Hey everyone,
It's almost Friday! One more school day! This week has gone by fast! But still, how can you not love a Friday? Anyways, I think I'm finally getting back into the rhythm of blogging. I'm ready to bring up some new topics and I would love to hear suggestions from you guys! If you're reading stuff you want to hear about, even better for you guys!
So today's topic is siblings. The majority of us have one, whether they're older, younger or the same age. In my case, my brother's the same age as I am! I'm a twin. :) I love him to death. But as of now, I'm listening to some music and my brother just told me that "I am never allowed to play music like that in this house." He really doesn't like the artist, but I know he's just kidding.
Do any of you have an annoying sibling? If your older brother comes home from university and brags about his awesome marks or your younger sister always asks you why you're doing what you're doing, it probably gets aggrivating, right? I'm sure sometimes you snap and tell them to lay off or go find their own friends because you have yours. We may even get to the point where we wish they weren't even our brother or sister.
The truth is, I snapped at my brother the day before yesterday. He wasn't even doing anything horribly mean to me, but I got in his face and got really nasty. I know now I shouldn't have done it, but at the time it didn't feel like he was listening, so I tried to get the point across by being mean. Doesn't seem very logical, does it?
Your brother or sister is here for a reason. Just like you, God created them to be a beautiful, humble individual. Some days it may feel like that can't even be possible, but that's the truth. So we don't like it when someone is rude to us, right? So think of your sib as you. God loves them just as much as He loves you. So why are you being mean if you don't want anyone being nasty to you?
Take a second and think about it. God doesn't just want you to be happy, He wants them to be happy too.
Happy Thursday!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Trends.
Hello hello everyone!
How's everyone doing? Hopefully you're all doing well. I feel like I always start my blogs off the same way.. Is that weird? Fingers crossed it's not.
Anyways! Have you ever thought about the trends in the world? And guys, you may be thinking, Dude. I'm a guy. I don't care about trends. But when you think about it, you really do. Chances are, you wouldn't wear your dad's old neon jacket from the eighties because it isn't really 'cool'. Maybe you do think it's cool and wear it anyways, and honestly, I totally respect that. Wear what you love, but I'm talking about the people that go in and out of the trends like they're underwear. I have friends who are like that. Last week it was puffy sleeves and next week it's dangly earrings. But on the inside, is it what we really like? Or is it what other people like?
God isn't a trend. God never goes out of style. It's what is on the inside that God cares about. No matter how we dress on the outside, what's on the inside is what will ultimately shine through at the end of the day.
Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. 1 Peter 3:3-4.
Happy Monday!
How's everyone doing? Hopefully you're all doing well. I feel like I always start my blogs off the same way.. Is that weird? Fingers crossed it's not.
Anyways! Have you ever thought about the trends in the world? And guys, you may be thinking, Dude. I'm a guy. I don't care about trends. But when you think about it, you really do. Chances are, you wouldn't wear your dad's old neon jacket from the eighties because it isn't really 'cool'. Maybe you do think it's cool and wear it anyways, and honestly, I totally respect that. Wear what you love, but I'm talking about the people that go in and out of the trends like they're underwear. I have friends who are like that. Last week it was puffy sleeves and next week it's dangly earrings. But on the inside, is it what we really like? Or is it what other people like?
God isn't a trend. God never goes out of style. It's what is on the inside that God cares about. No matter how we dress on the outside, what's on the inside is what will ultimately shine through at the end of the day.
Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. 1 Peter 3:3-4.
Happy Monday!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Forgiveness: Do We Deserve It?
Hey all,
How's school going? Hopefully it's going well. I have 2 tests tomorrow, which I have studied long and hard for. So fingers crossed I pass them!
I got the idea for this blog yesterday when I was reading a book in class. The book is called The Chrysalids by John Wyndham, and it's kind of a science fiction/fantasy novel. I have to read it for school, and I'm usually not a fan of sci-fi, but this book is actually pretty good so far. If you've read it, comment below and let me know if you liked it or not.
So, where I was going with this. In this book, there was a quote that really stuck out to me. Here it is:
"Pray, you wretched boy for a forgiveness you do not deserve, but which God, in His mercy, may yet grant you."
Reading this in class, I must admit I almost cried. I thought, How could anyone believe that God would not forgive you? We have a loving, all forgiving God. Why would anyone ever think something different of it? This book was published in the 1950's, but God hasn't changed since then right? He's been the same along. It's us that has changed.
