Great Faith

           "Once I saw a Russian lady officer on the street. I approached her and

appologoized, 'I know that it is impolite to approach an unknown lady on the

street, but I am a pastor and my intentions are earnest. I wish to speak to you

about Christ.'

             She asked me, 'Do you love Christ?' I said, 'Yes! With all of my heart.'

She fell into my arms and kissed me again and again. It was a very embarrasing

situation for a pastor, so I kissed her back, hoping people would think we were

relatives. She exclaimed to me, 'I love Christ too!' I took her to our home and

discovered to my amazement that she knew nothing about Christ-absolutely

nothing-except the name. And yet she loved Him. She did not know where and

how He lived and died. She did not know His teachings, His life of ministry. She

was for me a psychological curiostiy: how can you love someone if you know

only his name?

             When I inquired, she explained, 'As a child, I was taught to read by

pictures. For an 'a' there was and apple, for a 'b' there was a bell, for a 'c' a cat,

and so on.

             When I went to high school, I was taught that it was my holy duty to

defend the communist fatherland. I was taught about Communist morals. But

I did not know what a 'holy duty' or a 'moral' looked like. I needed a picture

for these. Now I knew that our forefathers had a picture for everything

beautiful, praiseworthy, and truthful in life. My grandmother always bowed

before this picture, saying that it was the picture of one called Cristos (Christ).

And I loved this name by itself. This name became so real to me! Just to say

this name gave me such joy.'

             Listening to her, I remembered what is written in Philippians 2:10,

that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow. Perhaps the anti-Christ will

be able for a time to erase from the world the knowledge of God. But there

is a power in the simple name of Christ, and this will lead one to the light.

             She joyously found Christ in my home and now the One whose name

she loved lived in her."

This story, Lord is so inspiring. This story makes me want to be more like this

wonderful lady. This woman loved You without even knowing Your wonderful

name. She loved You even though she didn't even here the good news about

You! Lord help my unbelief, help me to love You until the end of time. When

the world and the desires and the lusts are too much, help me to stand for You!

Let my children and my grandchildren and great grandchildren, and so on love

You until forever. Help me to be the light that You have called me to be. Let

my weaknesses be my strength in You and only You! Live through me!

I am Forever Yours!

Marks of the True Christian

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is

good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo 

one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal,

be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be 

patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to

the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Bless 

those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice

with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live

in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but

associate with the lowly. Never be conceited. Repay no

one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable

in the sight of all. If possible, so far it depends on you,

live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves,

but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengence

is mine, I will repay says the Lord."  To the contrary if your

enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something

to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his

head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with

good.

Romans 12:9-21

God help me to live these verses. I want Your love and truth in my life.

Take all that is wrong and dishonoring in Your sight! Make me into

something beautiful and honoring to You! I love You Lord!

When Love Takes You In!

I am adopted and I felt just like what he speaks of in this song
and I know what he is talking about. It makes me cry like many
songs do, I hope it inspires you! Let love minister to you as you
listen.

Lovely Song!

This is a great wedding song! I really like it! The words are so amazing!
My heart melted as I thought about how I feel as if this is how God
speaks to me many times too! He is the Love of my life and I am so
glad I found Him...! Jesus is Everything GREAT and lovely in my life!
I love You Jesus! Please help me to love you with ALL that I am and
ever will be! I don't want the pen of my life story, please take it from
me! I give it to You completely! You are the Love of my life Jesus and
You will always be!

One Of My Favorite Songs!

This is one of my MANY favorite songs by Mark Schultz. This song means
so much to me! I hope it impacts your life like it has impacted mine!

*yawn*

I am so tired!

One Favorite scene in "Facing the Giants"!

This is one of my favorite scenes in "Facing the Giants". It's the "Death Crawl." When I
think of what he's teaching Brock, I get convicted at times. We need to do
things that are hard, even if they hurt. It doesn't mean that it's the end of things,
although it often feels that way. The truth is, that it's the beginning of something
beautiful! Pain sometimes brings healing when it comes to things like this. When
something is hard for me to do, I often think it could change me or someone
around me. Although pain is difficult God can be glorified through it all! Brock
was a man of influence and with that he helped change the team-with God's
help!

