Yay! Bible study!

My mom had CHIP (coronary health improvement program) recently and EVERY single attendee is coming to a Bible study on Tuesday nights! YAY!! Please pray their hearts will be changed and the will accept the truths of the Bible. Thank you again!

Psalms 99:2

The LORD [is] great in Zion; and he [is] high above all the people.
–Ps. 99:2

Prayer Request

Maybe some of you know Laura and David Green? Well, their dad (Larry Green) is having a heart transplant today. It's pretty critical and the Greens need all the prayers they can get. Thank you!

Nothing

Nothing is a strange word. It can mean one of three things:

1. absolutely nothing (in it's bare form)
2. something that's barely anything
3. something really important (normally that is either none of your business, or is your business, not the speaker's)

If those definitions confused you to death, here are some examples of the three types.

1. Miss Chi walks to your desk and peers down at your clean, white peice of paper. "What have you written so far?" she asks, even though it is obvious. "Nothing," you sheepishly reply.
2. You see Elisa laying on the grass, her legs crossed, hands behind her head. "What are you doing?" you question her. "Nothing," she replies.
3. You walk up to Jordan and Luke talking intently. As soon as you appear beside them, they quickly stop talking. "What are you guys talking about?" you ask suspiciously. "Nothing," they reply, blushing and trying desperately to look innocent.

(all incidents are purely fictional)

It has such an all-encompassing, widely used word, that holds many meanings. Without it, the devoid, the dull, and the suprisingly interesting, would be without testament.

Psalms 37:4

Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

—Psalms 37:4

Jeremiah 29:13

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

—Jeremiah 29:13

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

—Romans 8:28

Psalms 40:8

I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law [is] within my heart.

—Psalms 40:8

Psalms 119:11

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

—Psalms 119:11

Psalms 91

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

—Psalms 91

Stand in the Rain lyrics

She never slows down
She doesn't know why but
she knows that when
She's all alone feels
Like it's all coming down
She won't turn around
The shadows are long
And she fears if she cries
That first tear
The tears will not stop
Raining down

So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
You stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day what's lost can be found
You stand in the rain

She won't make a sound
Alone in this fight with herself
And the fears whispering
If she stands, she'll fall down
She wants to be found
The only way out is through
everything she's running from
Wants to give up and lie down

So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
You stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day what's lost can be found
You stand in the rain

So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
Stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day what's lost can be found

So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
You stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day what's lost can be found
You stand in the rain

Quotes I live by

"Make your good, better, and your better, best."

"A friend is someone who know everything about me, and still likes me."

"Don't wait for the storm to pass, dance in the rain."

"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."

"Somewhere behind the rider you've become, the hours of practice you've put in, and the coaches that have pushed you, is the little girl that fell in love with the sport, and never looked back. Ride for her."

"If you think the Mona Lisa is stunning you should look at my masterpiece. In the mirror." 
-God

"And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do."

"You can clutch the past so tightly to your chest that it leaves your arms too full to embrace the present."

"There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go."

"The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief. "

"If you stare to much at the closed door, you can't see the opening one."

"Horses are proof God loves us, and wants us to be happy."

"Life isn't about the number of breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away."

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."

"The will of God will never take you, where the grace of God can not keep you." (thanks Ashley! =D)

I will edit this post and keep them coming as I find them. I hope they are a blessing to you!! Please keep checking this post!!

Another fave BIble verse/s

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

Jeremiah 29:11-13

Today

Today was a super blonde day. I did a bunch of blonde stuff, but I think one of the worst (IF you don't count the "raw meat" episode) was when I was walking back to the farm with Andrew and Cassandra. Cassandra was talking in Romanian to Mr. Cosmin (they are both Romanian), and I happened to hear him say "Da" several times. I asked Cassandra if that meant yes, and she said that I was correct. I then promptly replied, "That's funny, because "da" is yes in Romanian too!" Andrew and Cassandra just stared at me for like 37 seconds, until I blushed and sheepishly said, "You WERE speaking in Romanian, huh?" to which she wordlessly nodded. DER-TA-DER!!! DUH!!

I'm dumb.

And blonde.

Ok, I'm going to bed. I need the beauty (and hopefully brain!) sleep.

Goodnight. Sleep tight.

