I love him!!! :)

 I'm a slacker. I have failed on this posting every day thing. But I'm jumping back on the bandwagon.

School is back in session. I love my classes!! I've been in school for a week now and have learned so much.

So here is a run down of my week.

Monday- God is good all the time!! God provided.

Tuesday- Classes started. I'm taking...

                 History of Ancient Israel w/ Woody Wilkinson

                 Christ & The Bible w/ Andrew Kershner

                 Foundations for missions w/ Chris Dewelt

                 Choir

                 Speech w/ Greg hafer

Wednesday- I love kids! I teach preschool at college heights on Wednesday nights. Love working with kids. They make me happy. 

Thursday- I love Ozark! I love the friendships I have made and are making here. I adore my classes and teachers. God has truly blessed me. I'm  growing more in love with God and want me life to be a pleasing sacrifice to him. I want to reflect God in everything I do. Also My Daddy turned 40 today!!

Friday- I love life! Friday was so much fun. I went and worked out with Lisa and then learned how to play racquetball. That was a lot of fun. I really enjoy it. A big group of us all went to the basketball game. Which was a blast! Go Ozark! We won! By a lot! I got to meet and see a ton of really great people! ;) Then we all went to pizza hut! I love my friends!

Saturday- It rained today. I love rain. Especially when I can sleep in and wake up to the rain pounding on my window. I slowly got out of bed this morning. I want to make sure I see God in everything. He is in everything, so I want to make sure I take time to see him. He is beautiful...isn't he?

Tomorrow is Sunday! I'm looking forward to church! It shall be grand. God has taught me a lot this week. I am amazed at what he is doing in me. I love him!

                

God is Good all the time...all the time God is Good!

So...school has started again. And once again I am praising God for all he has done, is doing, and will do. My God is Amazing! Every time I get too comfortable,God shows me just how much he can do, when I rely on him.

  We had to register for classes today and like in one off my earlier post I was worried about how I was going to pay for school this semester. My mom and I had added everything up and figured that I would need to come up with about two thousand for the spring semester. Which means that I would need a Job and have to find a TON of scholarships to be able to stay at Ozark. I was SO stressed. I needed and wanted to come back to Ozark. When I thought about staying home and going to another college, nothing seemed right. But every time I let my mind wonder and look towards the things that I knew God could do through me here at Ozark, at how much I had learned already in one semester..I felt so much peace about it. God was calling me to something better. So as I was going through all the lines at registration I was just praying for God to show up. If this was where he wanted me, he would come through and provide everything I needed. And guess what??( It actually should be no surprise to you...because my God is just that Good.) God once again showed me how BIG he was. How much he was looking out for me. So, after figuring out all the scholarships I had gotten, all I have left to pay for this semester is $464.00!!! God is Good all the time...all the time God is Good!! 

  So this semester no matter what, I will and am running toward God. My protector and provider. My Saviour and king. The everlasting God, who cares so very deeply for me. I am loved by the creator. And will never let him go. 

I love home! 

Home is where your story begins. 

A Real Woman.

I thought this was pretty cool! Have fun reading...

                                       A Real Woman...

                             …is glad she’s a woman and                              

rejoices in her femininity, expressing

it through her attitude, appearance

and bearing.

(1 Tim. 2:9-10)

…appreciates her father’s

protection, and respects and

submits to his authority.

In so doing, she is preparing

herself to exercise the Biblical

role in her relationship with

a possible future husband.

(Eph. 5:33-6:3, 1 Pe.r 3:1-2)

…does not compete for equality with

men or chafe at God’s design for male

and female, but delights in and understand

the importance of her calling to

complement man’s role. (1 Tim.2:11-12,

Eph. 5:22-24)

…does not relate to members of the

opposite sex in a flirtatious or forward

manner, but instead saves all

her passion for her future husband.

(Thess. 4:3-8, Prov. 6:25, 1 Cor. 7:1)

…values the cultivation of her mind

and diligently seeks after wisdom

and knowledge. (Prov. 22:17-21, 2:2-6)

…realizes her imperative need to

allow the Holy Spirit to control her

emotions and expressions of them.

(James 1:19-20)

…does not wallow in self-pity or

make a habit of voicing complaints,

but radiates cheerfulness and joy.

(Prov. 15:15, Prov. 17:22)

…restrains herself from listening to,

or participating in gossip, but instead

speaks with wisdom and discretion.

(Prov. 11:12-13, 22, 20:19, 3:11)

…is trustworthy and gains the

respect of those around her.

(Prov.31:11)

…uses her years of singleness to

seek and serve God without distraction,

and is content to leave the details

of her future to Him. (Ps. 73:25,

Phil. 4:11)

…seeks to make God her number

one desire and the Lover of her soul,

knowing that only He can fully satisfy.

(Ps. 73:25, Ps. 63:1)

…does not have a nagging, contentious

or manipulative manner in

which she deals with others. (Judges

16:16, Prov. 21:9, 19, 26:21)

…is not boisterous or loud in her

speech or actions but is characterized

by a gentle and quiet spirit.

(Prov. 9:13, 1 Pet. 3:4)

…encourages and builds up those

around her instead of criticizing and

tearing them down.

(1 Thess. 5:11, Eph. 4:29)

…holds her virginity before marriage

sacred and will not compromise it for

anything. (This one for guys too!)

