Be Born In Me

Mary didn't just say, "Ok, I will have the baby like you said I will" to the angel. She said, "May it be done to me as you have said." She had a heart that was pleasing to God. I am confident that is why she was chosen to carry Jesus. Though I am not Mary, I desire to have the heart of Mary. Always a yes person, always submissive, and always ready to serve. This song truly touched my heart. Today I say, "Jesus, be born in my heart. Make my heart your Bethlehem."

Classical Christmas Music

I really enjoyed this medley. It is some of my favorite classical pieces mixed with incredible Christmas music. I hope you enjoy it!

An Amazing Miracle

The class that has caused me so much undue stress and fear has come to an end. The dreaded math class. I took the final test last week, going into the test with an 82% overall. The final was going to be 20% of my grade. I was nervous, but confident. When I finished the test I thought that I had a good chance of passing. However, to my astonishment, I got an A in the class. Needless to say, there was much screaming and rejoicing in my house last Tuesday morning since there was no possible way I could have gotten an A. I have seen so many miracles happen during my first semester at John A. Logan College. I am praying for the same favor during the next round of classes. Especially since I am taking Anatomy and Physiology.

Tuck Everlasting Review

A few years ago I had to watch this movie for a school project. I thought that it was a sad movie. If you have seen it, then you know the plot line. The Tuck family drank water that caused them to become immortal. Then a girl named Winnie finds them living in the woods behind her house. She gets "kidnapped" by them so she will not tell their secret. She ends up falling in love with one of the son's, but she decides to stay mortal and not drink from the well that made the Tuck family live forever. I thought it very sad that she decided to live a normal life and not go with the Tuck's. Just my opinion. However, the soundtrack is beautiful. This is one track that I like.

Completely Frustrating

Have you ever had the experience of opening up a test only to realize that at least half of the problems you do not know? Today I had the most horrible experience with just that. Here I am a week before finals, and my last exam before my final I completely bomb. I have not received my grade yet, but I am farely sure I did very bad. The test was on a math course that I do not recommend. It is the weirdest math ever. Before going into this test, I had finally gotten my grade up to a low B. However, now I will not have a B, and all I am hoping for is to pass the class. I just have to keep convincing myself that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

P.S. - Don't take Math 113 if it is a choice at your college!

The Stolen Money

My day started at 2:45 a.m. I decided I wanted to stand in line at shoe carnival to receive a ten dollar gift card. Micah, Hannah, and I arrived in line at 4:00. The store wasn't opening until 5:00 a.m. When the store opened, I was able to buy some tan boots for only twelve dollars. After shoe carnival we ate some breakfast and then went to Lifeway. It was horribly packed. There were at least one hundred people in the store. It was incredibly hectic, but I was able to buy one christmas present there. We went to a few other places and then headed to the mall. After finishing in Macy's me and a friend of mine went to JC Penney's. Those who know me will agree that I am a very forgetful person, at times.  During this experience, my forgetfulness came back to bite me. I found a jacket that I wanted to try on, so I put down my purse to try it over my shirt. I ended up walking away leaving my very noticeable, zebra print purse on the floor. When I realized I left my purse somewhere I attempted to remain calm. After all, I had a lot of cash in it since it was black friday. However, someone turned in my purse, but when I was ready to checkout, my money was gone. I was fairly horrified because sixty dollars is a lot of money for me. My friend insisted upon buying the item for me and so I finally let her. However, the fishy part of this story is that the woman who said she turned in my purse to customer service was the same lady I had chatted with earlier in the same store. She didn't seem like the type of person to take money, but it had to of been either her, or the employee who took the purse from her. Even though it was very sad to loose my money, I know that I am going to have an increase because Jesus will always take care of me. I already was blessed with thirty dollars tonight!

My Favorite Christmas Song

You Are My Hero

Where would I be without You? I would be helpless and hopeless. You are the strength of my life. You have rescued me from the sin of my past, and the pain of my present. How can I ever thank You for what You have done? All I am is Yours! I want to dance with You! I want to eternally live with you in heaven. You are my king. I desire nothing, other than being next to You.

Very Beautiful

I love this piece of music!

Do Not Worry - But Fear The Lord!

