Saturday, September 17, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Something Beautiful
There is something so beautiful about being joy filled and full of excitement; these are moments I cherish. My mind has been racing with thoughts and my heart has been filled with prayers, joy, and Christ's love and joy. I love the way God orchestrates each and every day. By His plan and grace only do I wake every morning to see the sun rise and to take in His creation. As I go through my day, hopefully wrapped in praise and prayer to him, He leads.
I hope to fervently and passionately follow Christ. Always and forever. I know that I don't always and fail. I know that God's power is made perfect in my weakness; It is for His glory to be revealed and for my heart, mind, soul, and strength to be humbled before Him and love him with all that I have.
God is my remedy. I praise God for how He helps me SO much. Through work, school, and church ministries and also through inner battles that are fought everyday in my mind and in my heart.
More thoughts are racing in my mind, in my heart.
I hope you are filled with joy.
[homework beckons.]
In Christ's love,
Charvel
"A seed that grows"
I hope to fervently and passionately follow Christ. Always and forever. I know that I don't always and fail. I know that God's power is made perfect in my weakness; It is for His glory to be revealed and for my heart, mind, soul, and strength to be humbled before Him and love him with all that I have.
God is my remedy. I praise God for how He helps me SO much. Through work, school, and church ministries and also through inner battles that are fought everyday in my mind and in my heart.
More thoughts are racing in my mind, in my heart.
I hope you are filled with joy.
[homework beckons.]
In Christ's love,
Charvel
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Screaming
I am screaming in my head.
I'm not as angry or have angst as much as I have had in the past this time of year.
I am very restless. It could be that I just need to go run or something.
I find that I am doing way too many things at once. And its with homework where I just have so many things, that I am trying to do it and keep up and I cannot just pick one subject and do it. I do part of it and then I do part of something else and then I read something for church and then do some other homework. Its never ending. One project will end here in a month whether I like it or not, and I think I need to get working on that more. Its not easy at all. It is very time consuming. I have too many classes. Or it is that I am working while going to school something I have not done until April of last year. It is good that I am not going to Mexico this April, even though I would love too.
I've lost my running shoes. I don't know where I have placed them.
I have another pair I could use. I have been swimming. That has been good, but I don't really like being wet...like in the water is fine, but after getting out and getting to the point of fully dry... Yes I'm strange.
I get to go to Kenya in May on a mission trip. That I have not fully comprehended.
I am going to HATE my fall 2011/spring 2012 schedules. Hate.
It is going to be really lame.
I am restless.
I find peace in Christ.
He helps me get done what I need.
He is my strength and portion forever.
I do what I do for the love of my Lord Jesus, My Savior.
I'm not as angry or have angst as much as I have had in the past this time of year.
I am very restless. It could be that I just need to go run or something.
I find that I am doing way too many things at once. And its with homework where I just have so many things, that I am trying to do it and keep up and I cannot just pick one subject and do it. I do part of it and then I do part of something else and then I read something for church and then do some other homework. Its never ending. One project will end here in a month whether I like it or not, and I think I need to get working on that more. Its not easy at all. It is very time consuming. I have too many classes. Or it is that I am working while going to school something I have not done until April of last year. It is good that I am not going to Mexico this April, even though I would love too.
I've lost my running shoes. I don't know where I have placed them.
I have another pair I could use. I have been swimming. That has been good, but I don't really like being wet...like in the water is fine, but after getting out and getting to the point of fully dry... Yes I'm strange.
I get to go to Kenya in May on a mission trip. That I have not fully comprehended.
I am going to HATE my fall 2011/spring 2012 schedules. Hate.
It is going to be really lame.
I am restless.
I find peace in Christ.
He helps me get done what I need.
He is my strength and portion forever.
I do what I do for the love of my Lord Jesus, My Savior.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Ramblings or Divine Conversation
She was about to leave when he approached her saying, "It is so good to see you."
