I can't tell you how inspiring it is to come to the site and see more and more people following the blog, or to do a show and have friends come up to me after and tell me how much this blog is blessing their lives. It makes me feel humbled. Here's why...
When I first came up with the idea for Jesus Girl, it seemed so immense. It was one of those dreams like wanting to put on a concert at Carnegie Hall. Yeah it sounds great, but is anybody gonna show up? And you did. You are, and I need you to know how much your support means. Sometimes we do a small thing forget all about it, and then realize later that it was the one stone that completed the whole house. Each of you is a stone in the house that is Jesus Girl, and I am so grateful to each of you for believing in my vision with me.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Jesus Girl: a blog by Ina Williams
Friday, September 17, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Waiting for Superman
I just saw "Waiting for Superman" tonight. A documentary directed by Davis Guggenheim. AMAZING! Every teacher, parent, principal, student, and concerned citizen needs to see this film. I saw so much of my own experience with public schools revealed, and watched as the myths about education in suburbia and inner city schools were challenged. I left inspired and ready to make a change, no matter how small. The film forces you to look at the future of this country if we continue to rob our children of what they deserve, simply because it makes us as taxpayers, teachers, and adults feel comfortable.
The movie opens in Atlanta on October 8th and I will not only be attending, I plan to bring as many people with me as I can. I encourage you to do the same. Visit the link below and find out when it opens in your area. Please support this film, because even if you don't agree with everything that is said, it is the beginning of a conversation that we must have: why doesn't our system work, and how do we make it work?
Take a moment to visit the link and watch the trailer.
http://film.waitingforsuperman.com
See you at the theater...
The movie opens in Atlanta on October 8th and I will not only be attending, I plan to bring as many people with me as I can. I encourage you to do the same. Visit the link below and find out when it opens in your area. Please support this film, because even if you don't agree with everything that is said, it is the beginning of a conversation that we must have: why doesn't our system work, and how do we make it work?
Take a moment to visit the link and watch the trailer.
http://film.waitingforsuperman.com
See you at the theater...
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Mark the Moment
Mark my words and remember the moment. That felt like what my teacher and friend Dawn Axam was saying to me tonight. She had just seen me perform for the first time in several months, and she wanted to make sure that I understood the significance of my growth. First off, I would like to encourage everyone reading this to keep good honest friends in your life for as long as you can. They will help keep you on track, and warn you when you are getting off track. They are the best kind of friend and the most essential part of a life of greatness. At any rate, our conversation felt like such an important moment, that I knew I wanted to remember the weight and scent of it, so I am writing this...reminder.
I think we forget to do that. We have friends and family around us insisting that "it's not that deep." But what if it is? What if we miss key moments in our lives all the time because we allow them to breeze past us without ever giving them any real thought.
With that said, I intend to embrace my inner Abraham and believe God's promise, by way of Ms. Axam's prophecy, and I am treating this entry as a milestone to the moment when I received God's greatness for my life. PLEASE feel free to use it as yours, and mark the moment.
I think we forget to do that. We have friends and family around us insisting that "it's not that deep." But what if it is? What if we miss key moments in our lives all the time because we allow them to breeze past us without ever giving them any real thought.
With that said, I intend to embrace my inner Abraham and believe God's promise, by way of Ms. Axam's prophecy, and I am treating this entry as a milestone to the moment when I received God's greatness for my life. PLEASE feel free to use it as yours, and mark the moment.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Trip Lee "Invasion"
So, this link was just emailed to me. I opened it unassumingly, and instantly became a Trip Lee fan. Not just because the music is good, but because it has a good and divine purpose.
I believe that when we find people or organizations that are representing the name of Christ with eloquence and professionalism it is imperative that we support and uplift them so that the standard for greatness will continually be raised. We want to be iron sharpening iron. With that said, this video, "Invasion" is my favorite kind of entertainment, the kind that is fun enough to catch the ear and eye, and poignant enough to catch the heart. I LIKE! Hope you do to. Watch, vote, share.
Watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7piEIaJvIo
Vote:
http://www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows/106andpark/106_Vote_Poll.htm">http://www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows/106andpark/106_Vote_Poll.htm
I believe that when we find people or organizations that are representing the name of Christ with eloquence and professionalism it is imperative that we support and uplift them so that the standard for greatness will continually be raised. We want to be iron sharpening iron. With that said, this video, "Invasion" is my favorite kind of entertainment, the kind that is fun enough to catch the ear and eye, and poignant enough to catch the heart. I LIKE! Hope you do to. Watch, vote, share.
Watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7piEIaJvIo
Vote:
http://www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows/106andpark/106_Vote_Poll.htm">http://www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows/106andpark/106_Vote_Poll.htm
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