January: random {personal}

The first month of the year has come and gone. Thirty-one days. It seems that every month that passes by, I get to say the exact same thing. WOW that went fast. January is an extra special month for me....because:

{it is the first month of the year.} I love how I can look on the whole year with hope and expectation. There are no big mistakes in it yet, and I love being writing new daily, weekly, and monthly goals.

{the restaurant that I work for is closed for the month of January.} :) This means that I have more reading time on my hands, there is a lot more family time and breathing room is allowed.
     Two books that I especially enjoyed are:
            1. God's pursuit of Man {A.W. Tozer}
            2. "Cool Stuff" They Should Teach in School {Kent and Kyle Healy}
     Amazing reads, and if you are a book worm like me - you will especially love them. :)

Below I have posted extremely random pictures of my month (from my phone). In no specific order you will see that:
I love my brother
I ate a ton of peanut butter
Studying is a daily habbit
My favorite soundtrack has been Braveheart {though I don't think I could ever watch the movie...}
I love my Grandma Schaeffer
Snow is a beautiful part of winter
My family is the best
God has blessed me with wonderful friends
I took my first bike ride of the year! :) It was lovely.
I have been able to talk with amazing couples who have been married for a long time!

And there is alot more that the pictures don't say.

One of the "loves" that isn't captured in the pictures are the many hours I have spent listening to sermons. I  have stumbled upon some very convicting and inspiring preachers. I know that you would be blessed by taking some time to listen, learn, and glean from these men.
-Purity in a Wicked Age {David Wilkerson}
-Oh America, America! {Leonard Ravenhill}
-Ten Sheckles and a Shirt {Paris Reidhead} <= I would have to say that this is my favorite..
-Spiritual Treason {AW Tozer}
-Seek my Face {Richard Owen Roberts}
-A Burning Heart {Leonard Ravenhill}
-How do you know if you are Saved {Paul Washer} <= this is an amazing 'what is the Gospel' message.