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I'm not normal. I think you'll begin to see that when you start reading.
Normal girls my age are caught up in their new boyfriend or pair of frye boots. But me? I'm caught up in the grace that saved me from eternal destruction and the Man who gave me that grace. To put it simply, I'm crazy about my God.
And that's not normal.

Behind every action, lies motivation. So what's my motivation?
I want to provide everyone with access to see that God loves them. I want people to know the thoughts and conflicts that cloud my naive mind...


...and I like to blog.

As you read these letters, Candice is you. I am writing these letters to you- whoever you may be.

So when you see her name, say your name.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

stephen


Dear Candice,
throughout the past few weeks in church, the highschoolers have been reading throughout the book of Acts. Acts is all about the early church and the first Christians. Last night we talked about Acts chapter 6 and 7 and the stoning of Stephen. It says that Stephen was so filled with the Holy Spirit that his face was glowing like that of an angel. This is by far one of my favorite stories in the entire Bible. Basically, the church leaders (or "Christians" as they called themselves but were anything but) were upset about Stephen sharing the Gospel. And they all got so upset that they took him outside and stoned him. The whole time he was preaching the Good News, he was filled with the Holy Spirit. It wasn't actually him speaking- it was God speaking through him. So while he is sitting in this pit being stoned he cries out, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Lord do not hold this sin against them." What amazing last words. This passage leaves me speechless. Wow. Just wow.
I pray that i would be able to have such amazing and inspiring words.
I love you.
Love,
Sara
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