JMUCU Houseparty!

Last weekend, as a CU, we went to spend the weekend at Pentrenant Hall in Powys, just outside of Shropshire. Despite the slight transport dilemma on the way, where the minibus decided to break down, leaving around 15 of us standing in the dark and freezing cold at the side of a road in the middle of nowhere, the weekend was all round fab!

There were a number of activities that were carried out across the weekend - we had meetings which were led by Ste Robbo (focusing on 1 Peter), time spent in prayer, seminars, silly but exciting evening games, etc. Some of the pictures below will give you an idea of what we got up to:

For me, the weekend was exciting because it meant I would be able to get to know other people within the CU a lot better - and that's what I did! It would be safe to say that in a way I feel like I belong to another little family, inside a wider family filled with God's people. There are so many lovely faces within CU and I have definitely made some long-lasting friendships :).

But as well as being able to form friendships and get involved with silly games, the weekend was a massive encouragement and a real challenge for me. The main focus of the weekend was 'Daring to be different', looking at how we can grow as a CU and spread the gospel, and how we can achieve our vision statement:

The Friday night was focused on being gospel centered. This really refreshed and strengthened my love for the gospel. It really reinforced the power of Gods word and how it is because of the gospel that our lives have meaning, and it is because of Jesus that we can have a living hope!

Saturdays meeting was focused on being marked by grace and what it means to be on mission. One thing Ste mentioned struck and challenged me most - "Mission is everyday life with gospel intentionality". Everyday we should be on mission for Jesus. In everything we do, think or say, we should always be intentional. Intentional in sharing Jesus' love with those we come across. I think it is so easy to miss opportunities to share Jesus with others, but it is so important that we go out of our way to share God's love. 

Dukie spoke on the Sunday morning about daring to be different in our personal lives and within our evangelism, which echoed a lot of what Ste said and really helped it all to hit home further. He mentioned that there are only two reasons why we don't share the gospel: we either don't believe it or we do not love our friends. If we truly loved Jesus, we would want others to love Him too. We will want others to hear what He has done for us, so they themselves can be transformed by the gospel! A massive thing I have struggled with over the past few years is sort of making up my mind about whether God can save people. I'd often choose not to tell certain people about God because I don't think they'd listen or I think they'll laugh it off. But God's word is so powerful and has the power to break down barriers and change people's hearts.  A question that was asked was, 'Who are we to judge who should hear the gospel?' And that is so true! God has called us to go and make disciples of all nations - and we should be bold and courageous, and answer that calling!

10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) - Matt Redman

A week with my faves x

This week I had the lovely company of Nathan, and a beautiful visit from my nearest and dearest, Luce. It's quite hard summing up a beautiful few days but, as always, being in their company was quite a treat!

Nathan, the cutie, even treated me to a lolly!
- Currently in my hand. So very tempted to eat it, but too yummy to eat!

'There is a green hill' by Geraldine Latty.

Two posts in one night, a rare occasion, but I absolutely love the words to this song. We sing it at my home church, but it has taken me so long to find a version of it online.

'I may not know of the pain of His passion,
But I believe that in my place he stood:
That I may know freedom and live in forgiveness,
For I am redeemed by His great love.

There was no other good enough
Willing to pay the price of sin
For he was the only one who could reach out
And unlock the gates of heav’n to let us in.'

♥

Being able to sit in tonight has allowed me some time alone to reflect on how gracious our God is! Since being in Liverpool, I have been so overwhelmed by the many blessings that God has poured out upon me each day, and I am so thankful that I have a Father in heaven, looking out for me during every step of my life.

One of the things I absolutely love about being part of God's family is that I am never alone. I always have God to turn to, no matter what circumstance I am in, or no matter how I am feeling. I have a God who loves and cares for me like nobody else could! I just find that so overwhelming. 

'For I am convinved that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.'

(Romans 8:38-39)

We need a desire to share Christ!

'I am convinced the greatest act of love we can ever perform for people is to tell them about God's love for them in Christ.'

- Billy Graham

I suppose this post is more of a request for prayer. Over the past few months in particular, I have really been challenged to stand boldly for Christ and to share the love of Jesus with other people. Sharing the gospel is something that we should do at every opportunity we can get - and we get lots of them, even though we don't necessarily take them!

