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Friday, November 16, 2007

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 03:45:29 GMT

"I called to Him and He answered me."

Could "finding" God's will actually be easier than the stories?

I haven't posted anything in forever.

God's grace never ceases to amaze me. So, I have been planning and praying and preparing for a future...my future. Of course, God was supposed to be involved. Afterall, I was doing all of this for His glory, right? Going through highschool, looking at different avenues for jobs, careers, etc. Boy, is that overwhelming! I had so many different things that I wanted to do. But, at the root of all of it was a deep desire to change the culture for Jesus Christ--that was my duty, correct? I looked at everything from going into the Air Force, to learning Arabic as an Islamic Studies major (to do missions work in the Middle East), to moving overseas. Everything, but the thing the Lord had commanded me to prepare for.

What was my goal anyway? Well of course I wanted to have a family, and lots (try 17) children. Then, I would be the perfect wife and homemaker. But until then, I had stuff to do, places to go, people to see. Later of course, I would meet the perfect man who fulfilled all the qualities on my 600 page list and settle down.

If my career was more likely than not one of a wife and mother, why on earth was I not preparing for it?

I interned with the GOP, pursued competitive sports, was involved in anything and everything but preparing for what my ultimate purpose as a woman is. To glorify God, by fulfilling the role He made me for, that of a helper.

Okay, so fine, I read some books. Some very good books--some very good scriptures. And, the Lord has made it clear to me. In all of my attempts to serve Him, I was actually falling over my own pride. I could be revolutionary, I could be a strong woman for Him, I could defend the faith and prove to the world that all of my homeschooling was not a failure. I could prove that I was someone, of course humbly attempting to bring God into the picture.

But, why did I think my position and credentials would make me anything? Was I willing to travel a different road and pursue the scorned?

Simply put, was I willing to follow what I soon believed was God's design and purpose for women, or would I cave to the pressure of my church and even friends?

Alright, so to quickly try to summarize everything:

I am a daughter, a daughter preparing for a lifetime of service. I will remain under my dad's authority and guidance until the day I marry (if I do). I am in training to run a household. I will be using this season in my life to serve my family (unfortunately, I haven't quite got that concept down yet ), the community--with the local Pregnancy centers, and learn practical business skills with my dad--as well as assist him in his work. Oh, and just for the record--I am getting a degree. An Associates in Business Management, and then a Bachelor's in Christian Counseling. My parents want me to have the Business degree for any "just in case" situations, and I can't wait to study Calvin and Edwards (I love Edwards) from a Reformed Bible school.

That was actually a pretty short summary. *pats self on back*

So, I actually enjoy the rude comments, and funny looks and the phrases ending with "you have so much potential" and a sigh. If only they knew.

He never said it would be easy.

Oh...that little band of gold

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:37:13 GMT

Tim and Ashley are engaged!!!!

I am so excited for them!

All I can say, is I knew it all along

For those of you that have no idea what I am talking about (which would be all of you), my friend Ashley is engaged to a missionary and they're getting married in May. *grins*

I am so happy for them!!!

Jess wouldn't you agree with me?

Monday, May 15, 2006

Mon, 15 May 2006 10:51:14 GMT

U.S. Senate To Vote On Homosexual Marriage June 6

The most important vote in the Senate this year! The future of our children is at stake.

On June 6, the U.S. Senate will vote on the constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman.

Time is short! It is critical that you contact your senators and ask them to vote for the Marriage Protection Amendment (MPA).

Once homosexual marriage is legal, our religious liberties will be stripped away. Even pro-homosexual marriage advocates agree with that statement. To understand how this will happen, please take time read Dr. Maggie Gallagher's very detailed and accurate article by clicking here. Print it out and give a copy to your pastor!

Only a constitutional amendment will stop homosexual marriage from becoming the law of the land.

Take Action

It is extremely important that you email your senators today, and get as many others as possible to do the same. Please, please forward this to your family and friends!

Click here to send an email to your two senators.

---Taken from an American Family Association Action Alert

Monday, November 07, 2005

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 15:38:44 GMT

I am sooo excited! Tomorrow is the election! I went to a Youth Rally & Precinct Walk on Saturday. It was fun because I went with a friend, but unfortunately I have never heard so much bad language in my entire life (from other teenagers there). Oh well.

Have you ever gotten in an argument with someone about abortion (or another topic) and you just end the little "debate" because it is so pointless, you know you are right and you know they are wrong. Not to sound stuck up, but some discussions are pointless because one side is wrong and one side is right. Now, of course, you do it in a very humble way...

I was listening to Brian Sussman last week and he was talking about his family's experience with social workers and adoption etc. At the time they had one daughter (age 2) and were trying to adopt a four year old. When the social worker came in for the "home inspection" she was upset to learn that Mr. & Mrs. Sussman disciplined their 2 year old daughter with spankings. This led a pretty heated argument about spankings and child-rearing in general. Finally Mrs. Sussman said something like, "Excuse me Ms. social worker, how many children do you have by the way?" and the social worker said, "I don't have any children, but I have "such and such" degress in child psychology." So, Mrs. Sussman said, "Well, I've got the degrees and the kid, so there!"

