My OPINION on Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson

IMPORTANT: I spent a lot of time on this post. A lot of time figuring out exactly what and how I wanted to state my personal opinions. I looked up many, many BIBLE verses for this post as well. I hope you enjoy it.

As many of you have seen from the news, Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson has been suspended indefinitely because of his comments about homosexuality. A&E said they do not agree with his comments, they do not reflect the views of the A&E Network and they support the LGBT community.

Here's the link to the story on FOXNews:
Phil Robertson suspended after homosexuality comments

Yes, FOX News. If you know your media or politics, you know FOX is primarily conservative in their views. I do read other sources of news, but being conservative myself, I always turn to FOX for the scoop.

I enjoy journalism. I enjoy law. I enjoy knowing my rights as an American citizen. I was talking to a friend the other day about how people become citizens. They have to take tests about American law that I am sure most Americans do not know themselves. That should scare you.

I posted many things to twitter about my opinion about Robertson and his being suspended. A liberal man called me out about a post where I said "Oprah can openly be racist a few weeks ago and no one says anything but Phil states his opinion and is suspended from a show." He did not appreciate my comment, but I am not arguing with a liberal. Not because I think he is less of a person or a moron in his beliefs, but because they are his beliefs. I'm not arguing with someone about what I think is right and what they think is right. It's FREEDOM of SPEECH.
(and Oprah said the nation would be better off when the old white people died off because they were to set in their own ways and close minded)
It's freedom of speech for her too. She can say what she wants.

Freedom of speech is not the issue here like a lot of "Christians" are claiming. Robertson stated his beliefs and backed them with Bible verses. That's fair. A&E Network said they did not agree with his beliefs. That's fair.
I'm not knocking anyone because of what they said. A&E did what was best for them and I appreciate that.

I also appreciate Robertson taking a stand for his beliefs.

Most people become offended too easy. "Political correctness" has become a major issue over the last few years. Here's the thing:
Phil Robertson openly stated his beliefs but he never once cast condemnation or judgement. He loves homosexuals, just not homosexuality. There's a huge difference and people are becoming offended.


"Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexual offenders, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God." 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
verse 11: "And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of God."

God hates sin, but loves the sinner.
"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." John 13:34

"For the reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error." Romans 1:26-27

Here's another point I want to make. Sin is sin. God hates it all.
Fornication
Vanity
Adultery
Covetousness
Homosexuality
Pride
Lust
Envy
Gluttony

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Romans 3:23

"He that covers his sins will not prosper: but who confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy." Proverbs 28:13

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9


Many Christians are upset about the decision and have even decided to boycott A&E. Well, if you boycott them because they don't agree with Robertson, shouldn't you boycott places such as JCPennys, Walmart, restaurants that serve liquor...?
I for one LOVE JCPennys and Mexican food. (Walmart is a nuisance - lol)

Christians are said to be "intolerant". No, it's not that, we just believe God's Word. Many "Christians" have taken this too far. Many "Christians" give true BIBLE believing Christians a bad name. (not knocking a denomination - I grew up in Independent Baptist, but have been attending a Presbyterian organization for over a year now. Both have their strong points, both have their flaws.)

Jesus was the most tolerant man to ever walk the earth. He loved EVERYONE. Even Judas who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. (Luke 22:)

Remember:
1. Matthew 7:1 "Judge not lest ye be judged."
2. James 2:10 "For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it."
3. Romans 3:23 (again) "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God."

God doesn't like judgmental Christians. Especially when God's second greatest commandment is love your neighbor. (behind loving God with all your heart, of course) Matthew 22:36-40

So, please, whether you agree with me or not - just know sin is sin. We are not to judge.

I stand firm in my beliefs, and if you disagree with me, I am okay with that.



What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see,
When I look upon his face, the one who saved me by his grace,
When he takes me by the hand, and leads me through the promised land,
What a day, Glorious day, that will be!

