North and South - My New Favorite

This is my new favorite movie. I love it when I happen upon another romantic chick-flick. This video contains some of the amazing music and the last clip (my favorite part) of the movie, North and South.

I Have The Victory

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.     Isaiah 55:10-11

This scripture has brought me so much peace. I have a severe stronghold that tries to attach it's grip on me every day and this scripture has played a part in delivering me. The temptation that is always trying to fasten it's grip on me is fear. The dreaded four letter word has terrorized me for years. I have not gotten the victory to conquer it yet. However, I know I have been given the grace; therefore, all I have to do is take it. Today, I choose to take the gift of grace and walk by faith. I don't want to live in a bondage of fear any longer. Satan will not fasten his grip on me. Jesus has made me victorious!

He Is Faithful

I have never seen God's hand upon my life more than when I began classes at John A. Logan College. Every time I walk away from a quiz, test, or project I find myself praising God for helping me do so well. There have been tough times throughout the semester, but it always turns out incredibly. Today I did very well on a sight-singing test in Aural Skills. I was thrilled to have done so amazing. I know Jesus was right there, helping me all the way through the example. Yesterday I took a test in Anatomy and Physiology, and I don't know if it went well or not. However, even through this experience, I am at peace. I know everything will workout because I am in the covenant of Jesus Christ. I know His words are true, that He is my shield; He is my protector. I also feel that God is going to lead me through a time of great favor. I have already found amazing favor with my first music teacher, and I am not even in college yet. I cannot wait to see what God has in store for me when I graduate.

My Response To The Topic Of Abortion

The following question was posted on a forum by a fellow student in my health class :

Abortion is constantly a subject for debate, due to the various opinions on this subject which vary from 'no abortions at all ever' to 'complete freedom of choice for a woman.' In your opinion, which methods of abortion are acceptable, if any? Explain your reasoning and support your claim.

I answered with the following:


I don't think any methods of abortion are acceptable. I believe that the moment sperm meets with the egg and implants in the woman's body that so called embryo or fetus, is a baby. No one believes killing a baby is okay.The reason I think the fetus is a baby is because there are really only four differences between a fetus and a newborn. The first difference is size. Do you think Michael Jordan is more of a person than a little baby. If you don't, then how is a newborn more of a person than a fetus because of it's size. The second difference between a fetus and a newborn is level of development. A four year old girl is not as developed as a fourteen year old girl. Does that make the fourteen year old more of a person than the four year old? In the same way, just because the fetus is not as developed as the newborn, that does not make the newborn more of a person. The third difference between a newborn and a fetus is environment. If you flew from Alaska to Hawaii do you change being yourself? No, of course not. Therefore, a fetus does not suddenly change from being itself by coming out of the womb. The fourth difference between a fetus and a newborn is Dependency. Just because the fetus is dependent upon it's mother doesn't mean it is less of a person than a newborn. Is someone who is living on kidney dialisis less off a person than someone who is not?

I found this technique through Summit Ministries: Understanding the times. It was very difficult to explain through writing. I do not know if my point came across well; however, I know this particular pro-life tactic is effective at least when talking to someone.

Why Anatomy And Physiology?

During my Junior year of high-school I tried my hand at Chemistry. Let's just say that it ended up being a survey course. I couldn't understand hardly anything. At that moment I knew I was not cut out for a Science major (not that I had been planning on it). I got through that experience with a few dictionary terms under my belt, but that was about it. When I was signing up for classes last semester at JALC, I came to the horrifying realization that I had to take a four hour lab science course. The course had to either be Chemistry or Physics. I was very fearful at this realization. However, I realized that Anatomy and Physiology would work for a four hour course as well. At that prospect, I was relieved. However, I still had fears. Now, three weeks into the course, I am trying to maintain hope. I ended up with a very interesting instructor who only gives grades from the tests. I am the kind of student that hates missing class, and I have found that attendance points benefit me well. So, when I found I would not receive any attendance points, I was quite upset. I am still hopeful, partly because I do not want to drop out, and partly because I have to pass this class. It is either A&P (anatomy and physiology) or Chemistry. I am choosing to have faith in God, and believe that I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. After all, last semester I received all A's which was a complete shock and miracle.

Semester Number Two

So far my second semester at JALC is going pretty well. I am taking four classes totaling ten hours. Health, and keyboarding are online, while Aural skills II and Anatomy and Physiology are in the classroom. I am already enjoying my Anatomy and Physiology, but I don't know how much I am enjoying my instructor. Since he is a science teacher he lives in science land, and so when he explains things he forgets this class is for non-science majors.  I really hope he will become more understandable as time goes by. There are a couple things I am not looking forward to in this class. First, we have to dissect a cat, and second, we have to dissect a rat. Frankly, anytime I remotely think about this, I loose my appetite. I can handle dissecting a pig or a frog, but not a cat. I see cats all of the time and I don't care to see what is on the inside of them. My Health and keyboarding class are fairly simple right now. For this I am very grateful!

Michael W. Smith

This is a new album of all instrumental music. My favorite track is this one.

The Purpose Of Life

Was I called to accomplish something amazing, or be an average girl? I can't help but wonder what my future holds. I can't help but ask God, "Why was I born?" There has to be a purpose for my life. I know there is one, but sometimes I just can't see it. Sometimes it's because of fear, sometimes pride. And I am sure most of the time it is a mixture of both. I love the song Be Born In Me posted previously on my blog. The words continually play through my head. "I am not brave, I will never be. The only thing I have to offer is a vacancy". However, sometimes I even wonder if there is a vacancy in my heart for Him. I want there to be, but I feel something holding me back.

Jesus, would you break through the chains in my life. Make me a servant even when I don't feel like it. I want you to fill my life. Make your home in me.

You Are Amazing

Its was you who crushed the heads of Leviathan and gave him as food to the creatures of the desert. It was you who opened up springs and streams; you dried up the ever flowing rivers. The day is yours, and yours also the night; you established the sun and moon. It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter. Remember how the enemy has mocked you, O Lord, how foolish people have reviled your name. Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts; do not forget the lives of your afflicted people forever. Have regard for your covenant, because haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land. Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name. Rise up, O God, and defend your cause; remember how fools mock you all day long. Do not ignore the clamor of your adversaries, the uproar of your enemies, which rises continually.

Psalms 74:14-23

These verses speak for themselves. I opened my Bible and the words jumped off the pages at me. I love you, Jesus. Oh, how amazing you are. Don't forget your people! Keep me in you, forever, and ever!

Change Is Not Fun

I am not one to easily welcome change. In fact, I think I detest it. When my eldest brother got married, I went through a hard time getting adjusted to him leaving. Surprisingly, when my sister got married in 2010, I was very sad for one or two days, but then I was ok with it. I knew the time was right and my heart would heal. However, there are some things in life that take time to heal. They could be good things or they could be bad things. One of the most frustrating things about my life, is that I am reluctant when I hear of new plans, while others seem to grab life by the horns. I don't want my life to change to fast. I hate giving up things that bring me so much joy. Does anyone else feel the same way?

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!