Oct. 16, 2009 - KingdomHearts- Gone. by Switchfoot~
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Oct. 6, 2009 - Prima!
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Oct. 2, 2009 - Approved Daily Devotional from Tangle.com!
and approved by men. Romans 14:18
“Approved”
In his iconic classic The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald details Jay Gatsby’s desperate attempts to gain the approval of his beloved Daisy. Creating a world worthy of Daisy’s desires, Gatsby makes his life a stage in hopes of regaining her love. While not strictly autobiographical, the novel bears shadows of Fitzgerald’s struggles to be the man who would gain the approval of those whose opinions he valued most—his own and his wife Zelda’s. Fiction and real life collide when the expectations of those around both Gatsby and Fitzgerald eclipse their reality.
God remained a distant figure in Fitzgerald’s novel and life. But his temptation to live for others’ approval is a struggle most people face—even believers in Jesus. Few would choose to live in fear of others’ opinions. Instead, this unhealthy concern for what others will think springs from our fear of rejection.
Gaining the approval of other people, however, is not a sin. Luke 2:52 tells us that Jesus grew in favor with God and with others. Likewise, Paul sought “to maintain a clear conscience before God and all people” (Acts 24:16). The problem comes when we make the approval of others our goal.
Even the most godly will fail at times. And our opinions are often shadowed by our sin nature. Anytime we put our focus on fulfilling others’ expectations, we exalt their opinion over God’s (John 12:42-43). What matters is God’s evaluation of us
(2 Corinthians 10:18).
Living a life to please others—even with the best of motives—is a false quest. Becoming a workman approved by God (2 Timothy 2:15) means living to please Him and assessing our motives and actions by the Word (Hebrews 4:12).
Only one opinion ultimately matters in life: God’s. His expectations of us do not change due to emotions or circumstances; He remains consistent and true.
—Regina Franklin, Our Daily Journey
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Sep. 30, 2009 - My Bus Buddies! Ely & Matt (Twins^^) with the lovely Sarahlee~
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Sep. 24, 2009 - On a day like today-
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Sep. 4, 2009 - The story behind "It is well with my soul"
Not to take up the spot-light~ but I had problems today at school
(Like having my bag rip just before missing the bus) and I was glad that I was able to handle it with the right attitude! Beauty from the broken~
I was able to bless others as well as being blessed because
my Heavenly Father cares for me deeply!
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Sep. 3, 2009 - My Second day at public school was much better then the first~
You cannot glorify God better than
by a calm & joyous life.
-Charles Spurgeon
"...for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10 NIV
My Second day at public school was much better then the first~ I knew my way around better, what Time I needed to be at which class & I got used to actually being IN a class~ I got along with everyone at my Old school! It's really easy when you're self-taught~ but I've made a few friends and I hope to continue to touch lives! Please pray for me & feel free to ask questions! Thanks<3 'night!
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Aug. 30, 2009 - This is a bumper-sticker my Grandma spotted~ Be Blessed!
Faith does not create Truth-
It Responds to it.
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Aug. 26, 2009 - LINK!
http://www.timhawkins.net/video-audio.php
Tim Hawkins has a website
with all his vids!
Check it out!
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Aug. 25, 2009 - Woe is I!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Totally messed up by overwriting a Beloved
entry in MyLifeStories with another that was
suppose to be on This Blog!!!
PLEASE PRAY THAT I WILL FIND THE
THUMDRIVE THAT HOLDS ALL MY
IMFORMATION Sooooooon 
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Aug. 22, 2009 - Yay!! =D We won~
I was only the messenger~ This is for my beloved sister who doesn't have a blogg!
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Aug. 22, 2009 - More Vids~ This is Great!
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Aug. 19, 2009 - Funn-Nii ~ ;D
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Aug. 19, 2009 - LOL
Melody is doing my hair-
She calls it *Long* Suffering~
LOL 
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Aug. 18, 2009 - This is cool! Presenting Superchick AMV
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