By amy_import on February 18, 2005
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.
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By amy_import on February 17, 2005
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!
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By amy_import on February 15, 2005
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.
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By amy_import on February 14, 2005
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.
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By amy_import on February 11, 2005
Something rather interesting and amusing happened to me today. I went with Alex to the grocery store and when we were making our purchase the guy checking us out complimented me on how nice my smile was. I thanked him and he made some comment about hoping my “boy friend” got the same smile on valentines. I informed him that I didn’t have a boy friend and he asked me why not. I replied that I was waiting for the “right one”, to which he practically said look no further, you got it right here (indicating himself) I deftly deflected the pursuit towards my dad at which the guy was quiet for a minute as he sacked up our groceries. He then asked if my dad was a mean, tough sort of fellow and I said “not really, but he’s rather protective about me.” He didn’t say to much after that, he didn’t even ask for a phone number (which I would have gladly given – my dad’s number that is)
I fell into a short lapse of thinking about why I was smiling in the first place and suddenly realized that this was a good opportunity to witness. So I told him that I really was smiling because someone loved me and when he said “oh really?” I said that it was because God loved me. By that time we were finished checking out and we left, I felt like I had done a lame job at witnessing, boy do I wish I could have been quicker on my feet at turning that conversation towards the gospel. I should have been ready with an answer, I’ve had opportunity to work on it, this kind of thing has happened to me two other times. I guess I need a better pick up line than they have.
Oh Lord, please use my verbal fumblings start a work in this young man, I was insufficient but You are all-sufficient. Thank you for the witness of a smile.
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