A Girl Set Apart

3 Worries We Don't Need to Worry About

2012-01-16T00:40:00.000-07:00

Sorry I haven’t written in so long, but I usually only write when I feel God has laid a subject on my heart and I can go right into writing it, full gear! I’m going to get real with you all, I worry A LOT! I know, bad Morgan. It consumes my thoughts, what I do, how I feel. I look far too deep into every situation, think about the future constantly, plan what I need to do, and still nothing becomes of it. Here are 3 things that I worry about the most and 9 verses to bounce them right back at Satan. That’s right, we’re going to fight for our weary minds and put all that weight we’ve been carrying right onto God’s shoulders.

Worry #1“If I don’t have a good career, money, or a lot of possessions, I won’t amount to anything.”

Whoa there, that’s a lot of things to be putting on my plate. Where did this idea even come from in the first place anyways? Part to blame is our vision of the American Dream, the other part is just our human nature to be in constant want of more and more. We fret over never having enough, and yet when we do get that paycheck, that car, that nice house on the hill-our craving isn’t satisfied. What does God say about money and possessions?

Philippians 4:19"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."

1 Timothy 6:10"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs."

Acts 20:35"In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’"

Overwhelmingly, we see that God wants us to rely on Him for funding and not lean on that bank account, our boss, or our salary for our success, as hard as that sounds. We also find it important not to make money and material possessions a key part of our lives, for this can lead to all kinds of problems, and even separate us from our faith. In the end, hoarding what we earn and keeping it for ourselves leaves us feeling trapped and useless, while giving up our money to where God calls us to give can free us from this burden. Tithing isn’t required, but I’ve had first hand experience on what a difference it can make!

Worry #2“It would be terrible if I never got married, where is my future husband!?!”

Girls (and probably guys alike, except insert 'wives' instead, haha) you know how this feels. Everyone around you seems paired up and you feel like that leftover in the fridge that everyone forgets about because you’ve accidentally left it behind the milk for two weeks and…well you get my drift. You feel bad. You feel unnoticed, un-admired, and taken for granted. “God, why does she get a guy while all I have is my cat and a Jane Austen movie??” But waiting patiently, not pursuing love at every possible minute, and committing your life completely to God could throw all sorts of surprises your way. Here are some verses we can take with us until then:

Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart."

Jeremiah 29:11-13 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart."

2 Corinthians 6:14 "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?"

God isn’t trying to punish you in anyway, He is forming you into the person you need to be when you do meet that special person. This takes TIME, and maybe for crazy independent girls who travel in a band-A LOT OF TIME. Seek God first, and everything else can fall into place later. Don’t let thoughts of guys (or girls, for the guys who read my blog, sorry!) consume your thoughts so much that it makes talking about Christ or doing His will nearly impossible. These can be major constraints. I put the last on there because unfortunately for many of us, desperate times seem to call for desperate measures. For those of you who think you can change him/her, don’t do it via dating. Missionary dating is never a good answer for yoking yourself with someone who can potentially bring you down majorly in your faith in a very short (and euphoric) amount of time. If you really like them, develop a strong friendship first and let them choose to become a Christian on their own-not faking it for a relationship. I’m sure there are situations where missionary dating has worked, but the risk may not be worth the outcome if it means moving you’re true love, Jesus, onto the back burner.

Worry #3“What if people think following God is stupid? What if they don’t like me? I want to please people.”

Why this one gets to me so often, I don’t know, maybe it’s a girl thing. Whenever I meet those people who tell me “I don’t care about others think,” I’m pretty sure my jaw drops to the floor. It’s so hard not to take every glance, action, or word that has been said against you personally. We want our parents, our partners, our managers, our pastors, and many of our peers to find us agreeable. We put on masks so we don’t seem insecure, helpless, and unhappy for the most part because we have too much pride to be transparent. That kid I just thought looked at me funny, he might be going through the same exact thing I am! Heck, we be accountability partners if I spoke up! But we always seem to have to have this tough, “I can handle anything” façade about us because we’re afraid of what others might think of us. Oh no, HEAVEN FORBID THEY ARE THINKING ABOUT ME!!! But for those times of insecurity, here’s those Bible verses to back us up:

Galatians 1:10"Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ."

Isaiah 2:22"Stop trusting in mere humans, who have but a breath in their nostrils. Why hold them in esteem?"

