While studying for my upcoming CSET exam in biology, I came across this paragraph describing bacterial cells:
"You can have sex, with males possessing a sexual apparatus for transferring genetic information to receptive females. However, since you are both going 30 mph it is difficult to find each other. Furthermore, if you are male, nature gave you a severe problem. Every time you mate with a female, she turns into a male. In bacteria, "maleness" is an infective venereal disease"
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Blatant
Well, it has been quite some time...
It's interesting and perplexing how life unfolds. People change, kids mature, identities form, friends become enemies, enemies become friends... the huge list goes on. So what makes life so spontaneous, illogical, and confusing?
Imperfection.
This has nothing to do with what I wanted to write about. The main topic I wanted to discuss is my hair. Once I enter the professional world, I don't think it will be likely that I will be able to keep my current hairstyle. Bummer. Funny how something so simple can be so complex.
It's interesting and perplexing how life unfolds. People change, kids mature, identities form, friends become enemies, enemies become friends... the huge list goes on. So what makes life so spontaneous, illogical, and confusing?
Imperfection.
This has nothing to do with what I wanted to write about. The main topic I wanted to discuss is my hair. Once I enter the professional world, I don't think it will be likely that I will be able to keep my current hairstyle. Bummer. Funny how something so simple can be so complex.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
"The night is darkest before the dawn"
When Jesus asked us to follow Him, He wants us to follow Him. Not with reluctance, not in fear, not with doubt... but with all our hearts. I'm always reminded of Him because He tests us, sometimes, by picking one of the worst possible times (at least in our minds) to call on us to follow Him. Maybe you have 3 tests and a paper to finish by the end of the weekend, but He calls on you to go and help out with a short mission trip to Mexico. Maybe you had a horrible day, and your praise team leader decides to schedule a prayer meeting for the youth group. What ever the case may be, we know in our hearts what we should do. We KNOW we should just serve Him and everything will be alright. But this knowledge doesn't make anything any easier.
Why, then, is it so hard for most of us to just let go of our fears, worries, and doubts? It could be a lack of faith, right? I mean, if we have enough faith in our all powerful God, why would we ever worry about anything? But it could also be the human condition. God tells us not to worry in the bible. That means He knows that worrying is something we are prone to doing. If you search the phrase "do not worry" in a bible search online, you'll find at least 10 hits. God knows! He knows worrying is a HUGE issue.
So what, then is the solution? I mean, I assume that if you're supporting yourself, or have parents supporting you, it's a lot easier not to worry about things. But what if you have a family to support. What if you have huge responsibilities? How do you cast aside your fears that if you fail, the people who depend on you will be disappointed?
I guess, in the end, it's all about faith. Like He says, all the random animals that live around us are always provided for. He loves us way more than He loves a squirrel. So why wouldn't He provide for us? Why wouldn't He help us through any and all hardships that come our way?
Increase my faith
Why, then, is it so hard for most of us to just let go of our fears, worries, and doubts? It could be a lack of faith, right? I mean, if we have enough faith in our all powerful God, why would we ever worry about anything? But it could also be the human condition. God tells us not to worry in the bible. That means He knows that worrying is something we are prone to doing. If you search the phrase "do not worry" in a bible search online, you'll find at least 10 hits. God knows! He knows worrying is a HUGE issue.
So what, then is the solution? I mean, I assume that if you're supporting yourself, or have parents supporting you, it's a lot easier not to worry about things. But what if you have a family to support. What if you have huge responsibilities? How do you cast aside your fears that if you fail, the people who depend on you will be disappointed?
I guess, in the end, it's all about faith. Like He says, all the random animals that live around us are always provided for. He loves us way more than He loves a squirrel. So why wouldn't He provide for us? Why wouldn't He help us through any and all hardships that come our way?
Increase my faith
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Facets
Everyone makes mistakes. No one is perfect. Yadda yadda...
So if we continue to fail to be satisfied in Him, what does that mean in terms of our relationship to God? Does that mean we don't believe in Him? Does it mean that we do not trust in Him? Are we not saved?
Even King David wasn't satisfied with God at times. He felt the need to take Bathsheeba as his wife. It didn't mean that David didn't believe in God. He was one of the greatest Kings to have ever lived. His life was led in worship to God (for the most part).
