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what we said when basia fell in love

2011-12-29T12:42:00.000-08:00

Jackie 10:15 AM

basia, do you have the fever?

the love fever.

Basia 10:16 AM

no, i dont think its a fever

it just is

no fever

just is

its the strangest thing

this is

the being.

the be

to be

and just is

not a fever

just being

Jackie 10:18 AM

being what?

Basia 10:20 AM

just being

there's not fever in just being

jsut being is breathing

lots of just breathing

through it all

i thought it would be a fever

but its not

its just breathing

life fully in

taking it all in, one step at a time

and just sitting, and being

Jackie 10:22 AM

are you happy?

Basia 10:23 AM

oh, for sure

but its so much greater than that

so much better

so much more jesus

Jackie 10:24 AM

better.

Basia 10:24 AM

prayer works

god is faithful

and kind

and so kind

on loving others + desiring our joy in christ

2011-08-25T06:13:00.000-07:00

Spiritual pride is the main door by which the devil comes into the hearts of those who are zealous for the advancement of Christianity. It is the chief inlet of smoke from the bottomless pit, to darken the mind and mislead the judgment. It is the main source of all the mischief the devil introduces, to clog and hinder a work of God. Spiritual pride tends to speak of other persons’ sins with bitterness or with laughter and levity and an air of contempt.

But pure Christian humility rather tends either to be silent about these problems or to speak of them with grief and pity. Spiritual pride is very apt to suspect others, but a humble Christian is most guarded about himself. He is as suspicious of nothing in the world as he is of his own heart. The proud person is apt to find fault with other believers, that they are low in grace, and to be much in observing how cold and dead they are and to be quick to note their deficiencies. But the humble Christian has so much to do at home and sees so much evil in his own heart and is so concerned about it that he is not apt to be very busy with other hearts. He is apt to esteem others better than himself.

—Jonathan Edwards, Thoughts on the Revival

of sarah edwards and religious affections

2011-08-11T11:29:00.000-07:00

“They say there is a young lady in New Haven who is beloved of that almighty Being, who made and rules the world, and that there are certain seasons in which this great Being, in some way or other invisible, comes to her and fills her mind with exceeding sweet delight, and that she hardly cares for anything, except to meditate on him — that she expects after a while to be received up where he is, to be raised up out of the world and caught up into heaven; being assured that he loves her too well to let her remain at a distance from him always. There she is to dwell with him, and to be ravished with his love and delight forever. Therefore, if you present all the world before her, with the richest of its treasures, she disregards it and cares not for it, and is unmindful of any pain or affliction. She has a strange sweetness in her mind, and singular purity in her affections; is most just and conscientious in all her actions; and you could not persuade her to do anything wrong or sinful, if you would give her all the world, lest she should offend this great Being. She is of a wonderful sweetness, calmness and universal benevolence of mind; especially after those seasons in which this great God has manifested himself to her mind. She will sometimes go about from place to place, singing sweetly; and seems to be always of joy and pleasure; and no one knows for what. She loves to be alone, and to wander in the fields and on the mountains, and seems to have someone invisible always conversing with her.”
- Jonathan Edwards' on Sarah Edwards

untitled

2010-05-25T15:54:00.001-07:00

A dinosaur just walked into my room and wanted to sign on his AIM screen name
I said Heck No you tyrannosaurus Rex, you get your own freaking PC
Then he told me
this
really
sad story.
So I let him use it.

indie was a brachiosaurus

2010-05-25T11:14:00.000-07:00

today
i want to speed travel
on a brachiosaurus -
to an indie city's art district
and play chess
with a homeless man
who tells me of his fortune 500
business,
and how i should invest in stocks.