2 Corinthians 12:10"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."

So we see in the first verse, that like the verse on serving both God and money, we can’t always serve both God and people. When you are in ministry and facing persecution, that’s when you know you are doing something right! You are going against the world and with that comes a strong sense of aversion from those who may not understand fully or don’t want to understand it at all. It’s good to take brotherly criticism when presented with it, but anything else hurtful shouldn’t be taken to heart. God has plans for you, loves you unconditionally, and loves that you are following His will despite what others around you are thinking. In the end, doesn’t it make you that much stronger in your beliefs?

Satan attacks the mind fervently, as what we think becomes sadly, what we do. Don’t let worrying get in the way of making some huge differences in people’s lives and turn a heart on fire for God into a mere ember. He delights in you, and you are exactly where He wants you to be-don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. ;)

Help Make Our New House a Home!!! :)

2011-12-08T23:13:00.001-07:00

Bringing out the Creativity this Christmas

2011-11-30T23:25:00.001-07:00

Seeing as I was going to be off for 2 and a half months for this winter's break from tour, I decided to get one thing accomplished that I've been dreaming of doing for quite some time. I have finally set up my Etsy store so that I can begin to sell things like jewelry and artwork for while I'm on/off the road! :) I hope to use this blog for not only devotions and inspirations of daily life, but also things I create and find others creating! I can't wait to use this as a ministry as well as I hope to send verses and a message on beauty with all of my items shipped from Etsy. Can't wait to see where God takes it! To check out my items so far, just click the link below. Enjoy! :)http://www.etsy.com/shop/MorganWolf

New Music Video

2011-09-13T17:59:00.004-06:00

For everyone who follows this blog, I'm so sorry I haven't posted more! I'm hoping to write another tour update soon! Just wanted to post that our newest music video is out! It's been amazing experience for not only the band, but others who helped us write and produce it. :) It is a music video that is close to my heart, and still gives me chills every time I watch it. Who in your life needs a hand? Who in your life is desperate for a rose that holds a future even when they are at the end of their rope? This can be an awesome start to a movement our generation desperately needs, so pass it on!

Watch it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U37K6Qnni5g&feature=channel_video_title

The eXtreme Tour, Part 1:

2011-07-25T12:56:00.003-06:00

So much is on my heart and I’m not even sure where to begin with it all! A tour that I was at first so scared to go on has already changed me and my outlook on life more than I could ever have imagined. I won’t lie, driving from town to town setting up shows for the community, never knowing what exactly will happen can be testing. But the truth is, these towns need us so much, because these are people who desperately need to hear about Christ! And Satan will do anything to get us down, and I mean ANYTHING. Allergic reactions, extreme heat, and a merch table falling on me (my arm is so bruised) while I’m trying to talk to a bunch of cute little kids makes me super frustrated. I occasionally get homesick or will step on someone’s toes. I mean, just when things seem to be going so well and I’m feeling so stoked about what is going on around me, something happens. But when you are facing oppression, that’s when you know you are doing something right! That God is using you outside your comfort zone and stretching you to your limits. This is where I turn into Gumby and face trials with flexibility, because as we’ve been told many times on the extreme tour, if you don’t bend you will break. It’s crazy how even little things can throw off your day and dishearten you from spreading something as amazing as God’s love to people who genuinely need to know about it.

Such awesome things have already happened! ALSA (with the help of Martay!) participated in our first ever ‘hype’ night in Winfield, Kansas. Never before in my life had I envisioned myself singing inside a Subway or in front of a Walmart. But God used us to bring a bunch of awesome kids to the skate competition we held, as well as the show! I talked to so many awesome people and the kids absolutely loved our special guest band, the Zombie Killers! : ) By the end of our set, we sat down, sand worship, and had around 7 people give their lives to Christ! I could not be happier at that moment! I just sat back and felt so blessed to be a part of something as powerful as the eXtreme Tour. To trace back how I even got here still amazes me. I have so much more to write but I can't keep track of it all, there will be many more posts to come!

We are clothed in STRENGTH AND DIGNITY

2011-04-21T12:07:00.010-06:00

Finally, I have the security to write of something that has been near and dear to my heart lately. This is a shout-out to all the girls out there (Sorry guys!) who change their clothes 5 times a day to figure out what to wear, who are in drastically in search for that perfect guy, or feeling insecure about their futures, their figures, and faith. You aren’t alone, in fact, I can safely say I have struggled with all of these and then some.

I know I don’t seem that way on stage. I’m running around, singing, head-banging, and so grateful to talk to everyone afterwards. But on the inside I’ve been breaking. Breaking because the expectations for girls in this world are so beyond what they should be, and breaking because so many (including myself) believe the lies.

