In Christ Alone...

"In Christ alone, my hope is found

He is my light, my strength, my song,

This cornerstone, this solid ground

Firm through the fiercest drought and storm

What heights of love, what depths of peace

When fears are stilled, when strivings cease

My comforter, my All in All

Here in the Love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone who took on flesh

Fullness of God in helpless babe

This gift of love and righteousness

Scorned by the ones He came to save

Till on that cross as Jesus died

The wrath of God was satisfied

For every sin on Him was laid

Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His Body lay

Light of the world by darkness slain

Then bursting forth in glorious Day

Up from the grave He rose again

And as He stands in victory

Sin's curse has lost its grip on me

For I am His and He is mine

Bought with the precious Blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death

This is the power of Christ in me

From life's first cry to final breath

Jesus commands my destiny

No power of Hell, no scheme of man

Can ever pluck me from His Hand

Till He returns or calls me Home

Here in the Power of Christ I'll stand"

Words by Stuart Townend

One of my all time favorite songs, these words are true and so encouraging to me. I look forward to Easter Sunday when we will remember what Christ has done for us. How wonderful and undeserved is His Love for us! Thank You Lord!

Dreaming about a trip to...

The Dillard House

Hey Soul Sista...

Recently, I've been thinking over and over about how much I love my sisters! We are absolutely crazy together. We give each other advice. We put food in each others' hair and pantz each other. We talk, text, and email. We've played basketball together, gone to school together, shared awkward moments, and helped each other brainstorm. They are my best friends, my partners in crime, my role models, my heros, my student : ), my email pals, my facebook stalkers, my competition, my roommates, and my dear sweet sisters! Together we've created countless memories. Some of my favs would have to be Dive on Dive, House- anywhere and anytime, Becky/Casey, Princess Diaries, Using mud & leaves to create a candy factory, our secret under the stairs hide out, getting food from Huddle House to feed the Dillard cats, CRaZy CaR RidES, Shopping trips, Tricking the babysitters, Youth camp, and so many more. The Lord was too kind to me when he gave me Chels, Mar, and Belle. I love every minute I get to spend with ya'll! It has always been my prayer for us to remain close. I now know no argument, distance, job, or boy could ever ruin our friendship. Those things will come, but we will always remain best buds. I wouldn't trade them for anything! I love you Chelsea Madison, Mary Noel, and Isabel Ivy. Alright so flowers because it feels like spring out but also because I thought of my sisters when I saw these pix!

Mary

Me

Isabel

Chelsea