Gospel Truth

I've had the opportunity to read a lot lately.  A pastime that my husband has surely encouraged me in since he reads more than anyone I know.  I've been so thankful for the joy it has brought me in diving deep into theological books and letting the truth penetrate my heart.  Books such as "Everlasting Righteousness", "Gospel-minded Parenting", and the book of Romans have really stretched me lately and have reminded me of the richness and beauty of the gospel.

The truths of imputed righteousness and justification by faith have given me such joy and love for the Lord.  It has given me more hope and helped me to be faithful in a faithless world.  In the wake of earthquakes, famine, tsunamis, war, cancer and torn relationships I find myself at peace knowing that God is sovereign and for my good.  He sent his son, perfect and sinless, to take on my sin and die a death of shame on the cross.  He did this for me.  I am new and completely righteous to Him because of Christ and only because of his death on a cross.  I have nothing to bring, but repentance and a contrite heart.  What an amazingly gracious God we have!

As I take a leap into my last couple months of school, I have hope that God has great things in store for me.  He is the giver of all good things and placed me where I am right now to glorify him in all I do.  I will study and write my research paper knowing that I'm doing exactly what I'm supposed to and finish school glorifying in my redeemer and all that he has brought me through.

 How do I transition into what seems like mundane life in light of the Gospel :)  Well, nothing is much different in David and my life right now.  We are getting over the flu which was super nasty!  David spent a day home from work and we both layed around doing pretty much nothing......it was what we needed for sure.  We celebrated birthdays with family which was really fun!  David's mom, my dad and brother all had birthdays at the beginning of the month so celebrating is always great!  DJ turned 21 which made me feel old......fun having siblings that I consider friends being that we are all adults now.  Crazy! 

This is the baby shower invite I made!  Love birds :)

I also have the privaledge of hosting a baby shower for my good friend Ashley.  She is expecting baby Addy next month and I'm beyond thrilled to meet this sweet little one that has been growing these last 8months.  I can't wait to shower her with love and gifts!  I'm looking forward to it for sure!

March Madness has begun.....not just basketball, but Saint Patrick's craziness!  I'll admit that I hate this holiday with all of me.  I find it pointless.  It gives Irish people a chance to celebrate beer.....and gives everyone else a chance to get wasted.  Okay.....I'm sure there is more to this Holiday, but I for one don't get it.  I protest by wearing pink.  If you pinch me I will not be happy.  Who ever thought of that anyway?  Lets pinch people if they don't wear green.....sounds like someone had too much beer if you ask me :)