Thursday, March 12, 2009
Blessings, Grace and Mercy. All Good Things
Someone was describing the difference between grace and mercy to me the other day. This is what we concluded: Grace is God giving us the blessings we don't deserve and mercy is God saving us from the stuff we really do deserve. As sinners, we experience both.
"My heart sings a brand new song, the debt is paid, these chains are gone"
-MercyMe
Side note: Spring Break officially starts tomorrow. Praise Jesus. Daytona, here I come!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Not a fan of Valentines Day
Recently on Facebook there was a trend going around to create a note and write 25 random things about yourself that people might not know. I decided to jump on the bandwagon and create one for myself, but I'll have to say, this wasn't a quick task for me. Here are my 25 things:
1. I’m constantly hungry, no matter what time of day it is. I have cravings that could put a pregnant woman to shame
2. I hate all vegetables, except potatoes because they create french fries
3. I’m obsessed with photography. I could spend all day outside taking pictures and be totally content
4. I have a rabbit named Britches. I keep telling myself that he is preparing me to be a mother because he is the equivalent of a two year old child
5. I can’t wait to be a mother (or as I’d like to be called, a “momma”)
6. Music is my therapy. Singing at the top of my lungs is the quickest way to let my frustration out
7. I think all farm animals are cute- Cows being my favorite, and pigs coming in a close second place.
8. I love the sound of trains
9. I’ve lived in 3 different states and one foreign country (Japan). That includes 8 houses all together
10. I’ve only broken a bone twice, my right pinkie finger on two separate occasions (now its permanently crooked)
11. I can usually make my stomach growl on cue. It sounds like I have a baby dragon inside of me
12. My favorite flower is the sunflower, but any flower in general can make me smile
13. I enjoy being near water, but only the ocean or creeks, lakes just don’t do it for me
14. Contrary to popular belief, my favorite color is teal, not pink
15. I never learned how to ice skate or rollerblade when I was a kid
16. My favorite movie is The Shawshank Redemption
17. I hate wearing shoes. I’d much rather be barefoot. In kindergarten my teachers would duct tape my shoes to my feet to ensure I would keep them on
18. I like racing the car next to me when I pull up at stop lights. My little Nissan Sentra would surprise you
19. I love getting mail
20. It bugs me when people don’t know the difference between “there”,
“their”, and “they’re”
21. I’ve always wanted to be the voice of a Disney character, preferably a princess, but I’d be ok with being a cute creature
22. I consider myself a southerner, but I don’t like sweet tea, grits or collard greens
23. I’m very gullible. I once was told that goats that live on mountains have two legs that are longer than the others because they are always standing on inclines. I believed it for awhile
24. My favorite band is Needtobreathe
25. I love the show Jon and Kate Plus 8. I can easily name all of their kids, but I still have a hard time remembering people’s names in my classes
And I hate Valentines Day
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Life Changes
This is true of my life as well. Personally for me, I've had a lot of important people leave my life in the last year or so (leave as in "distance themselves", not leave as in die..). Its kind of discouraging when you realize everyone you once looked to for guidance is gone, but no need for a Rachel pity party, cause thats where God comes in. Lately, he has been pounding it in my head that he is the only one I need and he is the only one I should run to. My roommates, my parents, and my friends have lives of their own and can't always be there to fix me.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Yes, may I speak to Mayor Diane Head please?
As I sit here on the second floor of the library (which is so quiet you can hear every sniffle, cough and tummy growl of fellow students) looking through the Foundation Directory of Grants I can only think of what Aly would say, "Its time to put on your big girl pants". And thats exactly what I'm having to do. There are so many requirements and limitations to grants its ridiculous, just to let you know. Examples: Are you a nonprofit organization? Are you affliated with a religious group? Are you in Charleston or Jasper county? Do you file 501 (c) forms ( what the crap does that mean???) I just write down names of possible grant foundations and give them to my financial subcommittee to deal with.
Today I also called the Mayor of Salem to speak with her about tax forms and financial aid. I put on my professional voice and pretended to know what I was talking about. Then I realized that the Mayor of Salem doesn't know much more than I do. At least we are on the same playing field. This is my life.
Oh AND I should be studying for a Middle Eastern map quiz I have in my next class, but seeing as how I am good with visual learning/memorizing I feel like it should be a breeze. No real concepts, just memorization. That is one thing I can do well.