Thursday, January 31, 2008
happy last day of january '08!
i cannot believe that we're already at the end of the first month of 2008!! january seemed so short and yet so long!! it seemed like it passed really quickly, but it also seems like forever since Christmas break!! it seems like so much has happened since Christmas break, even though it hasn't been too much, just school and exams (which i think i blew up in my head to be bigger than they actually are). anyways, i hope you all had a great start to 2008, listen to what God was saying to you, and have a great february!! don't forget to stand for what you believe in, no matter what, not be ashamed of Christ, and always look to God for everything, because He is everything we could ever want or need (i'm learning that more and more every single day! maybe more about that later...)!!
Monday, January 28, 2008
the armor of God
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." ephesians 6:10-18
those verses are awesome! :) in a note in my Bible, it points out that paul never mentions any kind of armor to protect our backs. we obviously aren't supposed to run away from the battle. notice that these verses say we have to stand 4 times. i like how it says, "...stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand." we apparently aren't supposed to sit or give up, but always stand.
"Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel," (verse 19)
i would like to ask you all to pray that for me, that at school and wherever i am, that i wouldn't be ashamed of God and that i would talk about Him fearlessly. i'll be praying that for every Christian, too! :) thanks!
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." ephesians 6:10-18
those verses are awesome! :) in a note in my Bible, it points out that paul never mentions any kind of armor to protect our backs. we obviously aren't supposed to run away from the battle. notice that these verses say we have to stand 4 times. i like how it says, "...stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand." we apparently aren't supposed to sit or give up, but always stand.
"Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel," (verse 19)
i would like to ask you all to pray that for me, that at school and wherever i am, that i wouldn't be ashamed of God and that i would talk about Him fearlessly. i'll be praying that for every Christian, too! :) thanks!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
million voices!
another movie from the barlowgirl concert...i love this song, it's one of their newer ones! :) the new concert ending is really cool...we're the million voices breaking silence...they'll remember we were here...
shake it up!!
finally i got around to uploading a movie from the barlowgirl concert we went to back in october. this video is lauren's speech and the start of "average girl." it's awesome, and be sure to watch the whole thing, what lauren said is definitely worth hearing, for guys and girls. so, enjoy, and don't be ashamed to stand up and live for Christ!
"but you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." --1 peter 2:9
btw...here are the pictures of us and barlowgirl from when we got to meet them after the concert!!...
I SURVIVED!!!!!
i survived midterms!! *sigh* they're finally over!! (don't anyone say anything about finals. *grrr*) they were o.k., i guess, to quite as tough as i thought they'd be, but still my first, so they were definitely different! :) yea, so, now it's back to regular school on tuesday (yeay for 3 day weekends!! :)). we had history and physics last wednesday, Bible and french thursday, and math and literature on friday! so...anyways....go check out my photoblog! :)
Monday, January 21, 2008
random graphics
random graphics i made....
i've been meaning to made something like this for a while...i finally did it! :)
i heart pride and prejudice!!
random (i love the font...)...
i've been meaning to made something like this for a while...i finally did it! :)
i heart pride and prejudice!!
random (i love the font...)...
Saturday, January 19, 2008
philippians 3:12-14
"not that i have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but i press on to take hold of that which Christ Jesus took hold of me. brothers, i do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing i do: forgetting what it behind and straining toward what is ahead, i press on toward the goal to win the prize which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
Friday, January 18, 2008
charlie brown,,,
i got this quiz to see what cartoon character you're like in an e-mail from a friend...apparently i'm like charlie brown...
(36-43 points) You are Charlie Brown:
You are tender, you fall in love quickly but you are also very serious about all relationships. You are a family person. You call your Mom every Sunday. You have many friends and may occasionally forget a few Birthdays. Don't let your passion confuse you with reality.
here's the actual quiz...
(remember the pts. in your answer, then add them up to see who you're like! :])
1. Which one of the following describes the perfect date?
a) Candlelight dinner (4 pts.)
b) Fun/Theme Park (2 pts.)
c) Painting in the park (5 pts)
d) Rock concert (1 pt.)
e) Going to the movies (3 pts.)
2. What is your favorite type of music?
a) Rock and Roll (2 pts.)
b) Alternative (1 pt.)
c) Soft Rock (4 pts.)
d) Country (5 pts )
e) Pop (3 pts.)
