Wait.

What a week.
I thought I was going to have a lot to say in this blog, but now I don't know what to write. We'll see how this goes.

I've been preparing myself for graduation, and also for Texas. I know that God has great plans awaiting for me, and I am anxious to get there and see His hand at work. I know I will be meeting some amazing people this summer who share my passion for missions. It's going to be a great summer.
And.... graduation is getting sooner. It's pretty insane. The other day I found myself thinking about how I couldn't wait for this day to come, even when I was little, I'd always look at the older ones who were in high school and think, I can't wait to be old. Sounds pretty lame, but now here I am, getting older and I'm like, whoa. It seems like 17 years of my life just went by so fast.
I seem repetitive. 

I'll write more later...

He's strong enough..

I'm a failure. I'm not doing very well at updating...

It's been pretty hectic around here the past few weeks or so. I spent the week after Easter in West Virginia and had a great time, getting to know a lot of wonderful people better. God is really working up in those hills, and I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of it for the second year in a row.
Also....
My graduation is coming up very soon!! I am super excited to be a high school graduate! I will be graduating on June 5th, and leaving on June 7th for Texas! I can't wait to meet everyone there and do different mission work there for the summer. I know God's going to use me and everyone else in a great way, and I am anxious to see what will happen. I will try to keep everyone posted during the summer about what God is doing and such..

I was able to go to a Tenth Avenue North and Casting Crowns concert a few weeks ago, and I had a really great time. Tenth Avenue North is one of my new favorite bands. They are so down to earth and Godly men, and I enjoyed getting to meet them, as well as Caleb and Will Chapman. Mike, the lead singer of TAN, is probably my favorite because he has such a great heart and he is a very sweet guy. I hope that one day I'll meet a guy like him. He also has a great voice... that's pretty sweet. I could listen to him talk for hours....
Anyway...

For some reason, I cannot comment on anyone's blogs, or see any of my followers, or anyone's followers for that matter. I'm not sure if it's just me, or what... But it's kind of annoying. If anyone knows how to fix this problem, please let me know. I'd like to be able to comment again. Thanks.

Live Out Loud

Wow. I cannot believe it's been over a month since I've updated. I haven't been too committed to this blog.  I do apologize.

Anyhoo..
I have been crazy busy since the beginning of this year. I've been trying to finish my senior year (woo hoo!), getting ready to take off to Texas this summer, and also getting ready for college. It's been pretty insane around here but I think I like it.

I have started a new event at church called Momentum. I had been praying about what I could do for awhile, and this idea kept coming to me. I finally decided to go for it and see where God would take it. Of course, you cannot do for God without the devil showing up. There are times where I get discouraged but I can't give up. I know that God is in this, and I have a passion for the youth at SBBC. Momentum is pretty much something I thought of for teens, such as myself, to come to without worrying about tradition, coming together, getting into God's word, uniting as a youth group and just having fun with each other. I really hope that this is something that will be able to grow and continue on. So far there has been a lot of positive feedback. I am really excited about it. God is going to do some great things. I just have to remember that it is not about me, it's about Jesus Christ. That is who I live for. As long as He is first in everything, I will not fall.

My best friend, Ashley showed me a few verses that have stuck with me.
               "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne. Think of all the hostility He endured from sinful people; then you won't become weary and give up. After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin." - Hebrews 12:1-4


God has a plan for your life. It may get tough at times, you may think it's not worth it, you may feel alone, you might get discouraged, but don't give up. God's going to be with you through it all, and He's got a purpose for everything.
 

Wake The Dead

Happy New Year!
So far this year has gone pretty well, there are some exciting events to come this year and I look forward to them. I was able to ring in the new year at Liberty with Skillet, which was pretty awesome I must say. The lead singer spoke before the countdown and gave me something to think about before the clock struck midnight. He was talking about how if he took God out of his music, he would sell more records and be more popular and he had a choice to make. Was he going to follow the world or was he going to stick with God no matter what the cost? He asked a good question. For the last 20 seconds of 2009,  I thought about what side I was going to be on. Was I going to be on the world's side and take God out of my life to raise myself higher, or was I going to be on God's side and fight for him, even if that left me on the bottom. You can't have both. You have to choose.

Whose side are you on?

You Got Me.

So there are only two days left in the year 2009. That's pretty insane. It doesn't seem real to me yet. This year came and gone so fast, but I am excited for next year. There are so many opportunities and new adventures waiting for me and I cannot wait to experience them. God's going to do some great things.

I thought I would take a break from cleaning and packing to update my blog and let you know what I was doing and what's on my mind. I'm looking forward to Winterfest tomorrow. It's going to be awesome. It'll be my first time seeing the campus, so that excites me as well.

I guess I will write more when I return home next year.
Let me know if you're reading, it's nice to get a comment every now and again. :)

Welcome back.

Sometimes I forget I have a blog. My apologies.

It seems like Christmas took forever to get here, finally came, and quickly left. It's always nice to see family during this time to celebrate the season together. Now I am packing for Winterfest and trying to find time to write all of these scholarship essays. I'm learning that essays are no fun over Christmas break - but it's not like I have anything else better to do with my time nowadays.

I best be getting to the library to find some more books on nonviolent civic action..
Maybe I'll have something better to write about soon..

Here Comes Trouble

I can't believe it's already September. August just slipped away too quickly and school is starting back - and I'm already almost two weeks behind in my Government class. Oops?

.....

Anyway...
I'd like to take the time to let each one of you reading know how much you're worth. Everyone has flaws, imperfections, and differences, but doesn't that make us beautiful? God created each one of us different - a unique design. Our imperfections and our flaws show just how perfect and flawless our God is. We just have to realize that. And trust me, once you do, you'll be a lot happier.

I wish I had more to say tonight, but it seems that I cannot find the words to keep writing, so I will cut it short. Is that alright? Good.


Awesome September Albums to pick up:
See Through Secrets - Jimmy Robbins (September 8th on Itunes)
Fashionably Late - Honor Society (September 15th)
Found - Push Play (September 29th)
Live Life Loud - Hawk Nelson (September 29th)


And by the way, I'd like to know who's still reading.