Music for the soul

Honestly, I can't remember the last time I purchased a CD or downloaded music, but yesterday changed all of that. With my upcoming trip in a couple weeks, I wanted to get new music for my iPod to make the hours on the plane more bearable. I also had some reward points built up on my credit card, so I was able to get an Amazon MP3 gift certificate...I love free stuff. Wondering what new songs are on my iPod? I particularly enjoy upbeat, catchy songs that make me want to dance around...so I downloaded three albums: Jordin Sparks {Battlefield}, Addison Road {Addison Road} and Brit Nicole {Say It}. They may all seem somewhat similar, but they are different in vocals, styling and soul. One of the songs that really stood out to me is one of the more emotional and soulful ballads on the Addison Road album.

{ What Do I Know of Holy? }
I made You promises a thousand times
I tried to hear from Heaven
But I talked the whole time
I think I made You too small
I never feared You at all No
If You touched my face would I know You?
Looked into my eyes could I behold You?
(CHORUS)
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?
I guess I thought that I had figured You out
I knew all the stories and I learned to talk about
How You were mighty to save
Those were only empty words on a page
Then I caught a glimpse of who You might be
The slightest hint of You brought me down to my knees
(CHORUS 2)
What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of wounds that will heal my shame?
And a God who gave life "its" name?
What do I know of Holy?
Of the One who the angels praise?
All creation knows Your name
On earth and heaven above
What do I know of this love?
(CHORUS)
What do I know of You
Who spoke me into motion?
Where have I even stood
But the shore along Your ocean?
Are You fire? Are You fury?
Are You sacred? Are You beautiful?
What do I know? What do I know of Holy?
What do I know of Holy? What do I know of Holy?

Shades of white

How many shades of white, off-white and cream are there? You might be surprised. Above are just a few of the sample swatches I picked up today at Home Depot. My husband and I are in the process of remodeling our house so we can sell it next spring, and our recent project to tackle is...repainting the kitchen cabinets. We first had the inclination to stain them, however, we quickly changed our minds after we attempted to sand one cabinet door last weekend. So instead, we have decided to paint them...all 30 or so of them. After my Sunday Zumba class, I ventured over to our local Home Depot with sweat still dripping down my forehead and trotted over to the paint section. "This shouldn't be too hard," I thought. After about 20 to 30 minutes of carefully evaluating the ever-so-slight nuances between Antique White, Cottage White and Ultra Pure White, I left the store with, not a gallon of paint, but instead these swatches in the picture. I'll be mulling over these different colors the next couple days and will have to take my husband with me next time to force me to make a decision.

Also, in church this morning, we learned a new worship song that really spoke to me today. Here are the lyrics...

FROM THE INSIDE OUT (Joel Houston, copyright Hillsong Publishing)

A thousand times I've failed, Still Your mercy remains
And should I stumble again, Still I'm caught in Your grace
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never-ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame

In my heart in my soul, Lord, I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise, Become my embrace
To love You from the inside out

Your will above all else, My purpose remains
The art of losing myself, In bringing You praise
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never-ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame

In my heart in my soul, Lord I give You control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise, Become my embrace
To love You from the inside out

Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never-ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out Lord my soul cries out