A seed doesn't end with being a tree.

When you gained a victory, do not dwell on it for too long--otherwise, you may be trapped with how good you WERE and never discover how great you can be. Your life doesn't end with only one success, or even several. You will have plenty of victories, but do not stop there. Today I am a seed--but one day, I will be a tree that will produce fruit, which in turn will carry many seeds...so while I might see myself as a seed...God has created IN ME, a mighty forest!

It is my CHOICE to have a forest mentality regarding my life. Although I feel buried, I know I'm actually being planted. I am experiencing difficult and painful growing pains. Growth in my spirituality and in my life. I am learning to be disciplined and killing off my old thinking.

At first I didn't understand why I am being attacked so heavily...but now that I see the potential God has put in me. (James 1:1-18 NIV)



GROW with every appropriate season...do not deny discipline. Look at yourself the way God sees you. You may be the mother or father of great forests...please do not give up on you. God finished you before you were born. He's seen your end, but it comes with checkpoints. Reach all of your victories, but pass them quickly. Keep going.

Do not quit. Remember, even seeds have to break when growth is happening. -C

Philippians 3:14 (NLT)

"There are so many talents God wants us to use, but we get unattracted to the calling because Satan doesn't want us to fulfill our purpose...then we either stall or never complete our mission." -C

So..whats new?

Whoa...I haven't been on here for a LOOONG time.

I'm still in United Student Ministries. I am currently a full-time volunteer for the Youth Pastor of the Champion Center. I love it, but IT'S HARD WORK.

Seriously, who knew so much details goes inside ministry? Honestly, we WORK HARD not only to allow people to feel welcomed--but of course, the Holy Spirit. Just like our bodies are temples...so is the actual church building. So we must take care of these things in order for Christ to feel welcomed...AND we all must work together in peace (and let me just tell you...that's not so easy sometimes), but in Matthew 12:25 it says, "a house divided against itself will not stand." -(amen.)

Today was probably a big day of growth for me. *Mind you, I've been a full-time "volunteer"/intern since January 5th 2010. So, its only been seven weeks. But I've learned, grown, and worked SO SO SOoOooo much. More than ever.

Basically, I've learned that to be a great leader--we must inspire.

Christ never lead by manipulation, but through inspiration. He was a leader dressed in servant's clothing. He lead by serving others. He worked hard AND all His strength came from God and his purpose was clear by loving God.

When we take things personally in ministry we miss opportunities to connect and build relationships with people who need Christ. Remember, no matter what we do in life...

"Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed." (Proverbs 16:3 NIV)

Likewise, remember when you work hard...You're there for Christ. Stop trying to constantly please people. It'll be easy to work and it'll be less stressful when you wake up making a decision to LIVE for Jesus instead of trying to solve ways to make everybody happy.

"Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ." (Galatians 1:10) *one of my favorite verses in the Bible<3 Well guys, hope you enjoyed the update. I'll do my best to do this more often. Love you and God bless.



"Today I lost a pawn, but gained a queen." -C