Their eyes met. He could feel his heart begin to race like a skydiver jumping out of a plane. He understood the feelings and always tried to rationalize them. She was ridiculous and gave her heart away more than he'd like to know. They were just friends and nothing more. Never before did he truly realize the affect she had on him.
"It is," she said giving him a hug. "How have you been?" she said with a joyful spirit. Most of the time she had joy shining from her eyes.
"It has been good. We should get coffee and catch up." He said.
"When?"
"9am, Tuesday at Tullys?"
"That sounds great! I'll see you then."
She left the building.
"What had I done?!," he thought. "What a fool!"
He didn't plan to have coffee with her, but somehow he wanted more time to talk with her. Her life has always been busy and somehow they would find time to have a conversation, even if it was a few minutes. Who knew that those minutes would count for anything? God apparently. He must have a plan going on more than they can see or comprehend.
He did not know what coffee would bring. It wasn't that they wouldn't be able to talk. It was that they could talk. They have been able to talk about anything over the years. It has been a few months since they had a real conversation. Through prayer, the conversation would be divine.
What is God up to with these divine encounters? Where God leads and we follow.
Faith.
Their eyes met. He could feel his heart begin to race like a skydiver jumping out of a plane. He understood the feelings and always tried to rationalize them. She was ridiculous and gave her heart away more than he'd like to know. They were just friends and nothing more. Never before did he truly realize the affect she had on him.
"It is," she said giving him a hug. "How have you been?" she said with a joyful spirit. Most of the time she had joy shining from her eyes.
"It has been good. We should get coffee and catch up." He said.
"When?"
"9am, Tuesday at Tullys?"
"That sounds great! I'll see you then."
She left the building.
"What had I done?!," he thought. "What a fool!"
He didn't plan to have coffee with her, but somehow he wanted more time to talk with her. Her life has always been busy and somehow they would find time to have a conversation, even if it was a few minutes. Who knew that those minutes would count for anything? God apparently. He must have a plan going on more than they can see or comprehend.
He did not know what coffee would bring. It wasn't that they wouldn't be able to talk. It was that they could talk. They have been able to talk about anything over the years. It has been a few months since they had a real conversation. Through prayer, the conversation would be divine.
What is God up to with these divine encounters? Where God leads and we follow.
Faith.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
WC 2011
Winter Camp was amazing. Mike Miller has been blessed with a wonderful sense of humor. The messages were so foundational that I hope it struck the kids at heart. I would like to share more about camp and what was taught and what I learned. I should sleep now though.
A few thoughts first...
God provides.
Holy Spirits moves.
To Him be the glory.
A few thoughts first...
God provides.
Holy Spirits moves.
To Him be the glory.
A Name
Something I wrote a few years ago.
Ebenezer Scrooge.
The musical is wonderful.
I am so amused that the one I am watching on television is the same CYT did.
I like life, and life likes me! =]
Throughout watching this, Scrooge's name caught my curiosity.
Ebenezer.
I remember VC's worship leader talking about Ebenezer from the song
Come Thou Fount.
. . . Here Thy praises I’ll begin;
Here I raise my Ebenezer; . . .
I looked it up in the dictionary.
Ebenezer means:
male proper name, sometimes also the name of a Protestant chapel or
meeting house, from name of a stone raised by Samuel to commemorate a
victory over the Philistines at Mizpeh (I Sam. vii.12), from Heb. ebhen ezar "stone of help," from ebhen "stone" + ezer "help."
So in the song it is like saying,
I will raise up my church,
or like those people who help you.
Also I was reminded to have a venti sized Jesus and not a sample size.
God has amazing plans. We just need to follow Him.
Trust in Him. He knows what is best and he knows what He is doing.
Work hard. Don't give up on your dreams. Use what God has given you for His glory. You will never regret that.
The result of your efforts
will result in His glory.
He loves you so so so so very very very much.
[So be it.]
Ebenezer Scrooge.
The musical is wonderful.
I am so amused that the one I am watching on television is the same CYT did.
I like life, and life likes me! =]
Throughout watching this, Scrooge's name caught my curiosity.
Ebenezer.