3. What type of movies do you prefer?
a) Comedy (2 pts.)
b) Horror (1 pt.)
c) Musical (3 pts.)
d) Romance (4 pts.)
e) Documentary (5 pts.)
4. Which one of these occupations would you choose if you only could choose one of these?
a) Waiter (4 pts.)
b) Professional Sports Player (5 pts.)
c) Teacher (3 pts.)
d) Police (2 pts.)
e) Cashier (1 pt)
5 What do you do with your spare time?
a) Exercise (5 pts.)
b) Read (4 pts.)
c) Watch television (2 pts.)
d) Listen to music (1 pt.)
e) Sleep (3 pts.)
6. Which one of the following colors do you like best?
a) Yellow (1 pt.)
b) White (5 pts.)
c) Sky Blue (3 pts)
d) Dark Blue(2 pts.)
e) Red (4 pts.)
7. What do you prefer to eat?
a) Snow (3 pts.)
b) Pizza (2 pts.)
c) Sushi (1 pt.)
d) Pasta (4 pts.)
e) Salad (5 pts.)
8. What is your favorite holiday ?
a) Halloween(1 pt.)
b) Christmas(3 pts.)
c) New Year (2 pts.)
d) Valentine's Day(4 pts.)
e) Thanksgiving(5 pts.)
9. If you could go to one of these places which one would it be?
a) Paris (4 pts)
b) Spain (5 pts)
c) Las Vegas (1 pt)
d) Hawaii (4 pts)
e) Hollywood (3 pts)
10. With which of the following would you prefer to spend time with?
a) Someone Smart (5 pts.)
b) Someone attractive (2 pts.)
c) Someone who likes to Party (1 pt.)
d) Someone who always has fun (3 pts.)
e) Someone very sentimental (4 pts.)
answers...
(10-16 points) You are Garfield :
You are very comfortable, easy going, and you definitely know how to have fun but sometimes you take it to an extreme. You always know what you are doing and you are always in control of your life. Others may not see things as you do, but that doesn't mean that you always have to do what is right. Try to remember, your happy spirit may hurt you or others.
(17-23 points) You are Snoopy:
You are fun; you are very cool and popular. You always know what's in and you ' re never out of style , y ou are good at knowing how to satisfy everyone else. You have probably disappeared for a few days more than once but you always come home with the family values that you learned Being married and having children are important to you, but only after you have had your share of fun times
(24-28 points) You are Elmo:
You h ave lots of friends and you are also popular, always willing to give advice and help out a person in need. You are very optimistic and you always see the bright side of things. Some good advice: try not to be too much of a dreamer. Dreaming too big could cause many conflicts in your life.
(29-35 points) You are Sponge Bob Square Pants:
You are the classic person that everyone loves. You are the best friend that anyone could ever have and never wants to lose. You never cause harm to anyone and they would never not understand your feelings. Life is a journey, it' s funny and calm for the most part Stay away from traitors and jealous people and you will be stress free.
(36-43 points) You are Charlie Brown:
You are tender, you fall in love quickly but you are also very serious about all relationships. You are a family person. You call your Mom every Sunday. You have many friends and may occasionally forget a few Birthdays. Don't let your passion confuse you with reality.
(44-50 points ) You are Dexter:
You are smart and definitely a thinker... Every situation is fronted with a plan. You have a brilliant mind. You demonstrate very strong family principles. You maintain a stable routine but never ignore a bad situation when it comes. Try to do less over thinking every once in a while to spice things up a bit with spontaneity!
i just thought that was interesting!! :) a little bit of random fun to brighten your day a little!
(36-43 points) You are Charlie Brown:
You are tender, you fall in love quickly but you are also very serious about all relationships. You are a family person. You call your Mom every Sunday. You have many friends and may occasionally forget a few Birthdays. Don't let your passion confuse you with reality.
here's the actual quiz...
(remember the pts. in your answer, then add them up to see who you're like! :])
1. Which one of the following describes the perfect date?
a) Candlelight dinner (4 pts.)
b) Fun/Theme Park (2 pts.)
c) Painting in the park (5 pts)
d) Rock concert (1 pt.)
e) Going to the movies (3 pts.)
2. What is your favorite type of music?
a) Rock and Roll (2 pts.)
b) Alternative (1 pt.)
c) Soft Rock (4 pts.)
d) Country (5 pts )
e) Pop (3 pts.)
3. What type of movies do you prefer?
a) Comedy (2 pts.)
b) Horror (1 pt.)
c) Musical (3 pts.)
d) Romance (4 pts.)
e) Documentary (5 pts.)