Sand Castles

Well, It was quite some time back when I had this dream. I was in Heaven and In a short
distance, I saw children playing in sand. There were hundreds and maybe even thousands
of sand boxes lined up in a line. There were maybe five children in each sand castle box.
The sand boxes went further than the eye could see! The children were all wearing white
and building really beautiful castles. Then I saw Jesus sitting in an elegant chair, but not
a fancy chair. I looked at the children and longed to be where they were. Jesus knew my
hearts desire. Well as I looked at Jesus, I saw the longing and tenderness in His eyes.
I was searching, trying to figure out what exactly He was thinking. I looked at the
children and Jesus several times, back and forth. Then finally Jesus did the same
thing-He looked at the children playing in the sand building spectacular sand castles
and then He looked at me several times before He said what I was desiring to hear.
He said "Leave room for Traci!" My heart melted as I looked back into His eyes.
I noticed though that as soon as Jesus started speaking all of the children stopped
what they were doing, and looked very eagerly at Jesus to hear what He had to say!

Do you ever long to do something great for God? Do you ever think that the little things
matter to Jesus just as much as the big things. Every "little" decision you make can
and does make a difference in someones life. Where is your heart secure at? Where
do you feel pleasure and joy at? It is good to do "big" things for God, just remember
that the little things you do build habits and those habits are who you become!
Build your treasures in Heaven! It's waiting for you!

Got My 1st Job!

So, I have finally got a job! Praise Jesus! I am working at the hospital at New
Horizons! Dr. Gates and many other doctors work there! I am starting out
working on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. I can't work Monday or
Wednesday because I have school during those days as of right now. I am
so excited about my job! Today was my first day! I worked from 8-5 and
everyone seemed to like me! I really believe God opened up this door!
Amy, a very dear friend and sister of mine helped me get this job! I am so
thankful to her and to God! God knows my needs and helps me in all that
I do! I am learning to trust Him more and more everyday! Thanks God!
You are such a marvelous Daddy! I love You Jesus!

Nathan and Tara-great family!

This is a picture of Nathan and Tara Cherry, with their two adorable children
Lilibeth and Ryan! They are such an amazing family and set a wonderful example
of what a good marriage looks like! Tara was my accountability leader for
quite some time and I still often ask her advice about different things because
she is wise and such a great person to look up to and follow! Her husband
Nathan is also a wonderful man. He is an associate pastor and a youth leader.
He is not ashamed of the gospel and is continuely encouraging youth and young
adults in their walk with the Lord! Tara has a blog:
http://www.mommyheadadventures.com/ if you would like to visit it and learn
more about her and her family! They are very passionate about reaching this
generation for Jesus! I encourage you to be an example for others to look up to,
just as this wonderful family has done for me!

Go ahead and check out Tara's blog!
http://www.mommyheadadventures.com/

Retreat Update!

I am back from my retreat with my Mom. We had a great time! I believe
God really helped me. Mom gave me a special necklace to remind me of
a promise. The necklace is a cross that is really elegant and can be turned
either way and will still look great! It's a reversible necklace I guess! It
says, "A journey of faith is a journey of love." I really believe that some
lies that I have believed for so long have finally been broken. We took
the lies that I have been believing in my head and heart and literally
burned them in a can (we thought it would be very memorable if we set
off the fire alarms in the whole hotel and our excuse and the truth we would
tell them was that "we were burning lies and fears!" We laughed at the
thought! It was quite humorous to think about! lol) Then we replaced the
lies with truths out of the Bible. The lies we were focusing on were lies that
I have had for so long that I didn't even realize I had. We focused on the
lies that were built up from my past hurts. Most of which were along the lines
of marriage life. I really feel free to not be afraid. It will still be a little tough
at times, but once the roots have been pulled, the plant can grow into
something beautiful. That means, once the fears and lies have been uprooted
out of my life, I can grow into something beautiful-the person God has
called me to be! I can be the wife that I am supposed to be someday to
my future husband! I know that people always say that I talk and think about
"marriage" a lot. There has been things that I have had trouble dealing with
regarding this subject though. Once I can overcome that, I can believe the
truth and think about marriage more positively! Which will help many
relationships in my life! :)

We did some fun things too! We went to downtown St. Louis and stayed
in a very nice hotel. We then went that evening to the Spaghetti Factory,
that was a fun place! It has a train inside of it! Then the next day
we went shopping at Kohls with a gift card that some wonderful people
gave me! We spent 2 hours there because we were trying to find the
best things for the best price! Oh I was SO stressed! I was getting so
emotional because everything was wrong! I couldn't decide what outfits
I wanted to buy, then when I sort of decided, we went to check out and
I saw a tear in one of the shirts, then we were going to change it out, then
when we decided to do that, we noticed they just changed the signs from
50% off to 35% off! We were NOT happy after spending that much time
shopping expecting that result! Then, when we fixed that and found
something else to buy, I thought I lost my gift card! I was almost in tears
by now! I might of been acutally! Then we put up the stuff we spent so
long picking out and went to the car and searched everything. THEN....
Mom saved the day and found the gift card and then we lost another
gift card I had that only had $7 left on it! We were able to get the outfits
though! That was a day I will never forget! I was finally relieved!


