Friday, April 18, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
This is a bizarre thing to post...or is it?
My senior year of college, I took a class focused on integrating faith into all aspects of life. What role does my faith play in my career? How do I interact with society in a meaningful way and maintain my beliefs? These were just some of the questions we had to ask ourselves that semester. Recently I was cleaning out my computer and I came across an interesting assignment. Writing our own epitaph as we want it to read. It's been nearly 6 years since I wrote my epitaph (that's weird to say) and I'm challenged to rethink how I'm living my life.
Amanda ********
Faith Integration
Dr. Hobson
October 17, 2002
Epitaph
We put to rest the remains of an individual whose strength, passion for living and learning, joyful spirit, and ability to see beyond the possible are an inspiration to us all. Amanda was constantly discovering the truth and beauty of being alive. Her closest friends admire her ability to make the most of every situation; learning something applicable to another part of life.
Amanda is highly respected for her professional skill as well as her ability to connect with individuals from all backgrounds. She was always open to learning any skill necessary to perform her job to the best of her abilities. This desire to learn and improve carried over into her ministry, family, and community involvement. Her attitude towards people is another remarkable aspect of this unique individual. She truly understood the command of Christ to love God and love people. In every situation involving people, Amanda displayed a genuine love, care, and concern for each person she came in contact with. It is this aspect of her character that sets her apart from the many others who have also been deemed successful in their career, family, church, and community. Her talent as an effective communicator sprang from this ability and desire to make a personal connection with individuals. The lasting legacy that she leaves behind is the influence that she has had on every person she’s touched with her unconditional love.
Faith Integration
Dr. Hobson
October 17, 2002
Epitaph
We put to rest the remains of an individual whose strength, passion for living and learning, joyful spirit, and ability to see beyond the possible are an inspiration to us all. Amanda was constantly discovering the truth and beauty of being alive. Her closest friends admire her ability to make the most of every situation; learning something applicable to another part of life.
Amanda is highly respected for her professional skill as well as her ability to connect with individuals from all backgrounds. She was always open to learning any skill necessary to perform her job to the best of her abilities. This desire to learn and improve carried over into her ministry, family, and community involvement. Her attitude towards people is another remarkable aspect of this unique individual. She truly understood the command of Christ to love God and love people. In every situation involving people, Amanda displayed a genuine love, care, and concern for each person she came in contact with. It is this aspect of her character that sets her apart from the many others who have also been deemed successful in their career, family, church, and community. Her talent as an effective communicator sprang from this ability and desire to make a personal connection with individuals. The lasting legacy that she leaves behind is the influence that she has had on every person she’s touched with her unconditional love.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Making it through Monday
It's Monday morning, again. After a busy, "interesting" weekend (I'm still fighting an irritating cold) it's hard to find the energy to get through the day. I keep hitting repeat on my iPod to Paul Baloche's worship song "God Most High". The song is a beautiful reminder that God is greater then my life, my questions, and my stress. In fact, He's just plain bigger then "me". (What a relief!) I especially love the chorus:
Great are You, Lord
Let the heavens sing for joy
All the earth will rise to join
The chorus of our God Most High
copyrighted by Paul Baloche
Great are You, Lord
Let the heavens sing for joy
All the earth will rise to join
The chorus of our God Most High
copyrighted by Paul Baloche
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