I'm excited. I hope you have it in your heart as well.


-love<3

My One & Only

We met when we were two,
Look at the years we've been through.
It's been nineteen since we met,
And two since our first date.

You've seen me at my worst,
When all seemed lost,
You were always there
No matter what the cost.

I can't imagine time-
Without you by my side.
I've loved you once,
I love you still.
Always have,
Always will.






A couple weeks back, my love and I did a cute little couples photo shoot. This man is the man of my dreams. I cannot imagine my life without him.
We've had hard times. We've had a difficult relationship, but God brought us back together. He will forever be the man for me.

"Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast."

It's crazy to think about how our lives have been. We met at a wedding when we were two years old. I'd like to tell you my complete side of the story, but I'll save that for a more important day. For now I will tell you we started dating our senior year of high school. January 2011 to be exact. Our first date was a little after valentines day. We were together for over a year and then broke up in June 2012. It was the hardest time of my life. I went away to college the fall of 2012. I met so many new people and grew in a relationship with God that I had never had before. He went about his own way as well. After almost a year of not seeing or talking to each other, something brought us back together in May 2013. I'm still not sure how it happened. I was packing up, getting ready to move back home for the summer after a year of being away at college. Things just clicked between us. He asked me to go out on a date with him when I got back home from college. It was the first time we had talked face-to-face in almost a year. It was perfect. I knew I still truly cared about him. We discussed that while we knew it would be impossible to start over, we wanted to try. In a way, we have started over though. We are both completely different people after that year apart. It's been 6 months now since we got back together, and in a way, it's like we never broke up. I fell in love with him all over again. I know he is the one for me and I'm "patiently" waiting for the day he asks me to be his forever. <3 (Okay, so I'm not patient at all. I drop hints on a daily basis.) I just want the rest of my life with him.

"When you know who you want to spend the rest of your life with, 

you want the rest of your life to begin right away."

                                            

 I can't imagine my life with anyone else. I love him and thank God for bringing us back together.

<3

My One and Only

Halloween

What did you do this Halloween?! 

Did you dress up as a cat or minion or go out with friends, stay in and watch movies, homework? 

Maybe you go the lecture, "Halloween is of the devil and you should not celebrate in any way." 

I understand that lecture, while I never recieved it, I get how Halloween can be associated with Satanism and witchcraft. I'll admit, I watched some scary movies and Halloweentown (Disney channel movie) is always my go to Halloween movies series. They're about witches, goblins, and scorcery. They're such great movies though. I believe anything is good as long as it's not in excess or not distracting you from God. 

Last night for Halloween, I made my own costume of a Peacock. I went out to eat with my boyfriend, hung out with some friends at their apartment, and came home and watched scary movies. I'm not about that party life. I enjoyed making my costume and spending time with friends. 

I made my mask. 

$5 for a mask at Party City

$5 for the feathers at Hobby Lobby

I used a hot glue gun to glue the feathers in layers along the top of the mask. 

I made a tutu to wear as sort of the feather tail. 

Purple and silver material .97cents a yard at Walmart. I purchased 2 yards of each and cut them into strips. 

Blue sparkly material from Hobby Lobby for $3.99. It was 12 yards on a spool and cut in to strips. 

The material is tied around a piece of elastic from Hobby Lobby for $1.99.

I glued the elastic together after measuring for my waist. 

I wore a black strapless shirt and black leggings with black high heels to complete the costume. 

Side of the mask. 

It was a lot of fun to make my own costume. And honestly cheaper than if I would have bought it at WalMart or Party City. 

My friends. <3

It was so much fun.  

Here's some pictures of Halloween's past: 

From left: me, my mom, my now roommate, her brother, my little brother. 

My little brother and I were both Indians for Halloween in 2000. He was 4 and I was about to be 8. 

Me as a Tiger and my friend as a pumpkin in 1995. She was 2 and I was almost 3. 

