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Everyone you need to go read Eve Sutherland’s blog She has started updating it and would appreciate your visits!!:)
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God often reveals himself in many different ways..but in my own life I have found one way He often reveals himself is through music. I love to listen to music and thankfully my parents have not let me listen to the popular secular stuff. But I love Christian music and so often I find myself pondering over the words to a song only to find some lesson or encouragement in them. I got a cd by the new group Casting Crowns. Let me tell you..they are REALLY good!
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Hey
Just wanted to say Go JUNIORS!! We came out victorious this past spirit week!! yay! I love my class so much!! Thanks to everyone for the great week!! Just wait till we’re seniors:)
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I Can Still Hear
I Can Still Hear..
Wow, this one took a bit more thinking…but I think I have some up with something. I can still hear those glorious words-you don’t have to tuck your shirts in. I know, for most people that seems like a relatively small thing and probably is not even an issue. But when you go to a Christian school with a dress code..those words are treasures. Ever since I have come in 7th grade..it has been a never-ending switch-you have to tuck your shirts in, you don’t have to tuck your shirts in. It makes buying clothes difficult at times. For the most part I don’t mind our dress code..but I hated that rule. Shirts are just not made to look right tucked in. So every year I’ve gone to retreat-I wait for those words. The past two years-they have been the normal, and I am so thankful. I always get mixed feelings inside when they tell us we need to have a dress code talk..I am always afraid those dreadful words might come-you have to tuck your shirts in. But for now..they are not on the horizon and I am enjoying the freedom of wearing my shirts the way they were meant to be! I am so thankful for my school and the administrators..for although they set rules, they also relax in certain areas and reward us when they see we are doing well. Go FCS!
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I was thinking about what to blog about..I wanted to add another post so my previous one wouldn’t be the first thing on the page, but for the life of my I couldn’t think of anything to blog about. My blogging juices have not been flowing so well..but anyways, enough on that. So I was thinking of blogging about Eve. She is an amazing girl..but then I was afraid I would leave out the rest of my totally Amazing awesome friends and I felt bad. So I am going to just not really blog about anything, since I have two hundred million things I should be doing right now. Well..ok..probably not that many, but it is very close. This next week is spirit week-and I have no clue what I’m wearing tomorrow. I don’t know who came up with 80’s day..but I’m not very pleased with them right now. Just cuz I have nothing 80’s to wear. But anyways, I hope you all have a wonderful night and if I come up with something inspiring to write about I will. Untill then, talk to you later!!
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Something that has been bothering me
Something that has been bothering me..
As of late, it seems my posts are being attacked with comments that are negative and to be frank, hurt. I am writing from my heart, and if you think I have erred in some way, I will be more then happy to admit and fix things. However, leaving nameless comments that do nothing more then tear me down do not help. I realize that their may be several people in my life I have hurt-whether knowingly or unknowingly. It saddens me that they use my blog to show their anger or hurt. I truly wish they would come talk to me. I am never going to grow or change unless someone is willing to tell me of my error. I promise I will try my best to respond in a Godly way..but I am also not perfect. I am still a human who sins and makes mistakes. It is frustrating because I do not know what I have done or what I have failed to do. I do not like to blog about this..but I also have been hurt by several comments placed. I realize they are just opinions and know not everyone is going to agree with me. Nor do I think that would be right. Constructive criticism is helpful. So I beg of you..I would love to know what you think and what you have to say. But I also want to make things right if I have wronged any of you. So consider this my plea, my apology, my request.
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What I have learned in Chapel This week?
What I have learned in Chapel This week?
My word..how do I begin! I have learned so much it’s crazy! God has convicted and challenged me with every single message. His take on the story of the Prodigal son was very challenging. Although I don’t fit into the prodigal son category, I, more often then I care to admit, fit into the category of the other brother. God has been teaching me a lot lately about forgivness and being willing to admit my wrongs. He has also showed how much I need to have a teachable, willing spirit. I have had some rough times lately, and I realized this week that they were all my own doing. I had stopped trusting God’s plan, and thought I had a better one. I was so wrong, and this past week God has showed me that. I have also been convicted on my daily walk. It is so easy to go through the motions, and not be real. But God has shown me how much He desires a deep, open relationship and how much He loves me. I have learned the seriousness of my sin-my complaining, gossiping, or the other things that in my own mind I think of as little. God abhors all of them.
