Tweet CHRISTMAS Someone e-mailed this to me, and I figured since the holidays are here it was a good reminder!! Don’t forget the reason for all the excitement at this time of year! Happy Holidays!! Who started Christmas? This morning I heard a story on the radio of a woman who was out Christmas shopping with her two children; after many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable, and after hours of hearing both her children asking for everything they saw on those many shelves, she finally made it to the elevator with her two kids. She was feeling what so many of us…
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David Ring
Tweet David Ring At our church this morning, David Ring spoke. He was born with Cerebral Palsy, and I think he was the best person I have ever heard speak. He walks with a limp, and talks funny..but that hasn’t stopped him from preaching. He has pneumonia at the moment, but that still didn’t stop him from coming to our church. He challenged us to serve and kept asking us, what is your excuse? I sat there thinking about all the excuses I have given lately for why my spiritual life is slacking and why I’m not serving..and as I went through the list, I just kept looking at Brother…
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Daisy
Tweet Daisy.. I read this blog called Day with Daisy..who it is shall remain a mystery to all. But I happen to enjoy reading it, and it never fails to convict me or make me laugh and cry. I long to read what Daisy has written today, to see what thoughts have gone through her head. Although she is older then me, I respect her and look up to her. I think about my own life, and wish I had more time to build relationships with the older women in my life. But they have familes, and I’m so busy with school and cheerleading and work and church and I…
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I Love Being Alone
Tweet I Love Being Alone.. I realized that tonight as I headed off to the mall for some shopping. I got paid on Friday and for once had some money, which I should be saving for Christmas but oh well. I went alone, and didn’t really have any desire to call someone to go with me. Plus I couldn’t think of anyone to call. I just walked around the mall, going where I wanted and looking at what I wanted. My mom eventually showed up, but I really enjoyed just shopping alone. I normally like to do stuff alone..I think it’s one of those things I have acquired after many…
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If I Could Go Anywhere in the World(English Extra Credit)
Tweet If I Could Go Anywhere in the World(English Extra Credit) Well, right now I’d just be happy to go anywhere, but my dream has always been to go to the Congo. It’s in Africa, and our church supports missionaries there. The Curtis’ have a special place in my heart because they first invited my parents to attend Faith. And part of the reason I am where I am is because of them! But I’ve always been fascinated with the Congo. Maybe it’s because it’s one of those places that Americans are not usually well-liked, or because I see how bad those people need the gospel. Or maybe it’s just…
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TO BRITTANY
Tweet TO BRITTANY My dear friend, and my ever-listening ear, All the times you’ve been there, and all the times you’ve cared Never have I thought twice about having you for a friend and never have I wished for someone better Laughs and tears shared over the years 7th 8th 9th 10th and now 11th Year after year and month after month, for you I will always be thankful Don’t let life get you down, there’s always someone hurting worse and always I will stand by your side My homework I should be doing, but cheering you up is far more rewarding “You’ve got a friend in me..” No matter…
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Laugh at Yourself
Tweet Throughout my highschool years, I have learned one very important lesson-you must have the ability to laugh at yourself. This is not something everyone will master, but something everyone should. I think over my past 3 years..let me tell you, if I had not cultivated this ability, I would have almost always been embarrassed. I can’t tell you how many times I have said the dumbest things at the dumbest times. Or how many times I have tripped over that stinkin’ carpet.. And last night was the kicker..I’m with a bunch of people I don’t know, dressed up all fancy in my formal dress and high-heeled shoes. We’re traveling…
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To My Ever-Dear Junior High Girls
Tweet Wednesdays are my favorite day of the week because Wednesday is the day I get to go to church and hang out with a bunch of totally awesome junior-high girls. They are the sweetest girls, and are constantly a source of laughs and encouragement. God has blessed me in so many ways, and I have been able to see how the experiences I have had so far in my life have enabled me to help them and minister to them. Although, I have had my share of pain and hurt God has used each experience to shape and mold me. And even though I’m still young, I can see…
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The Greatest Lesson I’ve Learned So Far This Year
Tweet Wow..The greatest lesson is a tough one because I’ve learned so many lessons! Spiritual ones and other ones..like the law of gravity..learned that one a bunch of times:)! I think I would have to say the greatest lesson I’ve learned so far is a spiritual one. God has shown me over and over how many people are watching me and how my actions can affect more people then I think. Several people that I respected and looked up to made some big mistakes, and although they probably don’t even realize it, they impacted me in big ways. It’s made me realized that I need to be careful about what…
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Authority
Tweet ok..I know it says in God’s word we are to submit and obey our authority. But sometimes that is so hard..God has brought cheerleading into my life to show me an area I need to do some major growth in. I always thought I did fine with submitting and obeying my authority..but I have never struggled with it more. There are so many times I disagree with what my authority tells me I must do. I’ve found that while I don’t usually just disobey them..I struggle a lot with my attitude. And I will be the first to tell you, I know hardly anything about cheerleading or the like..but…
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