My Favorite Bible Verse

Hello! Today, I will be writing about my favorite Bible verse. I am very excited to blog about this topic, because it is one very near to my heart. My absolute favorite Bible verses are Jeremiah 1:7-8. I found these verses on the night in which I felt God calling me to ministry, so I am very fond of them, and think of them often.

But the Lord said to me, "Do not say, 'I am too young.' You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the Lord.
                                                                                                                              Jeremiah 1:7-8

I love these verses because they apply to me in a very personal way. I am very young, and am honestly very scared about where the Lord is going to lead me. Although I am scared, I know he will protect me and guide me, no matter where I am or what I'm doing. They also give me the courage to say what God is laying on my heart, instead of trying to fathom my own thoughts into words. It's an amazing feeling to not have to worry about what I would say if a situation came up that I couldn't handle myself. You are never too young to share the gospel. Whether it is going on a mission trip halfway across the world, or simply offering an encouraging scripture to a classmate that is having trouble, you can always empower people with the good news and the support found in the grace of God.

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Summer Reading Group Project Thoughts

This summer, I was required to read and annotate two books for a summer reading assignment. The books were The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and The Pearl by John Steinbeck. Recently, we were required to do a group project on one of the books. We had to teach a lesson on a literature device such as theme or symbolism. My group was required to teach a lesson on characterization as told through The Outsiders. In this project, we had to compare a character from the book to a character from another novel, TV show, or movie. We compared Sodapop Curtis to Troy Bolton from High School Musical. They were both ladies men, they both wanted to be with the girl that they loved, and both of their girls left, leaving them with diffcult decisions and times ahead. We did our lesson through Glogster, an online poster-making tool. It was very fun to design a poster that fit in with the literary device, as well as doing it with a good friend of mine. Throughout the course of the summer and with this project in particular, I personally have learned a lot. I'm really learning how to read a passage or a novel and find ways that it relates to the Bible. I first saw this in The Pearl, but as I continued thinking, I realized that there are biblical references in all kinds of literature. It's very eye-opening to see how writers relate to the Bible without even realizing it; it shows how much Christianity has effected people over time, and in more ways than one. My project is embedded below, I hope you enjoy it, and have a blessed day.

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Goals for the Year

Hello, and welcome to my blog! I hope you enjoy it! My first blog post is concerning all of my academic, social, and spiritual goals for this year. 
My academic goals for the year are fairly simple, but will take lots of hard work. I am going to strive for straight A's, to do well on my research paper, and to do a great job studying for tests, quizzes, and exams. Some more exact goals include learning more about the relations and environments of invertebrates in Biology, learning how to perform dramatic scenes more believably in Drama, and learning about the government and exactly how it works in Civics.
My social goals for the year are very few, but they will be challenging. I simply hope to build strong relationships with people outside of my normal friend group, to build even stronger relationships with my current friends, and to be a reflection of Christ while around my friends and family. 
My spiritual goals are the most important goals in my life. This year, I'd like to build a very strong relationship and praying bond with my prayer partner. I will also strive to encourage others through Christ, especially those who claim to be loyal Christ-followers, but do not truly have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I want to continue serving in as many ways as possible, and continue praying for God to reveal more of my personal call to ministry to me. I will strive to live my life as Jesus did, and to take advantage of any opportunity to share the Gospel. 

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