4. Which one of these occupations would you choose if you only could choose one of these?
a) Waiter (4 pts.)
b) Professional Sports Player (5 pts.)
c) Teacher (3 pts.)
d) Police (2 pts.)
e) Cashier (1 pt)
5 What do you do with your spare time?
a) Exercise (5 pts.)
b) Read (4 pts.)
c) Watch television (2 pts.)
d) Listen to music (1 pt.)
e) Sleep (3 pts.)
6. Which one of the following colors do you like best?
a) Yellow (1 pt.)
b) White (5 pts.)
c) Sky Blue (3 pts)
d) Dark Blue(2 pts.)
e) Red (4 pts.)
7. What do you prefer to eat?
a) Snow (3 pts.)
b) Pizza (2 pts.)
c) Sushi (1 pt.)
d) Pasta (4 pts.)
e) Salad (5 pts.)
8. What is your favorite holiday ?
a) Halloween(1 pt.)
b) Christmas(3 pts.)
c) New Year (2 pts.)
d) Valentine's Day(4 pts.)
e) Thanksgiving(5 pts.)
9. If you could go to one of these places which one would it be?
a) Paris (4 pts)
b) Spain (5 pts)
c) Las Vegas (1 pt)
d) Hawaii (4 pts)
e) Hollywood (3 pts)
10. With which of the following would you prefer to spend time with?
a) Someone Smart (5 pts.)
b) Someone attractive (2 pts.)
c) Someone who likes to Party (1 pt.)
d) Someone who always has fun (3 pts.)
e) Someone very sentimental (4 pts.)
answers...
(10-16 points) You are Garfield :
You are very comfortable, easy going, and you definitely know how to have fun but sometimes you take it to an extreme. You always know what you are doing and you are always in control of your life. Others may not see things as you do, but that doesn't mean that you always have to do what is right. Try to remember, your happy spirit may hurt you or others.
(17-23 points) You are Snoopy:
You are fun; you are very cool and popular. You always know what's in and you ' re never out of style , y ou are good at knowing how to satisfy everyone else. You have probably disappeared for a few days more than once but you always come home with the family values that you learned Being married and having children are important to you, but only after you have had your share of fun times
(24-28 points) You are Elmo:
You h ave lots of friends and you are also popular, always willing to give advice and help out a person in need. You are very optimistic and you always see the bright side of things. Some good advice: try not to be too much of a dreamer. Dreaming too big could cause many conflicts in your life.
(29-35 points) You are Sponge Bob Square Pants:
You are the classic person that everyone loves. You are the best friend that anyone could ever have and never wants to lose. You never cause harm to anyone and they would never not understand your feelings. Life is a journey, it' s funny and calm for the most part Stay away from traitors and jealous people and you will be stress free.
(36-43 points) You are Charlie Brown:
You are tender, you fall in love quickly but you are also very serious about all relationships. You are a family person. You call your Mom every Sunday. You have many friends and may occasionally forget a few Birthdays. Don't let your passion confuse you with reality.
(44-50 points ) You are Dexter:
You are smart and definitely a thinker... Every situation is fronted with a plan. You have a brilliant mind. You demonstrate very strong family principles. You maintain a stable routine but never ignore a bad situation when it comes. Try to do less over thinking every once in a while to spice things up a bit with spontaneity!
i just thought that was interesting!! :) a little bit of random fun to brighten your day a little!
Monday, January 14, 2008
pictures!!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
i heart camp!!
wow....deep freeze was awesome this year!! i'll write a lot more later, and definitely post pictures on my photoblog (i loved having my camera!!)....so, yup it was so awesome!! let's be a generation who'll stand up for the truth!!! YEAY FOR CAMP (and joel and attaboy...)!!!!! :D
Monday, January 07, 2008
pride and prejudice
guess what movie we watched last night!? well, i guess you can guess by the title, but we watched pride and prejudice (the 2 hour one with kiera knightly)!!!!!! we watched it with erika's family, and it is now one of my favorite movies!! it is sososososososososososo good!! it is simply one of the best movies ever (next to the princess bride and nemo, which is definitely saying something!!)!! bekah's going to lend me the book tomorrow, and we might see the 5 hour movie sometime this month!! it is such a good movie (did i say that already? oh well, it's worth repeating!)!! it's hard to describe, but it's a love story with lots of twists and details! it's really good, and i'd recommend it to almost anyone!! if you haven't seen it, it's totally worth the 2 hours!! :) yeay for pride and prejudice!!