"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes I tell you, fear him." Luke 12:4-5

We have nothing to fear. No matter what people say, and no matter what people do, we are in no real danger. The worst thing anyone could do to us is kill our bodies. But that only means eternal joy in heaven. We are free beings. However, it is vital we fear the Lord. He has the power to send us to hell. He is loving and merciful, but he justly punishes those who sin against Him.

Arms That Hold The Universe

Be encouraged as you listen to the words of this song that no matter what you have been through or what you will go through. Jesus Christ will always hold you in His arms. He will never let you go.

Not The Best Day Of My Life

It began ok, but as time went on, it got worse. I went to speech class at 12:00 P.M., and my instructor was not being fair at all. Our next speeches are due very soon, and they are supposed to be persuasive.  But today in class she started going off on this tangent (pretty much threatening people) that if anyone uses a speech about abortion or anything "Problematic" in her terms, then we had better have some VERY convincing proof. She said this many times to the point where I wanted to raise my hand and say, "Teacher, I shouldn't have to cater to what you believe is right, that is not what a persuasive speech is!" I decided that it wouldn't do any good, so I just remained silent, inwardly laughing and arguing over her deragatory attitude. I know she needs Jesus, and my heart aches for the pain and suffering she will one day endure for the way she has openly accused and blasphemed Jesus Christ. All I want to do is find a way to bring life into my class, but every time I try, I get shot down. That is not the way it is supposed to be. I have already decided that I will not remain silent and watch America crumble. I don't care what it takes; I am determined to do my part! The only thing is that my flesh gets involved very easily. I know the battle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities of this dark world.
Jesus, help me be a witness to You! I need Your strength. I know you see my heart!

He is my refuge

You have been my healer, my redeemer, and my refuge. You are my shepherd and strength. You never neglect me. I will trust You until the day I die, and I get to meet you face to face. I can't wait until I can crawl onto your lap, and you wipe away all of the tears from my eyes. I know you truly love me. I know because you have never left me. At the moment of my despair, You were by my side, holding me up. I felt your presence. I felt your touch. I am convinced that you are all I need.

Finally Done!!!!

I am finally done with an assignment that is due Thursday. I am completely worn out and ready for my bed. My assignment is to turn in 15 notecards for an 8 page paper that is due sometime in November. The good news is that I have already done my research for the topic and pretty much just have to write the paper now. I thought ahead and decided to give a speech on the same topic so that I'd only have to do the research once. Has anyone else had a completely draining day, or even last couple of hours? Tell me your story below! I would love to hear about it.

I Love You, Dad!

What word can best describe someone who is loving, kind, gentle, and encouraging more than “Dad” can. Maybe others are different, but my dad was there when I fell down and scraped my knee. He was there when late at night I would try to understand my math homework to no avail. With his trusty coin box, we stayed up counting money for hours. It was in those times spent with dad that has made me the way I am today. I will never forget the sacrifices he has made for me. Those late night kohl’s shopping trips when he would spend a few dollars to buy me something special when I know the money could go to something way more important. But, to him, his daughter was the “Important”. I can never ask for something or someone better than my very own dad. I love you, Dad!

Senior Photo Shoot



The boys loaded the piano on my brother's truck

The First Shot

One of my favorites!

I am standing on top of the piano here

Sitting on the keys

This was fun!

I loved this one!

Profile pic

Very unique

I tried so hard to be serious!

A very cool shot

I think this one shows my personality!

I loved this one! My cousin did great at editing it.

I love the black and white!

It was a stretch for me to put my hair up, but it looks cute.

The trusty piano

My brother edited this one

My sister did a great job taking this one

The smelling flower pose

It was so exhilarating to have the piano in the field

Fun! Fun! Fun!

(More to come later!)

He's My Son - Mark Schultz

Last Friday, Dad, Hannah, and I were able to go to a Mark Schultz concert in Marion, Illinois. I was so excited because it was the first time I had ever gotten to see him in concert. He performed one of my favorite songs - He's My Son.

Ray Comfort - New Video

A few minutes ago I watched this video and was amazed at how Ray Comfort persuaded these people to believe abortion is wrong. It is a little long, but you will feel like it went by in 5 minutes.

What is love?

One can only believe that love is not just chance, or an awakening of the senses. It can be. However, it is a power that is much deeper than feeling. It is an everlasting love. One of hope, care, and great strength. Without love where would we be? I can only believe that I will one day know the love that I have spoken of.

