Currently Reading No Compromise: The Life Story of Keith Green By Melody Green, David Hazard see related

Hey hey hey.. I'm going to keep this short and sweet... but just an update in my life........

Schools going well, and I have decent grades. I'm working on my schedule and registering classes for next semester. I'm aiming for 15 credits, so we'll see what happens. I'm meeting more christians and am starting to go out of my comfort (depending on what I'm talking about).

I'm finding God is using me more/or maybe I should say I'm allowing God to use me more.. and am trying to take advantages of the opportunities he gives me. Sometimes this  can be hard and takes discernment.. but in the end, it all works out for the good when I'm seeking to obey God. My theme recently is just  to remember and question myself if what I am doing is glorifying God... not just what I'm doing, but what I'm thinking. I want to give God my mind more so than I had. A person can always seem like a decent person.. but you can't see what's in the mind. What's in the mind, is what's in the heart. Only God and yourself can see that, eventhough the world can't. You can glorify God with your actions and words.. but also mind. Be honest with yourself and God.. well.. that's what I've been challenged with these past couple months.

Lets see.. this past weekend was the spaghetti dinner for Solid Rock. It was really fun and it was a good experiance to serve. I really got to know the staff people better too. It was funny because we had lots of extra ground beef and dressing and bags of dole salad.. so we auctioned it off, haha.. I first thought it was corny and kinda embarrassing to auction off salad and what not... but we made $65 more than the dinner.. so that was really neat. That night.. we went to andreas house, because it was her brothers birthday.. but that's not why we went, we just went. We / Andrea was crazy! It was fun.. and picking on cody was fun too. I need her to teach me how to do a couple dance moves... haha..The next day was the auction.. but I had to work, so idk how that all went yet.

On Sunday, pastor gary talked about a bunch of different jehovah names for God and what each one meant.. it was pretty neat.. I knew a few of them, but not all of them. After church, Toni, Brian, and I went to the pinnacle, and hiked a long hike. I am SOOOOO out of shape.. but it was great and fun! Then we went to the Quarryville Family Restaurant.. which was my first time EVER to eat there, haha.. or even be there! hahaha.. and then we went to brians grandmothers house and watched Americas funniest home videos for a while, then we left home. It was a good day, but I felt my legs pulled days after.. even now as I speak.. but it was great fun!

well.. I'm done reading 1Samuel, and I've been in 2Samuel for a while.. I had to put off reading for a while because things got a little hectic.. but I'm back on track again. So far I've covered everything about how Saul tried to kill David, but David loved God and obeyed him, and still honored Saul despite him trying to kill him, and God protected david. Saul and Jonathan than were killed and died. and David is now king... I'm in the middle of this now. so I will let you know what happens when I'm done reading 2Samuel. It's a neat book, well both are! I'm also  reading "No Compromise".. the story of Keith Green's life, by his wife. It's amazing... and I can relate to how they feel along their journey after they become christians. This book is really inspiring.. I'm not done yet, but I think everyone should read it! He's my hero.. so is my mom! anyways...

Well.... I just found out that rendel and other democrats won election today.. so it says on tv. and I'm about to leave now. but anyways, I hope everyone has a great night and keeps seeking God through all things despite the circumstances! God is faithful to his word! take care -Rosanna

Currently Listening Clean By Shane & Shane see related

okeydokey... sorry that I said I would update pretty soon after my last one.. I've actually really been busy and overwhelmed with school (mostly biology) and just studying in general. The past 6 days I've been getting between 3-5 hours of sleep a day and I'm really worn out. So today I didn't have any classes and I slept in till 11.. which I honestly haven't slept in that late since I don't know when! It's definately been years! I got a 94% on my psychology test so that was nice (47/50) .. but I have no clue how I did on my Bio test! idk we'll see. But I'm gonna try and keep on the sunny side of life! so yah. It was nice because yesterday at school I saw alot of familiar faces that I haven't seen for a while so that was really nice. I also recieved a few phone calls from people that i haven't talked to since idk when.. so that was nice too!

