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Man, I am way too fat.

Gluttony is among the 7 deadly sins, and I am afraid I am guilty as charged. I joke about it. I have for years. It is not funny really. The most depressing part of getting fatter is you will tell yourself that you will do something to stop it if you get to "x" lbs. It is all a lie to enable you to continue whatever it is you continuously do. For me, that means being more and more inactive, and eating nothing but crap foods. The problem is, I just don't know that I can stop. What scares me to d… Continue

Added by GodsPeace on November 21, 2009 at 12:14am — No Comments

Silence

I learned something today, silence stings more then harsh words cut. Silence is another way of saying "I agree" and when you are silent, your friends have no choice but to cry alone. At least I have a few friends, just a few less then before. Oh Father! Please show them how much I need them, how I love them! If they are not my friends, please give me courage to tell them that! I talked to mom and g-ma, if only I could tell my so called friends about how they hurt me with no words! Silence. A wa… Continue

Added by FreedomBlossom on November 20, 2009 at 7:29pm — No Comments

Today Rant!!!!!!!!!!!

1. ok so i hate school and i hate getting up early, and i think early is before 10:45am, i think sleeping in is at LEAST 11:20. so i got in an disagreement (sp?) with my mom about that. oh and today i found out that me sister is going to have another baby. su right now ur thinking, whats wrong with another baby??? oh i'll tell you whats wrong, my sister is 28 (i think) and she has 7 kid already. yep 7. Ryan is 12, Mickie is going to be 10, John is 6, Aunna is 4, Jocelyn is 2, Josiah (idk… Continue

Added by Juliet.Anyone seen Romeo?(Maria) on November 20, 2009 at 2:48pm — 1 Comment

Until all other lights go out...

(ok, this is not the story I was talkin’ about, Abiz and Addison. This is just a quick story I did. You might recognize it if you’ve played the right videogames. :P) ~ Scene: It’s night time over a small town, and a large building, sort of like a short skyscraper, except it has a clock at the top, is looming over. It’s high above the town, giving you a good view of the whole thing. At the base is a large empty area, where they empty the trains during the day. A small sign on the doorways says… Continue

Added by Rowan, Roxas and Riku on November 18, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

The deal on dating

Ok, before i start to dive deep into this very diffucult topic, i must let it be known, most of the material i write is from the book, Dateable, Are you? Are they? by Justin Lookado,and Hayley DiMarco. IT WILL NOT LAST It's very true when i say this, it will not last. let me repeat it again so u understand me, it will not last peroid. The End. We must start at the beginning-passion. Now i know ur diggin this girl so, but understand the relationship will not last at 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, ec… Continue

Added by Broken Soul (:Q) on November 15, 2009 at 5:28pm — No Comments

I Am

I am human, one of billions.

I am a man, understanding and strong, and I am a boy, curious and weak. I am a leader, controller of my own destiny,

and I am a Follower, letting the truth tell me right from wrong… Continue

Added by クリスレザー (Chris) on November 15, 2009 at 1:30pm — 5 Comments

I Am

I am human, one of billions.

I am a man, understanding and strong, and I am a boy, curious and weak. I am a leader, controller of my own destiny,

and I am a Follower, letting the truth tell me right from wrong… Continue

Added by クリスレザー (Chris) on November 15, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Writing and me

Like many here I was drawn to the Circle because I wish to be a writer. I have a real belief in the power of fiction to express truths that many would otherwise shy away from. I have learned a lot from reading Ted Dekker's work and many of his explanations of why he does things in his writing. I'm still discovering my unique voice but I want to create parables that dig deeply into the relationship we each may have experienced as part of the bride. Looking into the Bible there are many verses t… Continue

Added by the newest version of me on November 14, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Satan: Powerless Compared to God and God's Children!