Disappointments - We All Have Them

We all have them. Those nagging little creatures that always seem to wiggle themselves into our lives. Some big and some small, they all seem to hurt. Sometimes, even the smallest ones are the ones that hurt the most. I remember when I was trying to get my drivers license, but everytime I was on my way to take the test, something would come up. Every time, my heart was broken. Every time, there was a tear in my eye (or running down my cheeks, freely). The key to dealing with disappointments is to first, know they will come, and second, be ready to have a smile on your face when they do.

Matthew 19:14

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

Do you remember when you were a little child and you weren't concerned about life? You didn't think past the moment you were already in. You were perfectly content with life the way it was. However, as you got older, you were troubled about how to pay for gas or how you would get an a A+ in your college course or even how to provide food for your family. The Bible tells us in Matthew 19:14 that the kingdom of heaven belongs to little children. Therefore, we must revert back to a childlike faith that everything is going to be ok. Don't focus so much on what is to come, but what is now! Trust Jesus! He never said anything that wasn't true. Become like a little child. Rest in His arms.

A Special Person In My Life

Do you have a special person in your life that knows exactly the words to say at exactly the right moment? My mom is such a comfort to me. She can feel when I am struggling with anxiety or pain and seems to know exactly what to do to help. Thank you, God, for sending me to the perfect family!

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Lagging Behind

Do you ever feel like you cannot keep up with the pace of life? I have been in school for a month now, and it feels like it has gone by incredibly fast because of how busy I have been. Transporting, homework, late nights studying for exams, etc. I guess you can only take life one step at a time. Right now I am stepping towards my bed. Good night!

Love Comes Softly Theme

Whenever I hear the theme to Love Comes Softly, I immediately remember a time in my life when I was younger and I didn't have to carry so much of the weight of the world on my shoulders. I miss those days. I wish I could be young again. It is a comfort to know the Bible says that my youth is renewed like the eagles.

I hope you enjoy the music to this film like I have over the years.

9/11 Tribute

We showed this video in church this morning to honor those who lost friends and loved ones on that dreadful day ten years ago.

The Joys Of Growing Up In A Big Family

This Monday, I am presenting a speech in my class about living in a big family and I wanted to share my intro with all of my blogging friends.

Imagine walking into your kitchen and your little brother is zooming cars across the floor. Then you walk into the dining area and your sister is singing at the top of her lungs, and then as you are walking through the hallway you here a beginner banging away at the piano and you just want to cover your ears. This is how my house is on a daily basis. Honestly, I am used to it, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Tomorrow I will try to post the best part of my speech. It was when my dad locked me out of the house when I was six (on accident) because he thought I was a robber.

The Cry Of My Heart

Jesus, You are all I need! When everything is crumbling around me, hold me up. Let me find You when I seek You with my whole heart. Help me to spread Your light and love where darkness prevails. I claim everywhere that the sole of my feet treads as Yours. Help me to be confident in every situation I find myself in today. I know that I am more than a conqueror. I want to be Yours Jesus. Show me the way! Help me to walk into your perfect plan for my life.

You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal.        ~Isaiah 26:3-4~

Letters From War

I am thrilled to have so many new followers on my blog. When you come and visit my blog, make sure you comment so that I can follow you back more easily.

Here is an amazing song written by my favorite music artist: Mark Schultz

The Inheritance

I know that I am continually talking about music and movies on my blog, but I have yet another movie to recommend. It is called The Inheritance which is based off of a book that Louisa May Alcott wrote. I enjoyed it very much and plan on buying it very soon. I am always on the lookout for good clean chick-flicks, so if you have any more to recommend, feel free to comment.

Emma

I just got done watching this movie with my mother and sister. I really enjoyed the great time we had and encourage all chick-flick lovers to watch it as well.

John A Logan Experience

On Monday, I started taking classes at our local junior college - John A. Logan. I am taking Speech 118, Mathematics 113 online, and Aural Skills. It has been a new experience for me since I have been homeschooled all my life. Let's just say, I am not quite used to hearing people say there is no absolute truth, and we need to be tolerant of what others believe and not try to make them believe in our religion because there is more than one right one. The first day, my head was almost hurting from the experience of going to a public schooling facility when I have never participated in one in my whole life. Don't get me wrong, I am really excited about this experience, but it definitely is going to take some getting used to. I am looking forward to my speeches when I will boldly tell the class that I am a Christian, and I do believe in an absolute truth, and I do believe there is only one right religion. There is a part of me that hopes I will endure some persecution, because then I will know I am on the right track.

