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Jun. 22, 2009 - Fear of the Unknown

I was reading Matthew chapter 8 yesterday morning. I have not been reading my Bible as much as I should be for awhile now because of all the company I've had, and such. It was good just to open the Word and read what God had to say.
I had reached verse 26 when some red words of Jesus seemed to jump off the page at me. They were simple, yet they made me think more then any of the other words I had seen.

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May. 9, 2009 - Friends I've Lost, Friends I Still Have. A Prayer for All

I have so much  trouble with the problems of the world. Understanding why they are even there, and how can anyone be so stupid to do any of it?

I remember several good friends that I spent a lot of time with, goofing off, playing games, and having heart to heart talks. These are sweet memories for me, but over the last few years they have turned sad as well.

Many of those friends have "grown up" in the world's eyes. They now go to public school, and they act like it. Boys is all they have to talk about, and words I would rather not hear comes out of their mouths every other sentence.

To see this hurts so bad, to know that these girls, who I always thought would be just like me have changed so much. The world and it's people dragged them down into something terrible. They are no longer pleasant to be around, and any contact with them becomes depressing. I want to stay in touch, I want to be that life line when they realize what they've gotten into, but I'm also afraid. What influence can they have on me?

Now is when I look to my other friends, as well as my God, and my family. Here is where they hold me up, stand behind me, hit me over the head if I start going down the wrong path.

I pray for the "friends" I have lost, and I pray for the ones I still have. Keep their hearts pure Lord.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. ~ Proverbs 31:10

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May. 4, 2009 - New Fashioned World, Old Fashioned God

While we were out in town today in one of the buildings we were in I happened to hear a radio commercial. It went somewhat like the following.

"Ed likes to do things the old fashioned way, shake hands and always tell the truth..."

WHAT!? Since when did shaking hands and always telling the truth become "old fashioned!"

The world needs the Lord more then I ever thought if telling the truth is considered old fashioned! It's bad enough that courting, and modestly dressing is "old fashioned," but now telling the truth is!

After I think about it, if always telling the truth is old fashioned to the world, would not that make God himself old fashioned?


Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.
                                                                                                                           ~Ephesians 4:25

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Apr. 20, 2009 - My Thoughts on Acting

When I watch a movie, I want to be taken into that place, that time. I want to look at the character on the screen and say it is the character they are in the movie, not the actor who is playing the character.

When an actor can become the character they are playing that's when I'm impressed. 

One of my favorite actors is Johnny Depp. In every movie I have seen him in he has become his character and made me forget, at least until the movie is over, the other characters I've seen that he has played.

Orlando Bloom on the other hand... he is one of my least favorite actors. In Lord of the Rings, he is okay. I accept him as Legolas (although I would have liked someone else to play the part, don't ask who because I'm not sure) and forget about him in the movie, although every once in awhile he does something that makes me realize who he is.

When he is playing Will in Pirates of the Caribbean though, every time I see his character (along with Keira Knightley's *shudder*) I look at him as Orlando Bloom, not Will.

I've been told that I can be really picky about what actors I like. I'm not picky, I just expect the best.

The lives of actors though... that's a whole new post.

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Mar. 25, 2009 - Oh am I Thankful!

Yesterday was shopping day. As I was walking through the store looking at everyone around me I suddenly realized how incredibly lucky I am.

God gave me two wonderful parents who have  raised me to know, and love Him, and for that I am grateful. I thank Him for giving me my earthly parents, and for teaching them His ways!

 I will praise the LORD according to His righteousness,
         And will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
                                                                                                                 Psalm 7: 17

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Feb. 23, 2009 - Respect, As Kids We Need to Start Showing Some

Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
Psalm 119: 117

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Respect: To show consideration, or thoughtfulness in relation to somebody, or something.

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Respect is something that has really been on my mind lately. Not only do I need to show some more, but I’ve noticed some things while out and about that has shown me the lack of respect in the world.

I’ve pretty much divided people into three groups that all need to be shown some respect. Even if it’s just the little things, those are the kind of things that catch my eye.

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Respect for Parents

Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;
Ephesians 6:2

It is towards these people I have seen the most amount of disrespect. You are not only making things harder on yourself, but your making things hard for your parents when you show them no respect. It can be shown in many ways.

