Verse of the Week

"'Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,' says the Lord Almighty, 'and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.'"
- Malachi 3:10

Advice of the Day

One thing we tend to lack sometimes is empathy. A lot of times we don't realize how blessed and fortunate we really are and the little things that we take for granted. You never know someone's story or what they're going through, and a lot of times we are so quick to judge people based on what we only see with our eyes. So when you come in to contact with people, or pass them by on the street, try to stay positive and pass good vibes. It can go a long way, even if you don't realize or see it. But if you don't have something positive to say, don't say it. Don't make a person's potential bad situation any worse.

New Post Incoming: Internships!

Now that January is coming to a close, I am sure many of you are starting to seek internships for the summer. Internships are a great way to earn work experience, learn more about a career field you may be interested in, and build your resume to look more attractive to possible employers. The post will come out sometime in February so be on the lookout!

As always, if you have any ideas for posts you would like to see or want advice in a certain area, just email: sereneparadox@gmail.com and I will do my best to get it out.

Verse of the Week

"My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father -- Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world."
- 1 John 2:1-2

Side Note: For those affected by the snow, please stay safe out there.

Advice of the Day

This probably sounds cliche but it can't be stressed enough: Be true to who you are and don't try to be something you're not. You are not only lying to yourself, but you are giving others a false image of who you are as a person. No one likes a person that isn't genuine. If you try too hard to be something you're not, you end up losing yourself along the way. We were all made for a specific reason and we shouldn't try to change who we are because there will never be another you.

Verse of the Week

"And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister."
- 1 John 4:21

Love and treat everyone as if they were your brother or sister. God created us all in his image and we are all his children, so we should treat it as such.

Advice of the Day

Setbacks are a setup for a great comeback. The bigger the setback, the bigger and better the comeback. Don't get discouraged when you fail at something because you will fail at a lot of things. No one is perfect. What separates you from other people and makes you a stronger person is being able to capitalize on those setbacks to turn them into something positive. So as you strive, strive with endurance and a positive mindset that things will work out in some way in the end.

Quote of the Day

"In three words I can sum up everything I learned about life: it goes on."
- Robert Frost

Remember this when the semester is starting for you. Even if things didn't go exactly as you planned last semester, you'll only hurt yourself dwelling on it. Use that letdown as fuel to push harder this semester.

Verse of the Week

"Behold, I am doing a new thing; now, it springs forth, do you perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert."
- Isaiah 43:19

As we are starting (and some of us will soon start) a new semester in school, let's go in with the perspective that we will do better than we did last semester. The old semester is behind you, and any mistakes you may have made can be made up now. Put more effort, work, and focus into your studies and make sure you will make yourself proud at the end of the semester.

Advice of the Day

Don't let other people set limitations for you. You have the ability to go as far as you want.

What College Means For Your Future, Take 2

They say knowledge is power, but knowledge doesn't just refer to book smarts. It also refers to being well informed. My purpose here is to take a second look at what impact college can have on your future, except the emphasis will be more on how to get the most out of your time there. I have released earlier posts that discussed aspects of college that people should be aware of before going, such as their statistics, cost, what they provide, what a degree can mean for one's future, and what the future can look like for a graduate depending on their field and interest. Now, I want to provide insight on how students can navigate the college environment to benefit them the most and ensure that they will be well prepared by the time graduation comes around.

Verse of the Week

"But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
- Matthew 6:3-4

When giving, or doing any good deed, let it be out of the goodness of your heart, and not for the recognition from others.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year to all my readers and their respective friends and families! We are now in the year 2016, and I see it being a year of great change for the better. Let's all remember to thank God for all the blessings he gave us in 2015 and the many more to come in this new year. Also, let's transition into 2016 with a positive mindset of great things to come!