Not Alone lyrics

I'll give $5 dollars to whoever can tell me who wrote this.
And DON'T cheat and google "not alone".
NO, I really will.
PLEASE tell me what you really think of this song.



song lyrics for:
Not Alone

I raise my face to the falling rain
I cry out to God to stop this pain
I know He can
But will He, will He, will He….?
Fix this broken heart
shattered like glass
broken, tattered, torn


look at this mess i've made
all the friends i've betrayed
I can't go on this way
i've lost the grip on life
that i never had

mmmmm, i'm so alo-o-o-one, so alone

im tryin to hold on in this rocking world
i feel as if im gonna fall off
turnin', turnin' turnin' - so fast
I can't keep up
i cant hold on - no longer
i'm slippin', slippin', slippin'


look at this mess i've made
friends that i've betrayed
I can't go on this way
i've lost the grip on life
that i never had

mmmmm, i'm so alo-o-o-one, so alone…..


tha' dawn breaks the silence
i hear a whispered word
why are you trying?
to hold onto the world?
I'm your World, and I'm holding onto to you!!!!

But I say -
Jesus, look at this mess I've made
the friends that I've betrayed
I kept on in that way
i lost the grip on life
that i never had

But he still whispers back at me,

My lovely child - your not A - LOOOOOOO-O-O-ONE
not A-LOOOO-O-O-ONE
not alone

YYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lolololol

WE ARE MOVING!! I'M SOOO PUMPED!!! ok, so we bought a new house last like, Friday. It is even closer to my new school, huge (at least compared to the house we are in), and pretty! One of the college students is moving in with us, because there is a separate living quarters in the basement (two story). I am going to paint my room lime green, and have my colors lime green, purple, black, and some turquoise. It's gonna be cool! I'm not exactly excited about packing, but I'm getting too tired of my current home, sooo...... I love change!!! =D =P!!! I can't wait to be all settled in! Praise the Lord we found this home! He is amazing! WWWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! (excuse me while I run around the house a few times ;P)

Ps 19:9, 10

The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure
and altogether righteous.

They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.

My experience that made By Your Side my fave song

OK, so one day when I was riding, I had an experience with God.

I couldn't get over this jump. I was stressing, Silver was stressing, and Megan (my trainer) was stressing. The lesson wasn't going well. The jump was SUPER easy too..... I was just too stressed.

Then, I decided to imagine that God was riding behind me and had His arms around my waist. Doubling. Personally I believe He was. And then also I sang the chorus of By Your Side. Here it is -

I'll be by your side, whenever you fall
In the dead of night, whenever you call
Please don't fight, these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you


You know what's funny?? It wasn't even my fave song at the time. The lyrics were just perfect for the moment. And guess what?!? I got over the jump!

I can't really explain the feeling it gave me, too personal and indescribable for words, It was amazing! I could feel His presence.

That gave me SUCH a high!!! :)

I love that song!!!!! Thank you Jesus!!! PTL!!!

***Elisa update***

Well, I probably should have told you much sooner, but Elisa didn't tear anything after all. She knocked her kneecap out of joint (ouch!!). She was supposed to have the crutches for 7-10 more weeks, but praise the Lord, she's off of them (thanks to MANY prayers!!)

Thanks for praying for her! We love you, Shortstuff!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need to catch you guys up! - SPECIAL: crashing off the couch

Haha, it's been a while! I've been sooo busy!! Let's see......

Mmmm..... I love this song!! (i'm listening to mighty to save) lol random

Aanyyyywaaaaay, two Friday nights ago, we had family home vespers. You see, at Wemar Academy, we get these "parent teachers", and so we get to have friday night vespers with them. Ms. Lorraine is my parent-teacher (I call her my over protective mother!! :D), and I'm in her group with Tarryn, Lizzy, Evan, and Roy. All the awesome people. Also all day students except for Evan (poor guy). So, we had our worship at Mr B.'s house with Ms. Rina's group also (she was in Korea at the time). Basically, Levi, Chloe, Sophia, Stanley, and Jaemi were there too. AND don't forget Ms. Lorraine's 2 bros (Jesse, and something or another....sorry). So, we split up into groups and I was with Tarryn, Chloe, and Evan. We got this slip of paper with a BIble story on it (ours was Elijah and the priests trying to get fire to burn up their sacrifices). We had to make a "news broadcast" on the subject. Evan was the anchor, Chloe the anchor assistant (whatever they're called), me the reporter, and Tarryn the innocent bystander. It went pretty well. Buuut, here's the hilarious moment: Mr. B, Mrs. B, and Ms. Lorraine were on a team. They did the story of marching around Jericho. Well, halfway through the thing (JUST when Mr B was talking about people falliing off the wall), um, I guess I was in Chloe's way or something (she was videoing), so Tarryn pushed me over (not very hard either!) and I went crashing off. Not sure why.....I guess I was just off balance.......and I landed almost on top of Evan!!! It was sooo funny!!! Mr. B tied it into his story in his usual witty way, but I was laughing sooooo hard I didn't really hear what he said. It was a CRACK UP!!!!! Anywaaaay, the night was fun, and the reason I told you all that pointlessness waaaaaaaas: this song ROCKS!!! I'm listening to By Your Side now.

