Room at the Cross -- Grace

Hey, ya'll!  Gracie here.  I wanted to share with you a hymn that has been on my heart for the past few days.  My brother originally taught it to me, but I didn't really know the words very well.  Tonight, my aunt (*waving* HI, AUNTIE J!!!!!) gave me a hymnal for my birthday (which is actually in June....).  That hymn was in there.  I want to leave the words with you tonight.  :)

"The cross upon which Jesus died
Is a shelter in which we can hide;
And its grace so free is sufficient for me,
And deep is its fountain -- as wide as the sea.

There's room at the cross for you,
There's room at the cross for you;
Though millions have come,
There's still room for one --
Yes, there's room at the cross for you.

The millions have found Him a friend
And have turned from the sins they have sinned,
The Savior still waits to open the gates
And welcome a sinner before it's too late.

There's room at the cross for you,
There's room at the cross for you;
Though millions have come,
There's still room for one --
Yes, there's room at the cross for you.

The hand of my Savior is strong,
And the love of my Savior is long;
Through sunshine or rain, through loss or in gain,
The blood flows from Calv'ry to cleanse ev'ry stain.

There's room at the cross for you,
There's room at the cross for you;
Though millions have come,
There's still room for one --
Yes, there's room at the cross for you."

~ Ira F.  Stanphill

Peachy/Copper Makeup by Promise

Hello Y'all! If you haven't guessed, it's Promise. Today I'm sharing a pic of some peachy makeup I tried out. I used a soft brownish peach eyeshadow and lined my under eye with copper. I also used a shimmering nude lip butter, a glowing pinky-peach blush and a golden highlighter. If you try out this look, let me know! Have fun. ~Promise. 

Calls the Master -- Grace

So tonight I was looking at a picture that has hung on our wall for as long as I can remember.  It's one of those pictures that I never look at, but tonight I realized how beautiful it is.  It's a painting of two hands outstretched, and in flowing font at the top it says, "Come unto Me."  I'd been pondering the phrase "Look unto Me" for a few days now, and when I saw that, I knew what I was to do.  This poem flowed as soon as I sat down to write it.

"Look unto Me," calls the Master,
"Look up and love Me today.
Trust in Me always for all things;
Know that I will guide your way."

"Come unto Me," calls the Master,
"Come and lay down at My feet.
There you'll find rested assurance;
There My sweet Spirit you'll meet."

"Pray unto Me," calls the Master,
"Pray for the things that you need.
Pray and delight in My presence,
Knowing I always will lead."

"Look unto Me," calls the Master,
"Know that I died for your sins.
I hung on a cross for the world,
And clean you shall be again."

~ Grace, May 10th, 2016

I hope this touched you as it did me after I read it.  :) <3

Tuesday Tunes with Hawk Nelson

Hey everyone! It is again Tuesday. Today our song comes from the band Hawk Nelson. I like quite a few of their songs, but this is one that speaks to me. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I am, by nature, a very negative person. This song is a good reminder for me to give thanks, even if I'm having a hard day, like today. Thanking God even when you're not feeling thankful does something to your heart. It changes your outlook. It forces you to look at the good. If you have suggestions on songs, feel free to comment! See y'all later. ~Promise.

9 Reasons Big Brothers Are the Best -- Grace

Now that Promise has rounded it off to a nice, even 95....why not make it 96??  And now, to get on her nerves even more....Nine Reasons Big Brothers Are The Best.

9.  They're sweet.
Yeah, some of you are wondering what the heck I'm talking about.  But really.  They are.

8.  They make jokes.
My older brother has come up with some of the best inside jokes I have ever heard.  And he remembers them for eternity.

7.  They tease.
My brothers have teased me and teased me...deep down I know I love them for it.

6. They protect.
I think my brother's favorite thing to say is, "I'll get my gun!"
He is quick to, shall we say, turn away any who might be romantically interested in his little sister.  #stillsingle #idontreallycareiwasjustbeingfunny

5. They comfort.
I can't tell you how many times my world has been crashing down around me and I could talk to my brother about it.  He always gives me the correct advice...to pray.  And, he's always ready to give me a hug when I've been going through an especially hard time.

4. They teach you things.
One of my brothers taught me my first word.  Yes, it was "Dude!".

Yes, he was proud.

My other brother taught me to play guitar when I was twelve.  It's a skill I still use and I always will.

3.  They love.
I'm not sure which one of us loves more fiercely: my two older brothers, or their little sister.

2. They encourage.
I can't tell you how many times my brother has told me that I could do something when I was freaking out.

Not only that, but they spiritually encourage too.  :)

1.  They're your best friend.
Yep.  Here's to you two, my sweet big brothers.  You're my bffs.  <3

Things that Don't End in 5 or 0 and Other Frustraiting Aspects of My Life. ~Promise

   OKAY, I know that this probably isn't the best cause to write a post...but we have 94 posts and it bothers me to have something not end in 5 or 0...So...Yeah...I guess I'll just update y'all on my current life-ness.
   I'm writing this book for school and it's pretty bad right now, but I've started editing it and hopefully it will turn out to be half decent. It does not have a title as of yet, so that's another thing to work on. Basically it's a story narrated by the main character Tre. That's all I'll say. I thought about releasing it chapter by chapter on the blog after it's finished. We shall see.
   What else am I doing? Hmmmm. Oh yeah...SCHOOL. *shutter* I have gotten all my school done except for Algebra, OYAN (One Year Adventure Novel, also know as OYAN, my writing curriculum that's helping me write the story I mentioned above) and Japanese. Yeah. Japanese. That's INSANELY DIFFICULT. But I'm almost done. I should be done in month. Joy. If you haven't guessed, I'm not a fan of school.
   So, now that I've totally depressed you with my ranting about school, what can I say that will keep you from running away and never reading our blog again.........Okay. Here! Look! We have baby pugs! please don't leave us...we love you guys...

   What else can I tell you about?
   I might be able to start guitar lessons with Grace! Yay! I sort of play the piano, but I do want to learn the guitar.
   I've pretty much run out of ideas...So I'll sign off now with a nice, even 95 posts. :)

~Promise. 

Tuesday Tunes with Stellar Kart.

Hey Everybody! It's Tuesday Tunes! This week I'm featuring another Stellar Kart song. What can I say? They have some great music! This song is called 'Jesus Loves You.' This song means a lot to me. I'm pretty sure that this song would be Grace's prayer put into song. She will know what this means. I see so much hurt in this world, so many people just trying to find meaning. I truly believe that Jesus is our only hope, a hope that we can all partake of.  I hope you enjoy this song. As always, I will take suggestions on what songs to post. Jesus loves you! ~Promise