So undecided majors have a lot of options. Like go to the career counselor and take tests. But I also decided to print off the list of Trinity's majors and cross out everything I knew that I didn't want to, which eliminated most of them. And now if I change my mind again I have a few backup options :D.
Accounting NO
Art and Design not an artist
Biology NO
Business wouldnt be happy
Business Communication NO
Chemistry Are you kidding me?
Church & Ministry Leadership probably not
Communication Arts NO
Computer Science NO
Criminal Justice NO
Economics BORING
Education NOPE
English NA
Exercise Science Definitely not
Geology NO
Greek NO
History Maybe
Latin Thinking no
Mathematics I'd fail all of those classes
Music I'm tone deaf
Nursing I'd faint on a daily basis
Philosophy I just don't have that philosopher brain
Physical Education No
Physics no thank you
Political Science That is a strong possiblity
Psychology NO WAY
Science NOPE
Social Work This'll be my current major
Sociology BACKUP
Spanish NO WAY
Special Education that was my former major, noo
Theology MAYBE, but what would I do with it lol
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Blame it on the President
This is an updated version of an editorial I wrote for the school paper in February.
Nobama. Spell check says Obama is Osama. Satan and Cheney ’04. Google “miserable failure”.
Are these expressions really about political views, or do they place merely blame? In 1995, Bill Clinton was a scapegoat for our nation’s problems. Later, George W. Bush received this honor. Now, some say that Barack Obama is responsible for the state of our nation and the poor economy he inherited. Whoever is the current president unfortunately becomes the other party’s explanation for anything that is wrong. When the economy struggled after the September 11 attacks, some blamed Bush. However, this was caused by circumstances that he did not control. Others praised him for the way he responded, which is all we can hold him accountable for.
Most recently, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has caused much discussion, as Republicans blame Obama for not regulating the oil industry, yet they previously criticized him for wanting to regulate health care. However, these policies were loosened under Bush. This is a classic example of how one party blames the other for any problem.
But where should the blame really lie?
A trillion dollar deficit, nearly ten percent unemployment, troops in two overseas nations, and countless other issues are apparent in our country today. We cannot blame Obama for what he inherited. The problems we have right now are going to hard to fix, no matter what party is represented in government. We are not united as Americans when we are caught up in partisanship.
Of course, many of us disagree with what the president is doing, and this is fine. We are blessed with free speech here. However, this should be a disagreement about the policy decisions-not about the president’s party, race, or who he is. It is not necessary to compare him to Hitler or a terrorist. Political parties should be about electing leaders with our opinions. It should not become like a baseball rivalry or a source of disrespectful jokes. A political debate should not turn into a “My Dad (party) can beat up your Dad” argument. When we focus on blaming others; we miss the root cause of the issues and thus we cannot see how to solve them. If you do not like a president’s response to a problem, say it, but do not blame him for what it is out of his control.
Nobama. Spell check says Obama is Osama. Satan and Cheney ’04. Google “miserable failure”.
Are these expressions really about political views, or do they place merely blame? In 1995, Bill Clinton was a scapegoat for our nation’s problems. Later, George W. Bush received this honor. Now, some say that Barack Obama is responsible for the state of our nation and the poor economy he inherited. Whoever is the current president unfortunately becomes the other party’s explanation for anything that is wrong. When the economy struggled after the September 11 attacks, some blamed Bush. However, this was caused by circumstances that he did not control. Others praised him for the way he responded, which is all we can hold him accountable for.
Most recently, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has caused much discussion, as Republicans blame Obama for not regulating the oil industry, yet they previously criticized him for wanting to regulate health care. However, these policies were loosened under Bush. This is a classic example of how one party blames the other for any problem.
But where should the blame really lie?
A trillion dollar deficit, nearly ten percent unemployment, troops in two overseas nations, and countless other issues are apparent in our country today. We cannot blame Obama for what he inherited. The problems we have right now are going to hard to fix, no matter what party is represented in government. We are not united as Americans when we are caught up in partisanship.
