CD Recommendations...

This CD is simply amazing. Their music is so anointed. If I'm ever having a bad day all I have to do is listen to anything by Hillsong. I would recommend getting any of their CDs... you won't be disappointed. My two favorite songs are "Savior King" & "Hosanna."
Hosanna Lyrics:

"Heal my heart and make it clean, Open up my eyes to the things unseen, Show me how to love like you have loved me, Break my heart for what breaks yours, Everything I am for your kingdom's cause, As I walk from earth into eternity"

Phil Wickham's new cd, "Cannons" came out about a week ago. I

haven't bought it yet, but I have heard a few of his new songs &

they're awesome. I have his first cd & really like it. His lyrics are

raw, moving, and encouraging, they come from a heart that passionately loves God. So check him out.

This week has been kind of crazy. As Regent students know it's the last week of this session. HALLELUJAH! This session has been my busiest thus far, but it's almost over. I only have 3 huge papers, 3 blackboard posts, 4 reply posts, & a final due by Monday. That's not too much is it? :) Needless to say, Pray for me!

Dreams

n. A condition or achievement that is longed for; an aspiration

Alicia's definition: Dreams are desires and goals that give us something to strive for, they shape us and keep us going, they add enjoyment to this life...


It's funny because a few years ago I had a notion of what I wanted to do with my life career wise. It consisted of me graduating with a degree in Government & then going on to law school. From there working in government & eventually becoming a judge. I still have those dreams, but over the past year God has completely expanded my notions.

As the days go by my dreams are morphing into His... It's amazing. Just lately it's like God's slowly unveiling His plan for my life. His plan consists of things that I never had a desire or passion to do, but now they have become my hearts very desire. He has changed the desires of my heart to match what He wants for me, what He knows I need. He’s awakened desires that have been dormant. He’s molding my heart more and more into who He wants me to be, and He lines up my desires for myself with His desires for me.

Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.”

Having a vision or dream for our lives is important. Dreams can easily be lost through failures, lies of the enemy, relationships… but all hope is not lost. God gives us our dreams, if we seek Him He’ll revive the dreams that were lost or stolen from us. We can then have the freedom to walk out our calling and see those dreams come to past.

Who Owns the Moon?

Late night randomness... so I'm sitting here with some friends and a random thought came to mind. Who Owns the Moon? Not having an answer I went to the trusty google.com. Then I interviewed my friends & here are the answers that I received.

Lenny – The U.S. government

Bekah – Jesus.... No one can own the moon

Ashley – Nobody, but eventually someone will try to claim it

So there you have it... any thoughts?

*Update... I just read on foxnews.com a news article about how China may get to moon before the U.S. check it out -- http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,299514,00.html

Guess what today is??

The first day of the Supreme Court's new term. Yay! I know you're probably thinking, ok Alicia you're such a nerd. It's probably true. ;)

I have followed the different Supreme Court rulings in the past, but not as much as I probably should have. So, beginning with this term I am going to follow the cases more carefully. Some interesting cases will be heard this session (to name a few... terror laws, gun control, lethal injection) ... but don’t worry I'll keep you updated on the results. :)

What I am passionate about...

Founded in 1997, International Justice Mission began operations after a group of human rights professionals, lawyers and public officials launched an extensive study of the injustices witnessed by overseas missionaries and relief and development workers. This study, surveying more than 65 organizations and representing 40,000 overseas workers, uncovered a nearly unanimous awareness of abuses of power by police and other authorities in the communities where they served. Without the resources or expertise to confront the abuse and to bring rescue to the victims, these overseas workers required the assistance of trained public justice professionals.

When the poor are hungry, homeless or alienated, the Church has come to their aid by providing food, shelter and missionaries to meet the pressing needs. But when the poor have been oppressed, treated unjustly and suffered under the hand of someone more powerful, little was done on their behalf.

Accordingly, IJM was established to help fill this void, acting as an organization that stands in the gap for victims when they are left without an advocate. IJM staff members (human rights experts, attorneys and law enforcement professionals) receive case referrals from, and work in conjunction with, other non-governmental organizations and casework alliances abroad.


I believe that this is part of our mandate as Christians. In Isaiah 1:17 it says, “Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” This organization is accomplishing just that. I hope to get involved with IJM sometime in the near future. I wish I could just quit school & go right now... but God knows what He's doing, so I must be patient. :)

Sometimes you just need to run away.... to the BEACH. :)

"Oceans will part, Nations come at the whisper of Your call" ~Hillsong

Where Has Summer Gone?

The past few months have just flown by. My summer was amazing. It was spent site-seeing, sipping coffee, eating great food, & studying… oh yeah, did I mention this all took place in OXFORD! : ) Yes, this summer I went out of the U.S. for the first time. This experience truly opened my eyes not only to different cultures, but also to the call that God has on my life (I'll expound in a later blog). If you are thinking about studying abroad with Regent, I would definitely recommend it. It is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, while also being given the opportunity to meet great people and be challenged academically.

Fall classes have started once again, for some crazy reason I've decided to take extra classes this session. It hasn't been very gracious on my social life, but that's ok. It's going by fast, already 1/4 way through this semester. Life is good and so is God. Until next time…

Alicia

Micah 6:8 “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Here are some pics from this summer...