At our CU, they have a vision statement which has set us the exciting challenge of 'engaging with the 24,000 students of LJMU, through the relevance of the gospel, with boldness and courage, for the glory of God.' Now when I first saw this, I thought 24,00 students is a lot of people to reach out to, particularly for a group of around 30 students. Don't get me wrong, 24,000 people is a lot of people. But I don't think that it is a number which is too great for us to share Jesus with. My thinking has been massively encouraged through one verse:

'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.' 

Matthew 19:26

So I suppose a huge prayer for our CU would be that we wouldn't be discouraged and think that this is an unachievable task, but that we would be reminded of the power of the gospel. God's word is a word that can change lives. It's not just any old book - it's a book that holds the Truth that is found in Jesus Christ. Spreading the news of Jesus to these 24,000 people is impossible if we don't have God on our side and at the forefront of our minds. BUT. We need to remember that we do have God on our side. And although it may be quite daunting talking to people we may not necessarily know, we need not be afraid because Jesus has promised that He will be with us every step of the way.

Recently I sat down and thought about this, and questioned why I often find it so hard to share my faith with other people. Is it because I am scared about what people will think? Am I embarrassed? Then I thought about people who follow other religions. It is quite scary to see how public and open they are about their beliefs and how they aren't afraid to share their beliefs with other people. So why are we?! As Christians we believe that there is only one God. We believe that Jesus died for our sins so we can know Him as our personal Saviour, and so we can be with Him in heaven. If this is a truth that we know everybody should hear, and everybody needs, and if its a truth that we know to be the only truth, why are we so afraid to hold it back? We shouldn't be!

Something that has also really been on my heart for the past year - and particularly since the Aberystwyth conference this Summer - is getting involved in mission work. At the conference, one of the meetings focused on being part of the mission and not part of the mission field. And its made me realise, how better can I spend next Summer than serving my Saviour? 

I just pray that this year God would guide me in deciding how I can spend this summer - whether it's abroad or even just within the UK. I've looked into a couple of organisations and spoken to a couple of people for help - but I just pray that whatever I end up doing, God will really use me, challenge me, and maybe bring me out of my comfort zone, in order to share the gospel!

'And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.'

Mark 16:15

Indescribable!

I couldnt find a single post with the full video, so its all in parts. But had to share this because everytime I watch it - without fail! - it blows me away and makes me realise what an awesome God we really have!

cf

:)

"The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. 

A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he."

- Deuteronomy 32:4

Making Christ the Centre

So last night I went to the first main CU meeting of the year - it was such a blessing having the opportunity to meet together, different people from different backgrounds, but all having the same thing in common - knowing Jesus! :)

But just wanted to make this post about something that really challenged me. One of the songs we sang during the meeting was a song called 'Everything' by Tim Hughes. I'd never heard it before, but it really made me think and wonder is God really in everything that I do? As ashamed as I am to admit it, I can often find it so easy to forget God in the midst of things I do, think and say - but the words in the song have been a real reminder as to how I should live my life. Everything I do needs to be done to the glory of God, and I really need to make sure that He is the focus of everything in my life!

Freshers food for thought...

Coming to uni really has been a massive eye opener on how strong temptation can be. It's no secret that the majority of students right across the country use freshers week as a massive opportunity to get absolutely trollied. I suppose, like most people, I've grown up aware of the temptations around me - having gone through college and high school, having spent a week in malia over the summer, etc. but coming to uni seriously made me see how much Satan tempts us! As we are all human, and all sinners, we are weak. We can find it so easy to get into unhelpful situations or find it difficult to say 'no' to things, especially when they are so evidently spoon fed to us!

However, our aim as christians should be to bring glory to Jesus and be a testimony to everybody around us. But how do we stand up for Jesus in a world that doesn't know him or rejects him? I was given a book called 'Whispers of wisdom' by a friend, and each day the book focuses on a different verse in the Bible. One of them looks at this topic and gives a verse from Luke 16:13 (NIV):

"No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despite the other."

It then goes onto to look at the verse and shows us that although living for the world may look exciting and appealing to us, if we choose to reject God's way, it will only lead to pain. It is so important to live within the world but have your main focus on Christ. It can be a huge test for us, but by being in the world and not of the world is how we are truly going to reflect the truth and love that God has given us! 

'Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of faith' 

Hebrews 12:1-2

A weekend back home!