God knows every mistake we will ever make. He knows that we cannot ever live the life Jesus led. Yet, He still blesses us with Grace. He still loves us, knowing that we will not love him remotely the same. When He tells us not to worry, I think that He also meant not to worry about how we should live. Some people get so caught up in how to live a life that is pleasing to God... How to live life "right." Well, as humans, we are prone to fail in that area. And if we continue to worry about what is right, and what is wrong, we take away the aspect that is most important: Love. This is God's greatest commandment - to love. Wherever our relationship with God is, if we truly try to love one another, keeping God's will in mind, everything else falls into place. If we go around blessing everyone in our minds vs. cursing the driver who just cut us off on the freeway, we are fulfilling His commandment. Worrying is like standing idly. You think about all the possibilities of each action, but in the end, you're not actually DOING anything. Nothing happens except for the thoughts that whiz by in your head. God gave us free will to DO something.
So, go.
So if we continue to fail to be satisfied in Him, what does that mean in terms of our relationship to God? Does that mean we don't believe in Him? Does it mean that we do not trust in Him? Are we not saved?
Even King David wasn't satisfied with God at times. He felt the need to take Bathsheeba as his wife. It didn't mean that David didn't believe in God. He was one of the greatest Kings to have ever lived. His life was led in worship to God (for the most part).
God knows every mistake we will ever make. He knows that we cannot ever live the life Jesus led. Yet, He still blesses us with Grace. He still loves us, knowing that we will not love him remotely the same. When He tells us not to worry, I think that He also meant not to worry about how we should live. Some people get so caught up in how to live a life that is pleasing to God... How to live life "right." Well, as humans, we are prone to fail in that area. And if we continue to worry about what is right, and what is wrong, we take away the aspect that is most important: Love. This is God's greatest commandment - to love. Wherever our relationship with God is, if we truly try to love one another, keeping God's will in mind, everything else falls into place. If we go around blessing everyone in our minds vs. cursing the driver who just cut us off on the freeway, we are fulfilling His commandment. Worrying is like standing idly. You think about all the possibilities of each action, but in the end, you're not actually DOING anything. Nothing happens except for the thoughts that whiz by in your head. God gave us free will to DO something.
So, go.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Found in an article from the LA Times:
"What primarily seems to motivate atheists isn't rationalism but anger -- anger that the world isn't perfect, that someone forced them to go to church as children, that the Bible contains apparent contradictions, that human beings can be hypocrites and commit crimes in the name of faith. The vitriol is extraordinary."
By Charlotte Allen
May 17, 2009
"What primarily seems to motivate atheists isn't rationalism but anger -- anger that the world isn't perfect, that someone forced them to go to church as children, that the Bible contains apparent contradictions, that human beings can be hypocrites and commit crimes in the name of faith. The vitriol is extraordinary."
By Charlotte Allen
May 17, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Faith
As we go through life, we will encounter many unexpected circumstances and surprises. Some will be pleasant. Some will not. Jesus... how can I remain worry-free? I know, in my head, that You always provide. That, in the end, You always find a way to make things "right." But I am having so much trouble quieting my restless soul. My parents have done everything they can to be supportive and encouraging. Reassuring me that they will take care of everything. But I am no longer a "child." I understand how hard it is for them to "take care of everything." And, thus, my heart is erratic.
Lord... please... I need so much help at this hour. Help remembering how great You are. Help remembering Your power and majesty. Help remembering that You are fully in control.
God, there are so many things that I fail to do. So many things that I neglect. Yet, You knew that I would fail. You knew that I would neglect. And You also know the turmoil that is brewing within me. You know best of all how I am feeling. So Lord, I ask for Your mercy and love to wash over me. I do not deserve anything from You. I do not deserve Your grace, Lord, for I am such an ungrateful son to You most of the time. But I know You love me the same. Your love is perfect, Lord; incomparable. Your love covers all.
So give me peace. Increase my faith Lord.
Lord... please... I need so much help at this hour. Help remembering how great You are. Help remembering Your power and majesty. Help remembering that You are fully in control.
God, there are so many things that I fail to do. So many things that I neglect. Yet, You knew that I would fail. You knew that I would neglect. And You also know the turmoil that is brewing within me. You know best of all how I am feeling. So Lord, I ask for Your mercy and love to wash over me. I do not deserve anything from You. I do not deserve Your grace, Lord, for I am such an ungrateful son to You most of the time. But I know You love me the same. Your love is perfect, Lord; incomparable. Your love covers all.
So give me peace. Increase my faith Lord.
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