I’ve recently picked up the book by Beth Moore called “So Long Insecurity.” I recommended it to any woman, even if you feel like you have nothing you are insecure about. It opened up my eyes to see that what I had been hearing in my head was satan himself, and I am ashamed that I have listened countless times. Things like convincing me I’m overweight, ugly, untalented, unlovable, annoying, worthless, and the list goes on. I’m begging you, if you have had thoughts like this to dig deep and find the root of the problem. Maybe you’ve been abused and these are echoes of what has been said in the past, maybe you feel this way because someone left you, maybe it was a mistake made long ago you allow to consume your thoughts, or maybe you have an immense fear of the future. As women, we are so harsh on each other. We walk into rooms and automatically figure out who is above or below us (to what standards?); look at others in judgment, jealousy, and anger when we don’t even know them. We also strive for perfection, and whether we want to admit it or not, this is the desire to outdo everyone else. This at its root is pride. We can’t continue to live like this. When will we wake up and realize how much we’ve been tearing each other down, and breaking God’s heart because we refuse to believe something He created has a purpose, and is beautiful inside and out. Look to Proverbs 31. It is the chapter about a God-fearing wife, although in earlier versions it can be translated to just a God-fearing woman. Ready for the replacement? Verse 10 now reads “A woman of noble character, who can find? She is worth more than rubies.” Now read on to verse 25, which tells us this woman of valor is clothed by two specific articles. “Strength and dignity.” The word ‘dignity ‘ in Hebrew is derived from the same word ‘Honor’. And there are countless verses that tell us God has crowned us with His glory and honor. To possess dignity is to be worthy of respect and of high esteem. We as women give up our dignity when we let our insecurities make us feel embarrassed, worthless, or stupid. Through this book, I’ve come to realize we don’t have to let situations or people who are trying to hurt us have our dignity. If you feel like you have just been hurt or attacked, don’t let satan get to you. Say to yourself “You cannot have my dignity, it is mine to keep.” I find myself saying “I am clothed in strength and dignity,” and it really helps. I even write it on my wrist to remember. Our possession of dignity may not always be something we feel, but it has to be something we KNOW. Pray that God can heal you from your insecurities and give you strength to believe in what a beautiful creation you truly are. If you are in a situation where you start to feel very insecure (goes with those who are worrying about the future a lot) repeat to yourself "Trust in God.” Do it throughout the day if you have to. Remember-insecurities leave us thinking of ourselves in many situations when we could be paying attention to others God is trying to direct us to.

Why should we practice feeling confident in ourselves? I think for one it makes us miserable, not to mention we are putting down something God has created. But most importantly, we’ve got younger girls who are realizing these struggles at such young ages. The culture has them by the neck and unfortunately, if we don’t do anything about it, satan will eat away at their security and dignity for years and years to come. We need to step up and be the examples of confident, God fearing women that the world so desperately needs, or we will be forever trapped in this vicious cycle. Try it today. Kick satan out of your head and remove those desperate thoughts and actions. Place your trust in God; He’s got you covered girl!

“People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7.

“She is clothed in strength and dignity, and laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.” Proverbs 31:30

P.S.-I know this doesn't cover everything on this subject, I had so much more to put in, but it was getting pretty long! Feel free to message me or comment, and if you are struggling with something, don't be afraid to let someone else know. We can keep each other accountable on this!:)

The Lovely Duckling + Touring Do Not's

2011-04-01T00:25:00.004-06:00

Hey everyone! Yes, I know, it’s been over two months since I’ve written anything. Please forgive me! I get a little busy when I tour, and don’t find a whole lot of time between schoolwork, socializing, setting up, and performing. So now this blog post will have two parts, a deep part and a light-hearted part (“You get the besssstttt of both worlds” >insert Hannah Montana here.) but don’t worry, I’ll try to keep it short!

Lately I feel like God has really placed an analogy on my heart, and it’s one I relate to well because I love children's books, so get ready to hear the Ugly Duckling all over again. He’s brought up with a bunch of other ducks where he soon realizes he doesn’t fit in, and then he later finds out who he really is when he meets the other swans, right? It had a deeper meaning to me tonight. Jesus placed me here on earth, but honestly, there are so many times where I feel like an ugly duckling. I feel like I don’t fit in; I just seem to ruffle feathers. Why? Because we aren’t meant to truly ‘fit in’ here-we aren’t with our Maker. He created us to have a longing for Him, and it can’t be filled completely until we meet Him and stay with Him for eternity. You may feel like the Ugly Duckling, like you are missing the material beauty everyone seems to have. You might be trying very hard to be just like the other ducklings. But in the end, you aren’t really a duckling at all; in fact, you’re a swan that is being made more and more beautiful everyday. So stop trying to be just another duckling, and let following Christ form you into the true self you were created to be.