So this weekend I decided I would go back home to see some family and friends. It was so lovely to see everyone again, even for the short time that it was! However, I must say I was quite disappointed with my return. As I left my duvet in my flat and my brother had the spare duvet, I definitely didnt have the 'homely comforts' that i had hoped for. Sleeping with a blanket that is so small it barely covers your body isnt my idea of fun! And whats more, mum had so much to do with lifting the other kids places and sorting out things for work and the house, that I had to do my own cooking! Despressing times! 

However, I had the lovely surprise of seeing two people who are very special to me - Lucy and Nathan :). Before I left for uni, all three of us had the discussion about when we were going to see eachother, but I've been a very lucky girly, and I have seen them both twice in the space of two weeks being away!

The biggest surprise was seeing Lu. She came home and surprised her parents and in the end surprised me with a beautiful take-away costa to start off my Saturday morning! I absolutely love catchups with my best friend more than anything - if you know us, we literally come as a pair in everything we do. We both get asked endlessly how we are going to cope without each other being at different unis, but we seem to manage it. Lots of memories to look back on and a billion more to come!

All in all, it was a good trip home, but it has to be said... I am so happy to be back in Liverpool! I have learnt that as much as I love the people in Sandbach and being in a small town, Liverpool definitely seems to be home to me now :).

First post from Liverpool!

So I've been in Liverpool for about 2 weeks now and I absolutely love it. I have moved into halls so I've had the excitement of meeting new flatmates and trying to learn how to be independent! It has to be said, I was so worried in the week or so leading up to moving day. I had the 'What if I have weird flatmates?' worry! But thankfully, by Gods grace, I have the loveliest flatmates. We've clicked so well together, so that was a good start to uni :).

Having only been here for a short period of time, it is so clear how God has showed himself to me whilst being away from home. Coming back home to a familiar city has been really good - its allowed me to settle into a church where there are familiar faces but also where there is a a real, evident passion for the Lord! Last Sunday I had the lovely opportunity to meet other students at the church through a student supper back at a friends house - everyone was really friendly and welcoming, and it allowed me to find other freshers who are in the same boat as me :). 

I suppose this week is where I really have begun to feel settled. Getting in touch with people at the Christian Union and going along to the CU social has made me finally realise that Liverpool is definitely where I want to be. Although it was just a simple night with food and fellowship, it was really nice to be around people who have a love for the gospel and who have been changed by the power of God. Despite enjoying going out with new friends and starting my course, going along to meet everyone at the CU has turned out to be my most enjoyable aspect of uni so far. God has shown me that I'm not alone in this big scary city and there are other Christians who are here to help me!

So in a nutshell, I am really looking forward to what God has instore for me over the next couple of years. I just pray that I'll remain close to Him and remember Him in everything that I do - because all glory belongs to God! :).

"So do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." 

- Isaiah 41:10

'And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.' 

- Romans 8:28

And now its time for Silly Songs with Meg...

... The part of the show where Meg comes out and sings a silly song!

A Must See: 'Bottle or the Can' - written and sang by Megan Conway.

we're such saddos!

TWO ways to live, ONE decision and an ETERNAL consequence.

 From the beginning of time, it is evident that as human beings, we naturally desire a life that is pleasing to ourselves. We want to live a life where we can find our own enjoyment and do things are own way – we don't always like being told what to do or how to do things. But what so many of us fail to consider is God. He has given us His word – The Bible – and given us a guideline to live our lives by. It would be fair to say that many people who hate being told what to do will especially hate being told what to do by God. Despite our natural desires, by choosing to live our own way over God's way is a “sin”.

We are humans who go on sinning and because God is a just God, He gives us sinners the sentence that we deserve – separation from Him. Us, sinners, who are so filthy and unclean cannot be in heaven with a God who is the Light of the World, One who is so pure! BUT. As God is a loving God, by his undeserving grace and mercy upon us, He offers us a way out. He gives us an escape route from hell and allows us to enter God's perfect kingdom,where 'there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.' (Revelation 21:4).

God did this by sending His son, Jesus, into the world to save sinners. He died and took the sin that was on every believer and put them on Himself. He cleanses people from their sin – taking away our wrong doings and making himself sin for us. He has done all the work for us. We have done nothing to deserve such kindness. God made the biggest sacrifice for us. He watched His perfect Son, who had done no wrong, suffer for people who have rejected Him completely.

“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”

(1 Peter 2:22-24.)

