Grammie

My great grandmother, Grammie, is still living and in her nineties. All my life she has lived in Pennsylvania, but we would always visit her often. Now that she lives with my grandmother in Louisville, we see her many times a year. When I was about ten years old, my Grammie told me something that I will never forget: "You learn something new, everyday." Ever since I heard those words, I dwell on that thought. At the end of the day, I tend to think about what I learned that day. It doesn't necessarily mean learning something educational. It could be something you learn spiritually or physically. I have never came across a day when I think back to that quote and can't think of something new I learned. Grammie told me that I will learn to something everyday, and knowing that makes me appreciate those things that I have learned. I am thankful for every lesson, every obstacle, every teaching; because I grow stronger through what I learn.

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c.faulls

Pistachios

Pistachios:the nut of a Eurasian tree; of the cashew family, containing an edible, greenish kernel

The pistachio serves as my usual choice-of-snack. To provide me with a burst of protein, I eat a bowl of pistachios. While packing my lunch, I usually pack pistachios. They are the most interesting nut in my opinion. The way the shell is cracked makes the nut inside easily assessable. This nut is also the lowest calorie nut ever- which is one reason I love them. They leave me with a feeling of being full and satisfied. It might seem like an unusual snack to some, but I love them. I have been on a mission to spread my love of pistachios to all.

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c.faulls

The Way we Say

"A foolish man tells a woman to stop talking, but a wise man tells her that her mouth is extremely beautiful when her lips are closed."

This quote is very true in its message. The way words come across can be very complimentary, or very degrading. It's all about the way they are said. When there are conversations, the conversations need to be life-giving. When there are arguments, they need to be brought across with the right approach, and the result should be life-giving. Everything we say or do needs to be in a way to which we are building others up, genuinley caring for them, and giving them encouragement. What is the reward of degrading someone? There is none! If there is something that a person needs correcting, one needs to approach it in a loving, peaceful, calm way. This most likely will prevent conflict and result in a successful relationship. It's all in the way we say things!

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c.faulls

Purpose

I strive everyday to live out my life by the example of Jesus Christ who walked this earth 2,ooo years ago. Much like him, I want to be an example to others through my actions. I want my life to be an example of living my life by the example of Jesus. He lived for others. He served others. He loved others with a love that no one since Him can even possess. He lived his life for the sole purpose of giving God glory. That is my purpose. In fact, that is everyone's purpose. Because you were born, and because God is giving you each and every breath at this very moment, that alone is proof that you are on Earth for the purpose of glorifying God. He created us for this very purpose. He is worthy of all the glory. That is why I am so honored to be...

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Criticism

"Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes."

I'm sure I critize too much. It is probably because I have a mom-like personality. I usually want to correct, and correct it my own way. This is not good and I should learn to accept people more for who they are. Although, the reason of most of my criticism is to help not to hurt. If I humble myself and see other's perspectives, I can either accept the other's way or give advice in a better approach. I am not one to take criticism well, so I should deeply consider the feelings of others before I feel the urge to start correcting what I believe is wrong. If I ever need help in finding resistance to such things, I know that He is always beside me. I know that I am always...

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Free Time

Free time is precious to most people in America, because it is so rare. We do a million things a day. Then that time comes when you have checked off everything on your to-do list, come home from school/practice/meetings, ate dinner, finished homework, slipped into your jommies, and sat on the couch. Ahh. The feeling of being completely still, sitting down, and thoughtless. It is a great feeling that only comes around every-so-often when the things in your day actually become complete. How might we spend that time? Possibly television, a good book, computer surfing, writing, games, or simply sitting and breathing in and out. Whatever activity one chooses must be relaxing, easy, or fun. We live for so many things, but those quiet moments of rest are so valuable.

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c.faulls

2011

The Old Year has gone. Let the dead past bury its own dead. The New Year has taken possession of the clock of time. All hail the duties and possibilities of the coming twelve months!" ~Edward Payson Powell

The possibilities of next year are endless. Whatever really happens, thought, is unknown to me. So many things could happen between this year and the next. I could get accepted to a certain college. I could form new and great relationships. I could have great oppurtunities. This could be my best year. This could be my worst year. What will happen? Only God knows. As long as I don't plan my life, but surrender my life to let God plan it, I trust that this year will be fufilling in whatever way God intends it. Whatever happens, whoevr comes into my life, whoever comes out of my life, whatever problem I face, whatever obstacle I must jump, whatever path I take, I will always be...

HoldingHisRightHand
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