This last weekend one of my sisters and I were greatly blessed to be at our youth group's annual snow camp. I learned so much and had a lot of enjoyable times. Our speaker focused on being ambassadors for Christ. Mainly, how our culture would like to shape us into their tolerant mold of indifference, how the early (and present-day) church martyrs were/are ambassadors and witnesses through their deaths, and how we can be ambassadors today.
One of the things I will remember most from the weekend is this question: is your Jesus worth dying for? You see, to be efficient and worthy ambassadors for Christ today, we must live in the light of eternity. Today could be our last day on earth: what do we have to loose by witnessing for Jesus or being outspoken in the way we live for Him? The answer is NOTHING. In the U.S. the likelihood of anyone dying for their faith is very unlikely. But that doesn't preclude the possibility of that changing or happening. The question still remains, is your Jesus worth dying for?
Jan 28, 2007
Jan 22, 2007
A Gentleman
What constitutes a gentleman? I suppose that everyone has their own definition. Here is mine:
A gentleman is one who, whether wearing blue jeans or creased slacks, conducts himself in a manner that is noticeably noble, gentle, and correct. One who treats the members of the opposite gender with respect and honor both physically and emotionally. He would not fiddle with a girl's heart, nor drop her like an old shirt if he has in error. A gentleman may be one who would willingly place a lady's safety and comfort above his own whether the girl be fair or plain, lean or plump, friendly or rude. For me personally, as a follower of Christ, a gentleman would also be described as humble and God-fearing; a man who sees Christ's cause above his or his country's, and the good of others higher than his own.
A gentleman is one who, whether wearing blue jeans or creased slacks, conducts himself in a manner that is noticeably noble, gentle, and correct. One who treats the members of the opposite gender with respect and honor both physically and emotionally. He would not fiddle with a girl's heart, nor drop her like an old shirt if he has in error. A gentleman may be one who would willingly place a lady's safety and comfort above his own whether the girl be fair or plain, lean or plump, friendly or rude. For me personally, as a follower of Christ, a gentleman would also be described as humble and God-fearing; a man who sees Christ's cause above his or his country's, and the good of others higher than his own.
Jan 16, 2007
A Week at the Capital
Last week, I had the privilege to be a page for the House of Representatives in our State's capital. Following is a summery of this splendid week.
I stayed with this wonderful, godly couple - Mr. and Mrs. K - For the week. The gentleman is a representative and he and his wife do much to fight for the Constitution and our liberty.
Here I am with the Representative and his Liberty Tree. It was a great honor to have my picture taken with the Liberty Tree, for there is much behind it. What is pictured is actually Liberty Tree the 2nd. Every time a bill goes through the House that is especially detrimental to our Liberty, Mr. K takes a branch off the tree. Last session the Democrats were happy to take the snipped branches as trophies. I also understand that the Democrats did much to harm this little tree in the last session. Nevertheless, the tree is back again and Mr. K requested the liberals to be nicer to it this session. Whether they will or not, I cannot say, as they are trying to get the speaker to take it away. The Speaker of the House, however, is wonderful man from our church and will, at this time, have nothing to do with taking it down. In fact another conservative is planning on getting a Liberty Tree for his own desk. Now won't that make the Liberals mad? =)
On the House floor, the Democrats sit on the left side, and the Republicans on the right. One of the most memorable parts of the week, was meeting other great Conservatives. One gentleman I met, was a Constitutional party member who is second, only perhaps to Mr. K, in his defense of the Constitution. Others I met included another Rep. from my church, and my sponsor, Jack W. The latter was especially fun to meet and it was very interesting watching him and Mr. K converse.
While there, I also met the Governor, Lt. Governor, and the Secretary of State. I was disappointed with our Democratic Governor, whom I expected not like anyway, but I was impressed and honored to meet our Lt. Governor and Secretary of State.
As far as the other pages go, I was pleased to find no Democrats among them. There were six of us in total. As far as political convictions go, one was a hard-right conservative who knew a lot about State politics, there were two others who were conservative but unknowledgeable about politics, and the other two didn't really care. But all were nice and a few of us had mutual friends. We talked about God and religion quite a bit, and I found that I was in the company of two Christians, a Deist, and Mormon. Getting to know these other pages was also a highlight of the trip.
In summery, I learned quite a bit about how bills go through, and how much there is to combat as far a leftist politicians go. I learned a lot from Mr. and Mrs. K about education, and how other points in politics relate to the Bible. I do not foresee a career as a politician, as that, I believe, is a little out of bounds for a woman, but I do see the urgency and need to pray for those in power and for those Conservatives who are a making a stand against the odds opposing them.
**I believe the dates on the pictures are about 2 years off =) **
I stayed with this wonderful, godly couple - Mr. and Mrs. K - For the week. The gentleman is a representative and he and his wife do much to fight for the Constitution and our liberty.
Here I am with the Representative and his Liberty Tree. It was a great honor to have my picture taken with the Liberty Tree, for there is much behind it. What is pictured is actually Liberty Tree the 2nd. Every time a bill goes through the House that is especially detrimental to our Liberty, Mr. K takes a branch off the tree. Last session the Democrats were happy to take the snipped branches as trophies. I also understand that the Democrats did much to harm this little tree in the last session. Nevertheless, the tree is back again and Mr. K requested the liberals to be nicer to it this session. Whether they will or not, I cannot say, as they are trying to get the speaker to take it away. The Speaker of the House, however, is wonderful man from our church and will, at this time, have nothing to do with taking it down. In fact another conservative is planning on getting a Liberty Tree for his own desk. Now won't that make the Liberals mad? =)
On the House floor, the Democrats sit on the left side, and the Republicans on the right. One of the most memorable parts of the week, was meeting other great Conservatives. One gentleman I met, was a Constitutional party member who is second, only perhaps to Mr. K, in his defense of the Constitution. Others I met included another Rep. from my church, and my sponsor, Jack W. The latter was especially fun to meet and it was very interesting watching him and Mr. K converse.
While there, I also met the Governor, Lt. Governor, and the Secretary of State. I was disappointed with our Democratic Governor, whom I expected not like anyway, but I was impressed and honored to meet our Lt. Governor and Secretary of State.
As far as the other pages go, I was pleased to find no Democrats among them. There were six of us in total. As far as political convictions go, one was a hard-right conservative who knew a lot about State politics, there were two others who were conservative but unknowledgeable about politics, and the other two didn't really care. But all were nice and a few of us had mutual friends. We talked about God and religion quite a bit, and I found that I was in the company of two Christians, a Deist, and Mormon. Getting to know these other pages was also a highlight of the trip.
In summery, I learned quite a bit about how bills go through, and how much there is to combat as far a leftist politicians go. I learned a lot from Mr. and Mrs. K about education, and how other points in politics relate to the Bible. I do not foresee a career as a politician, as that, I believe, is a little out of bounds for a woman, but I do see the urgency and need to pray for those in power and for those Conservatives who are a making a stand against the odds opposing them.
Jan 1, 2007
Happy New Year
My siblings from left to right:
Scott- the artistic, outdoorsman
Lane- the amazingly mechanically minded handyman
Kristi- the hardworking, college-bound genius of the family
Justine- the social butterfly
Brooke- the recluse
As the year 2007 begins, I post this picture and these comments hoping to do the same next year and see the differences God has made in my life and in the lives of others. I hope this year to grow in glorifying God in every activity and use the gifts He has given me to His glory.
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