Okie dokie, on a humorous note and for an overall idea of the fun we had on this last tour and how God has blessed us, here is a list of what NOT to do when touring:

DO NOT let Prestin brush his teeth and spit it out the van window on the freeway, it’s a disgusting excuse for a car wash.

DO NOT give the ‘okay’ for one middle-schooler to come up on stage, somehow you’ll end up with 60. Things will be broken-lesson learned.

DO NOT leave Derek locked outside a house for a night to sleep in the van-most likely, he’ll need to use the restroom around 2 a.m.

DO NOT let Prestin get underneath giant speaker covers and walk around. It made me laugh too hard; I couldn’t stop crying.

DO NOT pet the creepy, mangled 17 year-old-cat in someone’s laundry room, or she will start to meow in a scary way, slowly crawl over the baby gate until she falls on the other side, and get up in the night to walk over you in bed while you all you can do is muster up the courage to whisper “Jacob…. it’s got me!”

DO NOT watch In The Name of the King. Enough said.

More will be added, but currently my memory is failing me! All in all, it was an amazing tour. God was there and moving full-throttle. Can’t wait to see where He takes us and what other great memories will result from it! Blessed to share with you all! : )

Bubbles and Happiness

2011-01-26T00:28:00.003-07:00

An analogy that our youth pastor at LifeSprings gave has been stuck in my head since Sunday, so I have decided to follow the hint God has placed on my heart and write about it on my blog.

The analogy was something a child at heart like me could easily understand. It compared our chasing of worldly happiness to bubbles. Yes, bubbles. My personal favorites as a kid were the grape-flavored ones that you had try to eat out of the air-I also remember the stomach ache I had after consuming half a bottle-but that’s besides the point. He made reference to them in the fact that what we chase here on earth we might achieve, but it will pop, and suddenly we are left longing for more. This is an amazing example to me because I could never quite catch on to why I have always been such a fickle and variable person. It’s because I was chasing bubbles, thinking earthly things could satisfy my happiness. And sadly, I’ve been realizing, I still do occasionally chase bubbles. If only I had a boyfriend, then I’d be happy! * pop * If only I had faith like this person, then I’d be happy! * pop* If only I made more money then I’d be happy! * pop * If only I could be that much better at singing then I’d be happy! * pop *

Why do we feel this way? Because we eventually realize that as soon as we pop one bubble, there are suddenly even more to pop. That we can never just be content with what we have, or want, or what we think we might need. God is so much more that what we wear, how in shape we are, how much money we want to make, the house we live in, and the relationships we think we need. Why?? Because being His radical follower is all that should matter! He is incomprehensible and supernatural. He moves us in ways that we never thought possible, and breaks us with love we never thought we’d ever find. If you drop everything and become a Disciple of Him, not just a Believer, you realize how powerful and moving He truly is. We have so little time here on earth, so why waste any second of it thinking of pointless things? I never went into the band expecting money, or fame, but went in committed to sharing God’s amazing love with everyone I meet, and it has taken me out of my comfort zone and into the most amazing adventure! Just think, there are so many struggling to be stronger in their faith, and struggling to find faith itself. How can we keep it to ourselves? Following God to me is being able to sit back on the lawn satisfied with watching the bubbles float past you. It's being content in what we do because we put all our actions towards the Lord. You may have missed popping that salary raise, or the high grades you were trying to get, but following God’s will has left you filled and content nevertheless. Surrender, and let Him take control of your life, and His rewards will leave you floating on air.

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree full of life.” ~Proverbs 13:12

“Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans WILL SUCCEED.” ~ Proverbs 16:3

Can you please pass the perserverence?