spontaneous decisions

2010-05-19T13:45:00.000-07:00

this is the face my mother is going to give me when she see's my most recent addition

biblical femininity + you

2010-04-19T08:43:00.000-07:00

a friend sent me this email, i thought i would share.
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ive actually been thinking about our definitions and perceptions of femininity alot.
I went to an orphanage yesterday run by a woman, Tammy. Something about it seemed peculiar to have her leading and raising these kids by herself. I mean there were interns and other adults, but she basically served as dad and mom and pastor, visionary and the complete gusto behind the entire operation from the very beginning. She is in charge of their spiritual needs, their discipline. Shes basically a single mom for 46 kids, ranging in age from 20 to 2. I dunno. It was incredible to see the Lord at work here. At first I was just feeling out the place and getting a gist of what goes on, and i felt weird but i didn't know what it was. And then it hit me that she didnt fit a mold of "biblical femininity." And I wondered if she would have been encouraged and supported by our christian reformed culture. I dunno. Still trying to process all of what i saw and experienced yesterday. I see your concerns very clearly: what about missional living, what about loving the poor. Is God just as pleased with 80 dollars on a haircut "serving your husband" or toward feeding and clothing children in uganda.

Well? Whats the deal here? Whats actually more biblically feminine? This butch, seminary graduate, single lady running an orphanage? Or a quiet housewife wearing Ralph Lauren who's sacrifice is nonreturnable modest clothing? Both?

+++++

what do you think?

in a similar challenge, check out this francis chan message.

eighty-six + sparks are flying

2010-04-06T19:03:00.000-07:00

yesterday i went running around my neighborhood.
five point seven miles. yes, it surprised me too.
around the four mile mark, i saw a sweet elderly couple
holding hands, it was so sweet.
while passing, i told them these thoughts.
he said, "i've got to... so she doesn't get away from me!"
i told them that was a gift, and that it is rare.
on my home way past them again,
the sweet lady said,
with child-like enthusiasm,
"i hope you have someone to hold hands with..!"

what beauty.

photo courtesy of sigur ros - hoppipolla

last night:: initiation into secret societies

2010-04-05T10:04:00.001-07:00

well, i can't tell you, can i?

alphabeat

2010-04-02T14:10:00.000-07:00

thanks to my good friend evan,
who is currently an internationally adventuring,
i have grown aware + full of adoration for a danish pop band named
alphabeat.

czech it out.

i am a child again

2010-03-31T10:20:00.000-07:00

this german photographer + shop artist brings
out childlike dreams
that wander aimlessly lost in grown up minds
probably camping out
somewhere
between the aisle of
deadlines and to do lists.

it is a beautiful day

2010-03-31T09:58:00.000-07:00

in the oa office, we have huge windows.

it makes me appreciate art + beauty + design.

i love it because it reminds me of the sweet outdoors,
dreams i've dreamt,
the unlimitability* of creativity,
and therefore the unlimited goodness of God.

thank you, Jesus, for the sun.

(*and for the unlimited creativity to create the word unlimitability)

kip + the gnarly whals

2010-03-30T13:43:00.000-07:00

this week in short. kip showed us some explosive magnesium, which is a story to be continued. took a couple shots for the gnarly whals monday night. we also saw mobley, touring from somepaso, texas.

2010-01-25T11:14:00.000-08:00

Wicker Park Final Scene

To Live in the Mercy of God

2010-01-08T13:37:00.001-08:00

To Live in the Mercy of God

BY DENISE LEVERTOV

To lie back under the tallest

oldest trees. How far the stems

rise, rise

before ribs of shelter

open!

To live in the mercy of God. The complete

sentence too adequate, has no give.

Awe, not comfort. Stone, elbows of

stony wood beneath lenient

moss bed.

And awe suddenly

passing beyond itself. Becomes

a form of comfort.

Becomes the steady

air you glide on, arms

stretched like the wings of flying foxes.

To hear the multiple silence

of trees, the rainy

forest depths of their listening.

To float, upheld,

as salt water

would hold you,

once you dared.

To live in the mercy of God.

To feel vibrate the enraptured

waterfall flinging itself

unabating down and down

to clenched fists of rock.

Swiftness of plunge,

hour after year after century,

O or Ah

uninterrupted, voice

many-stranded.

To breathe

spray. The smoke of it.

Arcs

of steelwhite foam, glissades

of fugitive jade barely perceptible. Such passion—

rage or joy?

Thus, not mild, not temperate,

God’s love for the world. Vast

flood of mercy

flung on resistance.

hello, innovation.

