Ok, so I've had a rough week, and I needed a little "pick-me-up." This one helped me a little, at least for a little bit. You'd have to follow the comic strip to really realize what's going on. Pig has been reading a book on levitation, and he learned how to levitate in the second chapter. I thought we were done hearing about the levitation, but....So, zebra is trying to sell his house because the crocodiles that live next door are always trying to eat him. He has consulted a real estate agent to put his house on the market. Now, on to the comic strip:



So, we are also having Spirit Week here at Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Here are some pictures of me, Nikki, and Ashley on Monday, which was superhero day.





In case you can't tell, we're the powerpuff girls!

life's curveballs

Sometimes God allows "curveballs" in our lives; you know, when you think you know what's going on with your life, then everything completely changes? Yeah. For me right now, I don't know what God has planned for my life. A year ago, I probably would have said that I was planning to go to Wales, at least "for now." But now, God seems to be leading me a different direction. "Which direction?" you may ask. Yeah, that's the question of the day. I don't really know. There are so many different directions that I could go. That's always been my problem: I want to do everything. Well, almost everything. I never wanted to be a surgeon or a nurse or anything like that. Too much blood and guts and needles. I never wanted to be a sumo wrestler, either; I'm not big enough, plus, who in their right mind would want to wear nasty stuff that? I never wanted to be a pastor: the Bible says that only men are to be pastors. But there are so many different things that I might be able to do. How am I supposed to know what to do? Even the professionals don't know what I would want to do. My mom told me the other day that, when I took the ACT's and I did the test where they tell you what kind of job you might be good at or be interested in, my test came back saying something like: "your results are inconclusive. Your answers are so varried that we cannot give you an answer." How's that for help. And there are so many different things that I would like to do: maybe teach, maybe work full-time in a church, maybe just be at home and be a mom (assuming I get married and have children), maybe have a "secular" job and be involved in the ministries of the church, maybe write and arrange music (that would be really fun!). Maybe a combination of some or all of the things above. I'm willing to do whatever it is that God wants me to do, but I don't know what that is. And I know that God will show me what it is that He wants me to do, when I need to know. I just hate this "in-between" time.

Irony

If you will notice, the top of my blog (I guess it's my blog name) is "'His way is perfect'-Psalm 18:30." Ironic how I needed that verse last night and was not expecting it. It was a rough night, and I really needed some encouragement. And I appreciate the encouragement that I get from my friends, but nothing is as encouraging as words from God. So, I was reading in II Samuel 22. Who would have guess that it had exactly what I needed?!? In the middle of all these stories about David conquering cities and other nations, David and his family problems, and all these things about David, the Bible includes a prayer song (psalm) that is also known as Psalm 18. It is almost word-for-word what Psalm 18 says. But I was reading along, just about ready to cry in the first place, then I came across my favorite verse, only in a different chapter and book than what I normally see it in. "As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried; He is a buckler to all those that trust in Him." It was exactly what I needed. I pretty much started balling. That verse has helped me get through many other times when I don't know why God is allowing things in my life, and I don't understand what He is doing. That's kindof how I feel right now, but the verse reminded me that "His way is perfect." I have to keep remembering that I don't need to understand God's ways; in fact, I most likely CAN'T understand His ways. But it's ok, because God didn't make us so that we can understand His ways. He just wants us to trust Him for EVERYTHING. No matter how hard it may seem, it's always "perfect."

And something I need to keep reminding myself right now, one of my favorite quotes: "Keep breathing; it's good for your health!" Hope you all keep that in mind, too!

tryouts

So, I made the first cuts for tryouts. The next tryout is next week, so I'll keep you all posted!

I've been hearing a lot about relationships recently. So many people are confused by this guy or that girl, whether they're dating, "just friends," or not even sure what the other person is thinking. Why do we have to make these things so complicated? Yes, starting to date is a big step in our Christian college culture. We take it very seriously because we've been taught that you're supposed to "date someone who would be a good mate," as the saying goes. People are scared to say what they really think because they do not want to lose the friendship that they have, but they still want to know if there is a possibility of more than "just friends." Then, sometimes people assume the worst. I suppose it's hard NOT to assume the worst when you really don't know what the other person is thinking. That's why communication is so important. "Communication is the key to having a healthy relationship." That means ANY kind of relationship. Now, obviously, there are some things that the other peson just doesn't need to know. But, there are things that the person DOES need to know, or wants to know. COMMUNICATION!!!!! That's my soapbox.

tryouts

So, today starts the beginning of my search: the search for what I am supposed to do this summer. Ok, I've already started the search...I was checking out Amazing Grace Baptist Camp. But this is the official beginning of my quest. Tonight, at 9:00 pm, summer ensemble tryouts begin. Yes, I've tried out 4 other times and have never made a team, but I figure that I might as well try out again, just to keep it as an option, if that's what God wants. I made it to the last round of tryouts the last time I tried out, so that's always a good sign! We'll see how it goes! I just hope that I don't have to keep trying out if I don't make it because it will cost me extra since I'm not on-campus. "As for God, His way is perfect."