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| I'm back in Springfield this weekend, not much else going on. take the PSAT again in two weeks or something, and I head back to school on Monday afternoon. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to recover from the devastating effects of being a first-semester senior at IMSA.
Applications are an interesting deal, though. I'm only applying to three colleges, whereas the AVERAGE of IMSA students apply to SEVEN. I'm really going out on a limb, aren't I? UIUC's was due to the CAC office on the first, so I'm done with that, and I'm mostly done with the Wheaton app, due for Early Action on Nov. 1st. IWU will be way easier, and I've plenty of time for that.
Quite frankly, I think I'll get into all three without a problem. Of course, I haven't done this before, so I don't know. Choosing which one, however, will be the 'fun' part.
I've always recently realized how much I've changed. Fortunately, it seems to all be for the better. I feel as though I'm letting go of all the things that kept me in immaturity for most of my kidhood, and I'm moving on to being a man (and not a man of this world, mind you). Gaming, gone, though I still connect. Duct tape, useful but not on my body. Hats, gone from everyday wear. There is more facial hair. Unfortunately for some of you, I've let go f xanga and am only doing this because I feel bad about leaving you hanging for so long. But I'm obviously not the person who checks their blog every day, week, or even month. My taste in music is growing, my taste in food is growing. My taste in actions and judgment is growing.
I feel as though I've completely let go of who I've tried to make myself and let God determine what making me who He wants me to be, or at the very least, that I'm trying to make myself useful to others and apply what I can be to learning and getting hands-on experience with life.
This is the part of my life where who I am is determined. And I wanna do this right- through Him. And the trials, the experiences, the papers, even- I'm taking my time right now to thank you for them, Lord, because that's the only way I'll grow.
In other news, Homecoming was a week ago today. I think ithat it is safe to say that Frances Mei and I had a good time. Hopefully, Dr. Czerny isn't permanently traumatized by the music.
Not much else to say. I was never one for a good chat, and I hope I haven't let you guys down regarding a blog. Hmmm. Life is good. Click your heels, transcend the ordinary.
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| So, yeah. It's been a while. What can I say? I'm not as into posting as I used to be. I guess now that I'm back for the summer, I'm not particularly missing out on everything in the world.
So, what's new, Luke?
Plenty. Too much to put all up on here.
John 15:9-17
"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I
no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his
master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything
that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. You
did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear
fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you
ask in my name. This is my command: Love each other."
It's a good time.
Life is an adventure.
Also- I got my ACT scores back- 34.
~luke
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| Well, simply to give you guys an update, here goes:
Life's been crazy. NO, I take that back- Life's been krazy awesome.
Academics this year were extremely challenging, but it looks like I've made it through. Finals are Tuesday through Thursday, so it looks like this weekend will be a lot of sleeping and studying. And hanging out with Frances Mei, who happens to one of the people I thank God most for as of late. She's amazing.
Also, my SAT scores came in. I can't say I was dissappointed. In fact, I'm amazed at how well I did! God can really pull off some amazing stunts. He, after all, created this place. I love that guy. And fortunately, He loves me back. AND to sweeten the deal, He loves all of you, too. Unconditionally and in no uncertain terms. :]
 "And I have to speculate that God himself
Did make us into corresponding shapes like
Puzzle pieces from the clay"
So, go and make your life the one He's always wanted it to be!
Ephesians 3:20-21 (The Message)
God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or
guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us
around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within
us.
Glory to God in the church!
Glory to God in the Messiah, in Jesus!
Glory down all the generations!
Glory through all millennia! Oh, yes!
Hoping that all is well with all of you,
~luke
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| Do Not Worry "Therefore
I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink;
or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than
food, and the body more important than clothes? Look
at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in
barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more
valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If
that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and
tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O
you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Time to prioritize.
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| He Is Risen.
He is Love.
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