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So how do you put into words the unexplainable? How do you deal with the reality of images? Those are my questions tonight. I have witnessed the most beautiful and unforgetable display of passion - just as I am engraven on His palms, this image, too, is engraven on my heart... embedded in my mind. What do I do with these images of suffering, love, ( Read more... )

So, I realize now that it has been a week since I last wrote anything here... I am kind of sorry about that. Not that the past week has been incredibly momentous or anything, but I just hate playing catch up ( Read more... )

Clay Benson and I were discussing that song this morning. Wouldn't it be ironic and cool to wake up to "Manic Monday" by The Bangles on a Monday morning? Whatever - just a thought we both had this morning in speech class. I'm glad someone else appreciates my randomness and love for 80's music. Speaking of the 80's, I love this freaking album - The ( Read more... )

Advanced Big 30 Personality Test Results
Sociability ||||||||||||||||||||| 70% Gregariousness ||||||||||||||| 46% Assertiveness ||||||||||||||||||||| 62% Activity Level ||||||||||||||| 42% Excitement-Seeking |||||||||||||||||| 54% Enthusiasm |||||||||||||||||||||||| 74% Extroversion |||||||||||||||||| 58% Trust |||||||||||||||| ( Read more... )

Two years ago my life began on an alternate course. Two years ago my friends and I were taught one of life's toughest lessons. On that chilly Febuary day we recieved a gift wrapped in hurt, pain, confusion, and loss. Chase passed away and left us all here to pick up the pieces of his legacy and somehow make them relevant to our own. I remember my ( Read more... )

about my life. I have been thinking - and I casually brought this up in conversation with Claire - that my life has become entirely too predictable. Am I happy with predictable? In general, yes I am happy with my life - I sort of enjoy consistency. However what has become predictable - what is routine now - hasn't necessarily contributed to ( Read more... )

I was reading about Martin Luther and the Reformation this morning for my history class - it got me thinking. I looked up a copy of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses and read it. I also read excerpts from his writings called, Tischreden. Here are some things I found to be thought provoking and applicable to how I view my faith. I try to be a good ( Read more... )

For the record: Can I just say that my friends are beautiful! I was thinking that as I was approaching my room, holding my keys in my hand - holding the memories of the day in my mind. I was thinking about how truly blessed I am that I have the opportunity to experience life - life with friends that challenge me to think, feel, and love. Each one ( Read more... )

So, it seems that it has been a few days - this isn't suprising to me, and shouldn't really be for anyone who reads this because I am still flaky when it comes to these things. I am okay with that ( Read more... )