2009-12-16T13:18:00.000-08:00

Wood imaged post its with personal ring circles. Brilliant.

Courtesy of: http://www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=1066

The love of God is a love of rest, contentment & delight.

2009-10-26T09:38:00.000-07:00

'He will rest in his love'. (Zeph 3:17)

To rest with contentment is expressed by being silent, that is, without grumbling and complaining. Because God's love is so full, so perfect and so absolute, it will not allow him to complain of anything in those whom he loves. So he is silent. When God is said to 'rest in his love,' it means he is satisfied with the object of his love and will no seek for a more satisfying object to love. His love will make its home in the soul on which it is fixed for ever.

John Owen, Communion With God, P. 18

Currently reading...

2009-05-06T08:25:00.001-07:00

Reasons I love the Internet 1: Exposing Tree Sweaters

2009-04-20T09:37:00.000-07:00

I recently have discovered this interesting hobby: Knitting a tree sweater.

Enjoy.

An intruiging thought: How did the sweater get on the tree?

Creative Costume Party Themes

2009-01-30T11:58:00.000-08:00

Alter Ego - Who you would be if you weren't yourself.
A Few of My Favorite Things - I would dress up as raindrops on roses.
Major Party- Literally, dress as your college major stereotype.
Inner Child- "Who is your inner child? What were you like as a kid?"
Murder Mystery- Assigned Characters (Elizabeth Grivetti-- you had the best one last year... woo!)
Inanimate Object Party- Dress up as a stapler.
Dress-up as Your-Middle-Ages Socio-Economic-Status- 'Hey everyone, look at me, I'm a Pauper!' (Hahahaha, Anna & I thought it would be funny to include this one. Just kidding. Do NOT do this one.)
Hollywood - Warning, make plenty of parking, because paparazzi will be flooding the streets for this one!
Pun Party- I would be a 'Black-Eyed Susan'... a bruised eye with a shirt that says susan.
Your Arch Nemesis - I would dress up as Homework.
....YOUR CHOICE!!

Any Ideas?

Vote for the Annual April Costume Party!

Jan Mlodozeniec' work - 1970's

2009-01-28T08:13:00.000-08:00

When I Don't Desire God

2009-01-26T14:12:00.000-08:00

O God, you are my God;

earnestly I seek you;

my soul thirsts for you;

my flesh faints for you,

as in a dry and weary land

where there is no water.

P S A L M 63: 1

Currently Reading:

God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in Him.

2008-12-09T21:08:00.000-08:00

"Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth, there is nothing that I desire besides you, my flesh and my heart my fail, but you are the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

Czeck this out.

A Tribute to Spurgeon

2008-09-16T14:04:00.001-07:00

"Free will carried many a soul to hell, but never a soul to heaven." -Charles Spurgeon, on the beauty of God's free grace

On studying this past summer the 'emergent' church and postmodernism movements, the Lord has revealed much to me. First, he has revealed how quickly I am to take credit for God's grace in my life-- an evidence of pride. Thank you, to Mr. Spurgeon, who is far wiser than I for pointing us to the truths of Scripture when he said, "Beware of no man more than of yourself; we carry our worst enemies within us." How true. The hymn rings true... "Guilty vile, and helpless we; Spotless Lamb of God was He; Full atonement; Can it be? Hallelujah! What a Savior!" If my church has encouraged me towards anything this year, I am thankful for the beautiful faithfulness I have seen towards the Gospel. Our pastors think, breathe, sleep, drink the Gospel. They apply it to our songs, to our messages, to our intentions, to person conversations. I am thankful more for the Gospel now than I have ever been before. How blind were my eyes before I could see, --and how blurry before the gospel was revealed more clearly! I am thankful for the Lord's providence, both by using we guilty sinners, and by not finishing His work in us yet. How encouraging!
Here's another, "Saving faith is an immediate relation to Christ, accepting, receiving, resting upon Him alone, for justification, sanctification, and eternal life by virtue of God's grace." I enjoy Spurgeon because he LOVES God's grace. It is alone by God's grace that anything good is in me-- and alone by God's grace that any of the formentioned appear! I want to be continually thankful to the Lord for the continual grace he pours. The Lord astonishes me.

