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Name: Cynthia
Country: United States
State: California
Birthday: 1/8/1984
Gender: Female
Interests: I love to sing, write, play guitar, play basketball, play games, watch movies, listen to music and hang out with friends
Expertise: I specialize in making frozen yogurt desserts topped with lucious candies.
Occupation: Student
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AIM:  yogrtgirl
Member Since:
3/16/2004
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| Summer has passed and school is just beginning. These past few months have gone by so fast but were filled with so many great memories. I went on a missions trip to Salt Lake City, Utah, where I was a leader. God worked through the lives of myself as well as many of the students there. In past years, Christian groups would go for mission projects to Utah and create anomosity between the two beliefs. Many would stand in front of the Mormon Temple and curse them or burn their holy book of Mormon. Our goal for Salt Lake City was not to preach but to serve. We held free car washes, which would not accept any donations. We pulled weeds, washed windows, and even had groups going from restaurant to restaurant cleaning bathrooms. Many would ask why were doing this, we replied, "Because Jesus is so real to us". Jesus is real, Jesus is alive, Jesus is in me and you, so why not show that! There are no fakes, no posers in Christianity, because Jesus is real!!! So as a challenge to you and to me, are we REAL. Are we being real with ourselves, are we ready for a real, dynamic relationship with Jesus that the world will know that He is our life and the reason we live. Colossians 4:2-6: Devote yourselves to prayer being watchful and thankful. And pray for us to that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly as I should. Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders, make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. | | |
| Wow!! It has been awhile since I have written anything. Within my time of absence, there have been so many changes and new things that have happened to me. First, I took a summer class with Blackburn called Philosophy of Origins. It was so enlightening. It strengthened my faith so much. I learned that Christianity is not reasonable, it cannot be proven, it demands faith. Faith over reason. I was going to give my friend a copy of "More than a Carpenter" by Josh McDowell to show him the evidence that Jesus is real and that He is God. But who am I to show evidence. Don't get me wrong, Josh McDowell has led many people to Christ through his book, but maybe just maybe the Holy Spirit can bring someone to Himself without a book. I have learned that God is big enough to do it on His own, He does not need a book to lead someone to Christ, though He may use it, He does not need it. God is big enough to draw someone to Himself. What a humbling thought, especially in the a time where there are many Christian evidentialists.
Oh, by the way, I have to tell you that I gave my friend Temet the letter expressing my desire for him to know Christ personally. I wrote it and put it into his mailbox. I was praying that our friendship would not be hindered by this letter and so far it hasn't. I haven't asked him about it yet because I don't want to rush him or push him. But please pray that he will accept and that he will be open. I know God is going to convict his heart. Thank you!!!!
Love ya--Cynthia | | |
| School is out, but summer school is beginning. I am taking a philosophy of orgins class. It is awesome. Expanding the mind to further understand ourselves and our surroundings is an incredible journey. But I have heard that there is such a fear by many Christians that philosophy is wrong. Why? Why do many Christians have a hard time with thinking about things in a different perspective? I would like to know what you think. | | |
| Hey everybody!!! This is the last week of school. I am kinda having mixed feelings, though. I am excited to be done with homework and assignments, but I am going to miss all of you guys. I have had a great year and am looking forward to what God is going to do this coming summer. I am going to Salt Lake City this summer for a two-week missions trip where we will be teaching 6,000 students how to effectively share their faith. By the end of those two-weeks a great majority will be shown the saving grace of Jesus Christ. It is going to be a great faith builder as well as a time of great spiritual warfare. Well, I am off to take finals. Have a great week!!! | | |
| Yesterday I talked with one of my professors about one of my unsaved friends. His name is Temet and he is 23 years old. I have known him for three years and have this overwhelming burden for his salvation. Dr. Barnes had suggested to me that I write him a letter expressing my concern for his soul. Please pray that God would just speak through this letter and that it would not be my own words but that it would be the conviction of God upon his heart. Temet is one of my great friends and to know that he does not have this same hope that I have, is very stressful and grievous on me. Let us pray together for this young man, that he would be able to have an everlasting hope that is only ensured by the blood of Jesus Christ. Thanks!!! | | |
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