Who Has My Respect

Oh wow!  This is my second entry in just a few minutes! This is a record! Anyway, I wanted to take this time to show my appreciate to those I appreciate. In no special order.

1) Single parents- I really appreciate them because I believe they are the hardest working parent out there.  They work all day and come home to their kid or kids and get no help from the other parent.  My sister is a single parent and IMO, she does it wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than most people I know who have help.

2)  Those who served or are serving in  the military. I can’t tell you how grateful i am for that. My dad faught in vietnaum(sp?)  I know I just screwed the word up, and I’m very grateful for that.

3) doctors-they go to school for years to see what is wrong with you.

4) nurses- they are the ones that cry with you and comfort you and are not as respected as much as doctors. They may not have that MD, but save lives too.

5) Teachers- they work a lot. They do lessons plans and educate children. My other sister is a teacher and I respect her for that.

6) Dentist-Why do i appreciate them? Well, to be honest they smell your bad breath and fix your teeth

7) Firefighters- they save you from burning buildings and risk their lives to rescue you (actually, I just heard a siren as I typed this out).

8) Police- and no, I know some of you are going to think I’m going to appreciate the way some look, but there is more. They protect you and put their lives on the line all the time.

9) Bible Translators- I know its bad that this was near the end, but it was in no random order. They translate the Bible in different languages so others could read it. Also, it spreads the Gospel.

10) Not sure what you call these people- these people who go to nations where other religion is not allowed and you are not allowed to talk about ther name of Jesus. These people go to jail and even get killed in these countries simply for beinga christian and dying proclamining God’s word.  Now other people may say, but so do people in america, but in america, there is freedom of religion. I can have my bible at work, in other countries, it is forbidden. How many of you would go into a country proclaiming God’s word, knowing it may get you killed?  For me, I can say I would be very afraid, but would hope I could do that.

This is my list. Who has your respect? Who do you admire?  I would love to hear your thoughts.

Add a comment November 16, 2011

I should delete this thing

 I never update this thing. My life is just not interesting enough to update it.  Anyway,  I wanted to discuss something more serious than just the whats up in my life.  Lately, I’ve realized how much more worse things could be for me. I mean the issues i have are first world problems such as, my smart phone freezing up, the dog wont stop barking, there is not a parking space in sight, the traffic is bad, etc. I’m pretty sure you get the point.  There are many things in life that I do take granted for. I take granted my job, even though its not my dream job, there are many people who cant get any job. I for one am grateful for that. 

You know my plan all long was to yell at people for being ungrateful about things in there life. Basically, it all came down to facebook, I got so tired of hearing people wine about the same things over and over again. Then again, it hit me I too do the same things, I get mad about what I listed about which are first world problems.  I have clothes to wear, food to eat, house to live in, etc.   From now on I’m really going to look at things differently. Do I really need to get mad over traffic? Maybe God is protecting me from an accident that could happen. I’m not sure. I’m going to try not to get so angry over dumb things aka first world problems.  Well, enough about this topic and sorry my title had nothing to do with what I said here.

Add a comment November 16, 2011

Thought

This entry is just called thought because it has been a thought I had a few days ago and wantged to share it with all of you. Many of you know that Casey Anthony was found not guilty on the murder of her child. Now many have said they believe in their heart she did it, myself included. However, there was still no proof.  A few days ago I rezlized that even though there is no proof that God exist, I believe in my heart He does. I believe with my heart He sent his Son to die on the cross.  I believe He will come again. I believe that the only way to get to Christ is through salvation, and not works. If you would like to talk to me about this, then please speak with me.  My main point I wanted to make in this is that as christians you are told that there is no proof, however there was no proof casey killed her child. So, in conclusion, you believe in your heart casey killed her child, just as others believe in their heart God does exist.

To be clear, I’m not at all saying if you believe casey killed her child then you don’t believe in God.  I wanted to be clear on that. Sorry if this post sounded weird, but it was in my head. Anyway, enjoy your day!

Add a comment July 16, 2011

If It Should Be

i found this poem online about putting your pet down. It really helped me and I hope it helps you.

If it should be that I grow weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep;
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle can’t be won.

You will be sad, I understand;
But don’t let grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.

We’ve had so many happy years;
What is to come can hold no fears.
You don’t want me to suffer so
The time has come, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they’ll tend,
But please stay with me ’til the end
To hold me close and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree,
It was a kindness done for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I’m saved.