Word Explosion

Last Sunday, our family left on a trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma for Word explosion. Word explosion is a week long conference at our home church where they bring in many different big speakers. It began very smoothly and everyone was having a great time. However, one by one the children all came down with bad colds. It turned into a very interesting trip that we are now ending strong. We are currently on our way home, thankful that we went for one main reason. We were blessed to be able to here Bill Winston speak on Monday night and Tuesday morning. However, there were other enjoyable parts of the trip, such as, when Lucas and I rented a redbox movie on the way there. It was a boring movie, but a fun bonding experience between my brother and I.

Happy Birthday Mom!

  This was the best picture I could find to represent my mother. She is always there to hold and nurture. Loving and kind almost all of the time! Even though I am a couple of days late in saying it - Happy Birthday Mom!

P.S. The boy is her son - Josiah, and the baby is her grand daughter - Lilibeth

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Family Photo Shoot

This one is a little far away. Sorry!

Accomplishments Of The Day

Today was one of those days that I felt like I truly accomplished something. A few of my accomplishments were: cleaning the kitchen, doing laundry, transporting children, and helping my sister grocery shop. I guess it makes me feel good when I am always busy. Sometimes it gets a little stressful, but it is when I push through the stress that I truly feel like I conquered the world. What were some of your accomplishments of the day?

P.S. Here are a few more pics of my niece, Kyla Grace Waller.

Kyla Grace Waller

Kyla and Grammy (my mom)

I love this one of Kyla and her mommy - Kalyn

Kyla with her mommy and daddy - Adam and Kalyn Waller

Kyla with her daddy - Adam Waller



Kyla Grace Waller with Grampy (My dad)

P.S. I hope to have more pictures of Kyla Grace Waller soon. They are a little bit old since she is already nine days old. Time goes by fast!

It's A Girl!!!!

Today at 9:00 a.m. my sister Kalyn gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Her name is Kyla Grace Waller. She weighed in at 8.27 pounds and is such a wonderful baby. Kalyn woke up at 4:30 a.m. and the baby was born only 4 and 1/2 hrs later. It was a very quick delivery and Kalyn and Kyla are both doing great. We expect them to leave the hospital tomorrow, and I am going to decorate their house in the morning for their arrival home. I am so thankful to Jesus that he helped Kalyn through labor and that she is now a wonderful mother.

Persuasion (2007)

I highly suggest this movie to all chick-flick lovers. I recently watched it and plan on buying it very soon because it was so good. It will definately keep you on the edge of your seat. 

My Favorite Chick-Flicks

Pride and Prejudice

Persuasion

Love Comes Softly

There are many more movies I enjoy. Another one is shown well in this clip - The Young Victoria

Senior Pictures With A Beautiful Piano

I have a great opportunity to take my senior pictures with a beautiful piano. (It isn't a grand piano, like the one above, but it is still very picturesque) It was given to the church, but the tune is horrible on it, so I am going to use it for pictures and then retire it to the trash.

Victory!!

This morning I went to take the compass test at a community college near my home. I was nervous and trying to believe that I would do ok on the test. Last night I was up until 11:15 studying the problems that would be on the test and I was getting quite frustrated with myself. I didn't seem to understand the math problems that I should have remembered from years ago. However, last night I went to bed trusting that everything would be ok and that Jesus would take care of me. He sure did! I passed the test with flying colors and can now start signing up for classes in the fall. I am so thrilled!

Have Your Dreams Been Lost?

As life moves on and you grow up, it is easy to see childhood dreams as something that is unreachable. However, don't let go! Hold those dreams close to you no matter how distant they look at the time. I know, for me, I seem to have lost many of my dreams in the midst of trying to find a place for me to go to college and looking more towards my future. I almost feel helpless, like somehow I am not moving towards where I really want to go in life. Does anyone else go through those feelings? I am sure that most do, but I guess the best solution is to keep pushing forward, trusting that Almighty God will lead you in the right direction. I have decided I am going to trust in Jesus for whatever my future will hold. I know He has a plan. All anyone can do is trust that He has everything under control and that He will lead His children in the right direction for their future.