~Anna

Monday, October 17, 2005

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 02:28:22 GMT

" When you men get back home and met an anti war protester. Look him in the eye... shake his hand, and wink at his girlfriend because she knows shes dating a pussy" - General Tommy Franks

Haha, I love that quote!!!

Monday, June 13, 2005

Mon, 13 Jun 2005 00:09:53 GMT

Okay, I am copying this from www.xanga.com/secdef ... check out his website for some great discussions! I thought it was very funny and thought provoking.

"OK, here is my first, non-military post! (Though bound to be ever so controversial! )

Here goes (NOTE: borrowed somewhat from Doug Phillips )!

When Adam and Eve sinned, God pronounced judgement on them. Adam's curse was to work the ground with the sweat of his brow; Eve's was pain in childbirth.

When was the last time you saw a man bearing the woman's curse?

*laughter*

*crickets chirping*

When was the last time you saw a woman bearing the man's curse?

*deafening silence as the above thought sinks in*

Why? A man (so far) can only bear one curse; why do so many women try to bear both?

Just a thought.....

(Told you it was controversial!!! )

PS: If you haven't already, don't forget to give your opinion in the "interactive military story!" (It should be on the next page, now.) "---SecDef

Comments anyone?

P.S I didn't get Scarlet Fever, but now another nephew from a different sister has a large possibility of having Scarlet Fever... :(

Friday, March 11, 2005

Fri, 11 Mar 2005 20:12:35 GMT

My parents loved this!

Subject: To kids who survived the 30's, 40;s, 50's, 60's,and 70's

First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they
carried us.

They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing and didn't get tested for
diabetes.

Then after that trauma, our baby cribs were covered with bright colored
lead-based paints.

We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when
we rode our bikes, we had no helmets, not to mention, the risks we took
hitchhiking.

As children, we would ride in cars with no seat belts or air bags.
Riding in the back of a pick up on a warm day was always a special treat.

We drank water from the garden hose and NOT from a bottle.

We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and NO ONE
actually died from this.

We ate cupcakes, bread and butter and drank soda pop with sugar in it, but
we weren't overweight because WE WERE ALWAYS OUTSIDE PLAYING!

We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were
back when the streetlights came on.

No one was able to reach us all day. And we were OK

We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride down
the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the
bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.

We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's, X-boxes, no video games at all,
no 99 channels on cable, no video tape movies, no surround sound, no cell
phones, no personal computers, no internet or internet chat
rooms..........WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them!

We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no
lawsuits from these accidents.

We made up games with sticks and tennis balls and ate worms and although we
were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes, nor did the
worms live in us forever.

We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang
the bell, or just walked in and talked to them!

Little league had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't
had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!!

The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of.
They actually sided with the law!

This generation has produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers
and inventors ever!

The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.

We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned HOW TO
DEAL WITH IT ALL!

And YOU are one of them! CONGRATULATIONS! You might want to share this with
others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the lawyers and the
government regulated our lives for our own good.

Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn't it?!

Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 11:10:00 GMT

That is Norma McCorvey----Jane Roe.

Oh yeah, I have made alot of posts read the one further down

Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 10:18:16 GMT

Hi guys, I found this from a friend...it talk about the reasons why I wouldn't ever murder my baby (abortion). This is why you wait to have kids until you are married!

	Subject:	Eight Months - A Classic
	Date:	2002-01-18
Eight Months by Susie P. It's been eight l-o-n-g months and you may be feeling blue. So here are words of encouragement for expectant moms like you. Eight months of feeling kicking, squirming, elbows in the ribs. But have no fear, the time is near for diapers, bottles and bibs. Eight months of weight gain, a pinch or two of pain, blotchy skin and bloating and feeling like a cow are almost over honey (on that you can bet money) 'cause when you see that little face, you'll stare and just say "WOW!" Eight months of doctor visits and ultra-sounds and dreaming to see that precious face of your beautiful baby screaming. It will be a time of wonderment and immeasurable joy when those words are finally spoken: "It's a girl" or "It's a boy!" Oh, yes you will remember those eight months very well when it's three o'clock in the morning and your hair just looks BAD. And when the milk comes in and the pain you cannot ease, nothing will work better than two bags of frozen peas! These eight months you will cherish when you look back and remember how quiet it once was in October, November, December! Forget the house, the laundry and those dishes in the sink. Your baby's just a baby once - it's over in a blink. When people offer help to you, accept without a peep. You'll need to rest, think of yourself and catch up on your sleep! You'll become a full-fledged Mommy and your sweetie will be a Dad. Both parents for the first time; oh, your hearts will be so glad! The love that you will feel is beyond any form of measure when you hold that baby close and know you've found your treasure. So please be patient my dear, and you will soon discover the joys of motherhood are like that of no other.