Please do not grieve that it was you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We’ve been so close, we two, these years;
Don’t let your heart hold any tears.

Add a comment June 9, 2011

Memories

I have been thinking about times in my life that were funny and times in my life I miss. I also remember the bad times.  And with graduation happening this past weekend brought back memories of college and how I thought I was never ever going to  graduate. I thought I would be in WCU till I was old and gray.

I remember the funny times in life where things I said were just funny and things that happened to me were funny. I remember back in 7th grade when the student teacher was going on and on about saddum hussein and I raise my hand and say, “wait saddum huusein is a person, I laways thought it was a place.’”  Whole class laughs.  I also remember when my friend said, they were going to London, I aksed her if she spoke french thinking that they spoke french there.  I’m not really sure why I thought they did, I just always did.  Also, i remember a time my mom was taking to me school like any other day back in 9th grade, and we here this rattling noise and we just keep driving or my mom does. Then, we come to a windy road and the tire flies off the car, then I get to school and everyone says to me,  ‘hey I saw you standing on the side of the road”. I remember that day like it was yesterday. Also, another funny moment is me thinking Chicago was a state.

There are parts in my life I  miss very much. I miss the days of middle school. I miss 7th grade. That was a good year. I miss not having to pay bills. I miss college. I miss staying up all night to study and write papers. It’s just that rush of, “will I get it done by 8am if i start a 6 page paper at 1am?”  ohh, the easy life.

Now the bad times. I remember the times in life were I thought I was going to die or pass out. There was this time in my life when I was 19 and I was on my break from my job and drove to the concord mall and I was turning from Nammans rd in DE to 202. I was making my left hand turn and somehow got on the wrong side of the median facing oncoming traffic.So scary!  At that moment I sure thought I was dead.  There was another time in my life where i thought I was going to pass out. I had got stiches inside my mouth which was near my bottom lip, and I had just gotten them in and my dog got excited about something and his head bumped into my mouth and blood comes out of my mouth and I went to the ER and the stiches were still intact though. That is a moment in my life I never want to relive.

These moments in life have taught me things and I wouldnt want to trade it for anything. If you read this, thank you. I’m always glad when i see my blog has views. Not that I’m self centered and think you must, I just hope if you’re having a bad day my blog can make you laugh because the dumb things I put in it. I love you all.

Add a comment May 9, 2011

Why I Care About the Royal Wedding

Many of you, if not all of you are wondering why I keep on posting info about Prince William and Kate. I’m very excited about this wedding. I will be one of those up to watch the wedding.  I’m just so excited since it is a wedding, and Prince William had a pick of women to choose from that already were royal. He just picked a common girl. I know that Kate does come form money. However, her parents worked hard for their money. I also loved the idead of seeing a royal wedding. The thing I’m looking forward to most is her dress. I cannot wait to see what she looks likes. Also, I’m very into this wedding bc Prince William is a romantic. I love that. I love romance and love romantic people. I will try very hard not to post too much about the wedding on Friday. Anyway, I love you all! I hope to keep this updated.

Add a comment April 28, 2011

Stuff on My Heart

This is just going to be a small post, it was a longer one, but I decided just to put short sentences.

~I’m sick of turning a blind eye to those in need

~I’m sick of seeing women and men get verbally abused and do nothing

~I’m sick of not caring enough

~I’m sick of seeing homeless people on the streets

~I’m sick of hearing about child abuse

That is the end of my rant.

Add a comment April 7, 2011

Thoughts

I always seem t have these thoughts about things, do you ever find yourself thinking odd things. Sometimes when I am waiting in a long line, and have anothing else to do, but wait in this long line, but mind seems to go to odd places and think of odd things. Sometimes I ask myself questions that make no sense. I’m sure some of you who are reading this thinks I’m making no sense Anyway, the thoughts I have are, ” is there somewhere in this world that no one knows exist” I’m sure with all this technology we have I’m sure all places have been found. Do you ever find yourself asking those questions? Well, I hope you enjoyed todays entry and as always I love  hearing feedback.

Add a comment April 3, 2011

Unfashionable-More Thoughts

Well, here is another part of unfashionable by Tullian Tchividjian that I read that I found interesting.  I’m just going to list quotes of what the book says, then I will say what i think about them. I love this book, read it!!!!!

