Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
LIfe's Choices, God's Answers
I need so much wisdom right now – can I get a witness? Anybody else freaking out with a million things to do? There’s so much to do – I don’t even know where to start. And that’s unusual for me. So I started with blogging, because that’s obviously the most important (not even sarcastic).
Does anybody else hate major decisions? You know, the ones that could turn things around and direct the course of your life? I do – at least when they’re hard. And they usually are. I used to have trouble deciding what God wanted me to do. I felt like if I presented Him with two options (or more), He would have a definite answer as to which one was the better choice. And sometimes He does. Sometimes it is obvious. But what I’m slowly learning is that sometimes all He wants from me is a commitment to serve Him, no matter where I end up.
Does it matter what I do for spring break? Maybe. But if I’ve prayerfully considered my options and asked for doors to open and close where appropriate, and all my options are still available, it may be that God is asking me to pick an option and choose to serve Him there. God’s will for my life isn’t always about what my job is, or who I marry, or whether I go to chapel today. It’s about falling more and more in love with Him, so much so that I spill over with love for the people I meet each day.
I’ve still got tons of decisions to make. And they’re stressing me a little bit. But not as much anymore. I’ve dedicated my heart to Him again this morning – and that’s His will for my life today.
-Tori H.
Does anybody else hate major decisions? You know, the ones that could turn things around and direct the course of your life? I do – at least when they’re hard. And they usually are. I used to have trouble deciding what God wanted me to do. I felt like if I presented Him with two options (or more), He would have a definite answer as to which one was the better choice. And sometimes He does. Sometimes it is obvious. But what I’m slowly learning is that sometimes all He wants from me is a commitment to serve Him, no matter where I end up.
Does it matter what I do for spring break? Maybe. But if I’ve prayerfully considered my options and asked for doors to open and close where appropriate, and all my options are still available, it may be that God is asking me to pick an option and choose to serve Him there. God’s will for my life isn’t always about what my job is, or who I marry, or whether I go to chapel today. It’s about falling more and more in love with Him, so much so that I spill over with love for the people I meet each day.
I’ve still got tons of decisions to make. And they’re stressing me a little bit. But not as much anymore. I’ve dedicated my heart to Him again this morning – and that’s His will for my life today.
-Tori H.
Volunteering for the blind
I wish I had had a camera so I could show you the joy I saw. Last night most of the group could not see the smiling faces, but I am sure they heard the joy too.
The Super Bowl was an excellent excuse to get together—even if not all of us were into football. Seven of us Unionites joined workers and students from the Nebraska Commission for the Blind for a party.
I met some new people and the snacks were tasty. Every now and then we would stop and check out the game’s score, but mainly most of us found someone to talk to. The living room was loud, believe me, but it was amazing how open everyone was and how the couple of hours flew.
This morning what stands out to me was one of the new resident’s smiles as she listened to a group of us ladies play Outburst. Like my roommate Beth said, the game “was so much fun!” especially when the director of the commission, who is an awesome person, had us start making up our own trivia.
Sometimes there is nothing better than being a volunteer. I can’t wait for Wednesday night when we will be back. As readers, we will assist the students (all adults) with their homework or read their mail to them. If you are free, come join us. Email me at joworley@ucollege.edu.
-Joyelle W.
The Super Bowl was an excellent excuse to get together—even if not all of us were into football. Seven of us Unionites joined workers and students from the Nebraska Commission for the Blind for a party.
I met some new people and the snacks were tasty. Every now and then we would stop and check out the game’s score, but mainly most of us found someone to talk to. The living room was loud, believe me, but it was amazing how open everyone was and how the couple of hours flew.
This morning what stands out to me was one of the new resident’s smiles as she listened to a group of us ladies play Outburst. Like my roommate Beth said, the game “was so much fun!” especially when the director of the commission, who is an awesome person, had us start making up our own trivia.
Sometimes there is nothing better than being a volunteer. I can’t wait for Wednesday night when we will be back. As readers, we will assist the students (all adults) with their homework or read their mail to them. If you are free, come join us. Email me at joworley@ucollege.edu.
-Joyelle W.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Emily and Leslie's Top 5...Fun Facts About The Super Bowl!
1. Six percent of Americans will call in sick the Monday after the Super Bowl
2. Fans will eat around eight million tons of guacamole (using 14,500 tons of chips for dipping!)
3. 72 footballs will be used during the football game
4. The average number of people at a Super Bowl party is 17 (But UC can do WAY better than that!)
5. 35% of the people that attend the game will write it off as a corporate expense
Monday, February 1, 2010
What to do when you are bored:
www.stumbleupon.com
It will take you to the best websites of your interests.
Warning: Be ready to take up more time stumbling than homework.
It will take you to the best websites of your interests.
Warning: Be ready to take up more time stumbling than homework.
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