first monday of school

Today was my first Monday back at school. I actually started on the odd day of last Wednesday. It has been pretty good thus far. All my classes seem to be going well. I have decided to buckle down and study more this semester. I am going to kick butt in all my classes. I have been going to the library and hiding away for hours at a time to study. I think it is helping a whole lot. I really enjoy my art class. It is Introduction to Visual Arts. Right now, we are learning about a lot of history of art and the social aspects surrounding it. It is quite interesting. (At least, I seem to think so.) 

This weekend was pretty exciting. On Friday night, I went out with Angela, Jackie, Jason, Erin and Cacy. We went to Olive Garden, even though the wait was 40-50 minutes. It was well worth the wait. After Olive Garden, we went ice-skating. It was so much fun. I had not been skating in probably a year. Ice-skating hurt my feet & my legs, but I had a blast with my friends. I enjoyed standing in the middle taking pictures of the rest of them. Someone had to capture the fun. :)

Then, on Saturday night, I went out with Ame and friends. They were coming to Evansville, and Ame did not want to the 7th wheel. So I told her I would hang out with them. We went to Logan's and then ice-skating. My legs & feet really hate me for going two days in a row. Not smart on my part. I still had fun. :)

Sunday meant church time. I was really ready for Sunday to finally roll around. I've been missing Bethel Temple. The worship is truly amazing. It sweeps me off my feet and I'm dancing around praising! I love it!! From the first time I attended, I knew I would love it there. This Sunday, Pastor Brett was talking about IGNITE. Getting on fire in this new year. He gave 3 tips for igniting in 2009: 

1. Be bold!

2. Run to the battle

3. Find which way the crowd is going and go the other direction

I am excited about 2009. I want to ignite this year. I want to draw closer to God and spend more time with Him. I am looking to make time in my schedule. He deserves more time than anything else. I tend to place other things, such as homework, tv, friends, etc. before God. I have got to get my priorities in line. I know with His help and guidance I can do it.

I'll leave with these lyrics from one of my favorite worship songs we sing at Bethel. :)

Stronger By Hillsong

There is a love that came for us

Humbled to a sinner's cross

You broke my shame and sinfulness

You rose again victorious

Faithfulness none can deny

Through the storm and through the fire

There is truth that sets me free

Jesus Christ who lives in me

You are stronger

You are stronger

Sin is broken

You have saved me

It is written Christ is risen

Jesus, You are Lord of all

No beginning and no end

You're my hope and my defense

You came to seek and save the lost

You paid it all upon the cross

So let Your name be lifted higher

Be lifted higher, be lifted higher