2010-11-16T12:35:00.005-07:00

Here we are back in Boise! I must say, I'm already pretty sad that the Cali tour is over. It was such an unforgettable experience! Some nights, the crowds were louder than the music blasting from the speakers, and it was all for God. Don't get me wrong, I like being at home, but there is something about making a difference in lives every night that makes it hard to go back to being at home, secluded with no car and working on my schoolwork. I feel like a hermit. I want to be out telling people about Christ. The last tour has really brought me to think what life is really about and how God has wanted us to live. Sometimes, the life I live is super tough. I don't get a comfy bed every night, the food I usually eat, or a chance to really take a break. Sometimes I ask myself "why do I put myself through this?" But I have been so selfish. Since when has God said life is supposed to be easy?? I feel like we've changed our God into what we feel comfortable with and try to fit Him into our lives, balancing between Him and everything else. But the whole idea is God was never meant to be balanced, He is meant to be everything. When in the Bible did God tell us just try to live safe and luxurious lives? "Thou shalt be comfortable in your five bedroom house" or "Thou shalt send your children to private schools" isn't part of what He preaches. Jesus didn't take the safe route, He went to those who needed Him the most, the hungry, the poor, the ones distraught in sin. I've realized that my life isn't always easy, but its actually not hard considering what a comfortable life we've all been trained to live in. Think about Christian missionaries, they rough it out in desolate locations, but are able to find joy in everything because they do it for Christ. If there's anything I've learned from God's teachings, its to be brave, resilient, radical, and persistent, no matter what life He calls us to. The question isn't how to fit God into your life, but rather to have so much of God in your life that you simply can't resist telling others about Him. Don't be afraid to follow where He leads, because the things we treasure on this earth mean nothing compared to the treasures we are storing up in Christ.

"But as for me, my feet almost slipped. I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked."
Psalms 73:2-3

2010-10-25T13:39:00.000-06:00

The band's room after only one night here..like i said, its a mess....

An Update from Cali

2010-10-25T12:47:00.002-06:00

Here we are now in a motel in Placerville California, and enjoying the cable as we watch Rob and Big. Already, our room is a complete mess, haha. Basically, as soon as the band ever has a place of consistency, we settle down like its home. Everyone is either doing schoolwork online or getting the chance to catch up with family and friends at home. For those who haven't heard, JoshuaFest went amazing! We had so many people show up to our show, over 250, and we had a blast! I enjoyed hanging out with Everyday Sunday, Josiah James, and A Rotterdam November over the weekend. It was pouring rain, but this didn't dampen anyone's spirits at the festival as there were plenty of us out to watch Hawk Nelson in the downpour. Hot chocolate definitely kept me happy! : ) I have just been feeling super blessed over the last couple of days, so glad that I can be doing what I absolutely love to do. And even with the lack of dry clothes now, the long miles on the road, and missing my fam and cats back home, I wouldn't trade what I do for the world. I would have settled for a normal life if it wasn't for God leading me to where I am now. I can't wait to see what's in store for us in this next tour, and hopefully i'll have some awesome stories soon to be posted!

Here we go again...

2010-10-18T10:31:00.001-06:00

Its crunch time for ALSA as we prepare to leave for California early Thursday morning. All our hard work will soon be out to the test as we embark on our next tour, hitting Joshuafest first and then spreading throughout Northern Cali. I have to admit, I always get a little tense right before we leave for a trip. I worry if we will have enough food, enough fans, and a nice place to sleep most nights. But I guess that’s just part of the adventure, right?? I know I have to put my trust in God that He will provide for us, and help us reach out to everyone we play for. Being a muscianary is one of the toughest things I’ve ever done, but I’ve been told many a-times that if people aren't against you in ministry, or obstacles don't pop-up, then you must be doing something wrong. : ) I strive to live more and more for God’s plan everyday, and I know He is leading our band to go beyond what we ever thought possible! Please be praying for our attitudes, our safety, our determination, our patience, and our audience as we strive to follow God’s will and continue to live our lives A Life Set Apart.

Reminiscing...

2010-09-19T18:44:00.003-06:00

Here I am back in Boise, Idaho, and going back to normal life has been somewhat hard after the adventure of the past two weeks. All i can do now is look back and reminisce over all the good times we had, and pray that we made an impact in someone's life. There's just so many people to witness to and share God's great love with, and so little time to do it. I know my life is just a small blink in a span of eternity, and I try to remember every morning that each day is a blessing from God. Psalms 39:4 states,"Show me oh Lord, my life's end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life." I read this verse late one night on our fourth day of touring and it made such an impact on me. I've been so blessed everyday to be part of a band devoted to God, and be making a difference for Him no matter where we go. Now, I have to be honest, there were times on the trip where I thought to myself "God, I don't think I can do this anymore." Either because I was completely drained emotionally, physically, or often times both. But God continued to provide for us in surprising ways, and I realized everything we went through was so worth it in the end. Throughout the trip and up til now, I have felt so much peace for where I am and am so glad to know that God has a hold of my future as well. He has used not only me, but Derek, Prestin, Jacob and Reid to make a difference for His Kingdom. I can't wait to see where He takes us next!

