tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162910422024-03-09T12:48:17.205-05:00The Availables: Merlot VivaSamanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-65670574878857093902007-05-18T00:38:00.000-04:002007-05-18T00:40:26.909-04:00we've been quiet..Hey guys--So, we've been quiet-- consumed with papers, tests, parties, work... but i've gotten a couple of emails from folks asking if we're still alive and kicking-- so here we are!! We'll be doing some things this summer, i hope, to draw close again, but in the meantime, i'm hoping we'll feel like coming around again!love you guys-samSamanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1163048010087261992006-11-08T23:53:00.000-05:002006-11-08T23:53:34.316-05:00Pray for DustinIf you could please pray for my campus minister from RUF who was in a terrible bicycle accident today. He was not wearing a heltmet and he has lots of swelling in his head. He is in critical condition. His name is Dustin and he just came this year. Please pray the swelling in his brain ceases and that he will be able to recover. Also pray for all of the students here dealing with this.Jonathan Andersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08112811873143715570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1159842383661154632006-10-02T21:58:00.000-04:002006-10-02T22:26:26.103-04:00Let's not let a little sucess lead us to failure.First off, way to go guys!The last six weeks have been tough for a great many of us. For some, it's been a lot harder than others. When I see the grace that people have shown, the love that people have shown, it makes me happy, plain happy.Sometimes what I see after the initial miracle in human behavior is the backslide. Like Peter on the water, we begin to doubt what just happened, what is Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13719277406044598162noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1159020861558567672006-09-23T10:11:00.000-04:002006-09-23T10:15:00.226-04:00rock starsyou know, i had a dream last night that really bothered me. some of it was funny, but more of it bothered me. i won't go into it-- you know how dreams are really most interesting to the people who actually had them, and our friends simply suffer through the re-telling b/c it's the polite thing to do? unless you're married and trying to explain why you kicked your long-suffering esposo in the shinSamanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1157463802060120872006-09-05T09:28:00.000-04:002006-09-05T09:43:22.076-04:00Sacred or Secular?My friends,Thank you so much for your servant hearts-- the lock-in was a great success, the kids seemed to feel encouraged and exhausted and had fun, and as for the "regulars", everyone was encouraged to see Special Forces in the form of the Availables and other friends walk through the doors., but I was especially gratified... You guys are such good friends, such special people to me, and my Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1157224298420771252006-09-02T15:01:00.000-04:002006-09-02T15:11:38.906-04:00Where do we run when we need to talk?So, Whitney and I were having this really interesting conversation about these wacky sites she found online, where people go to confess crazy things they've done or thought or whatever (Whit, you have to post the link to that one gross one you showed me before), and today I came across this on AOL. In the light of the last few days, I thought it was especially pertinent.see you guys tonight-Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1157065743584460832006-08-31T18:58:00.000-04:002006-08-31T19:09:03.596-04:00Saturday Night A Mi Casasaturday night a mi casa:Hey guys!After a little bit of moving things around, we've settled on 8pm-ish at the Swaney Casa on Saturday.Email me when you know whetehr or not you can come by!!LOVE!SamSamanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1154954820245516212006-08-07T08:35:00.000-04:002006-08-07T08:47:00.276-04:00"I am not alone. Oh, wait, yes I am...."hey guys-- a friend of mine posted the link to this on her blog. I thought it was important enough for us to read, I went ahead and posted the full text here. I even posted her title in the title box--- she is not a believer, and I thought that it was telling. She's a thinker, and the title grabbed me. The source is cited at the bottom.love you guys---SamLonely nationAmericans try to connect in aSamanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1154493689865058942006-08-02T00:41:00.000-04:002006-08-02T00:41:44.086-04:00The Availables: Merlot VivaI've been thinking about my prayer life lately and how I pray and the format I use each time. It got me wondering how other people pray daily or the format of their quiet times......In prayer I usually use the acronym ACTSAdorationConfessionThanksgivingSupplicationPlease post different ways to encourage us all.Jonathan Andersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08112811873143715570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1153425559303109872006-07-20T15:52:00.000-04:002006-07-20T15:59:19.316-04:00soon it's gonna rain, i can feel it...long time, no write. this whole myspace-facebook-crazyprofessorsassigningtoomanybooksfortoo little time stuff has had me not checking our blog--- and i'm not the only one!!! anyway---Just wanted to let you guys know a couple of things:*Derek and Amy are OUTTA HERE, leaving early early Sunday morning. If you feel like helping out, they may need it on Saturday, loading up the moving trucks between Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1150561085575200542006-06-17T12:14:00.000-04:002006-06-17T12:18:05.603-04:00overheard...Blessingsoccur.Some days I find myselfputting my foot inthe same stream twice;leading a horse to waterand making him drink.I have a clue.I can see the forestfor the trees.All around me peopleare making silk pursesout of sows' ears,getting blood from turnips,building Rome in a day.There's a businesslike show business.There's something newunder the sun.Some days miseryno longer loves company;it Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1150319981185044352006-06-14T17:15:00.000-04:002006-06-14T17:19:41.213-04:00for those seeking guidance... :)okay, here are the details on how to post to this blog:1) go to The Availables page like normal.2) at the upper left hand corner of the page, you'll see the little orange Blogger insignia-- click on that.3) this will bring you to the "Dashboard", which is where blogger will ask you for your screen/sign in name (can't remember which) and your