When told to do something, or told not to do something, don’t argue. By not accepting their choice, you are showing them they have none of your respect. They have made that choice for a reason, not just because they felt like it.

Body language is one of my biggest problems. A lot of the times when asked to do something I roll my eyes, stomp off, or act like it’s taking a huge amount of effort to accomplish the small task. You guessed it, major disrespect.

Not only can you show respect to your parents when your around them, you can also show them respect when you are at a friend’s house, at school, (for those who go) or any other time you’re not with them.
I know several people who seem to their parents to accept their authority, but when their parents aren’t around they can be a completely different person. Telling your friends that your Mom is stupid and your Dads a pain proves your disrespect for them. It shows your lack of honor.

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Respect for Elders

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.
1 Timothy 15:17

It drives me crazy when I hear a 12 year old call his 40 year old acquaintance just plain John. To me, not calling your elders by their proper title is rude, and shows disrespect, unless asked, or told otherwise.
By saying Mr. Smith your are accepting his authority as an adult. This also goes for aunts and uncles. By saying Uncle John you are showing respect.

When told by adults to do something, unless you now it’s wrong and your parents have told you otherwise, do it. If Grandma says to wash your hands before dinner, you are showing your respect for her by doing it without comment, or complaint.

Another small way to show your respect is to move from your seat if an adult comes in the room and there are not other places for them to sit.

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Respect for Others

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
1 Peter 2:17

Showing people around you that you respect them as a person, makes them feel a whole lot better about you. It also gives them a respect for you.

Here are some small things that are great ways to show respect to everyone.

Boys
1.Take your hats off when you enter a building.
2. Hold doors open for others.

Girls
1. Dress modestly.
2. Don’t throw yourself at boys.

Everyone
1. Say please, thank you, excuse me, no thank you, etc. etc.
2. Don’t interrupt when someone else is speaking.
3. Clean up your messes.
4. Keep your hands to yourself. Do not touch what is not yours.

By showing people respect, they will learn to respect you, as a daughter/son, as a child, and as a friend.

Respect does not end at your behavior around people though. It goes right into your heart and what you’re thinking. God knows if underneath you really can’t stand the girl who lives up the street. By doing and saying the right things, you have shown your outward respect, but don’t forget to visit your heart, and take a look at what’s inside there. It may be time for a major revamp.
God can help; all you have to do is ask.

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Oct. 6, 2008 - Set the Example

Thank you so much for all the encouraging comments on my last post! I am slowly getting used to Eyebright’s absence.

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Jul. 31, 2008 - Fingerprints of... Who?

Just a few minutes ago I was listening to Fingerprints of God, by Steven Curtis Chapman.

Every time I hear that song it makes me think, do people see the fingerprints of God on me? Can they see that he made me, and that I am his. That I believe in him, and worship him? I sure hope so.

Yesterday was the first day of fair for us. Since a few of the family members had entered something we decided to go see how they did and check everything else out.

Both Eyebright and I left saying, "There are a lot of scary people in this world."
To tell you the truth, I do not see any of my Lords fingerprints on someone who is showing more skin then needs to be seen, has more then I can count body piercings, with a purple mohawk.

I don't see anything in that person that glorifies God. I don't see his fingerprints anywhere that say, "I molded this person into who he is. He is my creation."
All I see is Satan's work, and I don't know about you, but I would much rather have God's thumb print on my forehead, then Satan's.

Who's fingerprints our on you?

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Jul. 29, 2008 - The Color Green

Realizing I had not posted for awhile I searched my puny little brain for something to post about.

I finally decided on the color green. No really, I'm going to write a whole post about green.

To start with I'll have to get you strait on one thing, my favorite color is not blue. I know the title of the blog is Out of the Blue, I am Bluejane and my blogs base color is blue. The reason for this is simple because my family often describe my as out of the blue. A lot of the times after I say something they will all just look at me and say, "well that was out of the blue."

I guess I should move on now before this whole post turns out to be about blue.

As you may have guessed by now. My favorite color is green. It has been for a long time. I think I first decided green was my favorite color when we went to visit my Aunt in the valley. The valley is a very green place. The whole place is simple covered in green because plants our everywhere.

