Hullo! Just a post to clue you in to a few new things. For one thing, I have added a new page, "Writing, Novels, Etc." This is for all those writing linkups my sister has been pressing me to do, as well as for just my writing stuff in general. The "Home" page is going to be for all the other posts on my blog.
And for the other, I am going to be changing my url to "all4him96.blogspot.com." And, that would be about it. Thanks for reading!
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Linkup #2
(Yes, my older sister is "forcing" me to do another linkup ;). This linkup is from http://ashleystrawser.com; to go directly to her post on the linkup, click here)
2. Do they have a nickname? Di; also, (but very rarely), Annie.
3. How old are they? 26
4 Haristyle? Straight, curly, short, long, etc.? Length - just below the shoulder. Mousy brown in color; has a hint of curl towards the bottom.
5. Eyes? Color, size, etc.? Brown eyes; medium-sized, more football shaped.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Construction!
I decided I'm going to change my blog - the appearance, title, and url. I won't change the url right away... but here's a heads-up. Thanks to all my readers!
All for His Glory,
All for His Glory,
Writer Linkup: Character Encounters
Soo... my sister locked me up and wouldn't let me out until I promised to do a linkup. She thinks she's my writing coach, apparently -_-. Ah, well, I guess that's ok.
Anyway, this linkup is called Character Encounters, from over at a blog called Knitted by God's Plan. I'm supposed to write a blog post where I encounter my character in real life, and this month, I'm supposed to encounter her in my back yard. So, here goes.
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I walked out onto the front porch. I wasn't really sure what I was going to do, but I felt like going outside for the moment. Boy, though, it was hot!
I decided to take a little walk around the house. I went cautiously, because you never know when a snake'll pop up right in front of you (it has been known to happen before). I emerged from behind the cement retaining wall to find a person standing there. I had never seen her before. Maybe she was someone from my neighborhood I hadn't met yet? All of a sudden a thought hit me: she looks exactly like Diane. Mousy brown hair, about the same height. I couldn't believe it. So, I just did what seemed natural.
"Hi, how are you?"
"Alright."
"Seen any snakes around?"
"Snakes?"
"Yeah, there's snakes around here. Mostly garters; but I hate all snakes. What about you?"
"Kinda. I try not to be. I haven't seen any snakes in a while; I've been on the road, trying to find out about my dad."
"Your dad? What happened to him?"
"It's kind of a long story. He went missing in action in the military a long, long time ago and I want to know more."
Just then, it began to rain. It really wasn't too surprising, given the humid weather, but it did begin quickly, all at once.
"You can come in for a minute, if you want," I said.
"Thank you, but no thank you! I need to get going, anyway."
"Alright, well, have a safe trip! I hope you find what you want to know!"
"Thanks!" She shouted, and ran off.
I never really did find out what she was doing in our back yard.
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There it is. I hope you all enjoy!
All for His glory,
Anyway, this linkup is called Character Encounters, from over at a blog called Knitted by God's Plan. I'm supposed to write a blog post where I encounter my character in real life, and this month, I'm supposed to encounter her in my back yard. So, here goes.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I walked out onto the front porch. I wasn't really sure what I was going to do, but I felt like going outside for the moment. Boy, though, it was hot!
I decided to take a little walk around the house. I went cautiously, because you never know when a snake'll pop up right in front of you (it has been known to happen before). I emerged from behind the cement retaining wall to find a person standing there. I had never seen her before. Maybe she was someone from my neighborhood I hadn't met yet? All of a sudden a thought hit me: she looks exactly like Diane. Mousy brown hair, about the same height. I couldn't believe it. So, I just did what seemed natural.
"Hi, how are you?"
"Alright."
"Seen any snakes around?"
"Snakes?"
"Yeah, there's snakes around here. Mostly garters; but I hate all snakes. What about you?"
"Kinda. I try not to be. I haven't seen any snakes in a while; I've been on the road, trying to find out about my dad."
"Your dad? What happened to him?"
"It's kind of a long story. He went missing in action in the military a long, long time ago and I want to know more."
Just then, it began to rain. It really wasn't too surprising, given the humid weather, but it did begin quickly, all at once.
"You can come in for a minute, if you want," I said.
"Thank you, but no thank you! I need to get going, anyway."
"Alright, well, have a safe trip! I hope you find what you want to know!"
"Thanks!" She shouted, and ran off.
I never really did find out what she was doing in our back yard.
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There it is. I hope you all enjoy!
All for His glory,
Monday, June 30, 2014
Summertime Ramblings
Hey! Haven't been on in a while. Why?
Graduation... summer camp... yeah. So, sorry about that. I'll attempt to start up my "observed"s again, but for now... I just feel like writing a post, so here I go.
For one thing, God is the most amazing Person that ever was. I'm guessing you already knew that. If you did, take a minute and think about it! If you didn't, think about it, too. He created the world, and people, knowing we would sin and cause Him pain. Then, He paid the price for that sin. He didn't have to. But for some reason He did. And He didn't stop there, either. Because He gave us His Word, His Spirit, and cares about every single thing we do, say, are, think. He never leaves His own. He answers our requests, comforts us, guides us, grows us. We are so unworthy, yet He does. (Thought: He's given us all of Him - and we are unworthy of it! How can we do anything else than to give all we are to Him, without reserve? Give it all to Him, including our heart's throne. It's easier said than done; but more than worth the struggle.) It's amazing. And the deeper you seek Him, the greater you realize He is. Here's a truth I've been realizing this year:
"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you."
