Serving With Joy

   I have some major attitude issues. (**gasp** I'm not perfect! j/k. I mean I know I'm not perfect and I don't usually pretend to be... moving along...) getting back to my original statement, on of the biggest attitude issues I have been struggling with, is doing a job that somebody else should have done and it usually is their job.  Tonight I was having issues with that. Even if it is something that I normally would enjoy, I turn it into drudgery and a bunch of complaining, which ends up making me and usually everyone else miserable.
   In Colossians, Paul directly addresses how we should do things. Colossians 3.23 states And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men... If I would remember this and apply it to my life, how would that affect everything I do and the attitude that I do it with?
    Another very clear principle throughout the Bible, is that we are supposed to serve others. I don't think God wants us to consider it a "chore" or some type of "drudgery" to serve each other. We are supposed to consider it a privileged and a way to win others over. In I Corinthians 9.19, Paul says, For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more... Paul made himself a servant. Jesus made Himself a servant on countless occasions. Jesus is our ultimate example. If He, the Creator of the Universe, could joyfully serve His disciples, shouldn't I do my best to do my small tasks with a good attitude? I think, yes. 

running= relief and love and happiness and all those good things

okay. I have this love, but I sometimes hate it and I tend to abandon it on a fairly regular basis and I can also get addicted to it if I push myself. It's this lovely, painful thing called running. One of my brothers is training to try out for a cross country team for the upcoming season and he is sweet and lets me run (or rather attempt to run) with him. 

Running feels good. It resets my brain and relieves stress like none other. 

Tonight just my mom, my littlest brother and I got to go for a jog/walk. It was really nice. My mom and I hardly ever just get time together. So I really enjoyed it. annnnnnnd we took pics!

We stopped at the top of the hill to take a pic. Then I got to run the hill.... :P

Reg posing

an amazing Colorado sunset.

These are just some of the reasons I love running. Being outside. Soaking in the beauty of Colorado. and just because "it hurts so good." 

Summer To Do list

My Summer To Do List: 

                                                         Spend more time with my family 

Make more good dinners 

  Read up on some famous Air Force Officers

Run the stairs at least once a week

Spend more time outside 

Tackle my "someday I'll read that" reading list

Take more pictures 

and get an A in Chem III! (sadly I am missing that pic) 

Basically, enjoy the moments that life has to offer and not just be so focused on the future that I can't stop and just enjoy life and take it in. Make it a good break. 

finals... finals... FINALS! (they're almost done!)

Finals are almost over!  I have one left on Monday, but my hardest one (A&P II) is done! I never have to take another Anatomy and Physiology class ever again. **happy dance** 

I am not ashamed... am I?

    I was sitting in church today and the speaker briefly mentioned Romans 1.16, For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ... I started thinking about that verse. How often am I ashamed of the gospel or saying what I believe in? Fairly often. I am one of those people that hate confrontation and wants everybody to like me. It can be good, but it can also be hugely detrimental. The more I think about it the more I believe that being ashamed or afraid of sharing what I believe in really weakens my faith. 

    Sometimes, I'm even afraid to be honest with myself with what I believe in, because of the consequences it will have. Won't it take away the music I "love" or the popular movies or some of the "friends" I have? Yes. It probably will, but what is more important, a song, a "friend" who wouldn't miss me if I dropped off the face of the world, a couple hours of mindless entertainment OR rock solid convictions and beliefs that I am willing to sacrifice all I have for because the God of the universe who sent His only (got that? His ONLY Son!) for me, because He LOVED me? I'm thinking the latter...but that doesn't make it easy. It will be and is a fight. But the consequences of the other decisions cause SO much damage. Trust me, I know. I've tried it. It hurts relationships with the people you should be worried about keep a relationship with. It hurts your walk and relationship with God. It can end up causing so many issues that take a long time to work through and heal from.

   I kept reading as the speaker continued to preach. He moved on to Hebrews 11.16. Where a verse caught my attention and took my breath away. It fit so perfectly. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God... God is willing to claim us. With all of my flaws, sins, fickleness, ect. Wow. I am ashamed to claim Him as my God? Wow. He is so patient with us. So loving. So kind. It is mind boggling. How can I be ashamed of a perfect, loving God when He is willing to claim me? I don't know. I'm working on processing it all.

  I guess in closing, remember that any sacrifices you make for God will be rewarded in ways you can't even comprehend or imagine. He sees everything. The sacrifices or the stubbornness of not wanting to give something or somebody up. He knows what's inside even if I hide it from the rest of the world. It's time to start living out my beliefs and convictions for real, not just as a charade because that's what I want people to see. For I am not ashamed....

Quote of the day:

"I felt like I was nine feet tall and could go bear hunting with a switch." -James Robinson Risner

b.r.e.a.k.s.

breaks. we all need them at times. but what is a break, really? webster's defines it as "an interruption in continuity, a notable change of subject matter, attitude, or treatment." usually when i think of a break, i think of taking a breather from school or from deadlines and other stress. how do i usually take breaks? haha. well, usually if i'm by myself it's watching a tv show or a movie, sometimes its talking to my family or friends, but i have discovered the amazingness of taking a break from school (which seems to sometimes take over my life...) by doing something physical. it resets your brain and helps you focus better when you get back to hitting the books. it's way better than watching something (at least for me) and it destresses me and helps me get back to reality instead of in my own little world. 


earlier this week i had a major test, that i studied hard for and then went on to bomb. i was upset to put it mildly. my brother was so sweet and took  me hiking and put up with my bad attitude. about halfway up or maybe all the way up i started to feel 100% better. i could handle the facts of life again and think clearly it was amazing. here are some pics from our little break. :) 

Nate and I's shadows

We made it off USAFA! 

At the waterfall  :) 

Soaking it all in

Isn't God's creation is so stunning! I love CO. 

Back home. 

also this week we had promotions and awards at CAP. it looked like it was a lot of fun. i was kinda busy setting up the pie social. but i thought i'd put some pics up anyway. (i love pictures if you hadn't noticed...) 

C/1st Lt N Harmon and C/Maj T Moore

The now C/1st Lt Bingley!! :D Go Kirsten! 

C/1st Lt W Harmon, C/CMSgt Harrell (the first shirt. be afraid.) and C/1st Lt N Harmon 

Will helping out with promotions 

Nate receiving an award for Outstanding Leadership from the VFW!

C/CMSgt Fogle receiving a Sergeants award from the AF Sgts Association! 

The Chief can smile! Wonder of wonders. 

the newly appointed Cadet Commander, C/Capt K Zablocki and Cadet Deputy Commander C/1st Lt N Harmon

Hope you all enjoy. Have a great night!