And my wonderful Snowman outfit. This was an unusually warm Halloween for Tennessee and my costume was HOT. I believe it was 2003 so I would have been 11. 

I do love Halloween. I ate so much candy yesterday in my classes and had a lot of fun watchin scary movies. 

Hope everyone else did too! 

Happy November! 

 

Strength & Trust

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

Psalms 73:26 ESV 

Even in the toughest of times, God is with you. One of the things I struggle with most is trusting God and having faith that everything will turn out okay. 

As a senior in college, I'm still unsure about what path to follow after graduation. Writing has been my passion all my life, but what can I do with it? What way do I go to serve God? 

I have been reading a book called "Just Do Something" by Kevin DeYoung. It is inspiring. It's all about God's Will and what to do. I hope to post more about the book and what I think about it. It'll be completely of my own opinion and I'll restate that again when I do begin posting about it. 

Daily, I call on my Father to forgive me of my unbelief and non-trusting flesh and ask for His help. 

Trusting God & believing in Him ❤️

"God is my strength and power; he maketh my way perfect."

2 Samuel 22:33

Follow

I have finally made an Instagram app for you all to follow! @fearfullywonderfulmade

Also, I have an email set up that is specifically for the blog so you no longer have to message me on Facebook. I will post the link to it in my profile, but for right now it is: fearfullywonderfulpsalm139@gmail.com

Thank you all so much for the support as I follow my dreams and serve God throughout life. 

Trusting God through it all. <3 

Pride

You always hear about how being prideful is one of the 7 deadly sins. One day I might go in to more detail about those, but today I want to share with you a little about my own pride.

No, not pride in myself. 

Pride in my incredible boyfriend. 

You see I've known him since I was two years old. We were absolutely precious when we met at two. He's my best friend and the love of my life.

Whenever I need someone, I go to him. He wipes my tears, makes me laugh, and allows me to be myself. He spoils me like no other. 

Love is patient...

I am a stubborn person. I will not deny that. He takes time to calmly talk to me about things that are going on when I seem unreasonable. 

Love is kind..

Kind. Compassionate. Loving. Considerate. Those are some aspects that make him perfect. 

Love does not envy..

He doesn't get jealous. I don't get jealous. We tell each other everything and would never do anything to cause trust to be broken. 

I had a little boy (I say little because he is 17 and I'm 20) that became sort of obsessed with me. I asked him to leave me alone and when he didn't, my boyfriend kindly took care of it. 

Love does not boast..

Excessive talk of oneself is the definition of boast. 

He asks me about my day and I ask him of his. We share in our joys and accomplishments, but I don't boast and say things like "I made more money than you this week." No. We talk completely openly. He tells me he's proud of me and I tell him how proud I am of him. 

Love never fails..

No matter what it's put through. It won't stop. You love the person through the good and the bad. We've definitely had some bad in our relationship but the good outweighs it. Over the past two years, we both went through things that completely changed us. We still love each other more than anything in the end. 

I love him with everything in me. 

Blessed❤

I feel extremely blessed in my life. 

There are people you meet in your life that teach you lessons and there are people in your life that make you thankful every day.

Saturday I went to the mall with my bestfriend, my boyfriend, the love of my life, Dakota. We walked around, had lunch, and shopped. We then went in to Build A Bear. He told me I could pick a bear out and we could make it together! 

He named the bear Chandler in honor of our favorite tv show FRIENDS. The spongebob shirt is because we both enjoy spongebob and we watch it together. 

I was so excited to cuddle Chandler. He say in my lap as we drove home from the mall. Dakota held my hand as he drove my car. 

I have known this boy since we were two years old. We started dating over two years ago. It's been a crazy two years, but I would not trade it for anything. 

I am so blessed in this life I live. I thank God for allowing me to meet the boy who would one day become everything to me at just two years old. We're both 20 now and figuring out what we want out of life, but we know we want it with each other. 

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not ride, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV) 

Who Am I?

