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Conquering the Day

Conquering the Day

For a couple days now I have been feeling dry in my spirit. I thought it might be because of where I am in my devotions. I am currently plowing through some chapters in the bible that could be considered dry. Long chapters from the old testament that give detailed genealogies. Last night I read [...]

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Rethinking Facebook

Rethinking Facebook

I originally got into facebook without completely understanding what it really was, simply because a friend told me I should be on there. When I first joined the network, it was a blast being able to easily communicate with friends and family, which was otherwise impossible when you’re living in Haiti. I have observed that [...]

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My goals for this summer

My goals for this summer

I consider myself to be an ambitious person. Time will tell. Every summer up until this one I have counted down the days until school is out. This summer will be a little different. I am striking out on a new habit, working all summer! I want to find strength in freedom. When other kids [...]

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Remembering The Brave

Remembering The Brave

Today my family and I attended a parade. It was exciting, seeing the troops march and the brass band play. It is time to remember those that have died in the service of country. I have no one in my family that died while serving in the military. My mother’s father, Samuel Gillette served as [...]

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I am sixteen!

I am sixteen!

As of today, I have entered a new season of my life. I am officially sixteen years old. I have a special tradition that I celebrate every birthday. Every year since my fourteenth birthday I have always had Greek Cake. It may sound like a shallow tradition. Now strap yourself in for the story behind [...]

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