I am a 16 y/o christian girl. I love God, Ballet, figure skating, dogs, and kids!
My Favorite verses are the following:
2 Samuel 22:2 "The Lord is my Rock, My fortress, and My Savior",
Romans 6:23 "For the Wages of sin is death! But the gift of God is eternal Life through Christ Jesus our Lord."
and
Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like Eagles. They will Run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint."
I hope that as you read this blog you will see God's light shining through my words.
Bye4Now Now and have a Blessed day.
God Bless,
Katie
Wow! You are awesome! You are a true Biblical scholar, not just a hearer but a personal reader! The books, the characters, the events, the verses - you know it all! You are fantastic!
A Statment of Faith.
I Believe in the ONE True God. I Believe that He sent His ONE Son to DIE For ALL Sinners.
I Believe that WE Are ALL SINNERs In Nee of A SAVIOR. I Believe that we need to A-B-C.
A Accept That WE are Sinners. B Believe That Jesus Christ Died Was in the grave for Three
Days And on the Third Day He rose from the Dead. And C Confess our sins to Him and ask for Forgiveness.
That's it just A-B-C.
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"The Room"
. In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features save for the one wall covered with small index-card files. They were like the ones in libraries that list titles by author or subject in alphabetical order. But these files, which stretched from floor to ceiling and seemingly endlessly in either direction, had very different headings. As I drew near the wall of files, the first to catch my attention was one that read “Girls I Have Liked.” I opened it and began flipping through the cards. I quickly shut it, shocked to realize that I recognized the names written on each one.
And then without being told, I knew exactly where I was. This lifeless room with its small files was a crude catalog system for my life. Here were written the actions of my every moment, big and small, in a detail my memory couldn’t match.
A sense of wonder and curiosity, coupled with horror, stirred within me as I began randomly opening files and exploring their content. Some brought joy and sweet memories; others a sense of shame and regret so intense that I would look over my shoulder to see if anyone was watching. A file named “Friends” was next to one marked “Friends I Have Betrayed.”
The titles ranged from the mundane to the outright weird. “Books I Have Read,” “Lies I Have Told,” “Comfort I Have Given,” “Jokes I Have Laughed At.” Some were almost hilarious in their exactness: “Things I’ve Yelled at My Brothers.” Others I couldn’t laugh at: “Things I Have Done in My Anger,” “Things I Have Muttered Under My Breath at My Parents.” I never ceased to be surprised by the contents. Often there were many more cards than I expected. Sometimes fewer than I hoped.
I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the life I had lived. Could it be possible that I had the time in my 20 years to write each of these thousands or even millions of cards? But each card confirmed this truth. Each was written in my own handwriting. Each signed with my signature.
When I pulled out the file marked “Songs I Have Listened To,” I realized the files grew to contain their contents. The cards were packed tightly, and yet after two or three yards, I hadn’t found the end of the file. I shut it, shamed, not so much by the quality of music, but more by the vast amount of time I knew that file represented.
When I came to a file marked “Lustful Thoughts,” I felt a chill run through my body. I pulled the file out only an inch, not willing to test its size, and drew out a card. I shuddered at its detailed content. I felt sick to think that such a moment had been recorded.
An almost animal rage broke on me. One thought dominated my mind: “No one must ever see these cards! No one must ever see this room! I have to destroy them!” In an insane frenzy I yanked the file out. Its size didn’t matter now. I had to empty it and burn the cards. But as I took it at one end and began pounding it on the floor, I could not dislodge a single card. I became desperate and pulled out a card, only to find it as strong as steel when I tried to tear it
Defeated and utterly helpless, I returned the file to its slot. Leaning my forehead against the wall, I let out a long, self-pitying sigh. And then I saw it. The title bore “People I Have Shared the Gospel With.” The handle was brighter than those around it, newer, almost unused. I pulled on its handle and a small box not more than three inches long fell into my hands. I could count the cards it contained on one hand.