“Our best approach for reaching todays people in todays world is not by going door to door and giving evangelistic presentations, passing out evangelistic tracts, or blanketing out cities with evangelistic crusades.   Our best approach is living with the people we’re trying to reach and showing them what human life and community look like when the gospel is believed and embraced”pg. 112

I believe that is true. I mean people need to see how you are different than others. They need to be around you daily to see how you live your life, and they simply wont understand that in talking with them for about 15 minutes with a person they didnt even know 15 minutes ago. Now I’m not saying that  you shouldnt do any street evangelism. Sometimes the Lord will call you to do that. However, I would say keep in contact wit that person, giving them your email or phone number letting them know you will be there if for them if they need help. What I’m saying is that you need to reach out on a daily  basic. A lot of people I know came to Christ because a person approached them daily and didnt give up on them.  Too often,  I tend to evangelize and then never connect back with the person.  When he talks about passing out tracts, I can see his point. I remember going to New Attitude with my church, and I met this guy and I felt the Lord were to draw me to him, so i talked with him and went over the tract. Someone else did give him a tract, but never went over it with him.

“If you seek power before service, you’ll neither get power nor serve. If you seek to serve people more than to gain power, you will not only serve people, but you will gain influence”-Tim Keller(quote in his book) pg.119

I don’t have much to say  on this part, other than I think it’s a great quote.

“Anger can be God-centered or self-centered. God center anger is when your angry  because God has been dishonored and his ways have been maligned. Self-centered anger is when you’re angry because you have been dishonored or your ways have been maligned.”pg.121

I have to confess, I typically get more angry when I have been  dishonored or things didnt go my  way. I need to be angry about things that anger God.

“The world needs to see  our anger at evils such as racial violence, torture, genocide, child abuse, drug and sex trafficking, divorce, low educational standards, corporate greed, adultery, and pornography”pg.123

These are things that should break my heart. When I  see these things, I should be angry. These things are evil and as christians we need to stand against this.

“More income should lead first to increased giving, not increased living” pg.130

This is very touching and made me realize how even when I do, but the timing out God, get a good job. My foucus should not be oh now i can buy this and that. I should really foucus on  how much more should I give.

“Christians ought to be known as the most generous people on the  face of this earth-the most generous with out time, talents, and our money. Why?  Because more than anyone else, Christians are to understand that we’re  owners of nothing and stewards of everything. Everything we have is a gift from God that we’re to handle responsibly. The only thing  you and I own-the only things thats really ours is sin. Everything else is a blessing from  out Creator. Our resources, our time, and our abilities are all gifts fom God” pg. 130

This is something I need to work  on. I need to give more. I need to make things less about me and more about Him.

Well, thanks for reading if you did. I hope I didnt bore you too much. Also, I would encourage everyone to read this book.

Add a comment March 29, 2011

Are you unfashionable?

So as promised I am posting tonight. I’m currently reading   Unfashionable by Tullian Tchividjian ,and have found the book helpful. What is talks about is if you’re making christianity fashionable. For example,  are you making something this is fashionable and putting a christian saying on it, in hopes to make christanity fashionable? If you are thinking, what is she talking about, let me help you. For example, subway is very fashionable and is enjoyed by many people. Now those shirts that have the subway logo on it, and have His Way instead of subway makes christanity fashionable, and as christians we should be different. Christians should think of something new.  I have to confess I tend to try to make christianity cool, by taking other cool things to it.

Another thing this book has taought me is that I shouldnt try to be cool an do things that are not Christ like. I profess to be a christinan and need to start acting more like one. I need to care more, I need to stop being so fashionable and know what is going on in the world of hollywood gossip.  I should not want to hear it. Also, a lot of people think that, “if only there were more christian doctors, lawyers, politicians, etc then things would be different. In his book, he talks about how Martin Luther was approached by a man who had just became a christian.  The man had asked him if he should be a minister or a traveling evangelist. Luther then had asked him, ‘what is your job now”.   The man replied, “Im a shoemaker”. Luther responded to him, “then make a good shoe and sell it for a fair price”.  In your occupation, you just need to stand up for God and what He believes.  Anyway,  I will close with this. I’m not going to be talking anymore about this book, but I think you should read it. I’m getting so much from it. This book has helped me. Thanks for reading if you did.

Add a comment March 25, 2011