For reasons I really don’t wish to mention, I’m leaving tumblr completely. I wish I could say it was nice while it lasted, but… yeah. For all intents and purposes, I’m leaving this blog and my main blog open. I just won’t be posting anymore.
- Stephanie.
(Source: oneagleswings7, via hopeisinourhearts)
The only reason I’ve even picked up my bible in the last few weeks is because I have to write a paper in my New Testament class on Mark.
I need that fire back.
My mom just got a call that she’s in the hospital ER. She’s been feeling nauseous/throwing up all day, so she went to the ER to get some tests done. Looks like it’s going to be an emergency appendix removal. She has two small children at home, a three year old and a two month old.
Please be praying, guys. My mom is heading up there now.
Anonymous asked: hi, im interested in appalachian state and i saw you under the tag and i was wondering if you wouldn't mind posting your highschool credentials like gpa, sat, act ec's whatever just so i can have a comparison to mine? app is my first choice and im super nervous. thanks! i love your blog btw
Sure! No problem. My GPA was 4.1-4.2 weighted, 3.7-3.8 unweighted. I took a few AP classes in high school and that really helped. My SAT was pretty low, and they don’t count the writing portion. I really don’t even remember what the exact score was. I never took the ACT. I was on the honor roll all four years of high school (meaning, I had above a 3.5 GPA every year) and I placed 40-something in a class of 370.
BUT that’s just me. I know a few people with scores lower than me and a few people with scores higher than me. As long as you work hard and don’t slack off, you’ll be fine.
And, I just want to say that App is a GREAT school! I’m not even a week into the year, and I’m loving it. Everyone is extremely friendly and you don’t have to worry about “fitting in”. I promise, you’ll make friends wherever you go. Good luck, Anon! I hope to see you here soon!
Today’s Theme: Psalm 121.
No explanation needed. I just really love this Psalm.
Today’s Theme: Fear.
No matter how much of a front I put up, I was terrified to start college. Sure, I had handed over my doubts and worries to God, but I was still clinging to fear. I feared that I wasn’t going to make any friends, I feared that I would flunk out of my classes, I feared that I would be incredibly homesick, I feared that I would be persecuted for my faith, I fear, I fear, I fear. And up until last night, I was still clinging to those fears. But, I prayed about it and let it go. Today, I made two new friends and talked to a few more people! It’s incredible what God can do if you just let Him move in you.
Today’s Theme: Doubt. (Brought to you from my dorm room!)
Father, please forgive me. I know that I doubt You and all that You can do. I go into a situation with a negative attitude, never thinking of houw great Your power is. And it is, Lord. You can move mountains and fling them into the sea, if only we do not doubt in our hears. Please, Lord. I struggle with doubt on a daily basis. Please help me to remember that You are mighty and You are all powerful. I know that if I want any change to come about in my life, I have to let you have the reigns and stop doubting. I love you, Lord. And it’s in your Son’s holy and precious name I pray. Amen.
My beautiful girl,
I hear your heartfelt tears from heaven. Never forget that I am here for you in the dark hours of the night, My daughter. When you are in need of a Father to hold you, I will reach for you and you will feel My Spirit uplifting you. When you pour your heart out to Me, I will wash away the pai that is keeping you down. My mighty hand will wipe away every tear you have cried, and not a single drop will be wasted. I know what you need, and your tears will be turned into joy very soon.
Love,
Your Daddy in heaven.
I really like these letters. Although it is not the legit Word of God, it does put things into a nice perspective.
Stephanie Hastings (stephaniehastings.tumblr.com). Disciple of Christ. Appalachian State University, pre-med major. Be encouraged, be enpowered.