But Christ dying on the cross for us is not where the story ends. He rose again after three days! This is the most significant and crucial event throughout the whole of history. Jesus was raised from the dead as the ruler of the whole world. God accepted Jesus' death as a payment for all of our sins so we can have a personal relationship with Him. We now have the chance to be seen as child of God, adopted into His family – and no longer a rebel in the eyes of God.

The Bible promises that one day Jesus will come again as a judge, revealing the glory of God to the whole world. Everybody will see Him for who He really is! But have you truly accepted Jesus? Are you going to be in Heaven? Or are you going to spend all eternity in hell?

God did all the work for us by sending His Son into the world, but we must act on this sacrifice. We must recognise that we are sinners and realise that without God as our Personal Saviour, we are headed for hell. And we need to turn away from our sin, and come to God in prayer; praying for forgiveness, thanking Him for sending His Son and asking Him to be the Ruler of your life. So we have the choice of living a life that is God's way, trying to please Him in all that we do!

OR.

You can live a life that continues to please yourself. It is a scary thought, but a powerful truth. If you still choose to reject God, the Bible says you are going to spend all eternity without God in hell – a never ending punishment! ('"But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars - their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."' - Revelation 21:8).

I can whole heartedly say, the only true way you can find happiness and know real peace is if you choose God's way. Rejecting Him is the BIGGEST mistake you will ever make.

HELLO UNIVERSITY :)

I have been a very busy girly sorting out things for university that I've forgotten to blog over the past few weeks. But it was good news! By the grace of God, I've managed to get into my first choice university :).

So as of the 16th, I'll be moving back to my home city of Liverpool. At the minute, I'm feeling very mixed emotions. I'm excited to go and take the next few steps in life, but its very sad moving on, leaving some very special people behind.

It has to be said, I'm dreading the goodbyes! :(

Reults Eve...

"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God."  

- Corrie Ten Boom

So, it is guaranteed that the majority of year 13's are bricking it for tomorrow morning - when we find out if the big R's get us into the big U's. For me, tomorrow I find out whether I will be studying sociology in Liverpool or Nottingham, or whether I will be searching my way through clearing until  some university somewhere has pity on me and takes me in!

Finding out how clever you are - or dumb, in my case - is always a scary thought. Nobody likes to see they have failed - especially when these results have such a big impact on the rest of your life. 

BUT. Amidst all the fear and nerves, I'm so glad I can trust that my future is in God's hands.

EEEK. Massively praying for a bit of success though! ha.

'Burn in me a love for You that all will clearly see...'

'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.'

Philippians 4:13

Over the years I have come to learn that living a Christian life is far from easy - but recently, this became more true to me than ever. The past couple of weeks I have had to make some of the biggest decisions I have ever had to make. But this verse has been a massive encouragement to me. 

Sometimes it is so difficult to understand why God allows things to happen - why He doesn't stop you from facing big trials. After all, He is God. He has the power to do anything. This is a question that runs through so many of our minds daily, but it is so important to remember that God is a just God, who loves and cares for us, and has our best interest at heart. Sometimes we can't find an answer to this question because there isn't a particular answer. It is often so difficult to understand God's plans, especially when His plans don't line up with our own. 

However, as Christians, we can find encouragement within these trials and difficulties. We may not understand why God lets things happen, but we can trust in Him to never abandon us:

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

- Joshua 1:9

A couple of weeks ago, we had a speaker at our church called Brandon who preached on Philippians 1:12-13. I could tell that God was working in my difficulties because that sermon had the most perfect timing. It was the exact message I needed to hear. Brandon looked at how God used Paul whilst he was in prison to bring Glory to God. He showed us how God can so often use our trials and difficulties for the advancement of the gospel. Our difficulties can be used as a testimony to other believers and non-believers - showing the importance of our faith, revealing the wonders of the gospel and, in doing so, magnifying Christ. If we trust in Jesus, His glory will be reflected among nations.

I can't say that life is now a walk in the park, and decisions I've had to make don't hurt me, but I know if I keep my eyes fixed on Christ, He will never leave me. I've learnt that I need to respond to difficulties by bringing each and every one of them before Christ, and dealing with my life according to the gospel. 

God's ways are not our ways. 

'As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.' 

Psalm 18:30 

Boyce Avenue - Superman (Five For Fighting)

Last day of College...