I think before this my favorite color was yellow, probably because that's my Dads favorite color and I wanted to be just like him.

It's funny, if you take the color people describe me as (blue) and mix it with my old favorite color, (yellow) you get green. My favorite color now. How interesting.

Now more about the color green. To read about what Wikipedia has to say about green go HERE.

You can live in the city of Green.

There is even a rock band called The Color Green.

According to the Sensational Color website this is how the color green effects you.
1) It soothes you.
2) Relaxes you mentally as well as physically.
3) It helps to alleviate depression, nervousness and anxiety.
4) Offers a sense of renewal, self-control, and harmony.

In my opinion that's all hog wash. I have never felt soothed while looking at the color green, I am hardly ever relaxed mentally, or physically. I must admit I have very little self-control.

Anyway, I've got to bring this post to an end as I've got some things that need done, but please, let me know what your favorite color is!

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Jun. 23, 2008 - I am a Witness for God

Witness.

I am a witness. That sounds pretty important, but it is even more so when you add, for God, to the end of it.

I am a witness for God.

Wow! Can you imagine what would happen in today's society if you stood at the front of a public school class room and said that to everyone there?
I don't think I want to know.

When I hear the word witness in that context I think, "Someone who tells others what they believe, in this case, about God."  If you think about it a little longer though, it takes in a whole new meaning.

Being a witness does not just mean going door to door and handing out tracks. It doesnt mean that you have to go on as many mission trips as possible, and starting new ones when you have enough time.

These things are great, but just because I'm not doing them right now does not mean I'm not a witness.

I am a witness for God, but by saying that I don't mean I have to walk up to people and just start talking to God.

You can be a witness by simply smiling and saying, "Have a great day", to the lady at the checkout stand or by dressing modestly.

You can be a witness by refusing to do what you know is wrong. By caring for those in need.

You don't have to be holding a Bible to be the kind of witness I try to be.

All you have to do is let God's love shine through you.

I am a witness for the Lord.

Are you?

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Jun. 2, 2008 - Wow! What a Promise!

One of my favorite verses is is Isaiah 41:10.

Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

I think the biggest reason why I like this verse is because of the promise it has in it.

I am with you.

I am your God.

I will strengthen you.

I will help you.

I will uphold you.

See a pattern there. God does not say, "Well I'll be with you, but only if you..."

"I'll be with you if the sun is shinning, but as soon as it starts to rain, I'm out of here."

"I might give you strength, I'm not sure though."

HE WILL! He IS my God! He WILL help me, and the sentence ends there. That's it. He WILL uphold me.

That promise means so much to me.

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Mar. 22, 2008 - How Can you Not Believe?

I have really been trying to pay a lot of attention to science, because I admit, it's not one of my best subjects.

Anyway I was studying the human body. Yeah! (I'm really trying to get into this)

The last module was titled The Human Digestive System, and I learned about,  (You won't believe me when I tell you) the human digestive system!

Getting on with it, I was so amazed at how complex the whole thing is!

This module I am studying the human respiratory and circulatory systems, again, I can't believe how intricate the whole thing is!

In this module you look more closely at the human heart.

The other day we listened to a silly country song and the singer said "you touch every place in my heart" I said,
"That would be the right atrium, the left atrium, the right ventricle, and the left ventricle."

Really though, how on earth do people think that this all happened by accident.

BANG and would you look at that there's a beating heart functioning perfectly!

I just can't see that.

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Feb. 9, 2008 - I Still Wonder

First of all I would like to say that in no way am I trying to say the bible is not good enough, or that God did not do a very good job in putting it together.
These are just a few questions I had about the Old Testament, questions you could have at the end of every story.

At a church we once went to I really enjoyed my Sunday School Class. However it occurred to me one day that we had gone over the story of Jonah 3 to 4 times that year, and I mentioned this to my teacher. She told me that it didn't matter how many times you read the story you should always learn something new from it.
This is true, but I still wonder if the whale was sick for the whole three days Jonah was sitting in his stomach, or did he become vilently ill all of the sudden, on the third day.
My Sunday school teacher never  told me about that!