Montana!

2010-09-10T19:58:00.001-06:00

We are now in Columbus, Montana, a town so small that if you blink you'll miss it. Its so beautiful here! We are staying at a youth center and are heading out to a show in Billings tomorrow. Two days ago, the band got to stay with the gracious Diedrick family, where I was able to do everyone's laundry (its weird, I actually miss chores when on tour) and sleep in a king-sized bed. Then yesterday, we once again went from riches to rags as we toughed it out in the walmart parking lot. It was raining the entire night and needless to say....I was freezing and wet. I am super thankful we have a real shelter tonight, and showers are always a plus!

I've realized there are things on our tours that keep up the band morale. The first, Redbox movies-watching 'The Proposal' makes long nights in the van bearable. Secondly, clean laundry. Thirdly, a racket-ball court on the premises (Prestin is actually exercising, write this day in history!) Fourthly, and our favorite so far, 'Panini'-fying everything-the grill just makes sandwiches a little less boring. Last but not least, listening to great music to inspire us during times we grow weary of unloading/loading, and late night dinners. This includes The Classic Crime, Capitol Lights, David Crowder, and Paramore. Anyways, thanks for reading, and I'll try to write more later down the road!

Our First Day Out...

2010-09-05T10:37:00.001-06:00

And it’s back on the road for A Life Set Apart. More scantily made sandwiches for lunch, meeting new people everyday, packing and unpacking, and putting on an awesome show every night! Our first show was great! We went to a restaurant with everyone at the church after the show, and Prestin made the awful decision to sit right under a low hanging light. He hit his head against it every time he stood up, making the night even more comical. Everyone in the band was so tired after packing up until 12:30 that all I heard on the ride back to the motel was one line from a Classic Crime song, “I’ll take my heart back” and Derek singing “nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah “ from Blink 182 over and over and over….. We’ve been so blessed with the luxury of a motel for our first day of touring, but we’ll see what the rest of the trip has in store for us. Today we play twice at Eastern Idaho fair, and as for where we will be sleeping tonight...well, it might be a Walmart parking lot, haha. Already, our van is a complete mess-the floor’s nowhere to be found, so I wonder what it will look like tomorrow...I’ve got to hit the road again, the adventure continues!

Introduction:

2010-07-22T09:16:00.003-06:00

This blog is for those who are interested in the band A Life Set Apart, and its a way for me, the lead singer/guitar player, to be more personable with those we meet on the road. I just want to start out saying welcome to my blog! This blog is for YOU! If you ever need someone to talk to, feel free to e-mail or leave a comment! Other band members should be each getting a blog soon, giving you even more insight on our ministry. Hopefully the info on this blog will leave you feeling like you're with us on our many adventures and shenanigans. Let me just start with an overall intro to the band and myself:
I joined the band about three years ago as a backup vocalist, and we have made so many great changes to our music since. I now sing lead and write lyrics, and never cease finding inspiration for our songs in the events that take place and the circumstances God presents to me. I've known the guys in the band for so long that they are like brothers to me. They all, however, say that I'm more of a motherly figure, hence the nickname 'band mom.' And in a way, I do have three kids-one is 16, one is 19, and one is 21. But they still need to be reminded when they need a shower, when to start packing up equipment, when to stop belching on command, and when to take their shoes off in the van(NEVER because it reeks havoc, ha ha). Nevertheless I love them all the same and worry about them as a mom would too.
Besides being a mom on the road, there are a lot of other things I keep busy with while traveling. Van activities include playing Halo (on a miniature tv-very hard to see the screen) reading a book, writing lyrics, drawing, listening to music, eating junk food, sleeping, and soon to be started-online schooling. Sometimes the drive can be boring, but the shows and the people we meet make it worthwhile!
I really feel like God has lead me into this ministry. Believe me, last year I would've never pictured myself traveling in a smelly van with three other guys (usually 4, or 5 depending on if we bring the roady) but I love doing it! And I think it takes a special girl to handle them too, which is why I feel like this is where I'm supposed to be right now. Whether its being on stage spreading God's word, or in the second row of a van filled with my brothers in Christ, there's no place I'd rather be. I think following God is one of the harder things in life to do because the road is oftentimes arduous-there will be plenty who tell you its impossible-but when you take a leap of faith you'll find God provides the way when you have the will.