Today I met a boy who voluntarily showed me a tattoo on his arm. He was mentioning the typeface font design, and when I asked him what the tattoo meant to him, he mentioned a story about his grandfather. His grandfather passed away when he was ten years old. "I've been on my own since then," he said in passing. My heart for this boy...; living with friends and getting a job at sixteen to support himself, lacking care and attention. Oh, sweet boy! My heart cries for the fact that he is apart from the Father and creator of his soul, who knit him together before he was born. I look into his deep, tiresome eyes and long for nothing but for him to know the sweet abundance of joy and truth offered to him! I am thankful, that though I am guilty, vile and sinful, that God uses man for his glory. To God be the glory.

Researching...

2008-07-25T22:07:00.001-07:00

The Emergent Church

Camp: The Real-Life Narnia

2008-06-26T11:06:00.000-07:00

I am setting off to work at camp in a few days.

I am very excited to go to Colorado.

I should start breathing less to prepare.

It's a whole different world out there, in overnight camps. There is chanting, secret rituals, different languages, a culture extremely different than the 'normal' world.
If I were in the university cafeteria and broke out in a food fight, I do not suppose that Kirsty Alley would join in with laughter. I would see some evil eyes from cafeteria ladies. But camp life? Oh, it's a wholly different world.

This message sponsored by the letter K.

Pixels We Call Photography

2008-06-25T10:17:00.001-07:00

Praise God

2008-06-17T22:16:00.000-07:00

...from whom all blessings flow!

"Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good." -Psalm 34: ocho

Graphic design it is, my friends.

My Grandma Jean, #2

2008-06-03T12:03:00.000-07:00

So, last weekend I was teaching my grandmother how to use the internet. She commented a lot on how the mousepad was very different than the mouse that she had. I showed her Ebay and Nordstrom.com, and then, while I was showing her Google, she said something of the sort, "Now how do you keep getting those letters on the screen?" "The keyboard? Oh, okay."
My sweet grandma.

Czech Your Email

2008-06-03T11:53:00.000-07:00

If you are on the main BaneLiberoFanz Club weekly email updates, I sent out an email today to all of you... with some big news. Thanks for being fans, and enjoy! I wouldn't keep doing this if it weren't for the TENS of people who read this blog every year. I just can't believe how much the site has grown since it began in 2007. Newsweek calls Bane Libero, "A refreshing, exciting site..." my mom one time said, "...you have a blog?..." New York Times once recognized it even, calling it, "a waste of cyberspace"... the growth is exponentianally enticing. Who would had known the opinions of a single college girl could... change ...the world's opinions on liberating subjects like ...Uncrustables sandwiches...!

Let's Vote it Out.

2008-05-19T18:26:00.000-07:00

I've always been told to major in the majors & minor in the minors, but unfortunately UT doesn't offer those two. Alhora, here is the problem.

A. MRS. Degree
B. Graphic Design
C. Web design

D. Psych!ology

Bear Fruit

2008-05-16T08:17:00.001-07:00

A Slice of Thought: Emotions and Unbelief

2008-05-16T07:35:00.000-07:00

Emotions are crazy.

I was just looking at pictures from last summer's mission trip to Italy, when I started to get that feeling inside. Doubt. Reminiscing. You know it-- the "good ole' days" your dad talks about. In my household, it is talked about as a fact that college days are the "best" days of your life. Oh, and that song, "I hope you've had the time of your life." Even more than the redundancy of the Grease Soundtrack, I despise that song! I hear it every graduation, every end of camp, every conclusion of a job, every grande finale. Oh, and only to stir emotion and create an emotional response! ...Phew.
Emotional reminiscence is not only idolised obedience toward emotion, but it also dangerous-- dangerous in not trusting in God's future grace. It is a single brick unveiling a long wall of unbelief. If we don't believe that God will supply for us in the future as he has in the past-- we have nothing to live for. "Our life hangs on future grace," says JP. [John Piper likes me to call him this. It keeps him young, he says.] So easily do I find myself obeying emotions swayed my by emotions, triggered my music, or pictures, or simple conversation. How foolish!
"The Lord is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works." -Psalm 145:13
You would think our immediate response to remembering good things would be to say, "God, you are so good! Your faithfulness endures forever! I can not wait to see what You will do in the future!"
Praise God that He always remains faithful.

