The Love Chapter

It being the month of love I wanted to talk about what the verses from 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 are all about and what Paul was meaning to say when he wrote this. First of all, Paul wasn't trying to be sweet with this letter, he was reprimanding the Corinthians. He was telling them what real love is all about and the characteristics of love, because they were not a loving church, in fact they were a very judgmental church.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 

"4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."

Love is patient - now being patient with someone really isn't easy, but it basically is saying that we need to love the person/people even though they have imperfections, flaws and differences.

Love is kind - kindness is patience in action. Kindness is tender and shows forgiveness when wronged. Forgiveness is not easy either, but when you forgive others you feel better than when you did when you held a grudge.

It does not envy - do not be jealous of what the person has that you don't, if they really love you they will love the talents you have, and you should do the same.

It doesn't boast - it's doesn't brag about what one has had that another doesn't which also goes along with "it is not proud." Which is saying that pride is not a good virtue, in fact God hates pride.

It is not self-seeking - it is not selfish, your care for others before yourself, and treat them with kindness.

Not easily angered - of course we get angry with the ones we love, it's human nature, but if you love them the way God asks, then we will love them enough to find the good in everything they do.

Keeps no records of wrongs - this is sort of like not holding a grudge. One notices what they did was wrong but forgave them for it and don't hold a grudge against then because of happened

Love does not delight in evil it rejoices with truth - so the devil does not love you, he has evil intentions towards everyone. That's not love, he cares only about what he wants and how he can steal, kill and destroy us. God, on the other hand, is love and God is truth.

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres - protect the ones you love - make sure they always safe from anything, or anyone. Trust - being able to trust someone is a huge part of what love is, always hopes and always perseveres, it never dies - if it is true love than it will never die no matter how many obstacles are thrown Your way. 

Throwback Thursday

It's Thursday, so why not go back to my childhood and talk about my most and least favorite childhood memories! Throwback Thrusday.

Well first off I should let you guys know that I was a devil child. I was mean and didn't like anybody and nobody liked me. I understand why. Also, I was a biter, I would bite someone for a number of reason, but that didn't make it right. My parents had no idea what to do with me, they were raising a devil child. 

Here we go:

- I was born in Seattle, Washington and lived there for four years. Then we moved here, that's not important, the memory is that I only remember one thing while I lived in Seattle for four years of my beginning life. There was a massive earthquake, I was at preschool and I was so scared that I was going to die. Tragic, right? Well that it's the only thing I remember while living in Seattle. Kind of depressing!

- Here is a funny one. My sisters and I were taking a bath together, I was 2 and my sisters were 5 and 6. I was sitting on my sisters lap and all of the sudden I pooped right one her lap. She hated me from then on out, now we all laughs at the whole situation, and one of my favorite memories.

- I'm going to throw it back to my camp days. Our camp does team games and the teams are separated into about 11-12 colors. I was on the teal team, and we were undefeated! I was doing pretty well as a team player, if I do say so myself. Our team won that year and it was the best camp year if all time! I haven't been on a winning team since then.

- This memory makes me laugh every time. My family went on vacation to two days and decided that the two gold fish we had were fine, so we didn't ask anyone to watch them. That was a bad idea because when we got home there was one really fat goldfish. If thought that one fish ate the other fish, you are correct. It's hilarious now, but at the time I was heartbroken because my fish was the victim. 

There are four childhood memories that I have shared with you. It wasn't easy figuring out which ones to use, but I enjoyed throwing it back to my childhood. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it! Have a fantabulous day! And remember God made you special and He loves you very much! 

                                                                ~ Mindie~

Introducing ME! :D

Hi guys I'm Mindie, one of the 5 Alpha Females, and here is a list of things about me:

- I love the colors purple and coral

- I love people

- I am an ambiavert 

- I want to be an elementary teacher 

- I also am going to try and be a history teacher

- I have two sisters and one little brother, and two loving parents that I look up to

- I have 4 best friends (the alpha females)

- I love art, painting, drawing, writing, photography, graphic design! Just about anything art

- I love to sit and bask in the beauty of nature and the smell of grass

- I hate the season spring, way too wet and muddy, it's just gross

- I love the season fall, beautiful, not too hot, not too cold, colorful, my favorite!

- My full name is Melinda, but everyone calls me Mindie

- At my high school my nickname is really weird, but describes me well, Melindiva! Because apparently I'm a diva (I have no idea where they got that from!)

- I'm really excited about college and start a new, independent life for myself

- My dad works at the college I will be attending

- I plan to move to London 5 years after I graduate college!

That's all I have to say about myself, I could go on and on, but that would probably be boring for you guys! I hope you enjoyed my first blog as much as I enjoyed writing it! Have a beautiful day! :)

This is me!