I remember VC's worship leader talking about Ebenezer from the song
Come Thou Fount.
. . . Here Thy praises I’ll begin;
Here I raise my Ebenezer; . . .
I looked it up in the dictionary.
Ebenezer means:
male proper name, sometimes also the name of a Protestant chapel or
meeting house, from name of a stone raised by Samuel to commemorate a
victory over the Philistines at Mizpeh (I Sam. vii.12), from Heb. ebhen ezar "stone of help," from ebhen "stone" + ezer "help."
So in the song it is like saying,
I will raise up my church,
or like those people who help you.
Also I was reminded to have a venti sized Jesus and not a sample size.
God has amazing plans. We just need to follow Him.
Trust in Him. He knows what is best and he knows what He is doing.
Work hard. Don't give up on your dreams. Use what God has given you for His glory. You will never regret that.
The result of your efforts
will result in His glory.
He loves you so so so so very very very much.
[So be it.]
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Day 12 - a picture of the place where you were born
Everett, Washington.
I am sure that it is not very impressive, so how about the play ground I played at when I was a child. I loved [and probably still do love] that place. I learned how to slide, swing, and go on the monkey bars! It was probably the best thing ever!
I am sure that it is not very impressive, so how about the play ground I played at when I was a child. I loved [and probably still do love] that place. I learned how to slide, swing, and go on the monkey bars! It was probably the best thing ever!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Day 11 - your biggest fear
A life without Christ.
People dying, ones that don't know Christ dying.
Other ones seem so trivial and I know that I trust God with my life.
Ones like talking to a friend amidst contention. Or having romantic feelings toward another become known; I have a fear that them knowing would ruin the friendship which would be so devastating. I fear losing friends; which I have so many times in this life.
I trust God in all these things. I have laid them at the foot of the cross.
I am not sure what to do sometimes, but I know God will lead me in the right direction.
God is my remedy. He is my strength and my portion forever and ever.
I love Him so much.
People dying, ones that don't know Christ dying.
Other ones seem so trivial and I know that I trust God with my life.
Ones like talking to a friend amidst contention. Or having romantic feelings toward another become known; I have a fear that them knowing would ruin the friendship which would be so devastating. I fear losing friends; which I have so many times in this life.
I trust God in all these things. I have laid them at the foot of the cross.
I am not sure what to do sometimes, but I know God will lead me in the right direction.
God is my remedy. He is my strength and my portion forever and ever.
I love Him so much.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Day 10 - a picture of your favorite relative
I think they are all favorites in their own way to me.
Here are 3. My mother, father and grandfather.
My Mother is amazing. She is little and cute. She does funny things. She shows her love by making yummy food. Grilled cheese sandwiches she made to make me happy when I was sad.
My grandfather is incredible. He is 80 years old. He tells the grandest of stories. I love hims so dearly.
My father. He is ridiculous. I love him. I can talk to him pretty much about anything and everything. I haven't done that my whole life, but I certainly try to do so now.
I am so very blessed.
Here are 3. My mother, father and grandfather.
My Mother is amazing. She is little and cute. She does funny things. She shows her love by making yummy food. Grilled cheese sandwiches she made to make me happy when I was sad.
My grandfather is incredible. He is 80 years old. He tells the grandest of stories. I love hims so dearly.
My father. He is ridiculous. I love him. I can talk to him pretty much about anything and everything. I haven't done that my whole life, but I certainly try to do so now.
I am so very blessed.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Day 9 - your favorite blog
I have a few.
Mainly the blogs of my friends.
A few of people I have met or found on accident.
There are more, but those are not as frequently visited.
http://teebloom.tumblr.com/
http://paulvesannhet.wordpress.com/
http://theatypicallife.com/blog/
http://livingforacause.com/
http://dropsofcolour.tumblr.com
http://www.bluecanvas.com/artworkbyemi/
http://www.bethany2v.blogspot.com
http://www.bethany2v.tumblr.com
http://myhusbandtobe.tumblr.com/
Mainly the blogs of my friends.
