hi!
I am coming down with a cold but it's okay. I'm fine. Anyway, I met this guy named Dillon.
Now let me tell you some things:
1. He has a girlfriend
2. It's completely platonic
Anyway, we talk about politics and religion, which typically those are subjects you avoid, however we've had some interesting discussions on those things. he's around my age and wants to become a lawyer. He's a true a born again christian (for the win!) so we agree on I guess 99% of everything. I only thing I don't agree with is he's catholic, but that's just me.
In religion class, we talked about Buddhism and pot. Mostly pot anyway. West civ was kind of boring anyway but he did have a good joke:
"I (meaning my professor) was in church, the priest was doing the hominally, when all of sudden I heard thunder and lightening, then it was the devil! People started screaming and running out the building, so,there was only one person first left, which was me. He (devil) approached me and shouted "don't you know who I am?!" "no, but I've been married to your sister for 15 years" oh my west civ professor.
Tomorrow is club and then triad.
I've been reading Mere Christianity. I'd highly recommend it to anybody!
Goodnight to you guys! Faith.
:)
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
lovin v-day and sad days
hi
I'm going to talk about two things: S.ingle. A.waraness. D.ay and Valentine's Day
starting with SAD:
I know for some of you, it's hard because you broke up with somebody, and you remember the times where you got your boy/girlfriend something for v-day. Or you could be the one who never had a boy/girlfriend and feel sad and aware about it. I've been to both (first one kind of sort of) I had a boyfriend in June 2010, and I couldn't wait for my first official v-day but it didn't even last to July. I have been single ever since, but today is not going to bother me.
Though the bible doesn't have stuff about dating, it has some awesome verses, for instances:
"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you"-John 15:12
God's love lasts more than one and so should ours for each other.
1st John 4(great about love) has something that opened my eyes:
"Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister" 1st John 4: 20-21. If we are jealous of people celebrating v-day it's almost as if saying "we don't like. " I could be sad because my sis is engaged and she has celebrated v-day for about 2-3 years but yet I rejoice with her.
don't become ocd either! according to this anyway;
".....for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame...." Song of Solomon 6b.
Basically, being jealous is not going to rush love.
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, 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." 1st Corinthians 13: 4-7
Even though it's about the love of God, think back to John 15:12.
and you also cannot rush love:
".....I charge you: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires"-mentioned several times in Song of Solomon
Anyway, if you need to talk to me about it let me know!
For you celebrating v-day, it's a great holiday. I hope my boyfriend gets dark chocolate, flowers, or just do something together. I think about how people are so sad about SAD/ weeping and gnashing of teeth day/loath pity me day, but as I have seen, many couples take it for granted. If as if though saying "I did it once, now I don't have to do it again" or "oh, I need to buy something, or it's the end of the world"
"....If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned" Song of Solomon 8: 7b
Hopefully that's not the case for all couples. I know it isn't for my parents. My dad got a heart necklace from Kay's, took her to see the king's speech, and went to a fancy Italian restaurant, while my mom got my dad a dunkin donuts gift card. I know that gift seems small but my dad truly was happy my mom got it for him. They will be married for 24 years next month, and still being together for 25 years, they still get each other stuff.
I hope that's the case for my future husband and me. Even after 25 years together, we still act like it's our first V-day
But as Song of Solomon says:
" Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away...." 8:7a
I hope for this v-day you are not sadden but hopeful if you don't have somebody and if you do, cherish them, don't forget them. On a side kind of sort of random note, in a couple of days a man from my church died four years ago. His widow told me "when you find him, never let him go" whoever he is, I hope we can remember each other not only on v-day but many other days! But I'm not going to be sad because I don't have a boyfriend, but be joyful because God knows what He's doing and Paul says this about anything:
"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances" Philippians 4: 11
I will pray for you all to have a blessed day today!
<3 love, Faith.
4:11
I'm going to talk about two things: S.ingle. A.waraness. D.ay and Valentine's Day
starting with SAD:
I know for some of you, it's hard because you broke up with somebody, and you remember the times where you got your boy/girlfriend something for v-day. Or you could be the one who never had a boy/girlfriend and feel sad and aware about it. I've been to both (first one kind of sort of) I had a boyfriend in June 2010, and I couldn't wait for my first official v-day but it didn't even last to July. I have been single ever since, but today is not going to bother me.
Though the bible doesn't have stuff about dating, it has some awesome verses, for instances:
"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you"-John 15:12
God's love lasts more than one and so should ours for each other.
1st John 4(great about love) has something that opened my eyes:
"Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister" 1st John 4: 20-21. If we are jealous of people celebrating v-day it's almost as if saying "we don't like. " I could be sad because my sis is engaged and she has celebrated v-day for about 2-3 years but yet I rejoice with her.
don't become ocd either! according to this anyway;
".....for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame...." Song of Solomon 6b.
Basically, being jealous is not going to rush love.
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, 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." 1st Corinthians 13: 4-7
Even though it's about the love of God, think back to John 15:12.
and you also cannot rush love:
".....I charge you: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires"-mentioned several times in Song of Solomon
Anyway, if you need to talk to me about it let me know!
For you celebrating v-day, it's a great holiday. I hope my boyfriend gets dark chocolate, flowers, or just do something together. I think about how people are so sad about SAD/ weeping and gnashing of teeth day/loath pity me day, but as I have seen, many couples take it for granted. If as if though saying "I did it once, now I don't have to do it again" or "oh, I need to buy something, or it's the end of the world"
"....If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned" Song of Solomon 8: 7b
Hopefully that's not the case for all couples. I know it isn't for my parents. My dad got a heart necklace from Kay's, took her to see the king's speech, and went to a fancy Italian restaurant, while my mom got my dad a dunkin donuts gift card. I know that gift seems small but my dad truly was happy my mom got it for him. They will be married for 24 years next month, and still being together for 25 years, they still get each other stuff.
