Currently Listening Holding Nothing Back By Tim Hughes see related

Clinging to the Cross

I just wanted to share the lyrics to this one song that somebody shared with me.  The whole CD that it comes off of is amazing, but this is one of my favorites.  Very good lyrics to Tim Hughes' songs and I think you might even enjoy the music, Mom!  Try to find some way to listen to him if you've never heard him before.\

Clinging to the Cross

My soul is weak
My heart is numb
I cannot see
But still my hope is found in You
I’ll hold on tightly
You will never let me go
For Jesus, You will never fail

My soul is weak
My heart is numb
I cannot see
But still my hope is found in You
I’ll hold on tightly
You will never let me go
Jesus, You will never fail
Jesus, You will never fail

Simply to the cross I cling
Letting go of all earthly things
I'm Clinging to the cross
Mercy’s found a way for me
Hope is here as I am free
Jesus, You are all I need
I'm Clinging to the cross

I'm Clinging to the cross

Even darkness is as light to You, my Lord
So light the way and lead me home
To that place where every tear is wiped away
For Jesus, You will never fail
Jesus, You will never fail

Simply to the cross I cling
Letting go of all earthly things
I'm Clinging to the cross
Mercy’s found a way for me
Hope is here as I am free
Jesus, You are all I need
I'm Clinging to the cross

What a Savior, what a story
You were crucified, and now you are alive
So amazing, such a mystery yeah
You were crucified, and now you are alive

Simply to the cross I cling
Letting go of all earthly things
I'm Clinging to the cross
Mercy’s found a way for me
Hope is here, I am free
Jesus, You are all I need
I'm Clinging to the cross

Ohhh
Love has rescued, grace has made away
Lead me to the rock that is higher than high
Lead me, lead me, lead me
Ohhh
Rescue me
Thank you, thank you
You, have rescued me
I'm clinging, I'm clinging
To your cross, Lord
To your rugged cross
I thank you, I thank you, I thank you
Yeah

Simply to the cross I cling
Letting go of all earthly things
Yeah
I'm Clinging to the cross
Mercy’s found a way for me
Hope is here as I am free
Jesus, You are all I need
I'm Clinging to the cross

I'm Clinging to the cross
I'm Clinging to the cross

Currently Listening This Moment By Steven Curtis Chapman see related

So, a certain someone keeps telling me that I need to update.  I've been busy, and when I'm not busy I sleep and tell people that I have been busy.  There's my excuse for not updating since last September.  Is it absolutely satisfying?  Please forgive me for my sarcasm.  It was only intended for my dear sister, and you know I love ya!

A lot of things have happned since last fall.  Well, it seems like a lot has.  Maybe it's just me though.  Fall quarter was successfully completed, winter break flew by, and I'm now halfway through winter quarter here at Word of Life.  I'm halfway through the academic part of the BI - hooray.  And not hooray.  I'm going to be so sad when this year is over.  It's been amazing so far though.  And I've been told that the summer is the best part of the year.  This week our teacher is Mr. Garland for Philippians.  I love it!  Philippians is such a good book (as is every other book in the Bible!) and Mr. Garland is a marvelous teacher.  Two weeks ago we had Pastor John Bouquet for 1 Corinthians.  That was an excellent class as well.  This is not to say that all the other classes are bad - there's just some that I enjoy even more than the others.

I don't remember ever having so much snow at one time.  Except maybe for the winter we were in Minnesota and then it was probably about the same amount.  It just seemed like more because I was shorter.  Anyway...we have a LOT of snow right now.  And it's STILL snowing right now.  Really hard.  It's so amazingly beautiful, especially at night when it gets all sparkly.  But I'm afraid that I'm going to be sick of it by the end of winter.  It certainly doesn't make getting around campus easy!  It's very deceiving when you see snow and then find when you walk on it that it's just disguising the ice.  Fortunately I haven't fallen down yet - technically.  I also haven't had any guys offer me their arms.  I guess I just look like I can take care of myself.  I was thinking the other day though - that's fine, because I'm not sure if I would accept a guy's arm anyway, and then I would just look like a snob.  And then I'd fall flat on my face.  So maybe it's better that no guys approach me.

Only three weeks of Snow Camp left.  I can't believe it!  I've counseled twice and this past weekend was very challenging.  A lot of trials, but by God's grace and strength I made it through alive.  I never realized how trying it is to be in charge of a group of boy crazy gossipping girls.  We had some interesting talks though, and I'm so grateful that God gave me that experience.  All the other weekends that I didn't counsel I work in the bookstore (yeah, whatever, Britta!).  That has been a huge blessing.  I love working in there, and I've only had to work one outside activity.  The lady in charge is so encouraging, and uses every opportunity she can to turn conversations to focus on God.  It's great.

I think that's about all for now.  My eyes are going buggy and I have classes to make up from last week when I was sick.  No promises, but I'll make an effort to update more often.  Thanks to all who took the time to read this.  I miss y'all at home, and I'm praying for you as well.  Hope to talk to you soon!

'Til later...Courtney

Psalm 37:4-5

So here I am, at the Word of Life Bible Institute in NY...it's pretty amazing so far.  That's not to say it's easy.  In fact it's actually really overwhelming but it kind of forces me to focus on something and follow it through...that's a good thing!

Dr. Wendell Calder was our guest lecture this week - he spoke on James all week.  It was really good, although quite convicting. It'll be interesting to see how the first big exam goes here.

I've met tons of people here.  I can't even remember the names to all the faces that have introduced themselves to me.  It makes me feel really bad but I have met some really nice people.  In general, I'm pretty excited about the upcoming year.  God has already done so much within just a week...think what He can do in a year!!

Well, that's about all for now.  I will try to update soon, but you no me - no promises! Until later...Courtney

Just a quick note to update all those who might actually read this....

I have been home for almost two weeks now.  It's been good being here and seeing people I haven't seen in awhile.  I've gotten a lot done, and I'm glad I decided to come home.  Everything is steadily falling into place regarding the Bible Institute.  It's amazing how God works everything out in His perfect time!  Now if I could just remember that and trust Him in every aspect of my life, things would be so much better!!!

I leave to head back to New York on September 13.  I'm very excited about the upcoming BI year.  I pray God will change me and I will grow in my walk with Him.

I guess that's about all for right now...gotta go run some errands.  I'd like to say I'll update soon, but I'm not sure I will, so if you all could just pray for me as I'm going through some changes in my life, I'd really appreciate it.  Until next time....Courtney 

Ohhhh, aren't my little sister and I just adorable???