Remembering

Please excuse this short blog.  A very dear friend of mine passed away this week, and we have to travel today.  I came across this Bile verse, which gave comfort and uplifted me in my time of sadness.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also. John 14:3

Independence at its Zenith

Happy 4^th, everyone!  I hope you all have a marvelous weekend planned.  In celebration of this holiday, I decided to post this very inspiring girl who had a dream and accomplished it.  A great reminder of what Independence Day means to all.

Have a great weekend!

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/This+Room+Overcoming+disabilities+apartment+offers+independence+accessibility/11170099/story.html

Ye of Little Faith

As I perused the internet this morning, and this quote especially spoke to me.  Circumstances that happened to me this we prove this quote is true.  If we only have a seed of faith, it will certainly grow into a large, willowing tree.  I hope this uplifts you as much as it did me.

“He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

 Matthew 17:19

Have a marvelous weekend, everyone!

A Life Lived Beyond Reason

I came across this article yesterday.  It’s somewhat old, but it spoke volumes about how the mind has to go beyond reason to enjoy life’s blessings as they are bestowed on us—one of my deeply held beliefs.  I hope you read and enjoy this article as much as I did.  It’s certainly worth pondering! As always, all comments are welcome.

Everyone have a good weekend!

http://chronicle.com/article/article-content/125242/

The Purpose Driven Life

I know it may sound cheesy, but I saw the quote below on Facebook today and fell in love with it.  It spoke directly to me, not only as I embark on another semester at Messiah, but about life’s principles in general.  Coming upon this quote seemed auspicious at this juncture in my life as I anticipate what my final fall semester will entail.  I thank everyone for their support as they continue to follow my unending journey.

"You know you’re surrendered to God when you rely on God to work things out instead of trying to manipulate others, force your agenda, and control the situation. You let go and let God work. You don't have to always be 'in charge.' The Bible says, 'Surrender yourself to the Lord, and wait patiently for him,' Psalm 37:7a (GWT). Instead of trying harder, you trust more. You also know you’re surrendered when you don’t react to criticism and rush to defend yourself. Surrendered hearts show up best in relationships. You don’t edge others out, you don’t demand your rights, and you aren’t self-serving when you’re surrendered."

From The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.

Happy Easter

This week, I want to express my deepest feelings about this time of year and what it personally represents to me as a believer of faith.  Easter and Spring always gives me a feeling of renewal and a new handle on life.  It gladdens my heart to celebrate the holiday with family and friends, knowing that this is an opportunity to be grateful for what I have in my life and that I am truly blessed.

Happy Easter, everyone!

Thanksgiving (continued)

Today, I feel a need to continue last week’s discussion about Thanksgiving.  Always at this time in the final stretch of the semester, feelings of stress and fatigue are normally in the forefront in everything I do.  How to type that last paper, not to mention how to reach the level of my standards, is always a quandary to me at this time of the year.  I wonder how can I pull this off again, and how exactly did I accomplish this before?  Then, I remember how far I’ve come and, yet, I still have “miles to go before I sleep”, and that, in itself gives me strength to face another class, and type that essay.  Then, I think about His promise that He is always there, guiding my every “roll”, which gives me great comfort and energy.  For that, I am eternally thankful!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, everyone!

Living Life without Limits

Tonight, I would like to thank all of those who subscribe to the UCP’s Central PA Life without Limits Newsletter.  This magazine is always a source of inspiration, and a reminder to me anyone can achieve their goals if they believe in themselves.  I always think of this after reading stories similar to mine.  So, I was honored to have my book review published in this month’s newsletter.  While in the rat race of college life, I sometimes forget its purpose and its intended outcome in the grand scheme of things.  It is a wonderful thing to see my name in print and that I affect the lives of so many individuals in a positive light.  That gives me determination, not to just move ahead in my studies, but to thrive on them.  Thank you, UCP!

Courage

This week, as I write my blog, I think about the concept of courage and what significance it holds for me.  These three weeks, I have to admit, have been rough ones.  Finding a routine, managing to be prepared for class and finding the strength to write that paper, or study for that test, I must admit, is overwhelming.  Although I have done this so many times I can count, each and every semester, it is a test of my endurance: of what I’m made.  Everytime, though, I manage to see the “big” picture, once and for all through this incredible journey called Messiah College, and it is such an incredible journey!  Going through self-doubt only strengthens my resolve to strive harder, find the energy to type that final keystroke.  The word courage defines my on-going journey and that, in itself, gives me the courage to move ahead! 

Pondering…

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Hello again!  I’m checking in for my weekly chat.  As I pondered my subject for today’s blog, I thought how we all overcome our human fragility, but in many different ways, and how we discover the strength to perform the present task.  Some of us thrive on adversity, but others melt in its unending glare.  Although we thrive on adversity 95% of the time, we sometimes fail or falter in our endeavors.  In a moment of weakness, we question our set path or goal, but in triumph, we are confident in the fact that we have the strength and fortitude to accomplish what we set out to do.  I hope I will have that strength and fortitude in the coming semester.