Watching and Waiting

My niece or nephew is due to make his/her appearance anytime. It will probably still be a couple weeks; however, since the babies due the 30th. Please be praying that the knew little one, in our family, will come forth at the right time and that my sister will be healthy throughout the rest of her pregnancy. She is almost completely ready now for the babies arrival. The clothes are washed, the babies nursery is almost ready (considering it's nursery will be mommy and daddies room for a while), and the carseat/stroller set has finally come in. All the pieces are coming together. Baby, please don't wait to much longer to meet your mommy, daddy, aunts, and uncles!

Ever After - Proposal

I have to say that this is one of the best love scenes ever!

One Night With the King

I absolutely love this movie. The characters, the set, the story, and especially the music. I just had to put it on my blog. Here you go! I hope you like it as much as I do!

DC Cafe Nursery

Tonight was a great night of DC Cafe. I was working in the nursery with my mom as a mother/daughter team. It was quite interesting at times. Once one of the children had their finger in another ones mouth and I realized the poor child's finger was being bitten mercilessly. I quickly stepped in to help. My niece was the finger biting victim. The rest of the night went well other than some anger problems. Overall, I am grateful for the experience DC Cafe brings me. It stretches me to new arenas that are well needed in my life. Such as when I am in the nursery. It is not always easy to love the children who treat me with no respect, but I want to learn to love them anyway and be a light into their lives.

I Love Lucy - Singing Lessons

This episode is really funny!

An Important Quote

I found this quote on a newsletter that I get from David Jeremiah's Turning Point Ministries.

Seeking to please God in little matters is a test of real devotion and love. Let your aim be to please our dear Lord perfectly in little things.
Jean Grou

My version of the last quote:

It's not about making a big splash in life, it's learning to jump in even when it's hard.
Rebekah Cherry

My Birthday

I was unable to post on my birthday (June 10) but, I decided I would write about it now. The day was filled with excitement since I was with my family in the Smoky Mountains. A few of us enjoyed a day at the lake eating sandwiches and just hanging out. Later in the day we shopped till we dropped at a tanger outlet mall in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. I had birthday money to spend, which was exciting, yet it was hard for me to spend. People who know me well laugh and even get plain frustrated with how I save my money instead of spend it on shopping trips. I mean, the purpose is to spend it, right? Anyways, it was one of my best birthdays ever, and I am so grateful that I was born seventeen years ago to my beloved mother and father, Lisa and Doug Cherry. Thanks for having me Mom and Dad!

Vacationing

The past three weeks I have been on three different trips. The first was our families annual vacation. This year we went to the smoky mountains. The trip lasted for eight days and upon returning home, another trip awaited me. This time Tara, my grandmother, Hannah, Lydia, Tara, Ryan, and I went to Shipshewana, Indiana to tour amish country. It was a great experience filled with different activites. We ate home cooked amish meals, enjoyed a buggy ride, and shopping in the local gift shops. My third trip was a trip I went alone on to Texas. I was priviliged to go to a summer camp called extreme camps. It was a stretching and enjoyable experience for me. Above all, I am glad to be sleeping in my own bed again, but I am incredibly grateful for the past couple of weeks I have been able to enjoy many different activities. You will hear more about these past few weeks in future blog posts!

The things I do!

On Monday I was busy talking to Hannah while we were cooking lunch. I forgot about the taco shells I had put in the broiler several minutes earlier. Let's just say, the next time I looked at the oven there was a huge fire on the inside. I was oblivious to how I could get it out, so I quickly called mom and the boys called dad inside. He fortunately got the fire out in just the right time. I was afraid I was going to burn the house down. Oops!

Part II of photo shoot

Lucas actually acting normal

The star is leaving?

Is he trying to act cool?

Am I fixing his hair?

The three

Close up

Lucas, Rebekah, Hannah, and Micah's photo shoot on Memorial day weekend Part I

                                                  



Mr. Cool

Hannah striking a pose







Hannah - "Are they together?"



                                                         Lucas being silly

                                        Cameras were designed for this face

Lucas took this random one

I love this one!

So serious!

Me

My wrinkled forehead look.

Hannah

Micah