After all of the mess at Kohls, we went to the big Goodwill and shopped
and I was able to get a few more things-a dress, a skirt and a shirt! :)
I was happy! The rest of the trip went pretty smoothly except that Mom
was scatterbrained the first day a lot and I was scatterbrained the second
day a lot! I think it was because we were a little stressed about the talk or
nervous, or something! We had a good time though!

"The Grace Card" Coming Soon!

This is the trailer to the new movie coming out called "The Grace Card."
From the creators of Fireproof and Facing the Giants! I can not wait to
see it! I am already so excited! I also love the song they play in the back-
ground and the artist who sings that song! If your excited about the movie,
comment! :)

Small Group-Who is Who?

So some people have been asking me what the senior girls group looks like. This is not

everyone in the group, but most of everyone. This picture was taken the week of 

Christmas as you can tell! The girl in the middle bending down is the leader, her name

is Stephanie. Behind her is Molly and Ginger. Molly is the girl without a Santa hat, but

closest to the Christmas tree. Ginger is with the hat and close to the Christmas tree.

In front of Ginger on the right side is Erin. She just had a baby and her baby is SO

cute! Next to her in the "elf" hat is Hanna. Now on the left side in front of Molly is me!

Next to me is Antonia and behind Antonia is Shy! Now there you have the small 

group I meet with every Thursday (besides the one's who aren't in the pic).

This was a very interesting day! We played games the whole day! The games we 

played came off of the movie "Elf," and if you have ever seen that, you will know how

messy those games can get! lol! I am glad I didn't play them though! I just sat and 

watched. There was one game I played though....oh...it was a gift wrapping contest!

Anyways, for those of you who were asking, here you have it!

Beautiful Day!

It has been a gorgeous day! I am so thankful for the beautiful weather! I have been so
"hungry" to be in God's beautiful creation! I just wish I could live outside! Oh Spring,
please come!?!?! I miss Spring so much! It's such a lovely season! I think that Spring
is God's reminder to us that the old things have passed away and behold all things have
become new! I could never make this world look right if God let me! lol...I'm glad He
didn't! Spring is calling my name! My favorite part about Spring is that I can go outside
and bask in the presence of God! I can just be out there as long as I want! It's a reminder
of God's faithfulness! When winter is near, you know Spring is just right around the corner!
Thanks God for making such a beautiful day!

A Way To Pray!

Our family has family devotions every morning together at 7 a.m. We meet together
and read through a devotional book, then we pray and do "announcements for the
day." I thought this was very helpful for us and thought I would share with you how
we let everyone pray. We don't always go by this, but it's helpful for the younger
one's in the house who will pray for Ginger and MooMoo (our Dogs) and everything
they see in the house. It can be quite a prayer if ya know what I mean, which isn't
bad at all, it's just we could sit there for a VERY LONG time just on one person
praying and this helps us to "keep a focus" if you will....It goes like this:

Monday-Missionaries (any missionary...we don't always pray for the same one.)
Tuesday-Two Friends
Wednesday-World (example: Haiti. abortion, human trafficking)
Thursday-Thanksgiving  (food, clothes, warmth, friends, etc..anything!)
Friday-Family (example: Amanda, Mema, Aunt Carol and Uncle Sammy)

It is really great! It helps everyone. We normally add any other important prayer
requests before we start praying, but it helps everyone in our house to "stay on
track," which my brother Troy always likes to remind us! lol.

I hope this is helpful to you in any way!

The "Heart" of India!

India is a beautiful country! God has something special for this country! I was looking
at this photo that I got off of the internet and noticed the land around that body of
water looks like a heart! My heart melted. Isn't that neat how God makes such
a beautiful thing? This is amazing! I pray that the people of India will know the truth
and the truth will set them free! I think that this country is very blessed and I would
love to visit someday in my lifetime!

What does your heart say when you think about the people of India? If you had the
chance to say one thing to a person in India who didn't know Jesus, what would you
tell them? It's a thought to consider! :)

Search your heart and see if you can see the "heart" of India! What do you think they
need MOST?