mmhm....in case you haven't realized, I'm weird.

Well, the rest of the week was pretty normal.....if you don't count falling over chairs in choir.........and almost falling off the bleachers..........and a bunch of other awkward moments........

On second thought, a bunch of awkward moments are pretty normal for me, in case you haven't noticed. If you read my blog, I'm SURE you realized that.

Yep, also in case you haven't noticed (I'm sure you have) I'm about the most graceful person on Earth. And that not including my AMAZING sense of balance.

ALSOOO, in case you haven't noticed, I'm pretty sarcastic. UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!

Yah, well back to monkey business, last night I had my first concert with the choir!! It went well!! Well, other than getting there late (I swear they said quarter to 7!!!), singing off tune, and almost falling off the bleachers.........................lol

Well, all's normal with me! :P

Without GOD

  Without GOD, our week would be  
 Sinday, Mournday, Tearsday, Wasteday,
 Thirstday, Fightday and Shatterday.
 
 

Amazing Commercial. Will make you want to cry

Mighty to Save

Everyone needs compassion
Love that's never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a saviour
the hope of nations

Saviour
He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave

So take me as you find me
All my fears and falilures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Everthing I believe in
Now I surrender
(I surrender)

Saviour
He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave

Shine your light and
Let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory
of the risen King
Jesus

Shine your light and
let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory
of the risen King

Saviour
He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave

Shine your light and
let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory
of the risen King
Jesus
x6

Jesus

This is hilarious, watch to the end, ignore the bad quality. WORTH IT!!

Today

Ok, so today was weird. English went pretty went, except for the fact that when I sat down in my desk, I kind of almost knocked it over!! A little emabrrassing, totally something only I can do. Talent, peoples, talent! In algebra, Tiwe told me that I left my pencill bag back in the computer lab, so I ran out of the door on the wat to the computer lab, because I only had 2 minutes until class started. As I flew out the door, and ran STRAIGHT into Luke, almost knocked both of us down. It was soo funny! Everyone was rolling!!

At supper (like I say, weird things ALWAYS happen at supper, although at Weimar, weird things are pretty normal), I sat down at this huge square table where Luke, Random Asian, Smiley, Josh, Canada, and Joel were sitting. Yes, all guys. I sat on one side table and ALL the guys squished into the other, with only Random Asian and Smiley on the sides. And they all stared at me. It was slightly uncomfortable, but I didn't really care, I'm used to guys, I'm pretty much a tomboy. Well, I guess the girls felt sorry for me, because they all just at one time came and sat down with me. They hilarious thing was, ALL the guys just got up and left, as fast as possible, making up weird excuses that didn't make sense. Wow! Every single one!!!! I was laughing soo hard!! Us girls are INTIMIDATING to guys!!! (the funny thing is, I wasn't intimidated by the guys. I guess guys don't effect us girls like that!! :D)

Wow, weird things happen to me. Is that normal? Or am I just blonde and clumsy? But, God made me this way, so I won't complain!!

My favorite BIble verse

Stop and think. Who can straighten things out better than God?

Ecclesiastes 7:13 Clear Word

This is my favorite verse, because when everything is mixed up in my mind–what I believe, how I view myself, how others view me–or if things aren't going well, I go back to this verse.

I was going through a rough time in my life, and I was just flipping through the Bible, and I just HAPPENED to turn to Ecclesiastes (this little out of the way book) and  my eyes fell on that verse. THANK YOU JESUS!!! I wrote it on a sticky-note (what would I do without them??), and stuck it on my lampshade, to look at often.