"Jesus Christ in the same yesterday, today and forever."
-Hebrews 13:8

Summer Reading List

2008-05-12T06:20:00.000-07:00

Now, this reading list took into assessment the opinions of many people from Cornerstone Church of Knoxville, and here, after thorough assessment, is the Summer Reading List for 2008.

Future Grace
John Piper
Alas, the first book is Future Grace by Piper. This book is highly encouraged at my church, and I have a heart that enjoys both grace, and John Piper very highly. Much more so grace. For without Grace, John Piper would encourage me nay. [Woo, did you hear that Shakespearean coming out? We must be related.]
So far this book has done nothing but encourage my heart to trusting God. Even simple matters-- which I'm learning it must start with. On my 9-hour drive this weekend, I came to a point while I was on the phone with my friend Leslie, and all of a sudden I had 6 miles to empty in my car. I quickly remained calm and got off the phone, praying for God to supply a gas station in the middle of Nowhere, Tennessee. Remembering His faithfulness, in this time, he offered me grace, and I took His grace to trust that He always provides.

In the past seven years I've known Him, our God has never left me. Ever.
Sara Groves makes a beautiful point in her song, "He's Always been Faithful"
" I can’t remember a trial or a pain,
He did not recycle to bring me gain.
I can’t remember one single regret
In serving God only, and trusting His hand
All I have need of, His hand will provide,
He’s always been faithful to me. "
Amen, Sara Groves.
Alas, when I got to 0 Miles to Empty, a mysterious exit on the right popped up, without warning or sign, and I slid in neutral.. into a gas pump.
He's Always Been Faithful to Me.

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Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot
Elisabeth Elliot

Practically anything that you place into my hands with the name Elisabeth Elliot will I devour, I think that she is absolutely splendid. Also, I have and still do I believe that if we were to come in contact, we should become good friends.
It would immediately begin as such; introduction, my telling a recent pun I had discovered, her correcting me by some distant discerning spirit of my pride and untrusting heart, and quickly then becoming kindred hearts. She would ask me my opinion on things, most of which she would kindly correct, and I, taking notes with every phone conversation we would have. Also, every meal would have tea. Hot tea. Such as peach tea, or orange friendship tea. By spending a week with Elisabeth, I am quite certain I would either. a) Hear God's immediate call to celibacy, or 2.) become so sanctified that I marry within the month.
[Note to readers: This is slight overexaggeration. Slight.]

--
Stepping Heavenward
Mrs. E. Prentiss

First of all, [-off the record-] any woman from the 1800's who places "Mrs." before her name on a book seems dainty enough to write a good book.

I enjoy the counsel of wise women. A wise friend of mine suggested this book to me, and as so, she mentioned something of this sort: "I pushed off reading this book after the suggestion, due to the cheesy christian fiction cover. But, it's so good! Don't be mislead!"
That's hilarious, and oh too true.
My first Bible was named "eXtReMe TeEn bIbLe!!" (no exaggeration) for this exact reason. For some reason I had a lame-o view of the bible, and the cool font on this bible made me interested in it. Yes, I judged the Bible by it's cover. Good thing God gives grace! (phew, and creates the "eXtreme teen bible for people like me.)

More to be considered?
Redemption Accomplished & Applied - John Murray
Humility - CJ Mahaney
Did I Kiss Marriage Goodbye - Carolyn Mahaney

Any suggestions?!

A Word About The Author

2008-05-09T20:35:00.000-07:00

Bane was born in a rural county in Alaska, and moved with her family to Tennessee in her early preschool years. She now lives with her husband and children in a rural neighborhood outside of Calcutta, India.

"Living in a Rural Neighborhood in Calcutta with my Husband and Children." By B.A .Libero (c) 2015

My Grandma Jean [Nanny]

2008-04-06T23:44:00.000-07:00

my grandma rearranges our cabinets everytime she visits.

