HEY! I got some of my senior portraits done. This is so exciting! I was so happy when I happened across the setting I wanted.
ALSO. Dorene Nash is the best photographer in Mobile. No lie. WOW. I love her work.
Anywhoooooo
Im off to see the wonderful world of the ACT and its science portion.... :P
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
My first and incomplete draft of college essay.
I feel the urgency to prepare as I search for my purpose, for His will. I cannot wait any longer---there was never a day nor a second of this lifetime promised to me.
I waded into the water, the ocean's waves knocking me off balance. The sun was shining brighter than I had ever seen, the clouds so majestic and white. As I surveyed the works of God's hands, of His breath, I couldn't help but smile. The wind, the sea, the sky---God has painted it into existence!
And even better, although I am a tiny speck on the earth, He has chosen to love me! To weave the fabrics of every aspect of my life together, just as He did with the creation of our world. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands! As I pondered all this I stopped in front of my youth pastor, Ken Whitton. Right then, a wave rushed over me. He asked me if I believed that Jesus Christ died for my sins. I smiled and said "Definitely." He put his hand over my mouth and dipped me back into the salty water. When I surfaced, I felt elated. I had finally been obedient to God, and had been baptised. My church stood before me on the sand, clapping their hands. My small group stood in the water beside me---my sisters, my fellow barbarians for Christ.
That day stands out among the rush of many simply because God's glory was so obvious around me, it was petrifying. That day, although I had decided long before then, I knew that I would do my very best to do what it was that God had in store for me. I want to please Him, I want to worship Him, adore Him, I want people to see Christ living in me. I tossed away my old self and clothed myself with God. I have changed so much in the last year. I went from not knowing what it was that I wanted to do, to wanting to be a fashion designer, to knowing I was meant for more. God reveals to me slowly day by day that He has the plan, and that I merely just need to go along with it. I will face struggles, but what is the Way without strife? "How narrow is the gate, and how difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it." (Matthew 7:13) Oh, how I thank God that I know the truth! That I am learning and growing, not staying a baby, not stuck on milk! I thank Him so much for showing me the Way and the life!!! I fall to my knees in awe! How can He forgive the likes of me? He does! I bow down in worship. It is so liberating to know truth- that to die is to live! I want people to know! Is that so wrong?
I waded into the water, the ocean's waves knocking me off balance. The sun was shining brighter than I had ever seen, the clouds so majestic and white. As I surveyed the works of God's hands, of His breath, I couldn't help but smile. The wind, the sea, the sky---God has painted it into existence!
And even better, although I am a tiny speck on the earth, He has chosen to love me! To weave the fabrics of every aspect of my life together, just as He did with the creation of our world. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands! As I pondered all this I stopped in front of my youth pastor, Ken Whitton. Right then, a wave rushed over me. He asked me if I believed that Jesus Christ died for my sins. I smiled and said "Definitely." He put his hand over my mouth and dipped me back into the salty water. When I surfaced, I felt elated. I had finally been obedient to God, and had been baptised. My church stood before me on the sand, clapping their hands. My small group stood in the water beside me---my sisters, my fellow barbarians for Christ.
That day stands out among the rush of many simply because God's glory was so obvious around me, it was petrifying. That day, although I had decided long before then, I knew that I would do my very best to do what it was that God had in store for me. I want to please Him, I want to worship Him, adore Him, I want people to see Christ living in me. I tossed away my old self and clothed myself with God. I have changed so much in the last year. I went from not knowing what it was that I wanted to do, to wanting to be a fashion designer, to knowing I was meant for more. God reveals to me slowly day by day that He has the plan, and that I merely just need to go along with it. I will face struggles, but what is the Way without strife? "How narrow is the gate, and how difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it." (Matthew 7:13) Oh, how I thank God that I know the truth! That I am learning and growing, not staying a baby, not stuck on milk! I thank Him so much for showing me the Way and the life!!! I fall to my knees in awe! How can He forgive the likes of me? He does! I bow down in worship. It is so liberating to know truth- that to die is to live! I want people to know! Is that so wrong?
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
I'm tired.
