#4

COURAGE

such a scary word.

webster's definition: 1) the ability to do something that frightens one 2) strength in the face of pain or grief

wow. what a word. a person cannot put something concrete to courage. it is abstract but we all strive to have courage. to be courageous.

what does the Bible say?

"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong"

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

wow. what a wonderful way to live.

yet this courage is so hard to achieve. why is that?

because fear grips us. to face that fear, to conquer it not once, but twice, that is courageous. that takes the breath out of you. it takes your might. it takes your life. its a wonderful feeling, but it's scary.

it is not easy to be courageous. its just not.

if i could give you some advice, even for myself. is be courageous. do it. don't hold anything back.

spit fear in the face. show that you are more than a conqueror. that you can do all things through Christ. in the end, although you are spent, it will be well worth it.

God is Love,

God grants you courage,

He is good

Goodnight

#3

Well my Friends. It has been awhile since there has been a post here. At least 4 months. There is so much going on in life. I guess I could list things. I like lists

1. I love my friends so much. I hang out with my best friend Zane until like 3 am. So special. Of course there is Mollie who is there as well :). Liz always is around too. She makes me laugh. Martha and Beth Anne are my Chinese buddies. Drew and I lead small group together. Jackson makes me laugh. Kaitlin has always been there for me and I couldn't ask for anyone better. Bethany is like a sister to me. Caroline is my longest known friend and has never left my side. Well not right now. We have moments, but we are family. And my sister. God love her.

2. I love 2:52. I am doing the internship again. But this time in Auburn. I am expecting great things. AHH

3. I love Auburn. Actually I believe in Auburn and Love It! WDE. Football season is here people.

4. I love China. Always. Why you think I'm in a Chinese Class!!!

5. German is kicking my butt, and I don't know why.

6. I love Michigan. This is a new love, and I have no idea why, but I love it. I think I'll move there one day.

7. I feel like I'm falling for someone who I should not be falling for. That stinks

8. God is good. All the time.

9. I am sinner saved by love and shown grace :)

10. I worked at a summer camp this summer. It changed my life and I miss that mountain so much.

11. I love to worship. EEK

12. My best friend is getting married in 2 weeks. I don't even know how to handle that situation.

13. Sophomore year. More being the key word. More work, More things to do, More friends, more more more.

14. I'm learning to serve and I love every minute of it.

15. I love hugs.

16. I love love.(cliche`)

17. I don't love cliche`s.

18. I love to laugh.

19. I miss my sister.

20. I miss my Murphy.

21. I miss Wills and Carter. The kids I nanny for.

22. I miss Jay.

23. I wait in hopes that one day, boys will get over themselves and just be my friend.

24. I won't tell your secrets, but I will pray for you.

25. There is so much more.

This seems like a pretty good list. I don't know what to do now. I should do some homework but I can't. I'm exhausted. 4 hours of sleep is probably not good for me :) I'll be back.

Zi Xian and WAR EAGLE