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Life can seem like such a task of trying not to fail. But when I see who I am by the grace of God, this life becomes an adventure. ~ Steven Curtis Chapman

Wherever you are, be all there. Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God. ~ Jim Elliot

God is too good to be unkind and He is too wise to be mistaken. And when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart. - Charles Spurgeon

My calling as a Christian is to know the lyrics of the gospel so well that its music resonates through my whole being to the delight of my Father, anytime, anywhere. ~ Steven Curtis Chapman; Speechless: In Awe Of God’s Disruptive Grace [1999]

Because the God we serve is so big and so wildly imaginative that for those who serve him, every big dream will fall into place exactly as it's supposed to. And this much I guarantee you: it will happen in a way that 1) is so much easier than you ever thought it would be, and 2) it will be so creative and imaginative a solution that only God could have thought it up. ... So just love him for who he is, take your hands off the wheel, and let him handle the rest. ~ Robin Parrish

What’s overwhelming for me is walking through orphanages in China, and knowing that there are 34 million orphans, and… we just adopted three? But my pastor said, if we really believe that there is a day coming when God will make all things new, then what we do—the reason we adopt one child or sponsor a child in this case—isn’t to end world hunger and negligence. It’s to show the world a picture of the Gospel, to give the world a preview of what is to come. We do it in faith and in hope of the day that is coming. - Steven Curtis Chapman

[George W. Bush] actually calls me "Dubya." He snickers and calls me "The real Dubya." - Michael W. Smith

Cabbegy answer, disqualified! - SBP Sirius

Your tied is also DEAD! (Har har) - SBP James

Jack [Hudson] is only a bit like me, I'm far less serious...and not nearly as cool. No, really! He also dresses...kinda funny, wears makeup and someone does his hair...nothing like me. But he's not bad, I guess. - Yannick Bisson

I am Einstein, with a gun. Boston born, Harvard educated, S.W.A.T trained, special agent Myles Leland... the third." - Myles, Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye

01 August 2006 @ 02:28 pm

Moving, Bye, Adios!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: This will be the last post in this journal, because ...

Moving to MiracleOfMercy

Why? Because I wanted a new username. Hehe. All new posts and updates and stuff will be at

miracleofmercy. This was my third choice for a new username actually; the first sounded too much like my icon journal name that it'd be confusing, the second was already taken. So 'miracleofmercy' it is. The name comes from one of SCC's songs, which will be explained in my first ever post in the new journal! And by the way, the new journal is still under construction, so bear with me. :)

I'll be adding all of you on this current friends list to my new one, so could you lot friend me back? Thank you muchly. :) See you on the other side. Haha...

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31 May 2006 @ 11:59 pm

Friends Only

Welcome to my journal ... if you're looking for my icon journal, it's

beautifulpsalm. This journal is MAINLY friends-only. If you find that we've got something in common, drop me a comment ... and we'll continue from there. :)

Wayne Rooney

GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED

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20 April 2006 @ 08:00 pm

20/04/1999

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16 April 2006 @ 11:32 pm

Narnia/John 3:16 icons by

crimsones

I found this amazing batch of icons just minutes ago -- the maker used John 3:16 and incorporated it into Narnia-based icons that ran in order of the verse. They're just simply brilliant. Thought you guys should go check it out. Trust me, it's wonderful work.

Tags: icons

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14 April 2006 @ 09:53 pm

Oh the wonderful, old rugged cross

The hymns in the Good Friday service today -- another reminder of the great sacrifice made on the Cross for the salvation of all mankind.

The Old Rugged Cross

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
The emblem of suffering and shame;
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain.

( So I'll cherish the old rugged cross )

The Wonderful Cross/When I Surveyed the Wondrous Cross

When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.

( See from His head, His hands, His feet )

Via Dolorosa

Down the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem that day
The soldiers tried to clear the narrow street
But the crowd pressed in to see
The Man condemned to die on Calvary

( The Way of Suffering )

Tags: lyrics, musings

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07 April 2006 @ 11:43 pm

Official press release: SCC MAKES DOVE HISTORY

STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN MAKES DOVE HISTORY;

Receives Musical Tribute And Standing Ovation At Last Night’s Ceremony;

Nashville, TN – (April 6, 2006)
Sparrow Records’ artist Steven Curtis Chapman was awarded his 50th Dove Award at the 37th Annual GMA Music Awards, held last night at the Grand Ole Opryhouse in Nashville, Tennesseee. Chapman’s 50th Dove win was for his involvement in the multi-artist Special Event Album of the Year for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

Chapman makes history by holding the record of being awarded more Dove Awards than any other artist. He has a record-setting nine Dove Awards for Songwriter Of The Year and won an unprecedented six Dove Awards at the Doves ceremony in 1993 and 1995 and 2000, as well as a record-breaking 10 nominations in 1989.

A highlight of last evening was the special musical presentation for Chapman, celebrating his feat of 50 Dove Awards. With surprise performances by Jeremy Camp, David Crowder, Casting Crowns’ Mark Hall and Third Day’s Mac Powell, all influenced by Chapman in their own musical careers, they performed popular Chapman hits “For The Sake Of The Call,” “More To This Life,” “Magnificent Obsession,” “I Will Be Here” and “Dive.” The special presentation ended with a standing ovation, as everyone in attendance celebrated in Chapman’s amazing achievement thus far. For more highlights and information, please visit StevenCurtisChapman.com and GospelMusic.org.