Appointment Update (1)!

So I went to the doctor yesterday and I have to do a stool specimen test 3 times.
I am taking some medicine to see if it helps me (so far it hasn't). I had more blood
taken and might have to do a CAT scan and several other things. Please continue
praying that we figure out what's going on and FAST! Thanks for all of the prayers!

Thanks and Blessings!

Happy Valentines Day!

It's Valentines Day and I have to say that I don't have a boyfriend or a husband right now
in this season of my life. I can say though that I am waiting faithfully for that special
person. I know that he's out there and I pray that he is growing in the Lord every day.
I pray that he is waiting for me as I wait for him. God has plans far greater than my own.
I know that our future will have many delightful moments, as well as many hard times.
I also know that God is bigger than our problems! He is faithful and true. I just wish
that if my future husband does read this, that he knows how special he is to me and
that I am thinking especially of him on this wonderful day to celebrate those we love!
I love him and always will! Happy Valentines Day!

Please Pray!

I have been having so much pain in my stomach over the past year. It has
been so bad that I often cry and at times I can't sleep well at night. I describe it
as a feeling similar to having cramps, but 5-10 times worse! I am not sure what's
going on, but I went to my doctor before and she gave me medicine, but it hasn't
helped a whole lot. The doctor said it was just a lot of stool up in me (I know that's
grouse, but it's what she said!). She then gave me medicine for constipation, but it
hasn't helped too much. Just last night I started having the symptoms again: stomach
cringing and aching terribly. It just twists and turns and I feel like there is a "war"
in my stomach. It has been causing me so much pain! So I am going to see a doctor
on Monday who studies the stomach specifically. I hope it hurts when I go so the
doctor can figure out what's going on! I know that sounds bad, but I want to
find out what's going on! It hurts so bad! I often just ache and can't move. I just
stay curled up! I pray that God will heal it! It does get better but it's never satisfied.
I often can't eat hardly because I feel like I am going to throw up or something!
I eat anyways because I need to and have to and often want to! It just hurts 24/7!
So please pray for me! If it's just major stool, I guess I will find out. I will try to
keep you updated! Thanks for your prayers!

Mother-Daughter Retreat!

So my Mother and I are going on a retreat! Just her and me! It will be a good one,
but also very interesting. We have never really done this kind of things before. Since
I have 7 brothers and my sister Amanda is in Michigan attending school. We will be
gone from the 18-20th. We will be going to St. Louis. We will do some fun things,
not exactly sure yet, but it will be good. We will also be doing a LOT of bonding
too! Since we will be together for 3 days, just us, it will give us time to express our
thoughts and heart to one another and grow in God more as well. My Mom will be
helping me go over some things that I have been struggling with too. We can work
together to help each other grow in Jesus! I am excited! I know God will meet us
where we are and guide us the whole way through! Yay! Mother-Daughter Retreat's
are fun!!! I have heard and read a great many stories!

"Wait for Me!"

This is a really good song! I like it Alot! It's so inspiring and true! Such great revelation!
This is another one of my favorite songs! What do you think about this video and the song?

"Wait for me...Future Husband!" ~Traci~
:) ;)

Final CNA Exam!

So I took the CNA final exam just now! It was tough! There were some questions
where I thought there could be more than one answer. It was then hard to determine
the best solution! I am nervous. I will get my score in 3 weeks! I hope I passed,
If not, I know that God is in control! Also, I can pay to take it up to three times and
this was just my first try! Thanks for your continued prayers! I know God will lead
me where I need to be! I know that whatever happens, I will be sad I know, but
I will also know that God closes and opens doors! He wants something for me and I
am seeking Him and His plan for me!

Thanks God for letting me make it this far! I pray that you would guide me where You

want me to go, not anywhere else! Whatever happens I will praise you, in the good and

in what seems like is not so good! No matter what You receive glory through it all!

Love You Daddy, Father!

School...school....school!

Update on School!
Anatomy and Physiology-test on Ch. 1&2 (9th)
                                       lab test-Mon (14th)
CNA Final Test- 2/10/11 @ 8:00 a.m.
Re-take Math Assessment test- 2/15/11 @ 9:00 a.m.
LPN test- 2/24/11 @ 9:00 a.m.