A few of people I have met or found on accident.
There are more, but those are not as frequently visited.
http://teebloom.tumblr.com/
http://paulvesannhet.wordpress.com/
http://theatypicallife.com/blog/
http://livingforacause.com/
http://dropsofcolour.tumblr.com
http://www.bluecanvas.com/artworkbyemi/
http://www.bethany2v.blogspot.com
http://www.bethany2v.tumblr.com
http://myhusbandtobe.tumblr.com/
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Day 5 - discuss your feelings on the word “love” and the way it’s used in today
Oh my goodness don't get me started...I could write a book.
Which I may one day do as such.
So a facebook status I've had was "Charvel loves this sunny day!"
I used the word love, however that is clearly different than saying I love you to someone. I am quite sure I would value you the person so much more than the weather on a particular day.
The English language has one word: love.
My feelings on the word turn me directly toward the Bible.
The love that is talked about in the bible are Agape, Phileo, Storge, and Eros.
I should scan that one handout from church I received a while ago.
Here it is:
Jesus
1 Corinthians 13
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.
Romans 12:12-21
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.Do not be conceited.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
This love, real love, is definitly a Crazy Love
I have recently finished reading a book called Crazy Love by Francis Chan. It has taken me over a year and a half to read the book. I am a slow reader, but not that slow. I have never owned this book, only borrowed. I first borrowed it from a friend in the summer of 2009 at a camp I worked at; however, camp life became busy and I only made it half way through before I had to return the book to its owner. The next opportunity I had to continue this journey in reading is in August 2010 while I was on a mission trip in Haiti for a week. At the home we stayed at for the week, they had the book on the side coffee table. I was able to read about a chapter or two. I have finally finished the book in December 2010 when I was able to borrow the book from a friend who was talking about Francis Chan and this book. Ironically, my friend still has not read the book. So all this superfluous information to you is for me to explain how this has been on my mind for quite some time. Over this time I have grown in Christ; however, I have also have not listened to him. By is wonderful grace is brings me back and sets me right and shows me my downfalls. He shows me how to cling to him so that I do not fall again.
This love that I have learned about and learning to show more comes straight from the love God has shown me. From crazy friends to a crazy love . . .
God loves you.
[This is all I will write for now. I suggest you read Crazy Love (and your Bible!):)]
Which I may one day do as such.
So a facebook status I've had was "Charvel loves this sunny day!"
I used the word love, however that is clearly different than saying I love you to someone. I am quite sure I would value you the person so much more than the weather on a particular day.
The English language has one word: love.
My feelings on the word turn me directly toward the Bible.
The love that is talked about in the bible are Agape, Phileo, Storge, and Eros.
I should scan that one handout from church I received a while ago.
Here it is:
1 Corinthians 13
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.
Romans 12:12-21
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.Do not be conceited.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
This love, real love, is definitly a Crazy Love
I have recently finished reading a book called Crazy Love by Francis Chan. It has taken me over a year and a half to read the book. I am a slow reader, but not that slow. I have never owned this book, only borrowed. I first borrowed it from a friend in the summer of 2009 at a camp I worked at; however, camp life became busy and I only made it half way through before I had to return the book to its owner. The next opportunity I had to continue this journey in reading is in August 2010 while I was on a mission trip in Haiti for a week. At the home we stayed at for the week, they had the book on the side coffee table. I was able to read about a chapter or two. I have finally finished the book in December 2010 when I was able to borrow the book from a friend who was talking about Francis Chan and this book. Ironically, my friend still has not read the book. So all this superfluous information to you is for me to explain how this has been on my mind for quite some time. Over this time I have grown in Christ; however, I have also have not listened to him. By is wonderful grace is brings me back and sets me right and shows me my downfalls. He shows me how to cling to him so that I do not fall again.
This love that I have learned about and learning to show more comes straight from the love God has shown me. From crazy friends to a crazy love . . .
God loves you.
