Communication

Pretty much I love Sunday School. I learn so much and I have always enjoyed going since a kid. Today we talked about communication which is important they were kinda talking about marriage but other areas in life. I feel like I am bad at communicating sometimes. The things I learned today:

1. Be slow to speak..

2. Sometimes you don't have to talk just because it is quiet..

3. I need to think before I talk..

4. I feel that Tati should start quoting the Bible for her paper because there is so much about communication..

5. There is more but I just can't remember..

I feel like I know with one person what is keeping me from communicating effectively but there is something stuck in the middle. I know what it is it is right there on the tip of my tongue but I am respecting that person by not saying anything. It is so hard the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. Now I know once I write this one person will question me about it but its ok it is something that is between God and I. He has told me do not say anything. I had the opportunity right there and God told me No Stephanie don't do it. I am happy that I have has this self control but it so hard living everyday life sometimes.

I know I will get questions about this blog but it is on my heart to write

In Sunday School today we were talking about God plans in our life and what He plans to do and what happens. I was thinking today about how much has changed in my life just over the past year. Pretty much everything has changed.

Graduating college and starting Graduate school has changed so much in my life. I more of grown up (wow I can't believe I just put that) and I actually want to do things that will better my career and do something good in my life. I want to be whatever God wants me to be. I have a different perspective on life and what I am supposed to do.

My friends have drastically changed. Luckily my family hasn't. But I have lost some friends some friend have changed but overall life is good. I love my life. I am not running after love like everyone thinks I should be. Some people need to stop trying to hook people up and focus on their own lives. Being single isnt a bad thing. But from what I have seen lately all these guys and girls are so desperate for love and it is sad. I like who I am and that is how God made me!!

The longest day of the year has come again..

Tomorrow will be 5 years since my grandma has left to go to heaven. I know she is enjoying everything about it. I am glad that she raised me knowing that there is a heaven and a God. I dont know what I would do without a family who didnt have faith in situations like this.

I thought it would be worse this day coming... we will see how tomorrow goes.

I will never forget this day for the rest of my life. It is engrained in my mind.

I will try to make tomorrow be filled with great memories! When I get sad I will think of all the hugs and kisses and all the good times I had with the woman who meant so much to me in my life.

<3 you Patricia Ann Soar! Hope you are having a great time!! :)

Explaining my last post

So I tried to write on my last post but I couldn't. That was pastors sermon on his father and it was a great sermon. Hearing those great qualities made me think if I do ever get married thats what I want in husband. Those are things I would want him to be as a father.

But I have some great men in my life that are great examples...

Pop pop- So I lost him wayyyy too early in life I was only probably 10 when he died because it was October of 1997. I didn't have much time to get to know him. But there were 2 things he loved God first and shared the love of God with me all the time. 2. He loved me. I knew it by the hugs and by who is was. He was a great man and I miss him tons. I cherish the times I had with him event hough they are distant. But celebrate the fact that he is with Jesus right now! I know he is enjoying it and even would talk about it.

Granddad- Hmmm what to say about the man who doesn't have many words to say but when he does it is important. I value his opinion on things and I value who he is as a man. He is my rock. He has taught me so much and I love him for that. He is such a gentle man but has an amazing sense of humor. I love him like no end. He is just as an amazing man of God and that is something that I

My dad- wow he is amazing he may be crazy but there are so many good things to say about him even though we fight or dont get along. He is hilarious even though I get embarrassed at times. I am thankful for all the events and trips he has taken us on I have sooo many memories I will never forget. He is also a great man of God and have seen him get through some tough times.

But being a dad doesn't mean it has to be your biological child. A dad can be anyone. I know so many people who are adopted especially at church I have known many families who have taken in family members or adopted from other countries and their dad is still their dad and their mom is still their mom. Being a mom or dad is more than just a name. It is the way they have unconditional love for you and raise you up and care for you. Adoption can take place as a baby or as a child or sometimes even as an adult. No one should be ashamed if it is not their real parents. God gave them those parents for a reason. God has a reason for everything.

I love my family and how awesome they are. :)

Fathers day 2011

What my dad did right

Maintaing a joyful house

Proverbs 17:2 A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.

Proverbs 29:22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.

Leveraged the value of significant conversation

Deuteronomy 6:4-7 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.

Established a love for the church

Hebrews 10:25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Insisted on respect for my mother

Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

Protected us from evil. He decided what was right and wrong.

Romans 12:9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.

Taught us to give and be generous. Not all money can be time.

1 Timothy 6:18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,

Demonstrated humility

1 Peter 5:5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”

Built us up did not tear us down

Romans 14:19 Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.

You can yell when there is a problem but it's better to encourage.

Man of personal worship

Psalm 27:14 Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!

Let's pray about it. Pray about everything.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray without ceasing,

Evangelistic example

Mark 16:20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with themand confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.

Spreading the work about Jesus

I forgot

So there is this person who has been on my mind to pray for. I feel that they need prayer. It feels like maybe they are searching for something but I don't know yet. Just need to keep being that person who is a good example of who I am and what I believe in. I need to be stronger in what I believe in and know more about the bible. I think if this person came to know the great things that God does for them they would be amazing in the kindgom and do great things. I will be praying for this person!! :)

Why is life like this? I feel so lost at the same time and don't know where to start. People keep getting sick in my family...school is hard as ever and i dont even know where to start with my assignment for this week...I keep doing or saying everything wrong...

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NEED my sister Sanctus Real CD because listening to this non positive junk doesnt help me

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