In all of my posts, I have written about quotes or Bible verses. I have not given much background on myself..

I am a senior at TTU. My major is Communications-Public Relations with a concentration in Digital Media and a minor in Speech Communication. Yes, that is a mouthful, but I love it! I chose this major because I love to read and write. Also, I never enjoyed math or science enough to pursue careers involving either subject. I am a grammar nazi. I hate when people misuse the forms of "to", "too", "there", "their", "they're", "your", and "you're". I love to sit and read a good book such as the Divergent series by Veronica Roth, or any book by Karen Kingsbury or James Patterson. (Check them out!) When I go to the beach, I spend hours in a chair on the shoreline. As the water comes up over my feet, I dig my toes in the sand and get lost in the main character of the book. I love books wrote in first person because I can become that character.

"When I read books, it is an escape. Escape from people, work, and reality. When you want to get away, just grab a book."

I also keep a journal. It isn't a "oh, here's what I ate today.." or even a "he's just so cute, I wonder if he likes me.." sort of journal. This journal has my church notes, my devotionals, quotes, life verses, and my true feelings about what I want out of life. When I am mad, writing it all out is the best escape.

"When you write for yourself, that's true passion."

When I need encouragement, I go back to it and find some of the verses I have written down. My favorite to reread in times of trouble or heartache is:

However, as it is written:

“What no eye has seen,
    what no ear has heard,
and what no human mind has conceived”
    the things God has prepared for those who love him.

1 Corithians 2:9

Now, I think you could guess that I might be creative.. Well, I am. I love Pinterest. Absolutely addicted to it. I enjoy making crafts and I wish I had the money to make more of them. I also scrapbook. I have for about 7 years now. I am really excited about the one I am currently working on! I will share a few pages with you once I have finished. :) 

So, there's a little bit of information on who I am. It also sort of explains why I chose Communications as my major. One day I'll give you the long, detailed story of how I got to this major. I wasn't always a Comm major... Another day, loves. 

Trusting God forever and for always. ❤

Everyone Has A Story..

"When you look at a person, any person, remember everyone has a story. Everyone has gone through something that has changed them." 

I learned over the past year how true this can be.

I am thankful for what I have gone through. If someone told me this time last year, that this is how my life would turn out, I would not have believed them.

Everyone goes through something in their life that has changed them. We may not be aware of what that is or even when they are going through something. One of my best friends confided in me a few weeks ago about something she was going through, and had been for a long time, I never knew because she hid it. I then told her my story of what I have gone through and she did not know either.

Everybody comes with baggage, find someone who loves you enough to help you unpack. <3

Bittersweet

That's the only word I have to describe today. BITTERSWEET.

 

“It's not hard to decide what you want your life to be about. What's hard is figuring out what you're willing to give up in order to do the things you really care about.”

Another chapter of my life has been closed. I moved out of the dorm room that I have lived in since August 23, 2012. I spent around 8 months in there.

Last summer was a hard time in my life and I spent most of the summer thinking about moving to college, living in a dorm, making new friends, and having amazing experiences. I received all of that over the past few months. I am so thankful for the opportunity and I cannot believe I am back home for the summer. 

So with today, it has been bittersweet. I finished my classes a few days ago, and have spent time with friends and packed up my room since then. As I moved everything out today with the help of my parents, I was sad. Last night as I walked down the hallway in shower shoes and carrying my shower caddy, I realized that it was the last time I would do that. 

Ever. 

It's a weird feeling when you cross over a bridge that you know you will never go back too. Like the day I graduated from high school. I would never walk down that hallway as a student again. Never play another game on the basketball court. 

Enough with the sadness though. I'm so glad to be moving out of the dorms. It is an experience that I would encourage everyone to do. I met so many great friends that I believe will be friends for life. I spent days in a little cramped room with eight, nine, even ten other people playing games and laughing hysterically. We became so close and I believe they enjoyed the time as much as I did. There are girls who love the Lord as I do and we have talked about the Lord many times over the past few months. We have been able to go to RUF (Reformed University Fellowship) and to conferences together to grow closer to our Savior. 