On tuesday night.. that was the night I was shot from school and I was so overwhelmed I was feeling like I would at any minute become grouchy and grumpy due to many hours of study and a lack of sleep. Well, that night I went to the Shane and Shane and Warren Barfield concert at LBC with Toni and Josh. I'm so thankful I did.. I didn't know if I was up to it at that point because I only had 3 hours of sleep that night, but it really helped me relax in God and just feel his peace. I was blessed by it, and it was a really nice get away from "the world". Also just to be around that Christian environment.. it's a little different since I'm not at LMH anymore, and it kind of reminded me of an LMH Chapel, haha.

I am done reading the book of Ruth.. I actually finished it the day I said I was going to read it and I really like that book a lot. God protected Ruth for what she did and her trust in him and devotedness to Naomi. It's neat to see how God handles our needs when we aren't aware of how things are going to work out. Right now I'm in 1 Samuel like 17 or 18.. and I really am liking this book, however I am sadden by it too. People often refer God to being a King... but I never knew that he was ACTUALLY A KING! I just viewed God as my king.. like he was so  awesome he should be treated like a king in a kingly position. But God WAS ISREALS KING! But Israel was so into the world and saw all of the worldy kings, that they decided they didn't want God to be their king anymore, they wanted a king that was human and could rule over them like all the other worldly kings. .. that really hurt me to know that they totally slashed God out of his position for a man. What better king could there be other than God? Just think.. If america was ruled by God... how cool would our government be?! I don't know, but it really saddened me. That's how Saul became king.. and he made so many mistakes! That's where the verse.. "To obey is better than sacrifice" stated by Samuel. No one would obey God... This has really challenged me to WANT to obey God more than I do, and when I make a committment with God.. to KEEP IT.. because I mess up so many times with making committments with God.. and I don't want to be like that any more.. I want to be different, and I want to obey and please God. This book is really an eye opener for me and how people are in the world.. and the committment thing (well, that's props to Pastor Gary.. that was really an eye opener and it went along well with what I was reading in different ways). Right now I'm reading about David and Goliath.. so that's a neat story. I'm really excited about this book! So I will update when I am done reading it again.

Last night was the Solanco fair and parade. I could go because I had to work. None of fergies was in the parade this year, because a certain someone had surgery.. so that kind of stunk.. however, everyone that worked at fergies last night all agreed that working last night was better than the fair or parade. There were only 2 cashiers counting me, and the superadviser was Kim! and then there were like 7 baggers.. somehow they got their numbers mixed up or something :) and we had icecream sandwiches and icecream pops and rootbeer. They guys were playing "hackysack" and there weren't that many customers. It was a lot of fun.. work has never been this fun! It was a great night! ... I work tonight, but I doubt it will be that much fun as last night. Tomorrow I hope to go to the fair maybe? after my classes... so we'll see how that goes! My dad came back from Mexico and had a great safe time. However he said it rained almost everyday. It's been kind of crazy around the house cause everyones busy and things are going on.. but we are all doing good and life goes on. oh and I also signed up to be a staff at solid rock, so we'll see how that goes! anyways, I'm going to go.. I've got laundry and much more to do! take care- Rosanna

Currently Listening Ultimate Collection (CD & DVD) By Keith Green see related

I'm back

ok.. so I know it's been a while since I've updated, but I've actually been more busy than I thought I would be. September 3 was the anniversary day of having my wisdom teeth out... and guess what?! I STILL HAVE THE HOLES IN MY MOUTH! now, something's gotta give! oh well... So last night I finished reading Judges! This book was a good book, but towards the end, I was kind of sad but also learned a lot about how faithful God is, even when we don't understand his timing. I've really been learning how powerful and I mean powerful prayer is! also just trusting in God.. it's amazing and just blows my mind! Try it.. you'll like it!  Tonight I start reading Ruth. I've decided that I will only update when I'm done reading a new book. that probably means that since ruth is only about 4 chapters long, I will be updating soon again!