Right now, I'm going through kind of a rough time adjusting to my new school, and that verse has helped me tremenously. I especially love the way the Clear Word Translation puts it, right down to the point.

I hope this verse will help you, like it has me.

Wow I need to keep you guys updated!!

Yah, I haven't written anything about what's going on in a while! So, Saturday night at Weimar Academy the girls had a spa night. It was a surprise, nobody knew except the staff. It was amazing!!! We all got pedi's and mani's and got a facial. You should have seen our faces! Jannet and England looked like they were from Mars, Rosie looked like she was asian, Lizzy looked.....um never mind, and I FINALLY had a tan!!! Haha. It was soo relaxing, thank you staff!!

Monday was an absolutely TERRIBLE day for me. I got four 0's in English, I wasn't getting along with one of my friends, Dee and Gina were expelled, and Elisa tore something in her knee. Bad day........

Tuesday was better, home-leave started after work. Elisa is staying with me, by the way. I rode Silver, and had a group lesson with Tes and Silly (the pony, not human :D). It was fun!

Wednesday wasn't so great either, because Elisa had to go to the orthopedic surgeon and get her knee checked out. We waited in that waiting room for two hours - AUGH. We found out Elisa might have to have surgery (I hope not!!!). After that Elisa had an MRI. The only good thing was we had Chipotle!!!

Yesterday (Thursday) was a little better. Elisa went to the Weimar Clinic and got crutches, and then we went to the music room. We met up wth Chloe and chilled for a while. Then we went to the caf, and met up with Marcel, and had a HILARIOUS time!!! I don't have enough room to tell about that though :). Then, Ellisa went with Chloe to hang out and eat, and I had a rinding lesson. I jumped, it was fun other then the beginning, when I was lunging Silver, she crashed through a jump. Not good.......

Well, today we are house-hunting. Please pray for Elisa and me, that we don't get too bored!!! :(

Prayer Request

HI PEOPLES!!

My friend Elisa (yes, the one you've read about) isn't doing so well. She was playing deerbase (i learned how to spell it finally :D) and she did something to her knee. Tore or ripped or broke something or another (that made no sense) in her knee. Today she had an m.r.i. and the results aren't back yet. I will let ya'll know when they are. PLEASE PRAY FOR HER!!!! Love you peoples, miss ya'll!!!

My day yesterday

Ok, so yesterday at supper I was sitting next to Elisa, and across the table from England, Smiley, and Josh. I wasn't paying attention to what they were talking about before this—too busy concentrating on my half smoothie half peanut butter—but I entered the conversation when they were talking about Finding Nemo. Haha, we have dumb conversations. I also had a hilarious and embarrassing moment we wont talk about. Actually, I wasn't too embarrassed, I was laughing too hard.

We had outreach and I partnered with Blondie. We got the Lukens house and were walking down to their house when I realized I had NO idea what we were doing and why we were doing it. I asked Blondie and she didn't know either. We were just given a name—the Lukens—and told to go there. Well, we arrived at their house and found out Ashley had given Celis and Gina the same house. So, we asked them what on EARTH we were doing and Celis (being an experienced Senior who knew EXACTLY what do, unlike us down in the dust Freshman) informed us that we were asking the family a random, interesting, exotic thing (I've only heard of exotic fruit, so inside my head I'm wondering what fruit has to do with this) about themselves. I asked Celis why, and I guess her Senior wisdom only goes so far, because after 48 seconds of fumbling around for an answer, she admitted she had none. Thanks a lot Celis. Anyway, she importantly cleared her throat and notified us that we also were going to ask for prayer requests. We also notified her that SHE was the one asking for the random, interesting, exotic (I still don't get what it has to do with fruit...) thing and the prayer requests. She said ok, and rang the doorbell......and knocked on the door........and rang the door bell 3 times.......and knocked (ok pounded) again. We decided they either weren't home, or they didn't want to talk, so I gave them the great idea of going next door to the Jackson's. On the way there, we decided we were going to ask them how Mr. popped the question. We got there and rang the doorbell, and Adam promptly answered. We asked for his parents, but they weren't home. So we decided to "outreach" to him. Thinking that he probably hadn't popped the question to anybody yet (and wouldn't for a WHILE), Celis asked him to give her an exotic fact about himself (for some reason she left out random and interesting......I'll NEVER get Seniors). He couldn't think of anything except that he was from Tasmania. Unfortunately though, because Gina thought that was SOOOO cool, and wouldn't stop talking about it for the rest of the night (don't worry, we still love you Gina!). Talisa (Adam's sis) walked up than and we asked the two if they had any prayer requests. Talisa asked for prayer for her MCAT (please pray for her, I'm praying!!) and school in general, and Talisa informed Adam he needed prayer for his mission trip. After Blondie prayed for the MCAT, school in general, and Adam's mission trip, we awkwardly made up an excuse to leave and left.