I hope that's the case for my future husband and me. Even after 25 years together, we still act like it's our first V-day
But as Song of Solomon says:
" Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away...." 8:7a
I hope for this v-day you are not sadden but hopeful if you don't have somebody and if you do, cherish them, don't forget them. On a side kind of sort of random note, in a couple of days a man from my church died four years ago. His widow told me "when you find him, never let him go" whoever he is, I hope we can remember each other not only on v-day but many other days! But I'm not going to be sad because I don't have a boyfriend, but be joyful because God knows what He's doing and Paul says this about anything:
"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances" Philippians 4: 11
I will pray for you all to have a blessed day today!
<3 love, Faith.
Monday, February 7, 2011
dr. jenkyl and mr. hide
hi!
I have been having a great few last days but at the same time, I'm really confused in a lot of areas. Sometimes I wonder what would be best to decide. Should I do it or wait for something to happen? Of course, I'm praying about it, but at the same time, I'm questioning my judgment. Sometimes I don't feel like I know myself at all. As if I'm a different person, not the soul, mind, or emotions God created me to be.
am I dr. jenkyl and mr. hide or just not emotionally mature? praying about it all, I just feel it doesn't get answered, as if though God is saying "no" or possibly "wait" but I'm not sure.
this week I'll be busy: today is school, tomorrow is a training class and club. Wednesday is school, Thursday is meeting a friend to discuss some stuff on my mind that needs to be set out straight, because I feel like the situation is getting too much of a problem. Friday is loft, and Saturday is for sure triads, but idk if I'm seeing my boss or not in the morning, we'll see.
Anyway, just pray for me that my head can straighten on my body (not literally fyi) and I can have better judgment. God bless you guys!
I have been having a great few last days but at the same time, I'm really confused in a lot of areas. Sometimes I wonder what would be best to decide. Should I do it or wait for something to happen? Of course, I'm praying about it, but at the same time, I'm questioning my judgment. Sometimes I don't feel like I know myself at all. As if I'm a different person, not the soul, mind, or emotions God created me to be.
am I dr. jenkyl and mr. hide or just not emotionally mature? praying about it all, I just feel it doesn't get answered, as if though God is saying "no" or possibly "wait" but I'm not sure.
this week I'll be busy: today is school, tomorrow is a training class and club. Wednesday is school, Thursday is meeting a friend to discuss some stuff on my mind that needs to be set out straight, because I feel like the situation is getting too much of a problem. Friday is loft, and Saturday is for sure triads, but idk if I'm seeing my boss or not in the morning, we'll see.
Anyway, just pray for me that my head can straighten on my body (not literally fyi) and I can have better judgment. God bless you guys!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
cabin fever
hi, everybody!
School is canceled. I have a theory winter hates Wednesdays, because last week my school got canceled and you guessed it: Wednesday!
I'm praying that I can see my Rachels for Friday bridal shopping :)
Anyway, besides homework and chores, I really have nothing to do minus getting excited for Friday :)
I've been praying about the whole dating scene, and I mentioned this is because I'm confused by it. I can't figure out where my head is in it.
Anyway, I'd like to know how to play the guitar, but I don't really know how to. :(. I think I'm going to look up stuff for it.
God bless ya'll!
School is canceled. I have a theory winter hates Wednesdays, because last week my school got canceled and you guessed it: Wednesday!
I'm praying that I can see my Rachels for Friday bridal shopping :)
Anyway, besides homework and chores, I really have nothing to do minus getting excited for Friday :)
I've been praying about the whole dating scene, and I mentioned this is because I'm confused by it. I can't figure out where my head is in it.
Anyway, I'd like to know how to play the guitar, but I don't really know how to. :(. I think I'm going to look up stuff for it.
God bless ya'll!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
bring on the SADness!
hi ya'll!
For most people who are single, they call V-day (Valentine's Day) S.ingle. A.wareness. D.ay. I didn't get it at first but it's pretty funny actually!
V-day is a man made holiday. Yes, it's nice to get chocolate, flowers, and cards, but this V-day is not going to bother me!
Focus on birthdays and anniversaries. My parents are so cute because my dad will take my mom away for her birthday and their anniversary. Of course, they get each other stuff on V-day but they taught me V-day is a silly make you feel either good or bad holiday. But please don't be SAD! I would be sad if you were too :(
anyway, I have a blessed life and I'll be twenty this summer so I'm not in spinster hood!
I'm pretty content with my Savior, family, friends (loft, school, small group, triad, church, other social stuff) and dark chocolate lol.
"Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned" Song of Solomon 8:7
Don't focus on the gifts, candy, flowers, be content!
"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you" Hebrews 13:5
God bless and don't be sad or I will be!
For most people who are single, they call V-day (Valentine's Day) S.ingle. A.wareness. D.ay. I didn't get it at first but it's pretty funny actually!
V-day is a man made holiday. Yes, it's nice to get chocolate, flowers, and cards, but this V-day is not going to bother me!
Focus on birthdays and anniversaries. My parents are so cute because my dad will take my mom away for her birthday and their anniversary. Of course, they get each other stuff on V-day but they taught me V-day is a silly make you feel either good or bad holiday. But please don't be SAD! I would be sad if you were too :(
anyway, I have a blessed life and I'll be twenty this summer so I'm not in spinster hood!
I'm pretty content with my Savior, family, friends (loft, school, small group, triad, church, other social stuff) and dark chocolate lol.
"Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned" Song of Solomon 8:7
Don't focus on the gifts, candy, flowers, be content!
"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you" Hebrews 13:5
God bless and don't be sad or I will be!
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