password.4) after entering your info, you will be takenSamanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1149206615376935802006-06-01T19:58:00.000-04:002006-06-01T20:03:35.390-04:00hola, mis amigos.hm.deep things.i got nothing. have you ever been so amazingly tired that your teeth felt soggy?Selah.On tap for the next few weeks of sunday school and any bible study that whitney, morgana and whatever women want to join us for (including, probably, some aspects of Game Night): me, practicing new teaching /learning techniques on your brilliant little selves. i'm learning some cool stuff. and Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1148601458156312812006-05-25T19:57:00.000-04:002006-05-25T19:57:38.156-04:00sorry-- here's the address:http://www.conyersart.com/index.htmSamanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1148601391387621362006-05-25T19:53:00.000-04:002006-05-25T19:56:31.400-04:00conyers artist's market!hey guys-- here's the web site for the Conyers Artist's market--- the list of artists is not running yet, but it will be at some point. Just wanted to let you guys know that i'll be down there on saturday--- don't ask me where, what time, or anything specific because i couldn't tell you :) but olde town's not that big, right? anyway, check my profile here--- i'm starting a blog for my work since Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1147734707203163492006-05-15T18:56:00.000-04:002006-05-15T19:11:47.220-04:00favorite thingsMy friend Sherdonna was one of the lovely friends who stopped by la casa de mis padres (you'd think i'd just give espanol up-- "spanish, i wish i knew how to quit you" aigh!!) this weekend, and gave me the most beautiful gift. She brought out the guitar, flipped her gorgeous, brand-new-penny colored hair behind her ear, and opened her mouth, filling the porch with the most beautiful voice that I Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1147696879591951482006-05-15T08:25:00.000-04:002006-05-15T08:41:19.606-04:00hola, peeps!Hey guys!!First of all, YES to Jonathan's last post. We need to make a point of really covering our youth in prayer. In fact, we should look (Whitney?) at doing that in a more formal way. Maybe we could link up with Joey in a couple of weeks--- we could go into their sunday school classes and get class pictures, sort of let them know that we are praying for them, give them our email address (Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1147229751474989142006-05-09T22:55:00.000-04:002006-05-09T22:55:51.533-04:00The Availables: Merlot VivaIn looking for a Methodist Church here in Greenville, many times I will go to the district site, mapquest a Church then see how it is. While on my way to one this past Sunday, another Methodist Church happened to be on the way. I figured I might as well stop. Inside I found it to be Youth Sunday and over the course of the service I realized one thing I had been lacking here at school. Prayer Jonathan Andersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08112811873143715570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1146951882963766102006-05-06T17:44:00.000-04:002006-05-06T17:44:43.010-04:00My Best FriendMy best friend's mom has cancer. She just found out it spread from her brain down to her spine. Please pray for complete healing in her and comfort for him and his family. I have never been close to someone who is going through something like this and it is so hard to watch. Each night at 6:00 my friends and I stop wherever we are and pray for her, if possible please do the same.Jonathan Andersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08112811873143715570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1146048659911261962006-04-26T06:45:00.000-04:002006-04-26T06:50:59.923-04:00The one and only time I will tell you to watch OprahThe guys responsible for "Invisible Children" will be appearing on Oprah today.This should generate some press, because although I am a radio guyand not so into TV, apparently, a lots of women watch Oprah. Don't quote me on that though, it's just what I hear.Anyway, watch the show. And then go to the night commute this Saturday. Then go to the screening at GSU and bring all your friends.I'm Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13719277406044598162noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1143853386959277852006-03-31T19:39:00.000-05:002006-03-31T20:03:06.973-05:00All who are thirsty...I couldn't figure out why my cell phone was dead. I plugged it into its cord as soon as I walked in from school-- I have this little ritual: I walk in, put my bag on the kitchen table, take off my shoes, put my phone on the shelf, plugged in, and take my class ring (the precious) off and leave it beside the phone. I used to be afraid of forgetting to put it on-- now, my hand just doesn't feel Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1143205623856698792006-03-24T08:05:00.000-05:002006-03-24T08:07:03.926-05:00birthday...happy birthday Jonathan (tomorrow)!!! Hope your day is awesome! We miss you back home!!LOVE--SamSamanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1141859017848110702006-03-08T17:55:00.000-05:002006-03-08T22:55:12.866-05:00Exit examI would like to formally thank Derek Kirbow for helping us, here, to be among the first to see the newest addition to academia: a universal exit exam. Brilliant. Along with rising tuition and outrageously impossible emissions testing standards, here is further proof that they are, indeed, out to get you. :)CAVEAT: one girl at my school, I am ashamed to say, thought this was serious. Be advised, Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1141423271470658332006-03-03T16:57:00.000-05:002006-03-03T17:01:11.486-05:00FYIFYIThis is a great site, but also has the inside scoop and a PICTURE from the sequel to the Dark Crystal, slated to be out in the summer of '07 --http://www.muppetcentral.com/news/2006/020106.shtmlsamSamanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16291042.post-1141182718286999292006-02-28T22:11:00.000-05:002006-02-28T22:18:28.423-05:00LentSo, there's big discussion amongst mis comrades (made up spanish word)(that's pretty much my m.o. in spanish) about what they are giving up for Lent. One friend is giving up cheese, which is a major sacrifice for her, and another is giving up bread, which I think is a big deal for her, too. So we (no-cheese-for-40-days-girl) were talking today and she really got me thinking...she does that on a Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688895794286823293noreply@blogger.com0