Tag Archives: Christianity

The Universal Sin

Posted on December 9, 2012 by rach0503

Here’s a good riddle: This is my constant companion and bitter enemy. It is my motivator and reason for sleep deprivation. It’s my migraine-inducer and energy booster. But most of all, it’s the sin I struggle most with. What is … Continue reading →

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It’s Sneaking Up…The Dreaded Finals Week

Posted on December 7, 2012 by rach0503

Uhhhh…I can hear the groans of millions and millions of high school and college age students as they begin to prepare for finals week. It’s when students band together and become a collective unit, thinking only on the horrors that … Continue reading →

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A Miracle of Life

Posted on December 1, 2012 by rach0503

The entire last week, I’ve been on edge, desperately checking my phone every time it buzzed. Why, you ask? My cousin Lindsey was pregnant and due on Friday, Nov 30. Linds is 22, so quite a bit older than me, … Continue reading →

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Me and My AP Chemistry Nerdiness!

Posted on November 18, 2012 by rach0503

I’m just gonna put it out there: I’m in AP Chemistry (one of the most difficult AP classes at my high school), and I love it! One of my best friends, Ashley, is in it too, and she feels the … Continue reading →

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Halloween!

Posted on November 4, 2012 by rach0503

I’m sure most people reading this have gone trick-or-treating at some point in their lives. In fact, many teens continue to go out even as high-schoolers. I can remember being SOOO excited for Oct. 31st. In fact, my brother and … Continue reading →

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FCA

Posted on October 22, 2012 by rach0503

At FCHS, we have a (non-school sponsored) club called the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). I’ve been attending since my freshman year, and now I’ve started to take on a leadership role. We meet on common lunch every Thursday so … Continue reading →

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Time-Management Problems

Posted on October 7, 2012 by rach0503

As a Christian student-athlete, one of the biggest challenges I face is time management. Even without the added difficulties of being an athlete, prioritizing is not easy. As a student, I am in school from 7:30-2:50, five days a week. In … Continue reading →

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An “Audience of One?”

Posted on September 30, 2012 by rach0503

As promised, here is the continuation of my last post. Throughout my season with Trinity, my thoughts and ideas about God and sports began to evolve. My teammates taught me the value of playing volleyball for God and his glory … Continue reading →

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How It All Began…

Posted on September 14, 2012 by rach0503

When I first heard I had to write a blog, I wasn’t very excited. I didn’t know what I wanted to write about, and I didn’t feel like sharing my thoughts with the public in general. Now, however, I am … Continue reading →

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