And I don't feel like working. But I kinda do, though, cause if I work then I get to go to the release party of Breaking Dawn!!! :D I really cannot wait. I get to get the book tonight. I'll be up all night reading, how much you wanna bet?
It's kinda sad, though, really. It is supposed to be the last one... :C
It's just saddening.
I've not been so sturdy on my feet this week. I really need to get serious again. But I'm so tired!!! So what do I do? I guess I just keep going...
It's kinda sad, though, really. It is supposed to be the last one... :C
It's just saddening.
I've not been so sturdy on my feet this week. I really need to get serious again. But I'm so tired!!! So what do I do? I guess I just keep going...
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Today Has Been Strange.
I don't particularly like strange. I dunno. It took me a while to wake up this morning.
Last night, I read some crime files. One on Jeffrey Dahmer, and one on the Murder of Shanda Sharer. That was very scary. How could people be so sick? I don't understand it at all.
I'm so happy! Guess what! I get to go feed the homeless tomorrow. :D
Last night, I read some crime files. One on Jeffrey Dahmer, and one on the Murder of Shanda Sharer. That was very scary. How could people be so sick? I don't understand it at all.
I'm so happy! Guess what! I get to go feed the homeless tomorrow. :D
Sunday, July 27, 2008
:) Let all the Nations Hear and be Glad.
I just got through listening to John Piper's sermon called Declare His Glory Among the Nations.
And it's true! We were MADE to go out and continue what Jesus started.
The Great Commision was not a request, or a calling, as some like to think that only certain parts of the Bible apply to them.
Jesus said, "Go, and make disciples of ALL of the nations." (my emphasis.) GO. Not, if you think you are supposed to go, go. Just one word.
GO.
And it's true! We were MADE to go out and continue what Jesus started.
The Great Commision was not a request, or a calling, as some like to think that only certain parts of the Bible apply to them.
Jesus said, "Go, and make disciples of ALL of the nations." (my emphasis.) GO. Not, if you think you are supposed to go, go. Just one word.
GO.
Bittersweet Symphony
I love that song. Bittersweet Symphony.
Well anyway, to the point..
I have finished my Bible study, A Glory Revealed by David Nasser. It's a time of celebration! I have actually finished something all the way through!! So that means that I can! AHAHA.
At this time, I am inbetween bible studies and am due to begin A Call to Die, by David Nasser, tonight or tomorrow. I am very excited. :)
Along this journey, however, it involves fasting. I have chosen to fast from Secular Media, including but not limited to: Secular music, tv, internet (So I can still blog about it, haha.) and video games. I may be able to see a movie every once in a while, but nothing that could raise my eyebrows in a "Oh, nonooo. That is very bad" kinda way. No rated R.
I have decided I will not ban books for the sole fact of that I have to be able to read to complete this bible study, and school comes up soon enough, so yeah.
So, No MYspace, Facebook or anything. All secular media. No TV. No radio that is not Christian.
But I do not count this as loss, dear brothers and sisters, for to really and truly live is Christ, and to die to myself is gain. I need to make myself LESS to make MORE of JESUS.
Does that make sense to you?
I'll keep you posted.
All the love!
---B---
Well anyway, to the point..
I have finished my Bible study, A Glory Revealed by David Nasser. It's a time of celebration! I have actually finished something all the way through!! So that means that I can! AHAHA.
At this time, I am inbetween bible studies and am due to begin A Call to Die, by David Nasser, tonight or tomorrow. I am very excited. :)
Along this journey, however, it involves fasting. I have chosen to fast from Secular Media, including but not limited to: Secular music, tv, internet (So I can still blog about it, haha.) and video games. I may be able to see a movie every once in a while, but nothing that could raise my eyebrows in a "Oh, nonooo. That is very bad" kinda way. No rated R.
I have decided I will not ban books for the sole fact of that I have to be able to read to complete this bible study, and school comes up soon enough, so yeah.
So, No MYspace, Facebook or anything. All secular media. No TV. No radio that is not Christian.
But I do not count this as loss, dear brothers and sisters, for to really and truly live is Christ, and to die to myself is gain. I need to make myself LESS to make MORE of JESUS.
Does that make sense to you?
I'll keep you posted.
All the love!
---B---
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