~ James 4:8a
And I encourage you, don't just read that snippet of a verse. Read its context. Read the whole of chapter 4. Read all of James. For that matter, read the whole Book!
Another thought that I've been thinking about this summer: (ladies!) "If you're not for sale, don't advertise." I'm talking about clothes. You know, all the things ladies wear during summer. I'll say it again (to myself, too!) "if you're not for sale, don't advertise."
There are some who would say, "it's fine to wear shorts, bikinis, etc.; it's hot out. Don't teach girls to be ashamed of their bodies, teach guys not to view girls as objects of lust." To which I would reply:
1) People often learn more by example (or demonstration) than by words. If we teach guys that we, as girls, aren't objects of lust, and then dress like we are, which do you think they'll believe? What we say, or what we're teaching them by what we do?
2) No one's teaching girls to be ashamed of their bodies. By being modest, girls are learning to treasure their bodies instead of throwing them away to just any guy who may be watching. I don't want to give myself away for free. So I'm not going to dress as if I do.
"If you're not for sale, don't advertise."
Actually, I think that's all for now. I will do my best to write as soon as possible. Whether I do or not, remember to do
All for His glory,
Graduation... summer camp... yeah. So, sorry about that. I'll attempt to start up my "observed"s again, but for now... I just feel like writing a post, so here I go.
For one thing, God is the most amazing Person that ever was. I'm guessing you already knew that. If you did, take a minute and think about it! If you didn't, think about it, too. He created the world, and people, knowing we would sin and cause Him pain. Then, He paid the price for that sin. He didn't have to. But for some reason He did. And He didn't stop there, either. Because He gave us His Word, His Spirit, and cares about every single thing we do, say, are, think. He never leaves His own. He answers our requests, comforts us, guides us, grows us. We are so unworthy, yet He does. (Thought: He's given us all of Him - and we are unworthy of it! How can we do anything else than to give all we are to Him, without reserve? Give it all to Him, including our heart's throne. It's easier said than done; but more than worth the struggle.) It's amazing. And the deeper you seek Him, the greater you realize He is. Here's a truth I've been realizing this year:
"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you."
~ James 4:8a
And I encourage you, don't just read that snippet of a verse. Read its context. Read the whole of chapter 4. Read all of James. For that matter, read the whole Book!
Another thought that I've been thinking about this summer: (ladies!) "If you're not for sale, don't advertise." I'm talking about clothes. You know, all the things ladies wear during summer. I'll say it again (to myself, too!) "if you're not for sale, don't advertise."
There are some who would say, "it's fine to wear shorts, bikinis, etc.; it's hot out. Don't teach girls to be ashamed of their bodies, teach guys not to view girls as objects of lust." To which I would reply:
1) People often learn more by example (or demonstration) than by words. If we teach guys that we, as girls, aren't objects of lust, and then dress like we are, which do you think they'll believe? What we say, or what we're teaching them by what we do?
2) No one's teaching girls to be ashamed of their bodies. By being modest, girls are learning to treasure their bodies instead of throwing them away to just any guy who may be watching. I don't want to give myself away for free. So I'm not going to dress as if I do.
"If you're not for sale, don't advertise."
Actually, I think that's all for now. I will do my best to write as soon as possible. Whether I do or not, remember to do
All for His glory,
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Encouragement Observed
For my first post on observations, I have chosen the subject of Encouragement. What is encouragement? I'm sure you know, but just to define the word, Webster's 1828 dictionary defines "encouragement" as "The act of giving courage, or confidence of success; incitement to action or to practice;"
Encouragement, I have observed, comes from two places: from those who are "above" us (not because they look down at us or are of a higher "class" than us, but those who care about us, who are more mature than us, and whom we look up to) and those who are "below" us (in the same sense as those who are "above" us, vice versa).
As we go about our lives, we face many temptations, struggles, and trials. I suppose it's pretty obvious how those "above" us encourage us; we naturally go to them for support and advice, and they give it. Another way I have observed that they give encouragement is the fact that we know that they want to see us succeed; if we do not, if we make the wrong choices, we will deeply sadden, and, perhaps, even discourage them. A few of these such people who are in my life have encouraged me, most likely unbeknownst to themselves, just because I know that they care, that they're praying for me, and I don't want to let their hopes for me fail.
And then, there are those who are "below" us who encourage us. Most often, in my observations, this form of encouragement comes when we know that they are looking up to us; and if we make a wrong decision, they may be thrown off the True path. And thus, we are encouraged to stay the course for their sakes. I think there's also something very encouraging when they come to us to ask for our advice; often it's humbling to think that omeone thinks we are worthy of giving advice, and if we do not have an answer (at least for me), it gives encouragement to study out the answer and know the truth.
Encouragement is a wonderful thing. We should be grateful to those who encourage us, and never forget the power even one little deed has to encourage others!
In Christ Alone,
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Check-in
Yes, I'm still out here! I guess I wasn't so good at keeping up with the thankfuls... yikes. I did horrible. Anyways...
I'm just sort of "checking in" to my blog again. Hopefully I'll be able to keep it up!
I'm hoping to post a series, about what I've observed about certain things - like, modesty, anger, mercy, love, etc. Hopefully I'll do at least one a month. Hopefully.
So, I hope all's well for you out there in the blogging world... if anyone's reading this.
In Christ,
I'm just sort of "checking in" to my blog again. Hopefully I'll be able to keep it up!
I'm hoping to post a series, about what I've observed about certain things - like, modesty, anger, mercy, love, etc. Hopefully I'll do at least one a month. Hopefully.
So, I hope all's well for you out there in the blogging world... if anyone's reading this.
In Christ,
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