Quick entry: Will ya’ll pray for my brother, he is going to take his first CLEP test tomorow. His name is Brian and he’s 15, he’s taking American Lit.
Also if you would pray for me, I’m making an improtant schooling decision. Just pray that I would discern and follow the Lord’s leading, and that the Lord would confirm that through my dad’s counsel and direction. Thanks so much.
I had to write this up as an assignment and thought it might be fun to post it. I also have to write a 500 word essay, but that would too long, so I’ll spare you.
Two reasons I like Flint J
1. Snow
2. Fall leaves
Ten reasons I like being on site at Verity
1. Mr. Shoemaker
2. Mr. Schrader
3. The Coppersmiths
4. Kim, Beth and the kitchen staff
5. Schrader and Coppersmith kids
6. Student body
7. Chapel
8. Service hour
9. Mice
10. Bigger room
My professional goals
In the next five years my goal is to be married.
In the next ten years my goal is to have several children and be raising them to serve the Lord.
In the next twenty years I would like to see my family have ministry to the unsaved.
The overriding profession is outlined to me by Acts 20:24 – my life verse. That always and in everything, and wherever I am, I would testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Things are still a bit shaky but today my heart was glad, praise God I can’t stay down long, it’s just not in my nature. I feel sort of like that story about a man who tried to please everyone but couldn’t. It’s tough to have conflicting sources of expectations, in sociology (which I just studied) they call it role conflict. First there’s my dad, then Mr. Shoemaker, then my ummm…”advisor” or whatever you want to call them, then there’s also my own self adding in it’s two cents.
What do I do when faced with all of these different sources? I go for the other source, my ultimate advisor, I must fulfill God’s expectations for me. Of course His expectation may be a bit different than the others, adding yet one more point of view. Will I suffer? Maybe, probably not physically, but in other ways. If I lose the approval of, or my good standing with others what does that matter. Jesus didn’t always meet the approval of others, many hated Him but He always did the will of His Father. God give me the knowledge and grace to do just that!
Here’s a thought that makes me happy through it all – the “comforter” has come. The Holy Spirit dwells in me. Hooray for John 15!
There, this is the picture I wanted to go up last night but it wouldn’t upload for some reason. My sister took this one.
Things are a little rough right now, pray that I’ll yield my attitude to the Spirit’s control. God be praised for His mercies endure forever.
I love Valentines day! It’s so full of surprises and it’s a great excuse to make an extra show of God’s love.
My dad is so wonderful! We got a call from the front desk saying something was there from us. We arrived to find three yellow roses (it’s a Texas thing).
Several times throughout the day we would find something outside our door – always in pairs of three – thought, can you have pairs of three? Oh well, my brain doesn’t care to dwell on math related subjects.
My 15 year old brother sent the sweetest note, it made me cry. I love that boy so much! He is a rare jewel of a brother, he loves to tease at me, he’s a manly gentleman and has a very pure character. He’s a blessing to know.
Wearing pink and white was fun. My sisters and I dressed up and took pictures to send out to family and friends as our valentine to them.
God has been working on me to show unconditional love to those around me. So often I am selfish with my time and attention – saluting my brethren only, and overlooking those I haven’t taken the time know. I have been put to shame as those I have hung back from extend their friendship to me. God bless you, I love you my brothers and sisters.