Sometimes I wonder if God really forgives me, but I know deep in my heart He does. Sometimes I wonder if I've run out of chances, if I've screwed up one too many times. But then I remember that God loves me more than I could ever know and I know I am never a lost cause in His all knowing eyes.
So I ask you guys today if you ever think that God doesn't forgive you. If you have ever spoken to yourself the same way the father spoke to his son in the quote. God will forgive you more times than you can wrap your head around. You have to realize, though, what you've done wrong and try not to make the same mistake again.
Forgiveness is forever.
Happy Thursday guys!
How's school going? Hopefully it's going well. I have 2 tests tomorrow, which I have studied long and hard for. So fingers crossed I pass them!
I got the idea for this blog yesterday when I was reading a book in class. The book is called The Chrysalids by John Wyndham, and it's kind of a science fiction/fantasy novel. I have to read it for school, and I'm usually not a fan of sci-fi, but this book is actually pretty good so far. If you've read it, comment below and let me know if you liked it or not.
So, where I was going with this. In this book, there was a quote that really stuck out to me. Here it is:
"Pray, you wretched boy for a forgiveness you do not deserve, but which God, in His mercy, may yet grant you."
Reading this in class, I must admit I almost cried. I thought, How could anyone believe that God would not forgive you? We have a loving, all forgiving God. Why would anyone ever think something different of it? This book was published in the 1950's, but God hasn't changed since then right? He's been the same along. It's us that has changed.
Sometimes I wonder if God really forgives me, but I know deep in my heart He does. Sometimes I wonder if I've run out of chances, if I've screwed up one too many times. But then I remember that God loves me more than I could ever know and I know I am never a lost cause in His all knowing eyes.
So I ask you guys today if you ever think that God doesn't forgive you. If you have ever spoken to yourself the same way the father spoke to his son in the quote. God will forgive you more times than you can wrap your head around. You have to realize, though, what you've done wrong and try not to make the same mistake again.
Forgiveness is forever.
Happy Thursday guys!
Friday, September 3, 2010
New Year.
Hey everyone,
Well, at least for me anyway, this is my LAST WEEKEND BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS. Ahhh. I can't believe it. I love school alot, but this summer has gone by so so fast. I went to my school and got my schedule yesterday, and I'm happy to say that I love all of my classes and where they are in my 2 semesters. My first semester is going to be heavy, but 2 of the classes are my favourite, and we all know we secretly enjoy the homework for those classes, so I'm not worried.
What I do want to talk about today is the fact that it's a new year. For me anyways, when I think of the new year, I tend to think about school starting. When it's December 31st, yes, we are ringing in a new year, but for me, it doesn't feel significant. I do make those infamous new year's resolutions, but other than that, all I do is change the year on my school work and that's about it.
For me, a new school year always has a bigger impact on me than the actual new year. Maybe it's because we're starting new classes, with new teachers and a new outlook. I'm not sure. But my challenge for you guys this new school year, whether you've started already or not, is to make a resolution. Are you going to try your best to finish all of your homework 100%, speak up in class or use your agenda more often? Think of something that is really important to you and ask yourself why it's so important. Is it because you want your grades to improve? Do you want to prove to yourself, your teachers and your parents that you're a good student? Whatever the reason may be, stick to it!
It is a new year, after all. :P
Happy Last Few Days of Summer!
Well, at least for me anyway, this is my LAST WEEKEND BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS. Ahhh. I can't believe it. I love school alot, but this summer has gone by so so fast. I went to my school and got my schedule yesterday, and I'm happy to say that I love all of my classes and where they are in my 2 semesters. My first semester is going to be heavy, but 2 of the classes are my favourite, and we all know we secretly enjoy the homework for those classes, so I'm not worried.
What I do want to talk about today is the fact that it's a new year. For me anyways, when I think of the new year, I tend to think about school starting. When it's December 31st, yes, we are ringing in a new year, but for me, it doesn't feel significant. I do make those infamous new year's resolutions, but other than that, all I do is change the year on my school work and that's about it.
For me, a new school year always has a bigger impact on me than the actual new year. Maybe it's because we're starting new classes, with new teachers and a new outlook. I'm not sure. But my challenge for you guys this new school year, whether you've started already or not, is to make a resolution. Are you going to try your best to finish all of your homework 100%, speak up in class or use your agenda more often? Think of something that is really important to you and ask yourself why it's so important. Is it because you want your grades to improve? Do you want to prove to yourself, your teachers and your parents that you're a good student? Whatever the reason may be, stick to it!
It is a new year, after all. :P
Happy Last Few Days of Summer!
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