in FULL swing.

Welp, I knew it had to happen eventually.... I officially have more homework than I know how to handle, and my first test this week, which means my semester is finally in full swing. I'm doing my best to not get overwhelmed and to take it project by project, but that is a challenging thing to do. I'm exhausted and busier than ever on top of my homework, but somehow, I feel at peace. Our God is just so great like that, He knows what's going on and gives peace to the restless.

God has really worked in my lafe lately and I'm learning so much. This weekend was CLC (Crusader Leadership Conference). It seemed like everyone and their mom from UMHB was there! Such an amazing group of people and so much fun! I took time to get to know a lot of new people and take my mind off of school for a day, it was great! I'm getting closer with girls that I've wanted to be close with for a year or so now, and it's wonderful. I love the community of this place! I loved meeting all of our new CABbers and getting to know them personally. I'm pumped for this year in CAB! I can feel it being amazing! Friday night, I laid out on the log benches by the campfire and just stared at the stars. SO BEAUTIFUL! I love getting to take time to stop and be in awe of God's creation, I had one of those "stop and tell yourself this is reality" moments. It was a great weekend full of learning how to be servant leaders and be effective leaders!

One thing that's been on my mind lately is a few lines from a song called "More like Falling in Love" by Jason Gray

"It ought to be more like falling in love, than something to believe in.

More like losing my heart, than giving my allegiance."

The first time I heard this song, I loved it. I love these lines because they are so true. Our relationship with Christ isn't just believing in Him, its falling in love with Him. It's not just saying we're Christians, it's losing our hearts to Him, living like Him. It's dying to ourselves and living for him. That's what the sermon at TBC this morning was over, too: dying to ourselves, and surrendering. It was so perfect for me to hear because I've been really trying to dig deep and follow that lately.

I know I say it in every post, but life is so sweet right now, but its a bitter sweetness. I miss my parents, lindsey, amanda, and sarah, SO much. && I miss Jen and my girls, SO much, even though I'm having the time of my life. Tonight, I'm going to enjoy some Cowboys football, already got my #9 on :) and the rangers beat, sorry, SWEPT the yankees this weekend! I'm stoked. I could use your prayers this week, it's going to be insane. I know I'll make it though.