Wisdom

Okay guys, this week we delve into Proverbs 7. The subject this week was 'Wisdom' and we had to take a good look at ourselves which can be hard so I'm just going to post it up and get it out there in hopes that you can do the same.
Firstly, we learned that we have to take a good look at our foolish mistakes in our lives. We must be able to point out these flaws and say, there they are in order for healing to begin. Also, in doing so, it enables us to bring someone into our lives whom we trust enough to keep us honest. Which is my challenge for you all this week. Think of someone you really, really trust and ask that person to be an accountability partner. That person's job is to keep a check on you so you have to keep honest.
Secondly, we learned about three important pitfalls that all of us suffer with: drifting without purpose, acting on impulse and not thinking of consequence. Generally, each of us have trouble specifically with one of these things. What's your pitfall? Mine is acting on impulse. That' where I find most of my troubles.
Finally (and this is important), without Christ, we would constantly be falling victim to foolish things because we would have no guide to what is right. Wisdom is available to all of us. Just ask for it, and God will give it to you. That means less and less foolish mistakes! Of course we'll still make them, that's a part of learning. But hopefully they won't be something you'll regret forever.

Here are some questions for you to ponder and feel free to email me to discuss it. Everyone needs an outlet:
1. What is something you have done in the past that you consider foolish? What makes you view the situation differently now?
2. How could you avoid falling into that mistake again?

3. What's your defense against your pitfall?

Bible Verse of the Week:

'For God alone my soul waits in silence,

For my hope is from Him.

He alone is my rock and my salvation,

My fortress; I shall not be shaken.

On God rests my deliverance and my honor;

My mighty rock, my refuge is in God."

Psalms 62:5-7

Take a Trip Down Memory Lane

Hey guys! Quick note...
Just so you know, I randomly add to my list of 'Why I love Being Single' and am up to forty reasons now, so feel free to take another look. You might just have something else in common with me.
Love ya!

Translation Please

Okay, so I was listening to Celine Dion (don't ask) and she has this song on her 'Let's Talk About Love' CD in Spanish called 'Amar Haciendo El Amor' and I was like, I wonder what that's about, so I translated it and here it is for your viewing pleasure:

Single in my silenccio walked in the city
The heat of your glance made me wake up
Of that sueo length of that solitude
To walk next to your side was natural

With you the world or another one
escapes to me of dimesio
In your arms you sentia that foot the reason
The fear to give to me with your skin I erase
Yen me heart senti
Despertaaba the love
Like wide-awake a flower
When the wind caresses it
And one surrenders before the heat

The love awoke
With this crazy passion
Next to you descrobro what is
Land on water making the love

We were discovering secret of both
And asi between laughter and tears the sun us sarpredio
We are two friends who the sky I agree
And lovers who the destiny sudujo without control

Like a day sone
When the sentimento is so deep
Between the man and the woman
When it is really when you feel but
And desire arrives inside bute it is....

My Obsession with 'Lost'

Alrighty,

I promised some people that I would slowly post some blogs on things that are actually happening in my life so I'm going to tell you something that Cassie and Mom and Jim and I have gone nuts over. Lost. The show is absolutely amazing. We borrowed the 1st season from my step-brother and watched it in sequence. Cass and I actually watched nine episodes in one day. That, my friends is how amazing this show is. Now, I haven't been able to see the 2nd season because I have class every Wednesday until late, so please don't give it away....I'm aiming at renting the entire season when it comes out. If you're skeptical, I can tell you that it has everything you could look for; drama, adventure, guns, romance and for those of you who need reassurance, a very good-looking cast.

So, anyways, there's my ramble but now you know what I do in my spare time and I wish you a wonderful weekend! And check out this wicked awesome website: http://abc.go.com/primetime/lost/

Listen up Ladies!

Okay, this is for all you women who experience discomfort during your period. I have some quick, simple remedies for making you feel a little more comfortable.

1. Avoid drinks and foods which contain caffeine (coffee, pop, chocolate)

2. Rest as much as possible and keep a warm hot water bottle on your stomach and small of the back.

3. Learn some relaxation techniques....deep breathing is good for relaxation.

4. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Walk, run, whatever feels comfortable to you. This helps to relieve pain and increase circulation.

Finally, there are some NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Drugs) that can help ease the pain: Aspirin and Ibuprofen are the best. Avoid Tylenol.

The last thing is to keep a positive attitude; Have a happy period!

Check out this website for more information: http://www.babycentre.co.uk/periods or, to learn more about how your period works, go to: http://www.fwhc.org/health/moon.htm

Pilates Challenge...

Okay guys, I'm going to do my own two week pilates challenge! Every day I'm going to do a twenty five minute, ab concentrated pilates workout. Along with afternoon jogs and eating a healthy, balanced diet... I should see results of some kind. I'll be keeping a random journal posted for you on my progress. Feel free to ask me questions about it; I'd love to answer them. Wish me luck!

