An AMAZING friend to all sinners...

Imperfection.

"Practice makes perfect" is a thing I was told a lot when I was growing up, especially when I was busy preparing for a performance with my violin. I hated when people said that and I would always say: "It will never be perfect!" (probably walking away as I said it..). Sometimes I wish that I could help solve everyone's problems, but I know that can never be done. I'm not perfect and I know that I lack the perfection in order to do that. But I still wish...especially when the person is hurting.

Below is a poem I saw on the internet a few days ago I love the ending, it's so true! 

A Perfect Christian

You could count on a perfect Christian
To always be gentle and humble,
To be immune to sin,
And never, ever stumble.

He’d study and remember
All of God’s commands;
He’d be trustworthy, moral and honest;
You’d know just where he stands.

With others, she’d be in harmony;
She’d never lose her cool;
Forgiving and forgetting,
Following the Golden Rule.

He’d surrender his life to God,
Full of joy and peace,
Free of stress and worry…
Perfect, pure release.

She’d lift up everyone,

Full of sweet compassion,
Free of worldly wants,
Ignoring worldly fashion.

But we can’t ever be perfect,

So we always need to pray
for the strength to do our best
to love God and obey.

By Joanna Fuchs

France - 10 day vacation

Today at 6:20pm EST the plane will lift off from America and a few hours later will land in France. A group of 41 people (college aged and professors) will be on that plane.
Me and my sister will be part of that group.
I've never been to Europe before, so I'm really excited. I am so thankful that God allowed me and my sister to have a chance to go overseas. This is a pleasure trip that we are taking with the Honors freshman at Molloy
College.
Your prayers would be appreciated: Thank you!
(I will take pictures and maybe post a few on this blog when I get back)

God's Garden!

Today there was beautiful weather here on Long Island. Not a cloud in the sky blocked the wonderful warm sun. The birds chirp joyfully and clatter around on the bird feeders at the far end of our backyard. Since I couldn't do justice describing the beauty around me, I took pictures and decided to post them for all of you to see. God has truly blessed us with a wonderful start to our garden, so I give him praise for that. Thank you Lord!

Thank you, Lord

    School has finally finished and I have successfully completed my first year if college. The Lord has certainly helped me and kept me throughout the hard times. I want to thank all of those who were praying for me: THANK YOU! 
    You would think that I would have lots of time to write new posts, but that is not the case yet. Me and my twin sister are going to France next Wednesday, the 23rd of May. We are so excited to be going. The Honors program at our college offers this trip to all of the honors students, and me and my sister chose to go. A lot of our new friends are also going so it will be fun. Although we have made many new friends, most aren't Christians. I would be grateful if you would pray for all of them. 
   Me and my twin sister joined the christian group at our college and became friends with everyone there, but only two from that group of about twenty will be going with us to France (most are not freshman, so they went last year on the trip to France if they are in the Honors Program). 
    Again, thank you for your constant prayers. I will be praying for all of those who view this blog. 
    May God Bless You and Keep You, Julie Waldvogel 

"Be still And Know"

This is a great video that I got from a friend...you should all watch it...the pictures are great as well! 

An Amazing Post that EVERYONE should read (Male or Female)!

Take a few minutes from what you're doing right now, click the link below, and read this
              wonderful post! It definitely touched my heart, may it also bless you. 

http://thefulltimegirl.wordpress.com/category/purity-is-not-just-physical-um-what-about-him/

Prayer ~ In troubled times.

This week I officially finished my second semester of college.

Next week I have finals in 4 of my 6 classes, I would be grateful if you would pray for me.

Thank you all for your constant prayers...

Two verses come to my mind, as I looked to the Lord for help: 

Psalm 46:1 = "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble"

Ephesians 6:10 = "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power"

If you have any verses or words of encouragement for me, you may leave me a comment below!