[This is all I will write for now. I suggest you read Crazy Love (and your Bible!):)]
Friday, February 4, 2011
Pour Out
Take a look at this video. I like both the song and the video. It makes me think. [note: Shawn McDonald is a pretty sweet music artists.]
So Close But Still So Far
Random video with the song that was in my head.
I need to find a way to post songs without having to use youtube..
I need to find a way to post songs without having to use youtube..
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Day 6 - your all time favorite movie
I'll come back to day 5.
That will take a while.
I started it, but it will take some time.
now..the movie is this: Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
My father could tell you a short interesting story about this movie in my childhood.
That will take a while.
I started it, but it will take some time.
now..the movie is this: Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
My father could tell you a short interesting story about this movie in my childhood.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Day 4 - your most significant childhood memory
Learning how to swim...
Well so I have been in the water learning since I was a baby.
I just remember this one instance in the ocean.
I had a beach ball that had a globe print than the usual colors.
I enjoyed playing with my globe ball while snorkeling in the ocean.
It was time to go and my globe ball was floating away.
I couldn't reach it and I wanted my dad to get it for me, but he wouldn't.
He wanted me to swim to go get it. I was afraid and it was getting deeper.
He decided to throw me toward the ball to get it.
That cause the ball to go farther.
He did it again.
I remember what it looks like under water.
I remember seeing coral to my left, sand and blue water.
There were probably fish.
I eventually got my globe ball back and left the beach.
I remember sitting at the table at King's Buffet and thinking..I could have died..
or something like...that was scary.
This did not stop me from learning how to swim better.
I swam in the ocean again.
I took lessons at the military base.
And now I am a lifeguard.
Well so I have been in the water learning since I was a baby.
I just remember this one instance in the ocean.
I had a beach ball that had a globe print than the usual colors.
I enjoyed playing with my globe ball while snorkeling in the ocean.
It was time to go and my globe ball was floating away.
I couldn't reach it and I wanted my dad to get it for me, but he wouldn't.
He wanted me to swim to go get it. I was afraid and it was getting deeper.
He decided to throw me toward the ball to get it.
That cause the ball to go farther.
He did it again.
I remember what it looks like under water.
I remember seeing coral to my left, sand and blue water.
There were probably fish.
I eventually got my globe ball back and left the beach.
I remember sitting at the table at King's Buffet and thinking..I could have died..
or something like...that was scary.
This did not stop me from learning how to swim better.
I swam in the ocean again.
I took lessons at the military base.
And now I am a lifeguard.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
What is the goal?
Getting married is not the goal.
It is CLEARLY a hope.
I do hope to get married one day.
I hope to have children.
I hope to be a missionary.
The goal is to follow Christ.
And through that being my focus I can follow Him in the goals that he has set before me.
I need to follow Him and do what he has called me to do right now.
I am serving God in my singleness.
That is something that has been on my heart and mind for several years.
Foolishly have I dated other guys and changed my plans for them when I should have been doing something else.
Christ is my passion and my focus.
When Christ is my passions, I can trust my passions.
I have a passion about the great commission and missions and people, God's children.
I hope to be a missionary. I believe that is where God has called me to be.
I do not know where or when.. but I know that is has begun now.
Right now my mission field is here.
As school in my classes and through my projects I can proclaim Christ in some way that He leads me to do a such. The way I speak and act will show, I hope will show Christ shining though me.
A goal that has come through this passion is to graduate from school in the next year.
I do not know what job I want exactly with this degree. To be a missionary in a foreign land is the idea. I hope to learn their culture, language, relationships, and what God is doing there with the people.
In the bible Paul was a tent maker as he did all his missions. With the degree I will receive, perhaps I will find my tent making job. And through that job I will be able to use the funds I earn for missions.
The goal is not to get married, not to have kids, or not to find a job.
They are hopes that I have placed at the foot of the Cross.
I am letting God orchestrate my love story, lead me to where he wants me to serve, and help me to follow him in whatever I do.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
So Be It.
It is CLEARLY a hope.
I do hope to get married one day.
I hope to have children.
I hope to be a missionary.
