The beauty of simplicity and pure passion

Dear friends,

After seeing that video, I'm sure you see why I put it before my written message today. :)

Charlotte and Jonathan exemplify what true friendship means in a world that judges books by the cover and chooses to associate with who and what the world calls beautiful. Only "beautiful" isn't always what's on the outside, TRUE beauty lies within the heart. :) 

The Bible says, "People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7).

I find it amazing how the audience, by the looks they gave when the camera captured their reaction to seeing Charlotte and Jonathan before they sung, were obviously expecting nothing from the duo because let's be honest, some may think the duo looks, at first glance, like what mean people on a nice day would label "misfits". BUT when they SANG, especially when JONATHAN sung...oh WOW...this time when the camera panned to the audience, they were all in SHOCK, some even CRYING openly and at the last note of the performance, they ALL-- professional panel of judges included-- rose to their feet to offer a much deserved STANDING OVATION to the amazing duo Charlotte and Jonathan. I may not have been in the audience on the reality show Britain's Got Talent to witness this unprecedented performance live but at home via my computer, I was moved to tears. It was so beautiful and so reminiscent of the fact that we should NOT judge! We've all got problems. Nobody is perfect. Everybody has their own burden to carry in this life and you never know what somebody's going through. Above that, you never know that true talent that someone you'd LEAST EXPECT has buried deep inside...a talent that if shared, can change the world. :) Not a sermon, just a thought. ;)

All the best to you and yours, dear blog readers!

Love,

Alexis

Broken and Restored

Dear friends,

I would like to share a story I wrote that gives you background about me and shows how God can work through any situation that looks dire and turn brokenness into beauty.

My story is called "Broken and Restored" and you can read it here- http://brokengirl.org/2012/02/27/broken-restored-alexis-gorings-broken-girl-story/

I hope my story helps somebody! If that person is you, I'd love to hear how God spoke to you at the place you are in your life now through my experience during a difficult time in my life.

God bless you!!

Love,

Alexis

Let Laos in Harmony introduce you to a Man :)

Live for today

Dear friends,

February 11, 2012 was a sad day for many professional music artists and fans as one of their best performers, Whitney Houston, died tragically at the age of 48. The death of recording artist/actress Whitney Houston sent shock waves around the world. People who never met her but adored her work and music, felt the deep pain of losing someone who they have always loved. One of those people is me. "Whitney Houston was one of my favorite artists," I found myself telling family and friends. "She's on my list of famous people who I wanted to meet. I hope I meet her in heaven."

It took a message on GodTube to open my eyes to a greater purpose. I'd like to share the video with you then explain what I mean after you've viewed it. Here's the video:


Alive (Natalie Grant) from worshiphousemedia on GodTube.

After viewing this video, I was reminded of the greatest person to ever have lived, walked, breathed and ministered on this Earth-- Jesus Christ is His Name. He's my Lord, Savior, Redeemer and Truest Friend. When life on Earth comes to an end, JESUS is the One I want to meet when He comes again in those great clouds of glory to usher His faithful followers into eternity.

I loved Whitney Houston for her God-given singing voice and artistic talent but I am reminded that it's not the created (Whitney or anyone else I have admired) that I need to be giving praise and adoration to-- it's JESUS Christ, the Creator of Life. At the end of the day, it's JESUS who gives us the peace of mind to sleep and the breath of life to awake each morning, rise up and go about our day. It's JESUS who died for us and was resurrected (on what most people in America like to call "Easter Sunday") in order to serve as our High Priest in Heaven. He is our Mediator between God and humankind. HE is my HERO. And of course, He's at the very top of my list of people I want to meet! :)

My prayer for you is that your hearts will be filled with the love of God through the gift of His Son Jesus Christ and if you haven't already, you will make things right with God. The Bible says "tomorrow is not promised" (Matthew 6:34), so let's make the most of today. :)

God bless you always, dear hearts!

Love,

Alexis

Encouragement for your heart

"If you're wondering if God can use you because your life is not as it should be and your heart is aching, know that your greatest hurt will probably be your greatest ministry." -- Holley Gerth, "Rain On Me". 

A wonderful witness :)

Dear friends,

I found this video online on the official website for Christian radio station K-LOVE, posted via one of their DJ's Amanda Carroll and I simply HAD to share it with you! :)

It's a short, 4-minute video called "Nate and Kim" and it will give you such great insight on how your actions and your belief in Jesus Christ can impact lives in ways you'll never know!

Here's the clip- http://www.klove.com/blog/amanda/post/2012/02/02/The-Life-You-Live.aspx

Enjoy!

Love,

Alexis

What do you think? I'd like to know :)

Dear blog readers,

Do you like what you see on my blog?

Do you want to know more about my blog's purpose?

Would you like to write a comment on my blog but are too shy to post it?

No worries! You can now e-mail me here- capturingidea@gmail.com

I hope this helps! :)

Sincerely,

Alexis