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Tuesday, 28 April 2009

  • When I say... "I am a Christian"
    I'm not shouting "I'm clean living."
    I'm whispering "I was lost,
    Now I'm found and forgiven."

    When I say... "I am a Christian"
    I don't speak of this with pride.
    I'm confessing that I stumble
    And need CHRIST to be my guide.

    When I say... "I am a Christian"
    I'm not trying to be strong.
    I'm professing that I'm weak
    And need HIS strength to carry on.

    When I say... " I am a Christian"
    I'm not bragging of success.
    I'm admitting I have failed
    And need God to clean my mess.

    When I say... " I am a Christian"
    I'm not claiming to be perfect,
    My flaws are far too visible
    But God believes I am worth it.

    When I say... "I am a Christian"
    I still feel the sting of pain,
    I have my share of heartaches
    So I call upon His name.

    When I say... "I am a Christian"
    I'm not holier than thou,
    I'm just a simple sinner
    Who received God's good grace, somehow.

    ~Maya Angelou

Saturday, 07 March 2009

Wednesday, 04 March 2009

  • The Cost of Wisdom

    I went to the dentist today, and I found out that I have to get my wisdom teeth taken out PRONTO! Like many of other unfortunate people, my teeth are coming in sideways and pushing my other teeth towards the center. :( Basically attacking my other teeth!! gah... Can you imagine my agony when the dentist pulled out the x-ray of my teeth and told me, "Sorry we can't pull your teeth out here. You need to go to an oral surgeon...." He continued to say things, but by that time I was already in shock. God, WHY? Why put wisdom teeth in our mouths only to have them taken out? Apparently the tooth on my bottem left is going to bring some complications because it's really close to my nerves. So basically, when I get back to UVA I have to visit an oral surgeon and take these babies out... It makes me nervous since I'm going to be away from home, and I still have to think about school. So please pray for me when the time comes closer!! If anyone wants to see the x-ray, I have it... hahaha... It's pretty interesting. :)

Tuesday, 09 December 2008

  • Random Thought:

    Have the "hahahahahahahahahahaha's" of our chat conversations taken away from what we really think is funny? When we're talking to a friend online, there are times when they'll something semi or hardly funny. Yet, we're so quick to type a long list of "ha's." (I'm not really "haha-ing" that much)When I'm on the receiving end, I just think, is what I said really that funny? When I'm on the giving end, many times I don't know exactly why I do it. It's this compelling urge to write haha. There are times when things are genuinely funny, but then again, there are times when it's not that funny. I'm merely chuckling, not belting out laughing or "laughing out loud." How many times do we ever really "laugh out loud" to use "lol" appropriately in our online conversations. Maybe our "hahas" and "lols" have become our coversation fillers.

Friday, 05 December 2008

  • How much I've grown:

    Today I was looking over my brother Caleb's college essays and the outline I made him write for the questions. It's interesting to see how much I've grown even approaching these essay topics. I've learned a great deal from when I was writing my own college essay to now. Like now, I know that specific life examples and details bring your voice out and THAT is what makes you stand out. I've also learned so many techniques that move writing to be even more effective and moving. Reminds me of the writing portfolio that I just finished for my Teaching Composition Writing class. :)

    We all grow so much, but I don't think we realize how much we grow until we can see a comparison.