Autumn Hiking

My friend and I decided to do some autumn hiking… before the snow returns! We walked by the Red River and took pictures along the way, hence this awesome slideshow. Enjoy.

 

James 3: A Story

I took the 5:54; will you?

5 Things I Want, 5 Things I Need

I Want:

1) To curl up on a couch and read a book with a boy (the right one )

2) To read/study more than I normally do

3) More acceptance from teachers, family, and friends

4) A better sleep schedule (now that I’m going to bed past midnight, sigh*)

5) To be more relaxed

I Need:

1) Time alone with God

2) To not put myself down about not reading/studying a lot and just do the best I can

3) Learn to accept myself, regardless of what others may think of me

4) To pray about my sleep

5) To realize that God will help me get through the grieving process of my broken relationship

8 Reasons Why I Don’t Share My Faith

Lately, I’ve been thinking about why I have such a hard time sharing my faith. I found a video that helped me identify reasons excuses I make for myself.

 #1: I don’t know enough

#2: I’ll be a religious nut

#3: I’ll say the wrong thing

#4: I’ll be a bad witness

#5: Don’t know how to start

#6: Might be made fun of

#7: Won’t make sense

#8: Might get beat up

 

 

P.S. I’m not letting these excuses stop me from sharing my faith anymore.

Spiritual Leadership and Dating

It is now day 18, just 22 days left of my fast (from sweets and communicating to a boy in my life). Right now, I feel stuck in between what could have been and what should have been. But I’ve also realized that I have not been “living” my life ever since I met him. He was not a Christian and I was trying to follow his way of life.

I found this post, and it really helped me understand how I related to him.

Barney Fife and the Preamble to the Constitution

 I thought I’d share a funny video from the Andy Griffith Show. =D