I just started reading Leviticus, and the other night I read the verse,

Then the priest shall take some of it's blood with his finger, put it on the horns of the alter of burnt offering, and pour it's remaining blood at the base of the alter.
Leviticus 4:30

It suddenly hit me, I wonder what Aaron's hands looked like? This guy's job was to burn blood and guts.
However it says in Exodus 40:32

When they went into the tabernacle of meeting, and when they came near the alter, they washed, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

So he must have been washing his hands more times a day then we probably do in a week.

I ask again, what must his hands look like?
I never learned that in school.

As somewhat of an animal lover I've got a few questions I could ask Samson.
For instance if you read Judges 15:4-5

Then Samson went and caught 300 foxes; and he took torches, turned the foxes tail to tail, and put a torch between each pair of tails.
When he had set the torches on fire, he let the foxes go into the standing grain of the Philistines, and burned up both the shocks and the standing grain, as well as vineyards and olive groves.

I want to know if any kind soul took the time to stop, and put all those torches out, or if half of the foxes had to learn to walk backwards to make it to the nearest stream, and sit soothing their sore undersides, and if they ever got untied from one another for that matter?

I guess the guy I should be asking about animals would be Noah. I wonder if he had any trouble keeping his lions away from the zebras, or if God made all the animals friends for 40 days? Then again God could have made them all lethargic, I get sleepy on a rainy day.
When I brought the subject up with Mommy, she wanted to know if any of the animals ever got sea sick. I mean this wasn't just a pitter, patter type rain, the skies were opened up, you can read about it on my sister Eyebright's blog here. 

Well like I said, I just had a few unanswered questions.

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Jan. 21, 2008 - You're Talking to the Queen of Complaint

I could complain from dusk to dawn without stopping if I wanted to. I am not proud of this fact.

I complain unconsciously, I just say something then realize that I was complaining. I obviously need to think before I speak, not one of my better qualities.

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Oct. 11, 2007 - The Side Art of Blogging ~ Commenting

In my previouse post titled Blogging is an Art I told you I would write another post about the side art of blogging. As for the last post, I could go on forever, but right now lets talk about the side art, which is as I said, commenting.

The art of Blogging is not only learning to write good posts, but also learning to write great comments, and if you are a really accomplished blogger you will know how to use the HTML to make awesome templates and neat stuff like that, but for now we are talking about the comments.

One of the most importent things is responding to comments. I can not brag of being good at it, but here we go. 

It is just proper etiquette to respond when someone says something to you.

The same with comments. Someone is saying something to you. You should let them know your listening.

An easy way to remember to respond to a comment is to go to your last post, and answer all the comments there. This is the method I have been using, however, it dosen't seem to work, but maybe it will for you.

Another way is if you get the e-mails notifing you that you have a comment, save them to remind you to respond. This is the method my sister Eyebright uses. It seems to work.

Now that you know to respond, it's time to learn how to write a comment.

One like the following will not do.

yo that was so like cool.

you shold check out my blog it is awsome lol lol

First of all, you should use no slang like yo. I personally think when people use the word yo it is rude, and disrespectful. Act civilized when writing a comment, that is what will draw people to your blog.

A good comment would contain more about what had been posted about, and more about the person that you are commenting to. Remember that the comment is not about you, and your blog, but about them, and their post.

Here are a few things I look for in a good comment.

Spelling is just like it would be in a post. Try to make the comment so that it is readable.

Don't feal bad about leaving a long comment. Just so it's not several web pages long, I enjoy long comments, and I think other people do, too. This dosen't mean you have to leave long comments all the time, short and sweet is nice too, but if you have something to say, don't feel bad about saying it.

If you are a Christian, act like one. The way you comment is a big way for other bloggers to decide if you are someone they would like to have on their friends list.

If the post you are commenting on is a big "thinker" post, let the writer know what you think, even if you don't agree with them, just put it in a nice way.

Last, but not least, remember that you could be making someone's day, who was wondering why she still has no comments on the post she thought was great!

A great post to read about commenting, and blogging is on totustuus's blog, please stop and read it.

Please think about this the next time you leave a comment.

Thank you all for reading, and please, leave a comment!

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