We had to talk up front about our "outreaching", so we walked up and Celis related (in her important "Senior voice") about our experience, and Adam's random, interesting, exotic fact about himself. Blondie told the people about the MCAT and the mission trip prayer requests. As we left I also had to (or my conscience would kill me for the rest of my life) tell that Adam also wanted prayer for "school in general", so I awkwardly called out as I was going back to my seat "and school in general!". Ahh, my conscience is happy.

That night we played dare-base. Ok, they played dare-base, because I just stood in the field and tried desperately to find someone who would tell me how to play. Nobody would, so I still don't know how to play.

Draw your on conclusions, but my personal opinion is Weimar Academy is weird, but it rocks.

Weird things always happen at supper

Ok, so at supper last night Luke threw this piece of plastic on my tray. To get back at him (cause that's what I do....) I threw the plastic in his cup of milk. He glared at me and said he was gonna get me back good. He leaned over and whispered something to someone and that someone started laughing, along with Elisa. That scared me BAD, cause Luke knows something I don't want people to know (let's not go there), and I thought he had just told that person. I knew I had to get out of there, so I pretended I needed to go to the restroom and walked out of the room (ok, maybe not as slowly as I implied). I stayed in bathroom for about 10 minutes, swearing I wasn't EVER coming out. Elisa and Jannet were acting like they were about to cry, they were going to miss me soo much (really they were probably verrry happy.....). Finally I decided to face the world so I slowly walked (ok, not THAT slow...) pass the table and ran out the door. After vainly trying to get Lizzy to tell me what makes Luke REEEALLY mad, I finally came back in. Luke told me that that's NOT what he told the person (to my relief) and that he hadn't even thought of that (I dont believe him!!!). I looked down at my tray and there was this bowl of popcorn filled with milk. I told Luke I appreciated the popcorn (it wasnt mine, I dont like Weimar popcorn) but no thanks. After graciously giving it back to him (well kinda graciously), I continued eating in peace. Well, until I pulled a piece of tinfoil out of my soup.......and finished my soup........and pulled a SHEET off tinfoil out from my bread........and decided I was too scared to eat anymore........and left the caf. I saw Lizzy and Elisa rollinig on the floor laughing, and since I REALLY needed a laugh about then, so I asked them what they were laughing about. To make a long story short, Luke had dumped the WHOLE THING OF SALT IN MY SOUP!!!! And I ate all the soup!! And it finally tasted good-around here they dont believe in salt!! Well, this probably goes without saying, but i am SO getting back at Luke!!!! Any ideas?????????????????????

In God We Still Trust

Place your hand on the Bible, and you swear to tell the truth. HIs name is on our greatest monuments and all our money too. And when we pledge allegiance, there's no doubt where we stand. There's no seperation, we're one nation under HIm! 

In God we still trust, here in America! He's the one we turn to, every time the going gets rough! He is the source, of all our strength, the One who watches over us. Here in America, in God we still trust.

There are those among us, who want to push Him out. And erase His name from everything this country's all about! From the schoolhouse, to the courthouose, we're silincing HIs Word. And now it's time for all believers, to make our voices heard!!!!!

In God we still trust, here in America! He's the one we turn to, every time the going gets rough! He is the source, of all our strength, the One who watches over us. Here in America, in God we still trust.

Here in America, IN GOD WE STILL TRUST!!!!

Not Feeling the Best

Hey, does anybody have any ideas on how to get rid of a cold? I dont want miss any school, and I'm not feeling the best!

This Song Is Stuck In My Head

You are my hiding place. You always fill my heart with songs of deliverance. Whenever I am afraid I will trust in you! I will trust in you. And the weak say yeah, I am strong, in the strength of the Lord. I will trust in you!

Yay!

Yay! I have a blog! I'm excited! I've always wanted to have one. I really hope you enjoy it and it is a blessing to you.