so wow! pretty much nothing TOOOOOO exciting has went on, just business. I'm in school now and I'm starting to get homework.. mostly from my biology class.. but school is doing well, and I did meet one christian, which is neat, because there really aren't any. I was kind of sad sitting in my car one day  waiting until my next class, so I was watching the people walking by to their classes. I felt such a big burden because I know that the majority of the students aren't christians. You could almost see it in their faces, like they were missing a hope or something. That means that they aren't saved, and it just was an awakening that SO Many people haven't been told about God and are lost, and no one ever takes the initiative to share about Jesus with others... (including myself sometimes). I know that I could probably do a better job than I have been but it almost made me feel like the task was impossible for one person to share it with so many. I know that nothing is impossible with God, and you just have to go and do what youre made to do. something I could work on. I'm working on a project right now, but I'm not going to write anything about it until I see how the outcome goes.

I'm gonna type some lyrics to a song by keith green .. well.. there's so many different songs i could put in here, but I guess I will only do one...but hang on a second, I gotta close the windows, it smells like cow poo.. I think the neighbors are spreading!... haha, ok, well, here goes...

Here am I, Send Me

O Lord, there's just so much to be done. O Lord, So many souls to be won.                                                       O Lord, this world is fallin' apart, dying for love from a broken heard                                                               Here am I, send me, though there's really not that much I can do                                                                           What I have seems so small, but I want to give it all to You.

O Lord, You said the harvest was great, but Lord, looks like the workers are late,                                               It's getting hard to understand how they ignore Your great command                                                                    Here am I, send me, though you said the ones who labor are few.                                                                         Still my heart hears the call, and I want to give it all to You.

Oh, just to reach the ones nobody does; Give up my pride and even work in the mud.                                          I wanna be like those who spilled the blood, and give it like water to You.                                                            O Lord, there's so much work to be done; O Lord, so many souls to be won.                                                       It seems like this world is falling about, Come Lord, You send me.

Here am I, send me, though You said the ones You've chosen are few.                                                                 Still my heart hears Your call, and I wanna give it all to You.

yeah.. that's how I'm feeling...

on the flipside, Happy Day's had a marathon this past week, so I video taped several shows of it! :)... yah, that's right, I used my dad's boxing/wrestling and soccer game videos to tape over, hahaha! Mikaela is now in Canada since sunday.. that you probably all already know and my parents made it back  safely. My dad took a flight to Mexico to visit family, so prayers for him and my sister would be appreciated. oh, and I made a myspace... haha, yah, I know, I never thought that would ever happen either, but it did. So now I can keep intouch with some cousins.. neat? huh? we're all busy in school and work and God has blessed me sooooo much! I don't ever want to take Him for granted! Well, I guess I will update in a few days or so.. after Ruth! take care everyone- sanna

Currently Listening Ultimate Collection (CD & DVD) By Keith Green see related

GUESS WHAT?!?!?!?!

I ORDERED KEITH GREENS MUSIC BOOK TODAY! (cough cough, from Life Song!) so I'm gonna learn how to play some of the songs on my piano and guitar and sing to wake people up!!!

I TOOK MY PARENTS TO WENDY'S AND I GOT FRIES TO DIP IN MY FROSTY!!!

I GOT GAS AT WAWA FOR $2.77!!!!! GOOOOOOOOOOO MMMEEEEEEEEE!

I worked today for 3 whole spankin hours!.. and kris taught me how to train horses by tones of your voice and commands and stuff like that with a whip and a rope.. or something like that, and they jumped like whoa! I only have one more day with her

I CLEANED THE BATHROOM!!!

I work everyday this week but tuesday, and tomorrow 9-5:30!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!$$$$$... maybe I can give some to church or something.. or put it in the bank, bc I need to save or something cool like that! oh.. pay for my sponsor child! I got  some really cool things I need to give her from vacation.. I got this cloth blue whale finger puppet and lighthouse stickers that Totally Rock! :)  

THE END! yah baby

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SOMETHING ELSE I DID THAT WAS TOTALLY AWESOME WAS... LAST NIGHT I FINISHED READING JOSHUA!!!! YAHOO!!! NOW I:M IN JUDGES! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO  MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE AND GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EAGLESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS AND GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO JJJESSSSUUUUUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!