Yep...it's time for school to start again. I'm going into this semester with mixed feelings, but I'm still optimistic. Though I believe I will do very well, I know it will take every bit of concentration and hard work to get it done.

Let's face it: I've piled my plate pretty high so far in 2010. Planning community summits across the state, booking speaking engagements, and building a non-profit organization from the ground up is no easy task when considering the realities of 18 hours of classes on top of extracurriculars such as Mock Trial, Phi Alpha Delta, and Kappa Alpha Psi. Just pray for my endurance and strength...lol Seriously though, pray for me!

The good thing about working hard is that it pays off in the end, and with all that I have in front of me, I look forward to all that is to come.

I truly hope and pray that everyone has a great semester and that we all learn, grow, and become better individuals as the year progresses.

I'll keep you updated as much as possible...God bless!

This break from academia has been everything but calm. Just holding on to hope that it's always the hardest before things change for the better. 

There are a few positives to  everything going on. I know who my real friends are, not just by their words, but by their actions. I've also become a better Stephen...I've learned quite a lot about myself and realize there's so much more I can accomplish and a lot of untapped potential that I plan to live up to in the immediate future.  This may be something that is more suited for my Motivators blog, but I really do believe a positive attitude makes all the difference when dealing with less than ideal situations.

James 1:2-7 reminds us to count it all joy when trials come. This is when our faith can show its true colors. It goes on to tell us that if we lack direction, ask God for wisdom, and He will provide it. However, when bringing our problems to Him, we must go in FAITH, not wavering, for a person with wavering faith shouldn't think he would receive anything from the Lord.

Makes me think of the saying...."If you pray, why worry? If you worry, why pray?" So true...