So yesterday was our last day of sixthform. It's quite scary to think we've been in that school since year 7 - the years have flown by! As tradition, we all had to dress up as different things to celebrate our end to our time at the school. There were Red Indians, characters of Cluedo, Disney characters, Ninjas and 'Where's Wally?' themed outfits. As a group, we all decided to dress up as the Pink Ladies from Grease:

The day was started off with a final leavers assembly, where awards were presented and each form tutor and form gave a little speech. It was quite emotional, but funny to recap on past memories, and take the opportunity to thank everyone for making the past seven years so memorable! The assembly was closed with a song called 'Everybody's Free (to wearn sunscreen)' by Baz Luhrmann - an inspirational graduation speech.

Then each of the girls wrote their wishes and dreams on a piece of card, which we then attached to a balloon each and released then altogether - very cute idea!

The day was very beautifully finished off with a trip to charl's with the girls where we watched Grease, High School Musical 3 and Dirty Dancing - beautiful films! Followed by the glasshouse and symph where we managed to get 4 bottles of champagne for free - stunning.

Then a night out in town...

All in all, it has been a beautiful end to a beautiful 7 years! I just can't believe how fast time has gone.

I love Peterborough

Last weekend, I went to stay with the Wood family in Whittelsey. It was so good to have a catchup with our friends, and meet the rest of their family and friends. Thank God for such lovely friendships with such lovely people!

The TRUE meaning of Easter.

STOP and THINK!

It's Easter. Forget about the chocolate and focus on the true meaning, because this is serious. It is so easy for us to sometimes forget or ignore what Christ has done for us, but just take this chance to Stop and Think. Do you know Jesus? Do you understand what the real meaning of Easter is?

Easter is a time to remember the greatest sacrifice that has ever been made throughout the whole of history. It is a sacrifice that was made by our loving Father, who sent His Son Jesus into the world to save sinners. We have all sinned and fallen short of God's glory. We are far from perfect and ,as sinners, we are destined for hell. A place of pain and torture. A place without God. Growing up, I was always told to imagine the worst place you could ever possibly think of. Imagine that, but a billion times worse. That is hell. It amazes me how many people can hear this and fail to understand the effect that this has on their life, or how people can choose to ignore it because of the 'inconvenience' they feel it will bring on their lives. Hell is not a joke. If you are a sinner who is lost and without Jesus, then that is where you will find yourself for all eternity. Scary thought, right? But this doesn't have to be the case ...

You can be saved from hell.

God sent His One and Only Son into the world to save us from our sins. He, an innocent man, died an unimaginable death. He willingly went to the cross and held the weight of all our sin, just so we can know freedom and live in forgiveness, with His Father for all of eternity.

I've posted this video before, back in October. But watch it and try and understand just a glimpse of what our Lord has done for us!

Christ saved us so we can know Him. But in order to do so, you need to repent of our sin, asking God for forgiveness and thanking Him for paying that price for us, and you need believe that He is the Son of God. Being a Christian isn't easy, and we still sin. I still sin. But we can be be confident in Our Saviour, knowing he paid the price that we deserved to pay. He took our sin, and put it on Himself. By His grace we can be saved. All we need to do is believe.

So if you are reading this, and you don't know Jesus, ask yourself why? No matter who you are - young, old, rich or poor etc. - you can know Him. I can guarantee that until you know Him as your personal Saviour, you cannot truly understand true happiness.

Christ saved me, and I can now confidently say that this is true of me:

'I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.'

Can you say it is true of you?

A must watch...

'Love is fragile. And we're not always its best caretakers. 

We just muddle through and do the best we can. 

And hope this fragile thing survives against all odds.'

 Okay, so it would be safe to say that I am your typical girl. I absolutely adore chick flicks. But today I watched 'The Last Song', a film that stars Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth, Greg Kinnear and Bobby Coleman. I have been waiting to watch this film for ages, but it was definitely worth the wait.

If you don't know, this film is a drama centered on a girl called Ronnie, who is sent to stay with her father over the Summer. I don't want to ruin it for you, so that's as much as I'm going to say. hehe. But there is a lot of romance and it will, no doubt, make you shed some tears.

Again, being a typical me, I have to post this video up. This is a stunning piano piece that is created by Ronnie and her father in the film. It's an emotional piece that was originally composed by Aaron Zigman, and the title of the piece is 'Steve's theme'. 

Charlotte O'Conner - Just like you love me.