I met two of these girls last semester at college and the other two I have known all through high school. These pictures were took on our last night together on the patio outside of our dormitory. We decided to dress up and go out to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings. It was a lot of fun and a special time with dear friends.

 In the fall, I will be living in an apartment with two other girls. It is a beautiful area and a beautiful apartment, and for three girls we will make it special. Here is one of the beautiful girls I will be living with. I met her last semester, and we have become the best of friends.

I am so excited about this upcoming chapter in my life. 

A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.

 Music is Life 

 

My taste in music has changed throughout the years and especially throughout the last two semesters. I now love songs by people such as Chris Tomlin, Imagine Dragons, Bruno Mars, Hunter Hayes, and Colton Dixon.

April 19, 2013, I saw Colton Dixon in concert! It was an incredible experience. The tickets were a gift from a dear friend and one of my best friends went with me. She enjoyed the concert as well.

Colton Dixon is from Murfreesboro, TN and was a finalist on American Idol season 10. I was a big fan and voted for him every week. When I found out he was coming close to where I attend college, I just had to go.

He sings from his heart and a love for God. In between songs, he would talk about God's love for us. How he died for our sins and that the world we live in is blind to it.

When Colton Dixon was on American Idol, he took a lot of criticism for standing for what he believed in and for standing for Christ on a weekly basis. When he was voted off, her performed Everything by Lighthouse. He fell on his knees in worship for what God had done for him in his life. He now serves God faithfully and has released his first album. I encourage all of you to look him up.

 

The tickets to the concert. It was for Josh Wilson, Colton Dixon and Third Day. 

Colton Dixon performs "Never Gone"; one of his first hit singles. 

Lights off, a shot in the dark 

We get lost when we're playing a part 

We lay blame like we know what's best 

... It's a shame... 

We break when we fall too hard 

Lose faith when we're torn apart 

Don't say you're too far gone 

It's a shame 

Breaking Bitterness

I know it has been awhile since my last post. I'm sorry loves.

It's been a crazy semester thus far. 18 hours was not my best decision, but I'm going to make it through. There are other things in life besides school though. From a dear man, "Sometimes you have to put the book down, accept a lower grade, to help a dear friend in need." Well, I have some friends that have done that for me lately.

Let me share with you a verse I read in my devotional over the weekend..

James 3:13-14
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbour bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.

James 3 talks about the tongue and how you talk to others, what kind of communication should come out of your mouth. Verse 14 is what spoke to me about bitterness in your heart.

Ill be honest, there is one person, who I am completely nice to, but I don't like them. I'm nice because the Bible says in Romans 12:9 God says that vengeance is his and a few verses down it talks of how being nice is worse than getting even. "Heap coals of fire on their head" meaning that they hate your kindness. They have done unnecessary mean and horrid things to me, and in my heart I can not stand them.

I spent a long time in prayer, praying that I could let go of that bitterness. With God's help, I am letting go. They don't anger me anymore.

I pray you all would let go of any bitterness in your heart. It's the only way to have full joy with God. ❤

Back to College

Most all colleges around the country have started or are starting today. My classes began early this morning at 9am and I will not be finished until 6pm. I know it is a cold, snowy day, but I am still content with life.
God has blessed me beyond imagine. As I look around and see what other people suffer, I am thankful God has never tried me like He has some.
"Aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands..." 1 Thessalonians 4:11
Remember this verse as you go about your day of classes. For those in high school, college, and workforce. Work with what God has blessed you with, don't compare what others have. God clearly states "Thou shalt not covet". Live your life everyday to the best you can. Care for others, but do not waste your time trying to know everything about someone else.

The grass isn't always greener on the other side, it's green where YOU water it. <3