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Let's see if this works, shall we? Titled, "Quests and Questions"

Spring Walk

     This last Friday, my mother loaned me her Nikon D300s and three of her children. We walked down the road to a paved nature path in our neighborhood and then proceeded to have many "adventures" (while I snapped over 700 pictures). Many of my pictures didn't turn out due to awkward lighting and my inability to work Mom's camera, but here's a few of the day's catches!

I told them all to strike a silly pose. Chloe's face is priceless.

They take after me so well.

And this one might be my favorite. I love our curly hair.

Did you see the moon Saturday night? It was the closest it has ever been to the earth.

Telescope tonight?

Alexis-

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 | Boasting in Weaknesses

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore i will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."


This is groundbreaking for our culture today. Boast in weakness? Never! And yet, we as Christians are called to let Christ be our rock. Lean not on our own understanding, yeah? Yeah.

You ready for some Alexis-weaknesses? Because I'm prepared to boast in them since Christ's power will rest on me.

1) I have a hard time managing my time wisely (don't we all?), but it's been a real hinderance to my daily life. Chores catch up to me, school work is done last minute, I rush everything else. It all tumbles into one big mess. But through Christ's amazing grace, He's showing me this is an issue in my life and it all starts with the recognition of sin. Anyone want to keep me accountable in this?

2) A friend brought to my attention the other day that I was "tolerant". Now, there's a fine line between tolerating the right things (like noisy babies and spilled milk) and being too tolerant (like letting my friends continue in their sin). This hit me hard. I love people and I want people to see Christ through me, but how is that possible when I am too easy-going? I have to keep my friends accountable if I truly love them (which I do).

3) Three time's a charm, so we'll make this the last point. I struggle with my appearance. Now, I know most girls do, but sometimes it truly consumes me. I find that when my image consumes me, the tiniest flaw is enlarged in my vision. No one wants to live like that. God has showed me that life is not about who's the prettiest or the most fit (I don't struggle with being the thinnest. To me, that's just not attractive). I've learned that if I'm focusing too much on my appearance (beyond the basics like washing my face, getting dressed, putting on a little makeup), I just need to get out of the house and do something. I've been gardening, taking runs, and reading my Bible more often. Staying active, not having time to dilly-dally with thoughts about appearance, has really helped.

With that being said, I boast that I am weak! For in my weaknesses, Christ's strength can be known.

While we stargaze, will we give God our non-stop praise?

Lexi-

May Day Fever

Dive. Reach. Float. Soar. Your hair surrounds you. All is serene. All is calm. All is at peace. Then closure. Everything shrinks. Your heartbeat fills your ears. It's the only sound. Pressure ensues. Panic. Crushed. Race. Break through. Breathe. Cleansing relief.

That first breath, the one after a deep dive, is spring to me. Sweet, sweet spring. I see it, I smell it, I hear, it, I taste it. I relish in my Wednesday morning runs because of spring. I wake up at 5:30am to enjoy more spring. I do my classes outside, I work our garden, I even play with the dog just because of spring.

April showers bring May flowers.

Cheers to Spring!

Spring is perfect stargazing weather.

Meet you tonight.

Alexis-