Just by living, just by existing, just by fighting Satan, we glorify God. We, those in the process of being healed from depression, are not useless in the Kingdom. We ruin Satan's day because he comes against us so hard, and we are still here and still God's. I don't know about you all, but I think ruining Satan's day is a good use of my time! *grin* We've already won if we don't give up! We are on God's side. God is unchanging. God will be the victor in the end, so He is already the victor now… Continue

Added by Cassondra on November 13, 2009 at 5:03pm — No Comments

new story

Prologue I drew a deep breath, thick air filled my lungs. Was this even air? One more time. Same, thick air. I tore my eyes open; I was lying in a hospital bed. Wait, HOSPITAL bed? Oh, yes I remember now; I was in an accident. How long had it been? “I think he’s waking up!” I heard a voice say from behind me. “Check his vitals!” The air, I couldn’t get over the air, so thick it was almost hard to breathe. “Jason!” A different voice this time, a familiar one. “Jason, are you okay?” I re-opened my… Continue

Added by CALedford on November 13, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Running the Race

1Co 9:24 Do you not know that those running in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain. Heb 12:1-2 As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. He did not give up because of the cross!… Continue

Added by The Modfia on November 13, 2009 at 8:01am — 1 Comment

The Dullness

The Dullness She sat there and stared, her eyes dull and glassy. She sighed. Her feelings were as dull as her eyes, like a knife that has been used too much. Her thoughts were slow, and to reach each one was like swimming through molasses. Sometimes it was too much of an effort to reach them, and they flitted away from her on the breeze that brushed her ash blond hair across her face. She sat on the porch and stared at the lovely garden and evergreen trees, not really enjoying them at all. “Go… Continue

Added by Cassondra on November 12, 2009 at 10:02pm — 2 Comments

So, if u dare tell me u loathe ham sandwiches...

i will know who is desperately wanting to become a punchbag. And as u can see, i am very bored as i make this post... Continue

Added by Rowan, Roxas and Riku on November 11, 2009 at 5:36pm — No Comments

Reptilian Minded

I found it. I found my purpose in life.. Or at least the idea of it. On the 8th of Nov. I went to a Reptile/Exotic Animal show, something I've always loved. But this time, I found something different. I walked around that place (it's big by the way) for nearly 3 hours and not once did my feet or legs hurt, not until I left did I notice that my feet were on fire. (Not really, they just felt that way.) I was so... In awe I guess you could say, of all the awesome animals our Lord has blessed us wit… Continue

Added by loyal2thecircle.2 on November 11, 2009 at 11:14am — No Comments

My Family Crest

The writing on it means "I open locked hearts". Continue

Added by American Child on November 10, 2009 at 9:39pm — 1 Comment

(attempt at writing)

she lost herself in his eyes, the bluest of blues. no one else's eyes made her feel the way his did. when he took her hand into his, her heart started to beat faster and she couldn't help but smile at the way he could control her like that. she would do anything for him. he lead her down the sandy beach. the sun was setting, the waves were gently rolling upon the shore, and she thought that nothing could be better than this. her head began to throb. and she woke up. silently in the night, she sa… Continue

Added by Kristen "Amanda" Jackson on November 9, 2009 at 2:54pm — 2 Comments

Eh, I'm bloggin ere...

I am a part of a lot of social sites with blogging capabilities. The facebook where my family will read it. The myspace for my friends. The blogger for my portfolio. But here in the circle I'd like to think I could have the real blog. The truest version of me committed to words. Because the Circle understands power of words, to make people and to express what people think and feel. Also, we in the circle are a little out there...Ted is out there, as are the stories he tells. Well, the truth is o… Continue

Added by the newest version of me on November 8, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

love

so there's this guy that i'm madly in love with, but my parents so get the wrong idea of who he is. he is a Christian, funny, smart (sometimes :), and i can see him growing in God. my mother, on the other hand, swears i'm an idiot for thinking she'd let me be with him. she'd rather take me out of school, me be homeschooled, & not going to church until i graduate. honestly, i think that's a little much, but if i could be with him when i got out, it'd be worth it to me. i don't know see why sh… Continue

Added by Kristen "Amanda" Jackson on November 8, 2009 at 10:16am — No Comments