And then the tears came. I began to weep. Sobs so deep that they hurt started in my stomach and shook through me. I fell on my knees and cried. I cried out of shame, from the overwhelming shame of it all. The rows of file shelves swirled in my tear-filled eyes. No one must ever, ever know of this room. I must lock it up and hide the key.
But then as I pushed away the tears, I saw Him. No, please not Him. Not here. Oh, anyone but Jesus.
I watched helplessly as He began to open the files and read the cards. I couldn’t bear to watch His response. And in the moments I could bring myself to look at His face, I saw a sorrow deeper than my own. He seemed to intuitively go to the worst boxes. Why did He have to read every one?
Finally He turned and looked at me from across the room. He looked at me with pity in His eyes. But this was a pity that didn’t anger me. I dropped my head, covered my face with my hands and began to cry again. He walked over and put His arm around me. He could have said so many things. But He didn’t say a word. He just cried with me.
Then He got up and walked back to the wall of files. Starting at one end of the room, He took out a file and, one by one, began to sign His name over mine on each card.
“No!” I shouted rushing to Him. All I could find to say was “No, no,” as I pulled the card from Him. His name shouldn’t be on these cards. But there it was, written in red so rich, so dark, so alive. The name of Jesus covered mine. It was written with His blood.
He gently took the card back. He smiled a sad smile and began to sign the cards. I don’t think I’ll ever understand how He did it so quickly, but the next instant it seemed I heard Him close the last file and walk back to my side. He placed His hand on my shoulder and said, “It is finished.”
I stood up, and He led me out of the room. There was no lock on its door. There were still cards to be written
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Hey everyone!
Well, We got our parts for Nutcracker yesterday and I'm going to be a Friend in the Party Scene, a Mouse in the Battle, and a GIANT pink c\dancing cake in the land of sweets. I'm soooooooooooooooo excited and I can't wait till we get to really start practicing.
Well, Bye4Now & God Bless,
Katie
Psalm 50:15
“Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
With Nutcracker starting up I feel very Christmasssy
Well, I went to church today, Then I came home, and Helped clean the living room. We've watched like three movies now. the first was Pete's Dragon, then Feild of Dreams, now Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Well, Bye4Now & God Bless,
Katie
PS this was what our lesson was about at church.
Matthew 6:9-16:
9In this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name.
10Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven.
11Give us this day our daily bread.
12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power and the glory for ever. Amen.
14For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
15But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
*Deep sigh* Well, we're staying home from ballet cuz Jen's not feeling well. So my day's gonna be pretty boring. (note all the periods at the end of my sentences) I'll probably end up stacking wood running laundry and doing anything else that needs to get done.
Bye4Now & God Bless,
Katie
Ephesians 1:17-19:
17I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power,
Sorry It's been so long since I wrote! I just haven't had much to write about. But here's what's going on.
I started Ballet again on the 6th. Jenny and I also signed up for the studio's production of the Nutcracker I'm going to prop's master again but I'll also be dancing so I'm really excited. Then last Saturday My Mom and I were in a Fashion show at our fave store, Fashion Bug.
But besides Ballet lessons and soon to be Nutcracker practices The only other thing I'm doing is School and Chores.
So Bye4Now & God Bless,
Katie
Isaiah 55
12"For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace; the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
Well, I'm home!!! I've been back since last sunday but I didn't get around to blogging till now.
Here's a funny thing my friend Rayray did and I thought it would be fun to try.
1. Type your name with your fingers:Katie
2. Type your name with your elbow:kmzaztrfijed at least I got all of 5 letters in!!!
3. Type your name with your nose: katie Hey look at that!!!
4. Type your name with your heel: jkasrt55uie HA HA!!!!
5. Type your name with your toes:katiue
6. Type your name with your chin: lkatyier LOL
Fun huh?
