Romans 3:23 - "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,..."

Romans 6:23 - "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Romans 5:8 - "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

Romans 10:9-10 - "That if you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."

John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Ephesians 2:8-9 - "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast."

Romans 8:1 - "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."

Romans 8:38-39 - "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

(Verses taken from the NIV)

My relationship with God is the best thing that's ever happened to me. I know I can rely on God for help whenever I need Him (and trust me, I need Him for pretty much everything!). He's always there. Just the knowledge that the Ruler and Creator of the universe cares about me and loves me is amazing. He loves me and always forgives me even when I mess up. Nothing can separate me from His love. And He can do things with my life that I can't even fathom, in ways beyond my comprehension. He fills me and satisfies in a way that nothing else can. Nothing is impossible with Him. I can't wait to see the Lifestory He has for me.

I like to read, write, draw and paint horses, and sing.

I am a perfectionist, but I tend to rush and get frustrated if things don't go quickly enough. I am independent, helpful, kind, and defensive (mostly because I am a perfectionist and spend enough time beating myself up about mistakes). I can often be found in a pensive mood; I am quiet but I wear my heart on my sleeve. I need constant approval but am learning that I should just try to please God. I try to fix everything because I want everyone to be happy, but God is teaching me that I am not in control; He is, and He is actually big enough to handle everything.

I love horses. I don't have one and I can't ride, but I love to read about them, write about them, draw them, and paint them. When I see a horse as we're driving past a farm or pasture, I literally crane my neck all the way around so that I can watch the horse get smaller and smaller in the distance. I can't really explain my love for them. It started with Heartland books, really; they gave me a whole new understanding of these beautiful creatures. I love to just watch them, on TV or through binoculars looking out my parents' bathroom window. (Seriously. Now that's dedication, people.) My favorite breeds are appaloosa, mustang, paint, and Arabian.

My favorite books are the Heartland series by Lauren Brooke, although the last three special editions need to die slow, painful deaths; the Left Behind series by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye; the High Hurdles series by Lauraine Snelling; The Case for a Creator and The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel; The Visitation by Frank Peretti; and Lifestories by Mark Hall of Casting Crowns.

(Heartrendingly handsome. HART-rend-ing-lee HAND-sum. adj. So kind, thoughtful, sweet, and handsome that it actually makes another's heart hurt; e.g., Ty)

Attention!! Don't freak out!! "Come Home Running" will be back - better than before. AND!! I've thought up a terrific sequel. Actually, there will be two sequels, but I just thought up the plot (Haha, there will be ONE plot, with a subplot or two maybe, unlike in CHR, which has dozens of subplots) for the story which will directly follow "Come Home Running."

Music:

Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, Third Day, Natalie Grant, BarlowGirl, Newsboys, David Crowder Band, Tenth Avenue North, Jeremy Camp, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith...

Songs:

Chris Tomlin: "Need You Now," "The Wondrous Cross," "Forever," "We Fall Down," "Everything," "Not to Us," "Come Home Running," "Indescribable," "How Great is Our God," "How Can I Keep from Singing," "Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)," "Sing Sing Sing," "Jesus Messiah," "You Lifted Me Out," "I Will Rise," "My Deliverer," and "Exalted (Yahweh)."

Casting Crowns: "Who Am I," "The Voice of Truth," "Here I Go Again," "Lifesong," "Praise You in This Storm," "Stained Glass Masquerade," "While You Were Sleeping," "In Me," "And Now My Lifesong Sings," "East to West," "Somewhere in the Middle," "I Know You're There," and "Until the Whole World Hears" (NEW CD ON NOVEMBER 17!!)

BarlowGirl: "Surrender," "Never Alone," "I Need You to Love Me," "Song for the Broken," "I Believe in Love," "Here's My Life," and "I Don't Regret."

Natalie Grant: "I Will Not Be Moved," "The Real Me," "Perfect People," "In Better Hands," "Awaken," and "Our Hope Endures."

Jeremy Camp: "My Desire," "Beyond Measure," "I Still Believe," "Give You Glory," and "There Will Be a Day."

Third Day: "Tunnel," "Call My Name," "Revelation," "Take It All," "Let Me Love You," and "Cry Out to Jesus."

Newsboys: "Wherever We Go," "Stay Strong," "I Am Free," "Shine," "Something Beautiful," and "In Wonder."

Other random songs I like are "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield; "Home" and "What About Now" by Daughtry; "Only Grace" and "More" by Matthew West; "Love is Not a Fight" by Warren Barfield; "Hold Fast" and "Bring the Rain" by MercyMe; "My Redeemer is Faithful," "I Will Be Here," "My Surrender," "Believe Me Now," and "Miracle of the Moment" by Steven Curtis Chapman; "Above All" and "Breathe" by Michael W. Smith; "You Were There" and "Still My God" by Avalon, "No One Else Knows," "You Carried Me," and "Always" by Building429; "By Your Side," "Love is Here," and "Hold My Heart" by Tenth Avenue North; "What Do I Know of Holy" by Addison Road; "You're Not Shaken" by Phil Stacey; and "Sea of Faces," "Promise of a Lifetime," and "What Faith Can Do" by Kutless.

Movies:

"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," "The Prince of Egypt," "The Princess Diaries," "National Treasure," "Love Comes Softly," "Love's Enduring Promise," "Ever After," "White Christmas," "Finding Nemo," and "Fireproof."

Favorite verses...

(All from the NIV)

Jeremiah 29:11 - "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 - "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

Romans 8 (the whole thing).

Philippians 1:6 - "...Being confident of this, that He Who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

Deuteronomy 31:6 - "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you."

Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

Isaiah 41:10, 13 - "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand...For I am the LORD, your God, Who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, 'Do not fear; I will help you.'"

2 Timothy 1:7 - "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline."

Ephesians 3:20 - "Now to Him Who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."