The goal is to follow Christ.
And through that being my focus I can follow Him in the goals that he has set before me.
I need to follow Him and do what he has called me to do right now.
I am serving God in my singleness.
That is something that has been on my heart and mind for several years.
Foolishly have I dated other guys and changed my plans for them when I should have been doing something else.
Christ is my passion and my focus.
When Christ is my passions, I can trust my passions.
I have a passion about the great commission and missions and people, God's children.
I hope to be a missionary. I believe that is where God has called me to be.
I do not know where or when.. but I know that is has begun now.
Right now my mission field is here.
As school in my classes and through my projects I can proclaim Christ in some way that He leads me to do a such. The way I speak and act will show, I hope will show Christ shining though me.
A goal that has come through this passion is to graduate from school in the next year.
I do not know what job I want exactly with this degree. To be a missionary in a foreign land is the idea. I hope to learn their culture, language, relationships, and what God is doing there with the people.
In the bible Paul was a tent maker as he did all his missions. With the degree I will receive, perhaps I will find my tent making job. And through that job I will be able to use the funds I earn for missions.
The goal is not to get married, not to have kids, or not to find a job.
They are hopes that I have placed at the foot of the Cross.
I am letting God orchestrate my love story, lead me to where he wants me to serve, and help me to follow him in whatever I do.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
So Be It.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Intriguing.
I like the way this video was made.
Its also for a good cause.
Ad Council.
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among youth 15-24 following accidents and homicide. Moreover, for every completed suicide by youth, it is estimated that 100-200 attempts are made. While causes of suicide vary, these tragic occurrences are preventable. Many teens face tough challenges, ranging from family conflict or relationship problems to mental health problems like self-harm and depression. All these and more can escalate to situations where teens consider ending their own lives, but with support and the right resources, troubled teens can be empowered to start the process of coping.
The PSA campaign begins with the insight that many teens encounter the same tough times, but many also develop positive solutions to help them get past them. The WeCanHelpUs campaign tells teens that whatever their problem, there is a way to get through it. Viewers are directed to visit http://www.reachout.com where they can view and listen to stories from teens that have been there and made it.
Its also for a good cause.
Ad Council.
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among youth 15-24 following accidents and homicide. Moreover, for every completed suicide by youth, it is estimated that 100-200 attempts are made. While causes of suicide vary, these tragic occurrences are preventable. Many teens face tough challenges, ranging from family conflict or relationship problems to mental health problems like self-harm and depression. All these and more can escalate to situations where teens consider ending their own lives, but with support and the right resources, troubled teens can be empowered to start the process of coping.
The PSA campaign begins with the insight that many teens encounter the same tough times, but many also develop positive solutions to help them get past them. The WeCanHelpUs campaign tells teens that whatever their problem, there is a way to get through it. Viewers are directed to visit http://www.reachout.com where they can view and listen to stories from teens that have been there and made it.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Day 3 - your thoughts on religion
Perhaps I could write a really long paper on this one.
So I am giving myself less than ten minutes to write.
Religion.
It often seems to be the foundation of ones life.
The religion I would be under would be Christianity.
I see it as a relationship thought, not a religion.
It is a relationship with Jesus Christ.
He is God the son who conquered death for my behalf.
He did it out of love and grace.
He loves me so stinking much.
I love Him.
It is a beautiful romance.
God romances me when he lets the clouds break and lets the sun shine through while it sets.
It is so lovely and so magnificent.
My relationship with God is constantly growing. I learn more of his character and how he has created me to be. I try to read his word daily - that is one of the ways God speaks to me. I pray constantly. I trust in him.
I can say that God is enough in the midst of loss.
At least I hope I can. I have never been in the point of deep loss or hurt.
But I remember that it is well.
We live in a fallen world because of sin and Satan.
God is so much stronger than than and so much bigger.
He is my source of joy and light in my life.
God is always my remedy.
I just want to be closer to Him.
I am his and he can have all of me, anything, everything...
So I am giving myself less than ten minutes to write.
Religion.