Bye4Now & God Bless,
Katie
Exodus 19:5:
5Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:
Hey there!
Here's what I've been doing.......
July 25th: All I really did was watch movies & go swimming.
26th: I got to see The Wizard of OZ the play.
27th: We went to the beach. We had so much fun!!!!!!! I buried Jen in the sand, Boogie Boarded, and even made a small sand castle!
28th: We got to go to Catalina Island. It was so beautiful! We took a boat ride there and back. At first I was nervous about being on the open sea. I finally found the hat I've been looking for all summer. It is a BIG floppy hat with a blue scarf tied around it. I also got a key chain in the shape of a boat with a little dolphin.
Speaking of dolphins we saw an entire family while we were on the boat. I also saw a whale!!!!
29th: we didn't do too terribly much. Mike went to an arcade/ mini golf place. While Jen & I went swimming.
Another thing we did the 29th was we experienced an enormas earthquake! It was so scary!
30th: We went to the Hunington Library for tea. It was so gorgeous!
And today we're going to Crazy Caleb's house to go swimming! I just hope I don't get a sunburn again like last time.
Bye4Now & God Bless,
Katie
Colossians 3 1 Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.
Well, let's see my insane cousin Caleb is here. He comes to my Aunt & Uncle's house whenever his mom goes running.
We're going back to Nana's house later today so I'll once again be away from a computer.
Bye4Now & God Bless,
Katie
1 Peter 5:6-7 “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
Hey there!
Let's see. I'm still in California but I'll be home on the 3rd of August. Here's what I've been doing since I last wrote.
On the 6th of July I was back at my Nana's house. My little cousins came over and we all went to Splash. A water park in La Mirada. We had so much fun! The park had this river that went in an almost circle they had HUGE innertubes that you get to sit in or on and float through the river. My little cousins didn't like the parts where there were water arches that you could go under cuz they didn't like getting their heads wet.
Then on the 7th we went to see "Kit Kittridge: An American Girl" and "Wall.E". Wall.E was cute but pretty babyish. But I really enjoyed Kit.
On the 10th Nana & I went to the theater where she vollenteers so that we could set up for the next day (opening night). We gave a very nice lady a ride to the theater but when it was time to leave we forgot her!!!!!!
After we drove back to the theater to pick her up we headed back to Nana's house. From there we picked up Papa, Mike, & Jen. Then we all went to Santa Monica. Where we went to our fave resteraunt, Wolfgang Puck's. After dinner we went down to the pier where we walked all the way down to the end then back up to the ferris wheel. We rode on the ferris wheel. I had forgotten how terrified I am of hieghts till I got on.
For the 11th we got to go back to the theater and saw the Wizard of OZ. It was a spectacular presentation.
Then the 12th we three kids went to Uncle Kevin's house and played with Ryan (4) and Sean (2) our energetic little cousins.
13th I went to Becca's house (please keep leaving her comments)
14th Spent the day with the Energizer bunnies (Ryan & Sean).
16th went to an AWESOME outdoor mall called Victoria Gardens.
On the 19th we went to disney land!!!!!!! And I got EARS!!!!! ever since I was a little girl I wanted some Minnie Mouse ears and I finally got some! I also got a bracelet, a light chaser, and a crystel tinkerbell.
on the 22 Nana had to go to the CA gift show for the theater so Papa took me, Mike, & Jen to see "Journey to the Center of the Earth". It was really good.
And Now I'm back at Aunty's house till tomorrow when we shall go back to Nana's house.
Well, Bye4Now & God Bless,
Katie
1 Corinthians 15:58:
58 So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless
Yo!
Well, Uncle Bill's b-day was great! The cake was great! And the firworks were great!!!!!!!!!!!
We went to a park with our little cousins. They enjoyed hanging all over my poor sunburned shoulders!
Well, Bye4Now & God Bless,
Katie
PS I'll be away from a computer for a few days so I'll not be posting.