...one more thing college boys and my grandma have in common.

bonothoe

grandma libero

Most Reputable Authors

2008-03-11T09:10:00.000-07:00

My list of personally acclaimed authors & theologians...

Application of Biblical Doctrine
John Piper

Mark Driscoll

Wayne Grudem

Jonathan Edwards
J.I. Packer
Charles Spurgeon
A.W. Tozer
R.C. Sproul
C.J. Mahaney
Sovereign Grace Ministries

Biblical Manhood & Womanhood
Elizabeth Elliott
Joshua Harris

"I must be an emotional archaeologist, because I keep looking for the roots of things, particularly the roots of behavior and why I feel certain ways about certain things."
-Fred Rogers, The World According to Mr. Rogers

Any suggestions?

We Are All Broken

2008-03-09T13:48:00.000-07:00

this world is broken and empty.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=txqeyisb688

jars of clay's song, "Oh, my God"

il mundo e' wickitty whack.

My New Favorite Snack

2008-03-08T00:58:00.000-08:00

One college day, in a mid-sized freezer section of the new Food City on Western Avenue, I came to the findings of these small sandwich-resembling snacks. A recognition of seeing these snacks at a summer camp a few summers ago, I decided to perform further research. They are delicious, and surprisingly better than homemade pb&j. Here are some findings after further research.
Pros: They are just so good. Mmm.

Cons: It takes 30 minutes to defrost. No successful taste attempt to microwave, or eat frozen, raw strawberries just aren't the same.

Mysteries: I am not quite sure how many it would take to make a meal, three? I

What is the Prosperity Gospel?

2008-03-06T20:05:00.000-08:00

Here is Piper on the prosperity gospel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukcV-xtU3hc

Amen.

Joel Osteen.
Also, here is mark driscoll on joel osteen and the matter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IuiUOapK1w
Mark is the head pastor of mars hill church, which I have come to respect.

I think that a strong point to look at when we begin to understand who God is, is to admire Jesus' life, and how God and Jesus walked together while on earth. Jesus was everything but healthy, wealthy and prosperous. He was sick, he suffered, he had a rough life. But God was most glorified in him when he was most satisfied in Him... in the midst of loss, not prosperity.

love

the

true

gospel.

What is the Gospel?

2008-02-29T22:12:00.000-08:00

http://www.everystudent.com/

The purpose that I live.

Why I Love My Women Friends

2008-02-28T13:01:00.001-08:00

Where was Jane before Tarzan?

...Right Here.

Who are Janes?
We are women of God. We love adventure. We seek to learn to listen to God with all of our senses, and to love the Lord to the point of sacrifice. Then, we hold on for the ride.
Janes have the beat of adventure knit into their souls. Choice of travel? Kayaking, relaying, longboarding, sprinting, biking, ...perhaps extreme walking; whatever you may choose.
Our Tarzan is the God of the Universe.

With Christ, we are strong.
We have integrity.
We are adventurous.
We are Janes.

...Are you a Jane?

-jnewm

Did you guys see Laura on SNL last week?

2008-02-26T16:28:00.000-08:00

Last weekend as a surprise hostess, Laura Rannells hosted the one and only Saturday Night Live! It was not only very wit-induced, but also a great encouragement to the world to keep on working hard at being hilarious, and everything will pay off. Great Job, Laura, the your skit as the Pirate was one-of-a-kind and I'm sure will be hitting up YouTube in no time.
-jnewm

Get Down, Get Down!

2008-02-26T12:51:00.000-08:00

This sermon on relationships is incredible...

http://www.d1018518.domain.com/sermons/02-16-08_MP_1.mp3

It's from my church, in which, our pastor tackles relationships and the way that they should be handled within a godly community.

for more resources, hit up: http://www.cornerstonechurchofknoxville.com/

Total Depravity

2008-02-26T12:38:00.000-08:00

"Perhaps we ought to sit stunned for seven days with torn clothes and dust on our head un utter silence like Job and his three friends."
-John Piper on our condition without Christ