It often seems to be the foundation of ones life.
The religion I would be under would be Christianity.
I see it as a relationship thought, not a religion.
It is a relationship with Jesus Christ.
He is God the son who conquered death for my behalf.
He did it out of love and grace.
He loves me so stinking much.
I love Him.
It is a beautiful romance.
God romances me when he lets the clouds break and lets the sun shine through while it sets.
It is so lovely and so magnificent.
My relationship with God is constantly growing. I learn more of his character and how he has created me to be. I try to read his word daily - that is one of the ways God speaks to me. I pray constantly. I trust in him.
I can say that God is enough in the midst of loss.
At least I hope I can. I have never been in the point of deep loss or hurt.
But I remember that it is well.
We live in a fallen world because of sin and Satan.
God is so much stronger than than and so much bigger.
He is my source of joy and light in my life.
God is always my remedy.
I just want to be closer to Him.
I am his and he can have all of me, anything, everything...
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Day 2 - your thoughts on death
Death.
Death of others or myself?
I have had friends pass away.
It is not easy to grasp at all.
I just learn to trust God.
I know that Satan is a big jerk and rules this fallen world.
Trials come, and hopefully they will draw us closer to God.
I am not afraid of dying; however, I am sure in the given moments of dying I may be scared especially if I am dying in something catastrophic such as falling to an ice death or a car crash. If I am just sick, I think I will believe that God has bigger plans and that my time on earth is coming to a close.
I know that this life here on earth is for a time. After death there is life. And there is life after that life after death. I will be able to live in heaven after die and then live in a new place God will create after this world is no more.
I hope all who I know will join me to live for eternity.
With Christ in my heart, I have already began to live in eternity.
This time on earth is only a small part of the beginning.
Then there is forever. It is hard to imaging, but it will be so brilliant.
Heaven. I am so excited.
It is why I live.
Jesus. Oh it will be so amazing.
It brings a joy to my heart and excitement in my soul.
"I want to run on greener pastures
I want to dance on higher hills
I want to drink from sweeter waters
In the misty morning chill
And my soul is getting restless
For the place where I belong
I can't wait to join the angels and sing my heaven song"
Death of others or myself?
I have had friends pass away.
It is not easy to grasp at all.
I just learn to trust God.
I know that Satan is a big jerk and rules this fallen world.
Trials come, and hopefully they will draw us closer to God.
I am not afraid of dying; however, I am sure in the given moments of dying I may be scared especially if I am dying in something catastrophic such as falling to an ice death or a car crash. If I am just sick, I think I will believe that God has bigger plans and that my time on earth is coming to a close.
I know that this life here on earth is for a time. After death there is life. And there is life after that life after death. I will be able to live in heaven after die and then live in a new place God will create after this world is no more.
I hope all who I know will join me to live for eternity.
With Christ in my heart, I have already began to live in eternity.
This time on earth is only a small part of the beginning.
Then there is forever. It is hard to imaging, but it will be so brilliant.
Heaven. I am so excited.
It is why I live.
Jesus. Oh it will be so amazing.
It brings a joy to my heart and excitement in my soul.
"I want to run on greener pastures
I want to dance on higher hills
I want to drink from sweeter waters
In the misty morning chill
And my soul is getting restless
For the place where I belong
I can't wait to join the angels and sing my heaven song"
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Day 1 - favorite picture of me and some facts
Day 1 - your favorite picture of yourself and one interesting fact for every year you’ve been alive
I'd rather be the one taking the photos.
This is most current. My father and I by Photo Both on Mac.
Photographs I have taken. The last two will be published in this years Salmon Creek Journal.
I went to a club last evening.
I chose not to dance with anyone, it was a good workout.
I rather not watch so much television; I feel I watch too much.
I am a senior at WSUV; I will be done December 2011.
I collect rocks. [and bottle caps and sea shells and…]
I have been to Mexico and Haiti on mission trips.
Music about Jesus often becomes prayers.
Swing dancing is fun.
Be a missionary?
I wanted to go to the USNA.