Jeremiah 1
5 “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.
Before you were born I set you apart
and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”
Well I went to Rebecca's house yesterday! She has always been one of my closest friends we've known each other since the first or second grade! But anyway before I forget I WANT YOU to go to her blog and leave her Lot's of comments!
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/becca1028/
Let's see...... I went to her house around 1 yesterday afternoon first we talked then we went to her room and threw her blue ball back and forth while we talked then we played Guitar Hero (and found out that I'm a guitar ZERO!!) then we played a dance video game where you stand on a mat and step to the left, right, front, and back when tells you to. It reminded me of a bop-it except with your feet. Then we went swimming. I had to wear a T-shirt cuz of my sunburn. We got one of her Portuguese Water dogs to swim with us. We had so much fun tossing a splash ball into the pool and making him jump in! After swimming we went back to her room and set up her blog on here and watched Tim Hawkins (a christian comedian) on her computer.
Then my brother called and said that my uncle wanted me to come home so we map quested how to get there from Becca's house and voila!
Well, Bye4Now & God Bless,
Katie!
Micah 6
8 No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good,
and this is what he requires of you:
to do what is right, to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with your God.
I went swimming at my cousin's house yesterday. They have an incredible pool! It has a rock waterfall and a slide! It looks like a tropicle oaisis! But I was in the sun too long and now I look like a lobster!
Today I am going to one of my best friend's house! We have known each other since we were in the second grade! But we haven't seen each other in 5 years!
Well, Bye4Now & God Bless,
Katie
Hey there!
Well, I'm in California!!! I'm having a great time!
Let's see so far I have gone to Corona, La Mirada, Brea Mall, some really cool stores, a country club!, Norco (my old home town) the mountains, Lake Arrowhead, and now I'm back in Corona.
This is so cool! And we havn't even done half of the stuff we are going to!
Sometime this week I'm going to get together with one of my best friends whom I haven't seen in 5 years!!!!!!
I was swimming a lot while I was in La MiradaI even got a sunburn (although I get those in OR too). I still haven't been to the beach but we will do that soon.
The only downside is that my mom and dad aren't here.
My dad came down for the anniversary party then he was the one who took us to the mountains but he had to leave yesterday and go back to OR .
I miss my mom & dad terribly.
Since this is the longest I've been away from them since we moved. And even then my mom was just a short drive away, but now if something happens there's nothing she can do as she is 13 hours away!
I'll try to get online tomorrow and tell you what we did today!
Well, I'm gunna sign off.
Bye4Now & God Bless,
Katie
Exodus 15
2 The Lord is my strength and my song;
he has given me victory.
This is my God, and I will praise him—
my father’s God, and I will exalt him!
Happy 14th Birthday OBWanKenoB12 (My little brother Michael)!!!
Well, Mike is now 14. We had a small party with a friend from church, our neighbor and both their families. Our neibors had to leave first as the father had to work. But after they left we had a HUGE water fight with our friend and his little brother. We all ended up completly SOAKED! All in All we had a great day!!!!
Well, Bye4Now My friends and God Bless,
Katie
Psalm 139
13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.
I'm going to California for a few weeks so I probably will not be writing for about three weeks. Unless my aunt and uncle let me use their Comp.
You see my grandparents are having a HUGE 50th Anniversary party so my aunt and uncle have offered to come get me, Mike, & Jen. Then My dad will ride the bus down on the night before the party. My mom has to stay here as one of our horses is going to have a foal very soon and she does not feel she can trust anyone else to take care of them. I really wish she were coming. I'm going to miss her so much. see this is going to be the longest period of time that I have been away from her since we moved. And even then I knew she could come and get me if I needed her since it was only an hours drive to my Nana and Papa's house but now she will be 13 hours away!
Well, I'll talk to you all soon.
Bye4Now & God Bless,
Katie
PS I'll take pics!!!!!
Philippians 4 13I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
