Greetings, friends; 'tis I, Beth the Great (also known as the music writer for the phenomenal band that is IMP), and self-recognized narcissist (get it?). So naturally, all written topics will be pertaining to, or completely about.... me! (Then again, what else is a blog supposed to be about?)
Something new and exciting will be happening (hopefully) soon - IMP will be in the recording studio within about a month! So far, we have had only one experience with the process, thanks to my uncle Chris, a part-time music producer. With some of his technical help, a mini-studio will exist in my room - all digital at the moment, but that will eventually change. That is, when we have more, erm... resources.
-Beth the Great (Lorna, don't you dare edit this!!)

One Faith by Michael Card & John Michael Talbot

Here is a song that Bethlehem recently showed me. To us is sounds very majestic and powerful, just as the words are.



Here are the lyrics:

He is a good shepherd, He's laid down His life for His sheep
So out of many nations He's gathered one fold and one faith
And He has built His church� on the rock foundation of faith
On apostles and prophets who shepherd the people in His place

Chorus:
There is one faith, one hope, and one baptism, one God and Father of all
There is one church, one body, one life in the Spirit, now given so freely to all

He gave to Simon Peter and to all of the twelve
The keys to the Kingdom so darkness would never prevail
But some of the shepherds have pastured themselves on their sheep
So he has come out against them and scattered His people of faith

Chorus

Bridge:
In good pasture He will shepherd His people
On the mountain top He feeds His sheep
He will lead the poor and afflicted
To the prisoner He'll bring release

Chorus

But He'll not forsake His people, He'll claim His sheep for His own
He'll send out His word to the nations, regather His people back home
For He is a good shepherd, He's laid down His life for His sheep
So out of many nations He's gathered one fold and one faith
Chorus  x2

And so the search begins....

Here we will begin what will be a long, but enjoyable process: choosing a college.

Yes I am of the age now when one thinks of college and career.

First i am going to state what i am looking for/ have decided I need to look for in a college.

1) Christian: It may seem narrow minded but I want to go and feel lead to a Christian college. It may be a good way to spread the Gospel by going to a secular college but I don't feel lead that way. I believe that God is leading me to a Christian college so that i can gain a better understanding of him. I need a stronger base and understanding of my own before i can effectively minister to others around me. I'm not saying i cant be a light now, just that to be a better light i need a better base.

2) Science: I like science. I am good at science. I want to pursue a career in science. Therefore i have concluded that i want a college that has science.

3) Location: I would prefer one that is not on the other side of the universe so i can come home on holidays/ longer breaks. It would be cool to study abroad though....

4) Size: Size is an important factor. It is not just about the academics, but the place itself because it will be a home for 4+ years. I am thinking something small- medium size, don't really have a preference yet.

Now we will have  a brief telling of out visit to college
#1. Cederville University in Ohio.

I liked this college a lot. Very Christ-centered and a great place to grow in a relationship with God. They have a good science program, and it is a nice size. The location is not bad, about a days drive from home. Cederville will defiantly be on my list at the moment.

So here we end the beginning of the documentation of a search for a college. I would be grateful if you would pray for God to guide me in my choice.

So long for now,
    Lorna

From the inside out....

Here is a video of a great song. It is simple but conveys a very powerful message. Go head, take a look. Tell me what you think.

And the evening fades....

Alas summer is coming to an end, such a tragic time for so many a person. At the end of summer reality seems to slap you in the face, the mystical dreams of you endless imagination fade, the crazy plots you have dreamed up no longer fit into reality....

It is now August (where does the time go!) , the weather is hot, muggy, humid, and school is starting up again.  In other words the end of August can be quite depressing. Don't take me wrong, I like school; but I also like not having school. There are some good things that come with August though.
    1) Organization: When school starts I find myself getting everything together, making goals and plans, and actually getting things accomplished.
    2) Friends: Quite obvious, school starts and you get to see the friends you didn't see over the summer again.
   3)Less Time Wasting: School is something that is worthwhile. In summer I tend to waste my time and squander the life God has given, when school starts things seem to kick into high gear. Though there are days when school is worthless and time could better be spent elsewhere......
  4) Fall: After August, fall starts! I love fall, it is one of my favorite seasons. It is cool, you can drink hot chocolate, the leaves change colors, sweaters, long sleeves, bonfires.........

Well that is the end of my list for now. Anyone have anything to add to it?

Happy Birthday to................

GAIL!!!!!!

Today is Gail's birthday so this post is in dedication to her. We love you Gail and have a great Birthday!

Now for a song...
Happy happy birthday, from all of us to you
We wish it was our birthday so we could party too! Hey!

  Again happy Birthday Gail!!!!!

IMProvise

One of the meanings of our name IMP is improvise, exactly what Bethlehem and I did on Saturday. You would think that it would be hard to each be playing something random with out clashing continuously, but it is actually really easy not to mention fun. First we just pick a key and then play. The beginning is always rough but a melody eventually develops and a song is formed. Maybe I will put up a recording of one(or parts of) our IMProvisation, as soon as I figure out how..........

So long for now,
Happy Monday!