I grew up in Guam for 6 years.
I was born in Washington.
I don’t wear make-up
I am a morning person and a night person; it will depend on the day.
I love sunshine.
Jesus is the ultimate joy of my heart.
I like to read books but I read slowly.
I enjoy swimming.
I am really sick of this world and everything in it.
I cannot wait until heaven, I know that God has a plan for me on this earth and I am just following him for now and forever.
I'd rather be the one taking the photos.
This is most current. My father and I by Photo Both on Mac.
Photographs I have taken. The last two will be published in this years Salmon Creek Journal.
I went to a club last evening.
I chose not to dance with anyone, it was a good workout.
I rather not watch so much television; I feel I watch too much.
I am a senior at WSUV; I will be done December 2011.
I collect rocks. [and bottle caps and sea shells and…]
I have been to Mexico and Haiti on mission trips.
Music about Jesus often becomes prayers.
Swing dancing is fun.
Be a missionary?
I wanted to go to the USNA.
I grew up in Guam for 6 years.
I was born in Washington.
I don’t wear make-up
I am a morning person and a night person; it will depend on the day.
I love sunshine.
Jesus is the ultimate joy of my heart.
I like to read books but I read slowly.
I enjoy swimming.
I am really sick of this world and everything in it.
I cannot wait until heaven, I know that God has a plan for me on this earth and I am just following him for now and forever.
A Challenge
To keep me from going insane with school and to keep me writing in some way, I am going to do this challenge. I have seen on a few friends blogs in Tumblr. I probably won't do it everyday, and I probably ought to be doing homework when I do them, but so be it. It shall be interesting.
Day 1 - your favorite picture of yourself and one interesting fact for every year you’ve been alive
Day 2 - your thoughts on death
Day 3 - your thoughts on religion
Day 4 - your most significant childhood memory
Day 5 - discuss your feelings on the word “love” and the way it’s used in today
Day 6 - your all time favorite movie
Day 7- talk about your idol and how they influence you
Day 8 - ten things you’d like to say to ten different people, without using names
Day 9 - your favorite blog
Day 10 - a picture of your favorite relative
Day 11 - your biggest fear
Day 12 - a picture of the place where you were born
Day 13 - discuss your first kiss
Day 14 - your thoughts on drugs and alcohol
Day 15 - your celebrity crush
Day 16 - ten things that make you smile and a picture of yourself smiling
Day 17 - discuss your greatest fear and your greatest dream
Day 18 - a picture of your best friend
Day 19 - a picture of yourself and someone you don’t actually like
Day 20 - talk about where you go/went to high school
Day 21 - a picture of your first boyfriend/girlfriend
Day 22 - a time you felt like ending your own life
Day 23 - your biggest regret
Day 24 - a picture of you when you were younger
Day 25 - a picture of your all time favorite band.
Day 1 - your favorite picture of yourself and one interesting fact for every year you’ve been alive
Day 2 - your thoughts on death
Day 3 - your thoughts on religion
Day 4 - your most significant childhood memory
Day 5 - discuss your feelings on the word “love” and the way it’s used in today
Day 6 - your all time favorite movie
Day 7- talk about your idol and how they influence you
Day 8 - ten things you’d like to say to ten different people, without using names
Day 9 - your favorite blog
Day 10 - a picture of your favorite relative
Day 11 - your biggest fear
Day 12 - a picture of the place where you were born
Day 13 - discuss your first kiss
Day 14 - your thoughts on drugs and alcohol
Day 15 - your celebrity crush
Day 16 - ten things that make you smile and a picture of yourself smiling
Day 17 - discuss your greatest fear and your greatest dream
Day 18 - a picture of your best friend
Day 19 - a picture of yourself and someone you don’t actually like
Day 20 - talk about where you go/went to high school
Day 21 - a picture of your first boyfriend/girlfriend
Day 22 - a time you felt like ending your own life
Day 23 - your biggest regret
Day 24 - a picture of you when you were younger
Day 25 - a picture of your all time favorite band.
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