(1 Tim. 5:22)

…portrays chastity, modesty and

reverence in her manner, and wears

the ornament of a gentle and quiet

spirit, which is her true beauty. (1 Pet.

3:3-4, Titus 2:4-5)

  I've been looking for scholarships all day. My brain hurts and I'm starting to freak out a little... well actually a lot. Spring semester starts in 9 days. Christmas break went by so fast. I have loved being home..but I am really looking forward to this semester. I learned so so much this past semester and I am ready to jump in head first. So, tomorrow no matter what, from the time I get up till the time I go to bed I will look for scholarships. I will find one tomorrow! I really really need to find one or two or maybe three. :) 

  

    Prayer would be very much appreciated! I never thought I would look forward to this next semester as much as I am. I'm ready for the classes, the new and old friends, food in the cafe again :), church, Joplin (scary right? I'm looking forward to going back to the armpit of america) working out, eating food that does not come from the cafe, working and just life in general. 

"Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalms 37:4. I'm going to post this verse somewhere where I can see is everyday. I believe with all my heart what this verse says. God cares about my desires and my passions. He gave me my passions and desires, he wants to see me happy. So I will trust that God knows what I want and what I need. So God my life is in your hands! I want to be used by you to show this world your love. 

I want to leave a legacy.

As this day comes to a close and even though it has been kinda stressful I know that Gods hand has been in it and He will provide everything I need. I trust God with my life and I want to follow his will for my life I love the song legacy by Nichole Nordeman, it's exactly how I feel right now.  So as I sit here and write blog this song is slowly becoming my prayer...

I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me And I enjoy an accolade like the rest

You could take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all who's who and so-n-so's that used to be the best
At such'n'such ... it wouldn't matter much
I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights 
We all need an 'Atta boy' or 'Atta girl'
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world
I want to leave a legacy 
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who
blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy
I don't have to look too far or too long awhile 
To make a lengthly list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon enough destroy
Not well traveled, not well read, not well-to-do or well bred 
Just want to hear instead, "Well Done" good and faithful one...

25 Random Things About Me.

1. I believe in God and all the bible and I really don't care what people think.. I love going to  church and you aren't going to sway me.

2. I wish I were more confident

3. I love to read

4. I really believe that everything has a purpose and everything happens for a reason

5. I'm looking forward to being a mother someday.. one of the best and most beautiful things in the world

6. I'm a twin! 

7. I haate feet especially when they get near me and I freak when they touch me

8. I really don't like to lie
9. I procrastinate like its my job
10. I love to sing.

11. I pray often

12  I love to be myself.. goofy

13. Sometimes, I feel soo lonely 1000 miles from the people I love, but I know I'll make some     awesome friends here 

14. I feel like I'm the luckiest people on Earth to have met and befriended the people that I have and wouldn't trade my family for the world.

15. I'm attending school at Ozark Christian college

16. People are my passion...I'm energized by them. 

17. I smile allll the time. :) 

18. I could eat carrots all day, every day!  I love them!! 

19.  My favorite color is yellow... because it reminds me of sunshine and smiles. and what's not to love about those things right? 

20. Me favorite christmas song is...let it snow. and sleigh ride. 

20. I'm a very picky eater.

21. Since leaving for school i have become a fan of naps. :) 

22. I love being random and loud.

23. I Love to watch movies! 

24. Food is good for me! I could eat all day long. 

25. I love all and any kind of music!

Priorities/ Goals

1. God is my number one! He is my top priority and he is never going to move from that spot.  God's my favorite. Can we please talk about him all day? I'm not even kidding. Call me. He needs to be bragged about more often 

2. People are my passion. I want my world to revolve around people and what I can do for them.

3. One of my goals is to do 1 random act of kindness every week. Buy a strangers lunch. Help a stranger load groceries into their car...and so on

4. I want to glorify God in all I do! I want to work on being in his word more often and 

5. I'm determined this year at some point I will go on an adventure! 

6. What do you guys think about tattoos?? I'm pretty sure at some point this year I'm going to get one. :) and maybe pierce my cartilage.

sunshine on a cloudy day!

Today was good...the end.
~Kristie

Fantastic Mr. Fox

  I went and saw Fantastic Mr. Fox today. It was interesting. I can't say I enjoyed it, but I also can't say I hated it either. All I know is that I probably wont go see it again. :) 
  
On New years day we went to the Gellermans house for games and food! It was tons of fun. It was our family, the Zimmermans, the Greggs and the Gellermans of course. I love those families! They bring a smile to my face. :) We played the wii and this game called wits and wagers. You have to try that game!  


  Today we went to the church to move Mom's office upstairs. It took forever! But it looks really good! 
Tomorrow is church. I'm excited! I think the thing I miss the most while in Missouri is going to church at Meridian Point. I love my church family! I love the family feeling you get when you walk into the building. I love how I feel so much at home when I'm there. So I'm excited...if you can't tell! :) 


~ Kristie Livingston ~ 

2010!!!

Happy New Year!!!  Two thousand Nine is behind us and this is a new year. This year is going to be awesome! I'm looking forward to this year for lots of reasons and one of my goals for 2010 is to blog every day. This is a new and exciting year. I'm growing up and learning tons of new things as I experience dorm life, college classes, life in Missouri and new and old Friends. I don't know about you but this is going to be an awesome year I can tell! God has some crazy, exciting, stressful, trying and oh so wonderful things planned! So here we go...2010 look out!
     
~Kristie~