And Many more to come! This is huge! If I don't do good on the CNA test,
I will not be Ceritfied. If I don't do well on the LPN assessment test, I can't get into
the nursing program!
The math assessment is just so I can raise my score, but it's good to do well on that!
This month will determine a LOT for my future! Please pray for me!?
Thanks!
I pretty much have a test every week twice!
I also have English 101. It's not hard, but it takes up time that I could be studying!
Thanks for your prayers!

Great Heros (1) A Challenge!

Rachel Joy Scott-A hero of the Faith! She was no average ordinary girl in this world!
She had such a passion for God! Her story will be told for many generations!
Rachel Joy Scott died on April 20, 1999. She lived her life in a way that set
her apart from the average person. She did extraordinary things that made her
an extraordinary person in Jesus! She was so different. Every time I read the
Book her parents wrote on her life, I cry and tend to wish I could be as brave
and as strong in my walk with Jesus as she was! My only hearts desire is to
please God and so when I see or hear people who are so close to Jesus and
who God used to change the world through them, I get excited and I often wish
I could be like them in many ways! For example: Jim Elliot. He loved God
tremendously! He was willing to lay down his life for people who did NOT know
God! There are so many hero's of the faith! Take a look around, explore the life
of someone that has impacted you life in some way! Rachel is by far one of my
top hero's of the faith! I accept Rachel Joy Scott's Challenge! Do you?
Here are some web sites to learn more about Rahel and her life:
Rachel Bio. 
Rachel's Website

This is for the ladies-Modesty

It seems everywhere I turn there are hundreds and thousands of women and girls
trying to be someone they are not really! They don't understand the importance
and significance of modesty. They want the guys affection and attention, but they
don't think through things. Modesty is most beautiful! When girls and
women dress modestly, they will be doing good to both the guys and themselves!
Modesty seems to be so rare. It makes me sad to think that girls throw themselves
out there and then get mad when a guy does something to the girl they never
dreamed the guy would do to them! I mean I don't understand guys...I don't
think many girls do and vice-versa. I have read a lot of books though on topics
of modesty and purity and similar subjects and I have learned some very
powerful things that can help girls to think twice about what they do and how
they present themselves! The truth is: guys will value the girl who is modest and
who presents herself in a way that she cares about who she is and thinks about
the guy. It might seem that they don't, but they do value that! I have also learned
that guys are very visual. I do not and don't completely understand but that is the
way God made them! So if guys are visual people, we need to help stand
together as a generation of women who will help the guys to not stumble and fall.
We need to do our part, then the guys can do their part and God will do His part!
Most importantly though, God values the initiative you take to dress modestly to
not tempt anyone. There is so much reward to modesty! Girls don't need to
throw themselves out there for guys to notice, because that is not a good way
to find what you want. I have seen too many women just have what they think
is love when in reality they are being used to please the guy. The relationship
ends and you wonder why he left? The answer is so very clear-YOU asked for
it! I know it sounds harsh, but that is some of what it boils down to! When you
tempt the guy to get what you want and he leaves it was partly your fault.

(This is a video that encouraged me! Take a look and tell me what you think!)

Don't you want a guy who will love and cherish you for YOU!?!? Don't you want
the one who will remain faithful to you till death do you part? Don't you want the kind
of man who will protect you? Don't you want the man who will love you because
you were willing to wait and not tempt other guys because you are his? Don't you
want the man who will value your modesty so no other guy will look at you with lust,
because your his and HIS girl? Don't you want someone who will really, truly, truly
love you for the woman you are? I know it's rare to find and sometimes hard to
believe to, but I believe with all of my heart that that is what guys really see! Your
outward beauty may fade, but the inward beauty is what counts most!
MODESTY IS SO BEAUTIFUL!

BIO 205-HARD!!!

Anatomy and Physiology is HARD!!!! Jesus....help me make it through!
I believe you can! I have faith that I can do well...I just need You!
I can't do it in my own strength! Thanks Daddy!

Human Ventriloquist-Funny!

So this is a video my Mom got forwarded to her and I just thought it was
SO funny! Tell me what you think! The guy uses as his name-Traci!!!
That makes it more hilarious! lol! Tell me what you think!

The Lost.....the Orphans....Your Will!

(Me in the Dominican Republic holding  and orphan in "06" 

-not for sure about the year)

She is so precious! My heart just melted! I wanted to take her home with me!