Love this song by Matt Redman.

Here is love, vast as the ocean
Loving kindness as the flood
When the Prince of Life, our Ransom
Shed for us His precious blood

Who His love will not remember?
Who can cease to sing His praise?
He can never be forgotten
Throughout Heaven's eternal days

On the mount of crucifixion
Fountains opened deep and wide
Through the floodgates of God's mercy
Flowed a vast and gracious tide

Grace and love, like mighty rivers
Poured incessant from above
And Heaven's peace and perfect justice
Kissed a guilty world in love

Who His love will not remember?
Who can cease to sing His praise?
He can never be forgotten
Throughout Heaven's eternal days

The foulkesys appreciate the onesiesss.

A snippet of "Echo Park"

Echo Park, for those who dont know, are my brothers band. They played at the Cavern Club a couple of weeks back, and I managed to grab a short snippet of a video of them doing a cover of 'Love the way you lie'. The band mainly do their own stuff (http://www.myspace.com/echo-park) but this is a pretty decent cover - just a shame I didn't manage to get the whole thing on my rubbish camera.

Beep, Beep!

I HAVE WELL JUST GONE AND PASSED MY DRIVING TEST!

I've not blogged in a few weeks due to the amount of coursework that I've been swimming in, and the amount of deadlines I've been trying to meet - many of them I have actually missed :P But I'm super happy that this is my next post. Feel a massive weight has been taken off my shoulders, and I am officially road legal for the rest of my lifeeeeeeeeeee :))) - well, unless I have my license taken off me, which I don't plan on letting happen. Eeepps, SO HAPPY :)))

Watch out drivers, Nomes is on the road!

A passage from Scripture...

'I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything though him who gives me strength.'

Philippians 4:10-13.

'And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 

To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.'

Philippians 4:19-20.

Made up!

LUCY EVANS GETS A DATE.

Call me sad, but being a HUGE Take Me Out fan, this was more than worthy of a post!

For those of you who know me, you'd understand this more than those who dont. BUT. OH YES, Lucy Evans landed herself a date with Dave from Essex after being in the show for 12 weeks running. From day one, I have had absolute love for this girl. I know everyone hates her because she's desperate - which may be a little true! But I think she's hilarious. And she's obviously pretty. So whilst the whole of facebook and twitter slag her off, I'm genuinely made up. She made good TV! Now she's gone, I think the only reason I'm watching the show now is for Paddy - what a man!

Lamentations 3:22-24

'Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not.

They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.

"The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!"' 

Love.Love.Love

This is probably the point where I go down in people's estimations. But I genuinely have lots of love for Justin Bieber. Gutted he's not on the V Festival Line-up and also HATE that all the tickets for his tour have sold out. Massive love for the boy!

 

THE WOMBATS are absolutely amazing live. I went with Lu to see them last night at Manchester Academy and loved it. It was their first night of their 2011 tour and they were supported by Zen Arcade (@ZenArcade on twitter) and Get People (@GetPeople on twitter). Potentially one of the pushiest crowds I've been in for a long time - got completely squished and at one point half the crowd fell over, haha. It was so boss listening to them combine a lot of their old and well-known stuff with tracks from their new album - 'This Modern Glitch'. Stunning album.

Cannot wait to see them again at V FESTIVAL.

Another reason why yesterday was such an amazing day. I GOT MY TICKET. Weekend camping involving lots of dancing with the girls, Eminem, Rhianna, The Saturdays, Arctic Monkeys, Chase And Status, Example, Tinie Tempah ... ahh loads! :)

I am a very lucky girly, and this Summer is going to be AMAZING.

A beautiful gift! :)

Yesterday I went over to Liverpool to look at uni for the millionth time. As I've confirmed and felt the need to take a day off, I thought I would go again to their applicant day - which was basically a repeat of every other open day I've been to at LJMU :P But it was a really good day out with my mum and it was so lovely to see some of my lovely family...

... particularly the beautiful new addition: my baby cousin, Poppy:

If she's not cute, I don't know what is! :)

'Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him.'

- Psalm 127:3

A verse for today ...

'Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.'

- Matthew 6:34

I miss Veggietales!

V Festival 2011

So last night the V Festival Line up 2011 was announced, and my life, its AMAZING. Fingers crossed I manage to get my ticket on Friday. With the announced acts, I have a strong feeling the phone lines are going to be crazier than usual!