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Sunday, 28 November 2010

  • The power of perspective

    I often feel that our entire lives can be shaped by the way we think.  If we continually focus on the darkness of this world and all the suffering that we and those we love are going through, we may lose hope.  Instead, I believe it is important to look at all that we have been blessed with and focus on how we can use the blessings we've recieved to brighten the lives of others.

    Self pity and selfishness often lead to feelings of hopelessness and decay.

    Gratefulness and a fresh perspective can change the world.

    I challenge everyone to think of one way that they've been blessed and use that blessing to benefit someone else.

Thursday, 19 November 2009

  • Favorite Fiction Novel?

    It's been a really long time since I've updated this thing.  So long in fact, that it took me a while to remember how.  Heh.

    Anyways, if anyone still reads me, what is your favorite fiction novel, and why?

    I mostly ask this, because I'm looking for suggestions.  I haven't read many fiction novels.  Maybe only about ten (aside from ones assigned in high school).  Normally I read Christian inspirational books and books that challenge me, devotional books, etc.

    Fictional books that I've liked would be the entire Chronicles of Narnia, the Great Gatsby, and To Kill a Mockingbird.  I'm not really sure what exact genre I like though.  Because I don't think I'd like anything too weird SciFi-ish or fantasy-ish, and I don't think I'd like the straight forward romance types, nor do I think I'd really like horror novels.  So really, I don't know.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks.  Talk to you all soon. :)

Friday, 10 July 2009

  • Last day

    Today is my official last day of work.

    I'm pretty sure this means I won't be hanging around on Xanga quite so much any more, but we'll see.  So I'm sorry if you get less comments from me and it seems as though I'm ignoring you.

    In the winter I will be going back to school to get an associates degree as a paraprofessional.  I'm pretty excited about it. 

    Well, I hope you all are doing well.

     

    Lots of love,

    Shaunna

Monday, 22 June 2009

  • What's so great about Rob of the Sky?

    Dommiegirllovie posted a challenge, pairing us up with people we didn't know and then asking us to write something nice about them.

    I was paired up with Rob of the Sky. 

    After looking at his blog, I found many things that I liked about him.

    1. He has very deep answers to the Question of the Day blogs. Please see example A and example B.

    2. His website is "the only website on the whole entire internets with any redeeming value," and no other website is "as funny or entertaining" as his.  It says so here.

    3.  There are "how to" guides in case you're interested in becoming a pirate or breathing.

    4.  He does scientific experaments on the safety of eating cookie dough.

    and last but not least, 5.  I couldn't help but to smile and chuckle as I read through his blog. 

     

    I'd say it's definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a laugh from a little sarcasm.

    Enjoy,

    Shaunna

Thursday, 11 June 2009

  • "The recipe for being happy"

    Philippians 4:11-13 (MSG) - I've learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances.  I'm just as happy with little as with much, with much as with little.  I've found the recipe for being happy whether full or hungry, hands full or empty.  Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.

    I had not yet heard these verses in this version of the bible before today.  But I really like them. 

    It's kindof exciting and intriguing to read "I've found the recipe for being happy."  Doesn't that just draw you in?  And then when it goes on to say "Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am."  I wouldn't want to say that this is better than saying "through Christ who strengthens me," but I read it much differently.  Not only does he provide you strength, but he makes you who you are.  And even more, not only did he make you and form you, but it is present tense.  He is currently making you who you are.  It didn't stop when you were born, and it didn't stop when you were saved.  He continues to make you who you are every day.

    This excites me.

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