessings with those around us, especially those in need who can never repay us for our kindness.

My Prayer...

O LORD God, my gracious and generous Father, thank you so much for the many rich blessings you have poured into my life. Open my heart, dear Father, and use me as a conduit of your blessings so that others may know of your love through my actions and attitudes. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Today's Verse Illustrated

Today I was really shown this verse. I am just so glad that God blesses me everyday with things that I didn't even think would come true! I <3 God. But Soloman was right when he wrote, if we just keep all our blessings to ourselves than we are selfish. If you are ever blessed make sure you let be known that you have been and share your joy and happiness with them!

Friends

A friend is someone we turn to
when our spirits need a lift.
A friend is someone we treasure
for our friendship is a gift.
A friend is someone who fills our lives
with beauty, joy, and grace.
And makes the whole world we live in
a better and happier place.

- Jean Kyler McManus -


My friends I <3 You!

Will You Ever?

Will you ever?

I don't think you will
ever fully understand
how you've touched my life
and made me who I am.

I don't think you could ever know
just how truly special you are
that even on the darkest nights
you are my brightest star.

I don't think you will ever fully comprehend
how you've made my dreams come true
or how you've opened my heart
to love and the wonders it can do.

You've allowed me to experience
something very hard to find
unconditional love that exists
in my body, soul, and mind.

I don't think you could ever feel
all the love I have to give
and I'm sure you'll never realize
you've been my will to live.

You are an amazing person
and without you I don't know where I'd be.
Having you in my life
completes and fulfills every part of me.

- Erica -

Movies

There are the movies that you just do not want to watch. Then there are the ones you are in love with!

My family just recently got Netflix for our TV. It is one of our guilty pleasures. It is nice because I love to watch movies but I never feel like looking half way decent, getting in the car, and driving 5 minutes to see a movie. With Netflix I am able to pick whatever movie I want and have it either streamed through my TV instantly or mailed to my house! I have since become a major movie buff and I am watching the movies I have always wanted to see!

Just tonight I watched 'Charlie St. Cloud'. Movies like this are my favorite. I love me a good old drama movie! The Last Song, Titanic. If it makes me cry you know it will forever be one of my favorites. Just the feeling I get when I watch a movie I love much less the wanting of the love, the scenery, or the friendship There are just some awesome awesome movies.

I also love musicals...if they are not too cheesy and lame! Of course I love watching the "famous" version of our musical we are performing at our high school. I also love your typical High School Musical, Hairspray, those types! I love the music and actors that can see :D.

My next favorite genre is action/adventure/suspense. Inception, Shutter Island, Treasure Island...along those lines! I love the intense scenes and the thrilling feeling you get when you are on the edge of your seat the whole time.

Finally I am a big fan of comedies. The best all time comedy is The Diary of a Mad Black Woman. I just love Madea and Tyler Perry!!! There are also the classic Hangover, The Grown Ups, Old Dogs!!!! Plus I love to laugh!

Now that I have listed my favorite movies how about some of my favorite actors/actresses. The first big...guys! Zac Efron, Channing Tatum, Mathew McConaughey, Bradley Cooper, Owen Willson, Adam Sandler, John Travolta, ..I could be missing a few. Actresses: Miley Cyrus (Duh), Sandra Bullock, Reese Witherspoon, Rachel McAdams, Kate Winslet, Jennifer Aniston, Vanessa Hudgens, Julia Roberts, Emma Watson, Alexis Bledel, Anne Hathaway...I could be missing a few. Basically if they have been in a movie I have fallen in love with they will be on my list!

Then there are the movies that seperate themselves from everyone else: DISNEY!!! I have forever grown up with these movies. I can't even remember my first Disney movie I can just remember the joy I got from watching them. Heck I even still love them all and still feel the same way! Walt Disney, the brains behind the whole operation, once said this 'I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse. ' To think something so magical could have been started by a mouse! Disney will forever live on in my heart, my friends and enemies hearts, and my children's hearts! 


Let us just I love movies! They bring that little simple joy in the time I most defiantly need it!! Now tell me about your movies!!!

Snow Day

Snow next to the mailbox

We had a terrible snow storm last night resulting in major snow drifts, bad roads, and a snow day!

Snow drifted outside our back door

I started my snow day off with waking up at 7:30 and then go back to bed until 10:00 in the morning to my sister calling me wondering if my dad went to work. I woke up did a little FBing and watching the end of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (creeeepppyyy)!

Snow against my car, a little above the
windows

My stomach started rumbling so I went to go grap a bowl of strawberry frosted Mini Wheats (yum) and popped in my Glee DVD's!!! My mom then came home with my sister and her friend. While my sister and her friend did there thing my mom and I did the whole scholarship thing (ugh).

After TWO hours of scholarshipping I went outside to wipe away the snow the snow plow man decided to put in our driveway! I came in had a little hot chocolate and more FBing, put some pictures up on FB of the snow storm after math, then decided that I should organize my iPod!

Through all that I did not take a shower and that is part of the blessing of a snow day, you do not have to worry about doing anything!!!

Overall I thought it was a pretty good snow day!!! What do you do on your snow days?