On April 24th, Chapman and his band will depart on a 20-city international tour, performing in such countries as Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, South Korea and China. Following his tour, he and his family will then spend one month together in China, as they will be working in area Beijing orphanages. Chapman is scheduled to be back just in time to head into the studio to start recording for his upcoming studio release.

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In his musical career, Chapman has won five GRAMMY© Awards, most recently at the 2005 awards for his release All Things New. Steven Curtis Chapman has sold over ten million records including two RIAA certified platinum albums and seven RIAA certified gold albums. Along with his Dove and GRAMMY© awards, Chapman has won an American Music Award, has recorded 44 No. 1 radio hits as well as receiving numerous other honors. Since his recording career began in 1987, Chapman has recorded fifteen projects with Sparrow Records. He has performed at the White House and has appeared on: CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, CMT, Fox News, Hallmark, E!, as well as CBS Sunday Morning, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, among many others. The Chapman family has established Shaohannah’s Hope, a foundation providing information and assistance to families who desire to adopt. For more information please visit ShaohannahsHope.org and StevenCurtisChapman.com.

Tags: awards, scc

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07 April 2006 @ 12:33 am

Steven wins #50!!!

Tags: scc

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21 March 2006 @ 11:17 pm

HAPPY SPRING EQUINOX!!!

I forgot to mention that in my previous post. :) (At least, I think it's spring equinox ... LOL). The only significance of spring equinox that I can think of right now, is that's it's the same day as my friend's birthday ^_^, and is also the mark of the first day of spring?

What's Playing: Cry Out To Jesus ~ Third Day

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20 March 2006 @ 10:59 pm

YOU'RE BOOKED!

Always thought footballers were an illiterate bunch of bruisers who wouldn't know their Chauchers from their Chantelles? Well prepare to think again after Preston's National Football Museum asked a range of footballers what their favourite books are. And the results are rather revealing...

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Wayne Rooney named J.K Rowling's Harry Potter series as his favourite read (bless, he's only little after all) with manager Sir Alex Ferguson plucking for fellow Scot Robert Louis Stephenson's Treasure Island and former Sunderland boss Mick McCarthy selecting every conspiracy nut's favourite The Da Vinci Code.

Martin Jol opted for Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, old smoothie Steve Bruce went for Martin Smith's biography of Frank Sinatra and David Moyes showed his political colours by going for George Orwell's masterpiece Animal Farm, while Sam Allardyce and Paul Jewell chose the more predictable duo of Mohammed Ali's The Soul of a Butterfly and Andy McNab's Bravo Two Zero respectively.

Museum spokesman, Mark Bushell said: "We are delighted that so many of the leading names in English football have responded to our request for information regarding their favourite authors and books. It's fascinating to see who has inspired them through their writing. We hope that visitors to the museum will be similarly inspired to pick up some of the titles that are mentioned within the exhibition."

Our favourite? Jose Mourinho choosing, wait for it, The Bible. Wonder what Simon Clifford likes to read?...

[from 4thegame.com]

Hahahahahaha.....

Tags: football, man united

I Am Feeling:

laughing really hard

What's Playing: Rise Up ~ Third Day

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06 March 2006 @ 09:36 pm

Ooooh Mick McCarthy's been sacked. Finally.

The poor guy. But then again, when you've guided your team into the Premier League just to leave them shooting straight down in relegation back to the Championship with no hope at all of NOT being relegated, AND with only 8 points so far, AND at the bottom of the table ... it's got to happen, mate.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=360801&cc=4716

Beleagured McCarthy sacked by Sunderland

Mick McCarthy has been sacked by Sunderland after three years in charge.

The 47-year-old former Republic of Ireland manager - who guided the club to promotion last season - leaves with the club eight points adrift at the foot of the Premiership.

Sunderland chairman Bob Murray told the club's website: 'I would like to thank Mick McCarthy for his efforts for the club and wish him and his family the best for the future.'

Murray intends to appoint a caretaker manager to take charge in the remaining 10 matches this season and will make a decision regarding a permanent appointment at a later date.

'Looking ahead we will be taking our time to appoint a successor for what will be another very important season for the club in 2006,' Murray added.

Sunderland have won just two games all season, garnering 10 points from 27 games, and Murray said: 'As chairman I take responsibility for what has proven to be an unsuccessful and heartbreaking season, despite the best intentions, efforts and expectations of every one at the club.

'I feel deeply sorry that the excitement, optimism and aspirations of all Sunderland fans looking forward to a return to the Premier League have been rewarded in this way and I apologise for this.

'It is especially tough on supporters who have turned out in numbers week-in week-out, despite seeing so little to raise their spirits.

'It is hard to see such loyalty unrewarded and I am sorry that performances and results have not mirrored the tremendous level of support that the club has been given.

'The club did not return to the Premiership just to make up the numbers and whilst we fully expected it to be a tough first season back, none of us expected to be in the position we are today.'

Tags: football

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