I also needed to hear today’s message. I am thankful between some awesome friends and my parents and my God, I have been able to stay on the right path..but it is not easy. I have so much enjoyed listening to Pastor Morris..He opened my eyes and forced me to look at things in a new and different way..and in a very convicting way. I learned so much, and am continuing to learn. I’m so glad we serve a God that gives second chances..and third and fourth and so on.. He is AWESOME!!
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Conseco
Conseco
Last night our varsity guys basketball team had the awesome opportunity to play at conseco fieldhouse. And since I’m a cheerleader, I got to go and cheer. Let me tell you, it almost made cheerleading worth it. I can now say I’ve cheered on the same court the Pacers play on! And although our guys suffered a very disappointing loss, it was a blast! It was amazing how big it was, and how little and insignificant you feel out there-looking up at the stands and seeing no one. And how quiet you are..especially when there’s only 5 of you!:) We got the coolest dressing room in the whole world..it was full of couches and huge mirrors and tv’s..it was super cool!
But anyways..it was an awesome experience. One I will never forget!
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Snow Camp
Snow Camp..
The last three days..Thursday through Saturday..my church, along with two fellow churches headed up to Michigan for snow camp. Those of you who did not have the priviledge to go, you missed out! It was so much fun! We headed out at 8 on the first..which in my opinion was too early for the day after New Year’s Eve..but that’s all right. Chinese fire drills are the best I must say. Our theme was out of the zone, and I must say I was challenged on so many levels. God showed me many many areas that I needed to grow and change in. Friday we went skiing..and although there wasn’t much snow, it was a blast. I made some new friends, strengthened the old, and we all had fun laughing at whoever took a fall..kelly wins with her run into the pole:) We stayed up late one night..pranking..it was so much fun! All in all, it was probably one of the funnest trips I’ve ever taken. The rides up and back were right up there in the best parts..
*I love you more..*
*I have discovered I am the slowest skier in the world*
*Chinese fire drills*
*I’ve been there…*
*Toothpaste*
*Three o’clock in the morning pranks..*
*Tickle Fights*
*Rausch and York..love ya girls:)*
*Jana..she was the best driver ever.*
*and I could go on and on, but I’ll leave you here*
You should all come next year..hopefully there will be more snow, but nonetheless it was a blast!!!!
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Blogging
I have come to love writing in my blog!!! But I think equally important I’ve grown to love reading other people’s blogs! Not only do I find out about them, but they often comfort and inspire me. By reading about their joys and struggles, I am able to see new light in my situation, and remember to laugh at life! I am so thankful for a mom who has constantly instilled in my this idea of enjoying life and always looking on the bright side. I don’t think I can ever rememeber a time when she has been depressed..she is always happy and bubbly (to my embarrassment sometimes..) I have certaintly endured my share of disappointments and failures..but every time, my mom has challenged me to get back up and move on with a smile on my face. I have to say though..lately is has been hard.
I don’t often understand God’s plan or why He places trials in my life, but I know He has a reason. Over break there has been one specific thing I’ve majorly struggled with..and with all the extra time I’ve had, God has showed how much it was a heart issue I am struggling with..( I know, we all joke about that..:) ) But I honestly thought there was just something wrong with me..and questioned God about it. Then the other night I was reading in my devotions about how every trial is a test of faith. Boy, am I glad my test is over yet..I would have failed miserably. Instead of trusting in my God, I just assumed He has made me wrong..which is a silly thought. He has given me the strength to keep fighting and digging deeper into His word to find answers. He has opened my eyes to His wonderful river of grace and shown me how much He cares..even if no one else understands. He has also shown me where I have sinned, and where I have made bad choices. I am so thankful for my relationship with my savior..it is the only constant thing in my life, and it has become the one thing I truly desire. I’m still growing..and will never arrive at perfection in this life. But I am thankful for those in my life who are patient with me..especially my parents..it is a daily process of putting off and putting on, and I have failed so many times. But those around me are ever-faithful to forgive me, and for that I am so thankful.