I don't know what I want to be except what Jesus wants me to be. I have a heart for
people and mainly children and the lost. There are so many people that are hurting
and dieing every day. There are so many children who are being abused and
mistreated every moment. There are so many lost souls who will not see Jesus. I
want to do what God wants me to do. God has put this desire in me to be a mother,
but more than that to help children who have been in situations similar to the one's I
have been in. I have thought about it and I really really am seriously thinking about
and praying about possibly starting an orphanage for children. I don't know how,
when, where or if I even should. I am just thinking that if children are hurting like I
have hurt and even worse than I have, then I want to show them the hope and love I
have! The hope and love that Jesus gives me! I want to give them hope through love
and support. To clothe them, feed them and care for them each day. I want to be
there for them when they feel unloved or unwanted. I want to help those who want
or need the help. I want to do what God wants me to do, so I am praying for
direction on exactly what I am supposed to do. I know Jesus that you have a plan
for me and I know you have a plan for the children who are hurting in every way!
You love the people You created! You have good plans for everyone! I am willing
to go Jesus! I am willing to give everything I have to help those who need you. I am
willing and want to be your servant forever. I will love you forever. I will go for
You Jesus! I will do what You want me to do, I ask You to make it clear in Your
timing and in Your own special way. Thank You Father for Your faithfulness and
love towards everyone. You are so merciful and show so much love to me. I am
nothing without You! You are my Rock and my Fortress. You are the foundation
that I live on DAILY. Show me what YOU want me to do, not what I want to do!
Give me Your heart and Your eyes for people in need! As soon as You say it,
I do it! No matter how difficult it may be, I give everything I am for Your Kingdom's
cause! Show me how to love like You have loved me!!! I truly live for YOU!

Trevor-Army?

This is Trevor. He is my twin! Yes, I am a twin! You may be wondering why I
am posting something about him in my journal/blog. Here is the reason, Trevor
is going to go see a recruiter today! He might be joining the Army if everything
works out! I wanted to tell you this exciting news because since I am adopted,
I now have 1 biological brother already in the Army. His name is Michael.
Now my twin brother is heading in that same direction. I know boys and men
just love adventures and war and everything like that! It's good I guess, since
God made guys like that! I am just praying that if he gets accepted that he
doesn't just head out on the "front lines." He might want to someday, but as far
as I know he doesn't want to be in Afghanistan right now, which is a plus! I
hope he just stays safe! This is sort of exciting and scary all at the same time!
I honestly as a female don't know what to say or think! I will be praying for
him and I am very proud that I have 7 brothers who love our country!
God has given us a great country, so we need godly leaders and godly
men to stand up and make a difference in America! Thank you to all
American's who serve our country with a godly heart. That will be a
great legacy that you will leave for many generations!

Understanding Your Potential!

What is your potential? Myles Munroe says it so so well. This is your potential:
"Potential Defined is: Potential is....dormant ability.....reserved
power......untapped strength.....unused success.....hidden 
talents.....capped capability. All you can be but have not yet 
become....all you can do but have not yet done......how far you can
reach but have not yet reached......what you can accomplish 
but have not yet accomplished. Potential is unexposed ability 
and latent power."

"what you see is not all there is. That is potential. Not what is, 
but what can be."

"What would the world have lost if you had not been born?"

"You are more than what you have done."

You are more than what you think you are. You are what you become and can be.
Don't let fear grip your potential! Understand your potential, step out and be
who you are meant to be! Potential is very necessary in life. It you don't know
what you are capable of and are meant to become, then you can't be who you
were meant to be! I encourage you to read this book and tell me your thoughts
after you do read it!

Joshua Harris

"I Kissed Dating Goodbye" and "Boy Meets Girl" are very two great books
that I would recommend to any singles out there! Joshua Harris is an excellent
writer and he really gets into what he says. You can see that he has a passion
for this topic, that so many people struggle with on a daily basis. I get really
encouraged by this book. I think that if anyone is struggling with really
wanting to know a godly perspective on this subject then I would recommend
these books. I find that as I do not focus on being married, then God helps me to
guard my heart for the man I will one day marry. He knows my life! It's not that I
don't have a desire to be married, because I do! It's just that as I fall in love with
Jesus, the things of this world and it's system fades away. I don't want to be in a
relationship until I know that I know that God is encouraging it and desires it for
me. I mean, have you ever thought that the man or woman you are dating could be
someone else's husband or wife? It's a really powerful concept! Anyways, Take a
peek into these books on christianbook.com if you want! God has a plan for you!
Have faith in His plan! Valentines Day is coming up and I thought I would just
encourage you with these wonderful books and such a neat author as well!

Joshua Harris has great books! Such inspiring and encouraging messages!
Thanks Mr. Harris for your perspective!
~Traci~