So, I am sitting in my Comp class right now, and I am happy.  I have been crazy and silly for the last few days and feeling just wonderful.  I still have a whole lot of money to raise, but I am not worried.  I am amazingly excited about this adventure that we are going to embark on.  I hope that everyone who is supporting me realizes that I am not on this journey alone; it would be impossible without you and without God.  Everyone who supports me is a part of my ministry, not only investing in me but God's Kingdom.  Thank you so much for your prayers and donation; I will need both constantly throughout this time of preparation and during my trip.

 

Basically, right now I am just going to school and work, and trying to get really geared up and connected to God before I go.

 

Also, I have been reading this book that challenges all girls to be radicals, and it is just putting me in a better mood.  It is called Set-Apart Femininity (for some reason I cannot say that last word there) and it talks a lot about how our culture just kills the true version of femininity that we have been given by God, and how selling out to Jesus is the only satisfaction we need.  What is the point in being involved in something if it does not totally encompass you?

 

Another thing, I have been worn out lately by people who just say they are Christian and live like everyone else.  I would rather someone just tell me that they are not Christian, then for them to pretend to be one and just trample the image of God.  Make up your mind please.  This may seem harsh, but it has been on my mind and evidenced in some of the youth at my church.  It drives me insance.  Our actions are a reflection of everything we believe in or participate in.  So, not only do people disgrace God, but also the church and themselves.  If you are not proud of who you are, then change.  If you are, then just be who you are and don't pretend to be something else.

 

But actually this isn't as much a big deal as it used to be to me because I have just been so happy, but it should be a big deal to everyone. 

 

Anyways, my blog posts might be more frequent because I am trying to spend time away from the culture that tries to attack me all of the time.  Less music, less movies, less tv.  I could use a lot less of those things, and a lot more of God.

 

Thank you if you read this, I know that it was probably hard because I just write what I am thinking, and sometimes I don't even finish the thought I started before I move to the next one.