Of course, many of us disagree with what the president is doing, and this is fine. We are blessed with free speech here. However, this should be a disagreement about the policy decisions-not about the president’s party, race, or who he is. It is not necessary to compare him to Hitler or a terrorist. Political parties should be about electing leaders with our opinions. It should not become like a baseball rivalry or a source of disrespectful jokes. A political debate should not turn into a “My Dad (party) can beat up your Dad” argument. When we focus on blaming others; we miss the root cause of the issues and thus we cannot see how to solve them. If you do not like a president’s response to a problem, say it, but do not blame him for what it is out of his control.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
My Life Philosphoy
Love God. Love people. Love laughing. Love learning. Love living =).
Make the most of your opportunities.
It's not about money. It's not all about success. It's not about religion. It's not about greed. It's not about achievement. It's not about pride.
It's about loving God, loving people, loving yourself, living a life that is fulfilling to you. I think if you do these things, you are successful.
True religion is this-to take care of the widowed and the fatherless
(James 1:27)
You grow when you make yourself vulnerable and take risks.
Failure helps you grow and helps you succeed.
Rainy days help you appreciate the sunny days.
Sometimes you have to question what you believe in and that makes your faith stronger.
You have to love yourself. It's noble and good to put others first; but there are also some times that you need to put yourself first.
Love God. Love people. Love yourself. Love life.
Make the most of your opportunities.
It's not about money. It's not all about success. It's not about religion. It's not about greed. It's not about achievement. It's not about pride.
It's about loving God, loving people, loving yourself, living a life that is fulfilling to you. I think if you do these things, you are successful.
True religion is this-to take care of the widowed and the fatherless
(James 1:27)
You grow when you make yourself vulnerable and take risks.
Failure helps you grow and helps you succeed.
Rainy days help you appreciate the sunny days.
Sometimes you have to question what you believe in and that makes your faith stronger.
You have to love yourself. It's noble and good to put others first; but there are also some times that you need to put yourself first.
Love God. Love people. Love yourself. Love life.
Predestination
TULIP acronym(total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, perseverance of the saints). Doesn't really fit into how I view God. But the FAITH acronym(fallen humanity, adopted by God, intentional atonement, transformed by the Holy Spirit, held by God) that describes the same thing sort of-possibly.
But..
“All that the Father gives me will come to me, andwhoever comes to me I will never drive away” (John 6:37)
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son so that those who believed in himwould not perish but have eternal life"-John 3:16. I believe that Jesus died for the WORLD not the elect. I believe that He loves everyone therefore He would want to give everyone the option of salvation
But at the same time...
Ephesians 1:4-5
For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will
Ephesians 1:11
In him we were also chosen,e having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will
But this verse doesn't support predestination...
Ephesians 1:14
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.
When I first heard of the concept of predestination in AP Euro, I was shocked and it didn't make any sense to me. But this year it started to. But its still not really how I view God.
I do feel that God has drawn himself to me, as this doctrine teaches. But I have both resisted and embraced Him at different points in my life. I think predestination goes aganist free will. And I really can't see how a loving God could choose to save some and not others.
But..
“All that the Father gives me will come to me, andwhoever comes to me I will never drive away” (John 6:37)
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son so that those who believed in himwould not perish but have eternal life"-John 3:16. I believe that Jesus died for the WORLD not the elect. I believe that He loves everyone therefore He would want to give everyone the option of salvation
But at the same time...
Ephesians 1:4-5
For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will
Ephesians 1:11
In him we were also chosen,e having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will
But this verse doesn't support predestination...
Ephesians 1:14
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.
When I first heard of the concept of predestination in AP Euro, I was shocked and it didn't make any sense to me. But this year it started to. But its still not really how I view God.
I do feel that God has drawn himself to me, as this doctrine teaches. But I have both resisted and embraced Him at different points in my life. I think predestination goes aganist free will. And I really can't see how a loving God could choose to save some and not others.
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