Another Bit Of God

This past week, we talked about 'Revelation'. A very deep, insanely mind-blowing topic. We learned that God reveals himself to us all the time! Isn't that excitiing? We can find god in people, stars, trees, music, animals, the wind, everything...he's not just in the bible! Although when we read the bible, God reveals Himself to us strongly. How, you might ask? In the way we feel when reading the Word...when you randomly pick a passage and it speaks to your soul. That's God! We learned that small, seemingly irrelevant things are our tiny God miracles; miracles don't have to be as big as raising from the dead or helping the blind to see.
The bible is a miracle and if we approach our bible study with questions, love, a need for comfort, prayer and with every ounce of our being, our live will be so full. Our cup will runneth over.
And finally, we learned that through God's grace we can find so many wonderful things; Comfort, eternal life, a feeling of fullness, sadnes and anger subside, you feel complete and you always feel Jesus! Isn't that awesome! I love knowing that my dad is always with me, getting my back and encouraging me!

And finally, I'll leave you with a few questions to ponder:

1. What is one question you would like to ask God when you get to Heaven?
2. How has God revealed Himself uniquely to us through Jesus?

Bible Quote of the Week:
"but in these last days he has spoken to us through His Son whom he made heir of all things and through whom he made the universe." Hebrew 1:2

Prayer Request

Stress is an unusual thing, isn't it? It causes so many things: Depression, weight gain, anger. And none of them are that great. I'm on my last few dollars, still trying to find a job and pass my few last weeks of school as well as trying to enroll in classes for September and I feel swamped but not yet stressed. Well, maybe a little but I could still use some prayers before I go crazy. Also, please pray for financing for Amber and my new business Experiencing Companionship for youth. We are on the road to helping those who feel they have no way out. Have a splenderferous week!

Bible Study

Hey Guys!

I've been leading an intimate bible study for about four months now and I'm loving it. I get the opportunity to do a ministry right here in Lethbridge and now, have the opportunity for my studies to evolve to more people! How exciting...the work of Christ is ever growing! So, I would like to show you what we learned lastweek on the topic of ressurection and I have a few questions for you to ponder...

Ressurection:
(Read Job 19)

As a Christian, God should be our center and as our center, He can heal all that goes wrong within us. If we look to Him, He will make us whole again! Isn't that fantastic! We have the blessing of spiritual ressurection if we just look to Christ!

When Job lost everything, his friends abandoned him. He had no support but did he falter? Surely not. His faith that God would make it right held him fast and in the end, God doubled his possessions and Job prospered and he was favoured in the eyes of the Lord.

We have to know that when our world is collapsing around us, if we have that faith in the Lord and stay strong, he will lift us back up: Soul ressurection!

Here's some questions for you to ponder and feel free to post your answers:

1. How do you picture life after death?

2. How does the anticipation of seeing God, affect your life? How could it affect you more deeply?

3. Why is it important that Jesus rose from the dead bodily, rather than returning to the Father in Spirit?

Bible Verse of the Week:

"We are hard pressed on every side but not crushed; Perplexed, but not in denial; Persecuted but not abandoned; Struck down, but not destroyed."

2 Corinthians 4:8&9

I'm Pathetic...It's True

Okay, so I'm completely lame, but yes, I've been catching the odd show of American Idol and I just have to say Chris Daughtry is AMAZING...he plays guitar and piano, he's a painter, and this boy can sing his brains out. And, as an added bonus, he's tres hot!

Why I'm In Love With This Song....Hallelujah

Music I'm Currently Listening To Repeatedly

1. Hallelujah by k.d. lang
2. Remedy by Seether
3. Because of You by Kelly Clarkson
4. The Cell Block Tango from Chicago
5. You're Beautiful by James Blunt
6. Hungry Eyes by Richard Marx

Forty Reasons Why I Love Being Single

1. You get the whole bed to yourself

2. You can curl up on the couch with a movie or a good book and have no interuptions

3. I actually love going to the theatre alone.

4. You have more money

5. You can flirt

6. You can go out without checking in

7. There is no stress

8. You never worry about how you look at home

9. You have more time to concentrate on school, family and friends

10. You have more time for your pets

11. You have time

12. You can travel a lot easier

13. You have more freedom to pursue your dreams

14. No arguing and no guilt

15. You have the entire bathroom to yourself (When I get married, I demand my own seperate bathroom where no one else may enter).

17. You can get up any time during the night with out disruption

18. You can snooze the alarm fifteen times in a row

19. You can eat whatever and whenever you want

20. You become totally dependent on yourself only

21. You don't have to share

22. You don't have to buy Valentine's, birthday and Christmas presents

23. You don't have anyone telling you you can't do something

24. You always have your vehicle for use

25. If there's a mess, you know it's yours

26. You don't have to pick up after anyone else

27. There's no one bugging you for sex

28. You don't have to worry about someone else using your things

29. You don't get in trouble when you buy something new

30. You don't have to shave your legs every day

31. You are the only one picking the movie, the television show or the music

32. You don't have to make an impression on his parents

33. You can eat as much as you want

34. You don't have to compromise

35. You own everything

36. You can read as long as you want before bed without someone complaining that the light is on.

37. You only have your laundry to do

38. If your white shirt comes out pink after washing, you're the only one to blame

39. You can do anything with your hair (cut, dye, shave, ect) without permission.

40. You can pierce yourself wherever you want and no one complains.

Clutching Your Head is Necessary When You're Bald

Okay, so lastnight, on a whim, I decided to shave my head. Now, I want to say that I'm not copying my sister in any way. This is a fashion choice (it may not be a good one, but that's what it is) and I'm slightly trying to prove that women look gorgeous no matter what. Unless I'm ugly bald, than I just take it all back! Have a smashingly wonderful day.