bible and a bus ticket home

I loved this picture because she can't see where she's going next; scary or exciting?

Crazy Love is rocking my world right now, and I'm not even one of those people who is often inspired by books. seriously, ask anyone who's ever been to the beach with me- i always start a book with the best of intentions and end up wanting to toss it in the ocean upon completion. Not this one, my friends, not this one.

I could write a novel on each paragraph, but I don't have all day, nor do you my faithful followers; so, I'll keep it short and sweet- kinda... not really.

"The point of your life is to point to Him. In about 50 years (give it a couple of decades), no one will remember you. Everyone you know will be dead. Certainly no one will care what job you had, what car you drove, what school you attended, or what clothes you wore. This can be terrifying or reassuring, or maybe a mix of both. The truth is some people waste their lives. All that matters is the reality of who we are before God" -Francis Chan, Crazy Love

This sounds harsh, I know. I was like geez, that's morbid Francis, but the truth is he's right, sort of. I mean, honestly, people still know who Pocahontas is. Ok, bad example; seeing as I'm not gonna get a Disney movie made after me, but you get my point. There are people that will be remembered for generations to come; who says I(or you) can't be one of 'em? SOo00oo0, I'm making it a point to prove Francis wrong. Anyone with me??

People may not remember everything about me, and I sincerely hope they don't. But, my goal is to make a mark on this earth, and the people in it, SO huge that people will remember it and think of God. (big dream, I know, but as I've said before--everyone always encourages little girls to dream big, I'm finally being obedient.) SOO I'm asking any and every one who reads this to think of their own journey; does what you're doing point to God? It doesn't have to be anything crazy, but it can be.. :)

Whether you're:

-raising a family (who isn't)

-working a 9 to 5 job in a cubical (me, currently)

-saving lives in a hospital (Emily Luanne, Kathleen, Courtney, Mama & MJ etc.)

-teaching the youth of today for a better tomorrow (Kelsey Jo, and my cousin Amanda)

-broadcasting the evening news (August/ all my fellow JMCers)

-selling retail (summer jobs)

-called to a life overseas

-a traveling salesman/woman (my daddy, & Suz)

-or even a curator at an art museum (miss tara white)

I challenge you to make your life point to God in every tiny little thing that you do.

This is what I want for my adventure:

(note: this isn't my Bible, but I love it when Bibles look tattered and worn, means they're doing their job)

my road map

because no matter how good it is now, my memory will fail me at some point and I want to make sure the most import things get passed on

(wish this picture was bigger)

This little beaut is the product of pure genius: a fully digital camera with all of the benefits and looks of an antique. Christmas wish list? I think YES.

Finally, I wanted to share where the title of this post came from, a Collin Raye song. My daddy and I tend to like the same music, and I may or may not have stolen this CD from him at some point, but when I read these passages, this song came to mind.

"I found a note my mamma left me,

With a Bible and a bus ticket home.

It said: 'One will get you where you're goin'

When you haven't got a prayer,

And one will bring ya back son,

If your dreams ain't waitin' there.

You're out on your own now.

We won't be there to fall back on,

But you know you're never farther

Than a Bible and a bus ticket home'."

so, pack what you want and leave the rest because, folks, it's about time our lives started pointing to God.. no matter where the journey takes us.