What should've been posted on Monday:

The book reading is moving along quite well. It's got some really good stuff to say and I'm trying to apply it. The main thing is that we grow closer to God. Without Him, we will fail... and I would prefer that not to happen :) We're taking all necessary measures to prevent that too, and that's very exciting and reassuring. Just gotta remember to pray without ceasing.

And yes, there's a girl... and she makes my heart happy... (when she doesn't frustrate me ;) kidding!). I'm learning to take things in stride, forgo some of my old "only-child" habits, and even what buttons NOT to push lol. I look forward to what the future holds :) One day at a time.

Today (10/29/09):

I think life is a beautiful thing :)
I read an awesome quote on someone's facebook the other day, and it really spoke to me:

"It is an insult to God to believe that our screw-ups are greater than His mercy." - Matt Pitt.

I couldn't agree more. Even when I feel like such an idiot or do something really stupid, I shouldn't get bogged down in the guilt and shame that sometimes arises. Now, that doesn't mean I shouldn't try to not repeat my actions, it just means that if I fall, I need to pick myself back up and move forward... because I'm covered by His mercy.

Just read the chapter in this book about communicating effectively. It was a good eye-opener. Also eye-opening was another triangle from the previous chapter. In order to succeed, you need all three kinds of love: spiritual, physical, and emotional. As a whole, this book is very helpful in showing what I'm doing right, and what I need to work on... and it keeps getting better.

That's all... a little disjointed today, but sometimes I like doing the whole "stream-of-consciousness" thing. :)

Adieu,
Kendrick