What Do Our Hearts Reflect? September 28, 2009

Reflection of Heart Clouds in the Water

Originally uploaded by BL1961

My actions & reactions are directly related to my heart. So what does this mean? First off, I need to make sure that I don’t ues the excuse of being human to justify myself. Secondly, I think I do need to use the fact that I am human as a reminder that Jesus is superhuman & he is my go to guy. Every action & reaction I have reflects my relationship with him. So rather than acting or reacting in a way that I know is the right way means nothing unless I feel it in my heart. Doing the right thing just b/c it’s the “right thing” might be all well and good for others involved, but does me no good if it isn’t heartfelt or raised a question for me to look further at myself. Anyway, just a little glimpse in my noggin

Let me know my thoughts!

Time vs. Discipline Update!!! September 23, 2009

Dandelion clock

Originally uploaded by dictybloke

So here is where I currently stand on my time vs. self-discipline question. I have been thinking & this is what’s in lauras mind. As I have thought about it, my mind has taken a spiritual turn… it has been brought to my attention that God decided how many hours were to be in a day. He also made me as well as my mind, blessed me abundantly with my life, and would not give me more than I can handle. So I am forced to reflect on where my hours & effort go. As well as how I take care of myself. It was never intended to feel as if my days were to short… ?s 1)Are my priorities in line? 2)Are my priorities where they should be? 3)Are there things I could take out that aren’t an investment to what really matters? hmmmmm…. any thoughts?

time issue or self-discipline issue? September 22, 2009

pondering cloud pin

Originally uploaded by thetinyfig

As I was reflecting on where my time is spent & where I want to spend it, I found myself thinking yet again that I have to much to do & not enough time. Then I remembered a friend talking about discipline. I now think that it is more of a discipline issue & not time. Don’t get me wrong I could use a couple more hours in the day. So when I wish I had time to do certain things, I am realizing and beging to question whether & take a second look at where my time goes. For example, I would like time to read more often. It is relaxing and refreshing ~ where could I ever find time to add that in? Oh, perhaps I could spend less time playing Farkle on FB (which for the record is not always relaxing) and use that time to read. Do you think sometimes we blame time as our issue when it is really self-discipline?

Do U Take Time to See What’s Inside? September 16, 2009

Rise, oh king butterfly

Originally uploaded by wondermade

“U only get 1 chance to make a 1st impression” and thank God for that. I believe we all, at times, can give the wrong or misleading first impression of ourselves. Don’t you? Someone may be shy and seem stuck up, or may have been hurt alot in the past therefore put up a wall and seem rude or uncaring. We all do it b/c we r human, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take time to go deeper. I think being human isn’t an excuse, rather a reason not make personal judgement based on outer appearance or personality. With that to say, I am by no means comparing intuition with first impressions, but that is another blog entirely. Another quote “don’t judge a book by its cover” is probably most accurate. You have to get past the cover b4 you really get to know the story. I am glad that God doesn’t judge this book by its cover and looks at my heart instead!

If U like Edward Cullen U will love Him! August 27, 2009

Roaring Fork Falls, NC

Originally uploaded by Mark VanDyke

If you like Edward Cullen, you will love Him. The things I like about Edward Cullen and what draws me to him is possible to have. Unconditional love, total adoration, willingness to die for you, loves to be with you at all times, protects you, can read minds, totally forgiving, as well as having other supernatural powers. All of these things are not realistic to expect from a human, but you can have it all & more. Let me introduce you to my Edward Cullen…… Jesus Christ. Except He has a few up on Edward Cullen, He did die for me and I am falling more and more in love with him every day. He has much more love and dedication to give me than Bella ever got. And He is patiently waiting on those of you who don’t know Him personally to give him a shot. What do you have to lose?

what am i doing with my time? July 9, 2009

looking the time passing by

Originally uploaded by x a m i x i ☂ { studying for biology exam }

Curious if it is just me. I feel like there are so many things I would like to be doing, working on, reading, dedicating some of my time to, etc. The problem is that I don’t do most of it. I think it must be time management problems. I feel like by the end of the day I have wasted portions of it that could have been used on other stuff. I am not talking about kicking out me time, but how much time am I wasting on stuff that may not really matter in the world. This is really weighing heavy on me right now. Am I alone?

My Friends! YIPPPEEEEE!! June 27, 2009

friendship

Originally uploaded by Jofel Tobias

I am so incredibly happy. Although most people my age have gone through many friendships by now, I am just now at age 32 experiencing that. I used to think that it was sad and felt sorry for myself as I watched, what seemed like everyone around me, enjoying friendships. So now is the time and it is beautiful. I am surrounded by unbelievable people. Genuine, loving, caring, super fun, beautiful people. YAY for me I am so happy. It is not the situations that surrounnd my life that make me happy, but the unbelievable people that I am surrounded by. I am so excited I can barely contain it! YIPPPEEEEEE

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G June 17, 2009

Sold Out

Originally uploaded by jcisonline

I am so amazed right now about how powerful Brookwood Church’s VBS “Swamp Stamp” has been so far. There are so many ways that I have been amazed. The children are absolutely enjoying themselves while learning at the same time. The staff and volunteers are working together in ways that you would think we had been this together for years. People are opening up to people and situations that are out of their normal every day lives and embracing the opportunities with every chance they get. We all have one agenda and are not focusing on self. This is absolutely amazing and I am so blessed to be a part of such an experience. A big thanks to everyone involved in Swamp Stomp.

Polar Opposite of Faith? June 11, 2009

Masterminds WEEK 60 Theme: Opposites. break of dawn

Originally uploaded by .:♥愛Mailee愛♥:.

In talking with a friend recently, I had a thought. Faith and expectations could be exact opposites. I have complete faith that God will take care of me in every situation. With that said, if I have expectations of what His taking care of me might look like, is having those expectations actually the polar opposite of faith? Shouldn’t faith be knowing that God will take care of me, whatever that may mean the result is in each situation. If I have faith, my only expectation should be that God will always be with me and take care of me. I think any other expectation can set me up for dissappointment, which is a sign of lack of faith on my part. I am not saying that all dissappointment is from a lack of faith… just that perhaps it can be sometimes. Let me know your thoughts or questions you might be having when reading this

What Books Ya Got? June 7, 2009

Booklover

Originally uploaded by *Jia

I want to hear from you what is worth reading I have really just started getting into reading in the last couple of years. I like ALL kinds of books, so don’t be hesitant to let me know what you recommend.

What have I enjoyed reading so far?

Anything from self help books (christian mostly, parenting, etc.) to the Twilight Series (abosultley love by the way).