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First Post!

First, I would like to mention that I am very new to blogging. 


Second, I want to mention the most important part of my life. Jesus Christ is the Savior and Lord of my life. I am trying to find my way in this crazy, messed up world. I am trying to life my life the biblical way, living for Christ every day. I believe the bible is the best guide to life that is offered to us. I hope that through this blog I will be able to share my struggles, hopes, dreams, and insights that God shares with me. 


Thirdly, I want to tell a little about myself. I am a senior in high school, but I am also a dual enrollment student at the local community college. I have one brother, who is married to my best friend, and my parents are still married after twenty two years. I have two very sweet and loving puppy dogs, named Sparky and Maggie. I am very thankful that I have my family still together.


My friends are very precious to me. Although I have only known them for a year and a half, I am very close to them. Because some of my family does not share the same beliefs that I have, I rely heavily on my friends for encouragement and advise. 


I would like to share a couple of my favorite verses to begin:


"Create in me a pure heart, O LORD, and renew the steadfast spirit within me." Psalm 51:10


"Be strong, and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight.” 1 Chronicles 19:13


I am excited to begin this journey and, hopefully, you and I will both learn things along this path. Thanks for reading.


In God, Emily

Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I love you oh so very much Emily. I am so proud of all that you have done and continue to do in the name of our Lord.

    ~Jessi

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