Hello, everyone!

As you can tell, I am officially in the blog world. I resisted this world for a long time...enjoying others' blogs from a distance but not wanting to have one of my own. For some reason, lately I have had a persistent desire to start my very own blog. So here it is.

Those who know me well know that I am a huge fan of rap music. Particularly that of Lecrae. I recently had to fill out a questionaire asking what I would do if I could have any job in the world. Any guesses? Thats right...professional rapper. Don't laugh. You never know...one day white female rappers might be cool. :)

The title of this blog- 'Don't want to waste my life' is from Lecrae's latest album, Rebel. This is my favorite Lecrae song. The words are rich in theology and the truths conveyed by his lyrics are convicting to the core....just read this last verse of the song:

"Your money, your singleness, marriage, talent ,and time..they were loaned to you to show the world that Christ is Divine- that's why it's Christ in my rhymes That's why it's Christ all the time..my whole world is built around him He's the life in my lines. I refused to waste my life; he's too true ta chase that ice. Heres my gifts and time cause I'm constantly trying to be used to praise the Christ. If he's truly raised to life then this news should change your life- and by his grace you can put your faith in the place that rules your days and nights."

I love these lines, especially that first one...everything we have has been given to us to show the world that Jesus is everything! I guess that even applies to this blog. It has been loaned to me as yet another means of making much of a my Lord and Savior. I pray it is used to make much of Him, not me.

So, I need to go ahead and confess something... I am the world's most awkward closer. I never know how to end emails, texts, blog comments, birthday cards, or voicemails. I'm sure this blog will be no different. Phew! Its good to have that off my chest.

Big gulps, huh? Welp...see ya later! ;)