Saturday, January 05, 2008
back to school again...
soooo, last week, we had 3 days of school. it's so different from homeschooling because after 2 weeks of sleeping in, you now have to get up at 6:15 every morning again. oh well, i guess it's all somehow in God's amazing (yet sometimes confusing!) plan! yeay for the famine!! i've been talking to people at my school, and so far i have something like $270+!! yeay! and i still have a bunch of people to talk to! :) it'll be exciting to see how God provides! :) i just have to loose my nervousness about asking people for money, and remind myself the money isn't for me! :) because...we're going hungry so they don't have to...
anyways...here's a random graphic i made over Christmas break (meghan, i've gotta make ours sometime! :])....
sooo....yup....nothing terribly exciting going on...berea next weekend, though!! yay!! :D and exams at the end of this month...that'll be interesting! everyone post!!
anyways...here's a random graphic i made over Christmas break (meghan, i've gotta make ours sometime! :])....
sooo....yup....nothing terribly exciting going on...berea next weekend, though!! yay!! :D and exams at the end of this month...that'll be interesting! everyone post!!
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
HAPPY EASTER!!
happy first day of 2008!! :) hope you all have a wonderful and blessed year, grow closer to God, and honor and glorify Him in everything!
how did you all celebrate the new year last night/this morning?? we went over to erika's house! it was a lot of fun!! we kinda hung out and ate dinner until 11:50, when we shut off the movie we were watching (cheaper by the dozen 2) and turned on the news! :) when we first got there (which was late, because i locked the keys in the car when the car was running, because mom asked me to start the car because she had to go shopping, so she had to call at&t, and it took them a little bit to get here, so she went shopping later than she had hoped to, so we got to their house later than we had wanted to.), we ate and played dance praise (or something like that) in their basement. i have just about no talent for dancing, let me tell you that right now! so, after we were all (umm, maybe just i) was failing miserably, we decided to put "wake up, wake up" on expert and erika, ashlee, katelyn and i each got an arrow!! it was fun and we did it for "happy" too!! :) after that, we watched "high school musical 2" (one of the most pointless and stupid movies i have ever seen) on the disney channel. after that, we had yummy cookies and s'more brownies and then we watched some of "cheaper by the dozen 2" (until 11:50, like i said before, when we turned on the news!). then, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! happy new year!! :) after that we tried to take pictures of 5 of us, but it didn't work too well! (check out the pictures on my photoblog! :]). it was a really fun night, thanks erika's family! we also decided that one of our goals for 2008 was to learn the "bet on it" dance, just because it's so silly! :) who knows how that'll go! :/ it'll be fun, though! anyways, have a blessed new year! :)
how did you all celebrate the new year last night/this morning?? we went over to erika's house! it was a lot of fun!! we kinda hung out and ate dinner until 11:50, when we shut off the movie we were watching (cheaper by the dozen 2) and turned on the news! :) when we first got there (which was late, because i locked the keys in the car when the car was running, because mom asked me to start the car because she had to go shopping, so she had to call at&t, and it took them a little bit to get here, so she went shopping later than she had hoped to, so we got to their house later than we had wanted to.), we ate and played dance praise (or something like that) in their basement. i have just about no talent for dancing, let me tell you that right now! so, after we were all (umm, maybe just i) was failing miserably, we decided to put "wake up, wake up" on expert and erika, ashlee, katelyn and i each got an arrow!! it was fun and we did it for "happy" too!! :) after that, we watched "high school musical 2" (one of the most pointless and stupid movies i have ever seen) on the disney channel. after that, we had yummy cookies and s'more brownies and then we watched some of "cheaper by the dozen 2" (until 11:50, like i said before, when we turned on the news!). then, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! happy new year!! :) after that we tried to take pictures of 5 of us, but it didn't work too well! (check out the pictures on my photoblog! :]). it was a really fun night, thanks erika's family! we also decided that one of our goals for 2008 was to learn the "bet on it" dance, just because it's so silly! :) who knows how that'll go! :/ it'll be fun, though! anyways, have a blessed new year! :)
restless
natalie grant's new album "restless" is coming out february 21!! i can't wait! on her myspace, there's samples of a bunch of songs and they sound really good! :) yeay!! her single "in better hands" is really good! :)
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