The Story of St. Patrick
While many traditions and meanings have been associated with St. Patrick’s Day, the story of St. Patrick is the one of a man with an earnest desire to shine God’s light in the darkness.One of the church’s early missionaries, God used St. Patrick to help spread Jesus’ message throughout Ireland in the fifth century. Born British, (which at that time was part of the Roman empire), St. Patrick was captured and imprisoned by the Irish as a teenager. During his harsh imprisonment, St. Patrick learned the Celtic language and culture of the Irish, which would come in handy later in life.St. Patrick escaped prison after six years and returned back to his native England. He used his newly found freedom to draw closer to God, and underwent ministry training. After many years of traveling Europe, St. Patrick felt God pulling him back to Ireland to spread His message.Upon returning, his love of God spurred him to share God’s love with everyone he came in contact with. Amidst death threats from magicians, teachers and kings, his confidence in God gave him the strength to spread the Gospel to the same people that had imprisoned him years earlier. St. Patrick’s passion converted the hearts of kings and servants alike, and his legacy is still remembered today. Hence, on March 17th, the day of his death, people around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.So take some time today to remember the people in your life who have introduced you to God. Thank them for having the same courage exemplified by St. Patrick 1,500 years ago.
My journey to see myself...clearly. And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ...Phillipians 4:19
Monday, March 18, 2013
A little luck.....
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Worry....it does a heart sad....
“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
“And why worry about your clothing?
Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow.
They don’t work or make their clothing,
yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.”
Matthew 6:27-29
Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow.
They don’t work or make their clothing,
yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.”
Matthew 6:27-29
Don’t worry about anything;
instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Then you will experience God’s peace,
which exceeds anything we can understand.
His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Then you will experience God’s peace,
which exceeds anything we can understand.
His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
I made the grade!!...PROJECT nursing school
MRSA
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| a little project on MRSA |
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| It looks so pretty under a microscope |
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| Kinda like this frozen webcam of the VT campus no? |
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| SOME HUMOR on a NOT Humorous subject |
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY PROJECT
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| This second of 1000 projects was on Cultural Diversity and my assigned country was IRAN |
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| learned alot about this area of the world! |
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| and....a cake tutorial for my Public Speaking Class...oh yeah...I got an "A" |
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Something good to know....
Feb 24, 2013 12:20 am | incourage
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,
for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,
for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
As your days get long, you get tired, and the world seems unfair, always remember this! You are doing a great thing, becoming a nurse, and it will impact you as well as others for the rest of your life. Even when you think you can't, know that you can and you WILL!
Sunday, February 17, 2013
FIrst things first....WHO YOU ARE
I watch others. I wonder. I start to compare. I try to sift through the advice, what not to do, the life examples. But God calls me back to my real identity. An identity that doesn't need a fancy title, to be made important, or be concerned what it looks like from the outside as if a grand accomplishment.
I AM tells me I am His. My identity was never my own. My plans are futile apart from Him. Only His plans matter. Only He can accomplish Kingdom work through me. My identity is hidden IN HIM.
This is what I would say to my daughter someday. I pray to understand it myself so she won't only hear the words but she will see a life that reflects the very ideal.
I know that He has good plans for me He put forth in advance. He tells me so. {Eph 2:10}
I know that His identity is more important than mine. He tells me to make Him known and not myself. {Col 1:27} I know that I have died to this life {and continue to do so each day as best I can} but my REAL LIFE is hidden with Christ in God. {Col 3:3}
-Devotional excerpt by Stephanie from (in)courage
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