A Greater Purpose

So, we all know that I love to write crazy, to the point blogs.  Today's is a little bit different- it's an advertisement of sorts.  When you click on my blog, you never know what might be that day's topic.  Usually, you can bet on it being a list of rules or something to do with football.  Well, my friend Andrew has started his own blog.  This blog, has a higher purpose.  


Andrew is currently a student at The Baptist College of Florida.  The focus of his blog is to discuss my #1 man- JESUS!  Andrew wants to use his blog to talk about everything in life, with a lot of focus on Christianity.  I personally love reading blogs, and I don't think anyone could pick a better focus.  


God's Word provides a shelter in times of trouble, answers for the curious, and directions for everyday life. As yall know, I have been trying to decide what path to take with my life.  I have a lot of questions, but more than questions, I have faith.  I trust God to lead me down the right path, being the path He wants for my life.  The following song lyrics basically describe my life right now:

In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm

What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless Babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save

'Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live, I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again

And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From a life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny

No power of hell, no scheme of man
Could ever pluck me from His hand
'Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I stand

I will stand, I will stand
All other ground is sinking sand
All other ground, all other ground
Is sinking sand, is sinking sand
So I stand

I want to use this blog to remind everyone that when you face uncertainties in life or you are having a bad day, please remember, God is always on your side.  He has a plan for your life.  Andrew's blog can give you a little Jesus if you need it.  He just wants to use his blog as a place to express his opinions and beliefs, and maybe, even if it is just one person, will come to know more about Jesus through his writing.  When you get a minute, visit Andrew's blog- it's God's love and heart for others at work.  

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You saw WHAT on Facebook?!?

It has been entirely too long since my last blog.  With my abundance of time, I should be blogging- honestly, what else do I have to do?  I had to pick a super appealing topic for my grand reentrance into the world of "A Small Town Southern Girl" blog.  Blogs concerning Facebook have drawn a lot of attention and comments in the past, so I decided to revisit the topic.  This time, I solicited other people's opinions, and with the great commentary I received, it won't be the last time.  This blog once again hits on people's various pet peeves on Facebook.

1.  The whole idea of what I would like to label "Facebook Displays of Affection."  Simply put, please don't.  I can not tell you how many comments I got regarding this issue.  One rule will not even begin to touch every area of Facebook Displays of Affection; it requires subpoints.
          1A.  No mushy, gushy stuff on each other's walls or on your own statues.  Facebook has two phenomenal options to best serve individuals wishing to express their innermost romantic feelings for one another- Facebook messages and Facebook chat.  Both provide more private options.  They save you the embarrassment and everyone else the gagging.
          1B.  I have mentioned this once before.  However, two people mentioned this, so I decided to emphasize it one more time.  If you are not married or engaged, your Facebook status should not say so. If you are not married, you probably should not refer to your significant other has husband or wife- it's, well, stupid.
          1C.  If you and your significant other both have Facebook,  it is not necessary to write on each other's wall everyday.  That is overkill and unnecessary.
          1D.  I believe the ultimate Facebook relationship ridiculous award should be given to anyone that creates a fake Facebook for their significant other.  You have too much time on your hands, and you have serious trust issues.

2.  Relationship statues present an interesting dynamic for a couple.  A lot of people believe that if it's not on Facebook, it is not official!  I, along with many of my friends, believe that "it's complicated" should never be your relationship status.  If your relationship is that complicated, don't kid yourself- it's only a matter of time until you are single.  Also, if one of your friends goes from being "in a relationship" to "single"- you probably should not like it, that's RUDE!

3.  Facebook statuses always cause discussion.  This issue, too, requires multiple subpoints.
          3A.  Do not put every move you make on your status.  No one cares.
          3B.  Do not put what you eat for supper on your status.  That's creepy.
          3C.  Do not update your status every five minutes.  As Clair says, "Take that "ish" to Twitter!"
          3D.  Do not use extremely obscene language on your status.  Young children and people's grandmas may frequent your page.  You don't want to offend them!  Things such as War Damn Eagle are acceptable.  Using words more extreme, probably not acceptable.
          3E.  On that note, do not put up a status one day using the "f" word and one the next day featuring  a Bible verse.  I love people that love Jesus, but I do not love extreme hypocrisy.
          3F.  Do not flip flop between statuses about extreme party habits and your child or children.  This does not get you nominated for Parent of the Year.
          3G.  I understand the "I like it on..." statuses.  This is to promote breast cancer awareness.  If used appropriately, it serves the purpose; however, as always, some people have to make it vulgar and perverted.  Why must you certain people ruin a good thing?

4.  Facebook photos- best way to stalk people ever; requires subpoints.
          4A.  Please do not put trashy pictures online.  If you put trashy pictures online, I hope you get trashy messages.  Regardless of what your friends or baby daddy says, there is such a thing as too much cleavage or too short of a skirt.
          4B.  Also, a pregnancy test is a stick that you tinkle on- it's awesome when it says you are pregnant, but the whole world does not need to see it.
          4C.  If you have pictures of other people's children on your page, post respectfully.  You should not have more pictures than they do.
          4D.  Speaking of children- if you are having a wild party and your child is also present, please do not document this.  Albums featuring beer, cigarettes, and babies scream DHR!
          4E.  Do not set your profile picture to you and another girl if you are in a serious relationship.  Why would anyone even do this?  Apparently someone has in the past.

5.  If you are in a relationship, you should not continually send friend request to random members of the opposite sex.  That's looking for trouble.

6.  I know you might like to Farm or play with your Mafia, but most of us do not care about it at all.  If you consume your time with this type of activity, I am willing to search for you a new hobby.

7.  When you are posting information on Facebook, regardless of what form it is in, tread carefully when it comes to information about other people.  This person might be more private and offended if their business becomes public to the Facebook world.

8.  Do not put your emotional meltdowns on Facebook.  That is your personal business, and although it might feel right at the time, you will probably regret it later.

9.  Keep your family feuds off Facebook.  You have messaging or a telephone for this- other people really do not care about your personal disagreements.

10.  As always, check that grammar and spelling!

I know I have covered a lot of these issues before, but some people just need a refresher!  Remember, I am looking out for everyone's best interest.  Potential employers look at Facebook- what type of impression do you want them to have?  My friends and I look at your Facebook, and we are not really big fans of dramatic and flat out crazy.