Post #4- Some Interesting Quotes

(I have already done a post about quotes that I love but here are some more that are just as good!)

"The Future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt

"Outside of a dog a book is a mans best friend, because inside of a dog it's too dark to read."-Anonymous

"The world is a book and those who don't travel read only one page." -Saint Augustine

"Women are naturally secretive, and they like to do their own secreting." -Sherlock Holmes (Sir Arthur Canon Doyle)

"Live on purpose, not by accident." -my mom

"Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale." -Hans Christian Anderson

Land and Sea

Poem by Miranda

Midnight stretch of land and sea

A heart on wing, far as the crow flies

And my father says these words to me,

“Nay, nothing is set in stone, you see.”

Mute and cold the walls do seem

Offering me no sympathy

Naive and ill prepared I they deem

As my heart too flies over land and sea

A time of light, and a lonely time of frost

My eyes search the horizon to see

Him returning over land and sea

To be only with me, but at what cost?

Empty saddle, empty call, stumbling, about to fall

Turn to father proud and tall.

“He won’t be returning over land and sea-

For his name is set in stone, you see.”

"A Story"- By Miranda

~A Christmas poem~

"I once read a story

One without fireworks and glory-

It painted a picture clear

Of a baby not so very mere

Hay in his hair

Royalty can't help but stare

With the star ablaze above

The gift of God's great love-

I once read a story

Now I'm headed for glory."

Post #3- A Book Review of a Book I have Recently Read

Title: Do Hard Things
Author: Brett & Alex Harris

Summary:
"Do Hard Things" is an inspiring book about rejecting our cultures low expectations . Aimed mainly at teens, this book points out the dangers of settling for the worlds standards , which are goofing off and having fun . They call it "The myth of adolescence" , that is , what people now call "Teen" . Rebelling against the lies of being "too young" to make any real difference is what this book expounds upon . Brett and Alex give example after example of what we would deem "ordinary teens" doing extra-ordinary things for God's glory . They point out that the idea of adolescence is nothing but an excuse to be exempt of responsibility and doing anything that's difficult . Biblical principles and scripture references clearly show what teens can accomplish for God's kingdom and what He commands and expects from the youth of the world .

Evaluation:
Don't read "Do Hard Things" if you want to continue feeling okey about reading , doing and thinking shallow things . With it's many in-depth , real-life stories it makes you begin to dig deeper for meaning in your own life . Their challenges and insight about our world's twisted idea of youths priorities are incredible and sometimes frightening . It pushes and stretches what you think you are able to do with only the next page turn . There are no fireworks or embellished happily-ever-after's in this story ; it grips your heart with the truth of it and makes you wonder what you haven't been doing that you could to further God's kingdom . This book brings to light problems with our culture that other people and books dismiss as youthful whims , saying "They're teens , that's what they're supposed to be like!" well , "Do Hard Things" challenges that kind of thinking . I would recommend that every youth in America would read this book , it's that good . This depraved world could use more books like this one .

Post #2- My Favorite Picture and Why

This is a picture that was taken about a year ago on my third oldest brothers wedding day!! since I love taking pictures I have hundreds of favorites actually, but God has blessed me with such an incredible family that whenever I see this pic of us all together I can't help but smile. Especially in that we are all sharing in my brother and sister-in-laws special day! I love you all! <3 <3

Post #1- 10 things you appreciate about your mother

#1. her hugs :)
#2. Her ability to see the whole picture
#3. Her incredible faith in our Lord Jesus Christ
#4. How much she sacrifices for myself and everyone around her
#5. Her wonderful listening skills (even to not-so-wonderful talkers)
#6. The delicious food she makes every single day
#7. The patience she has with teens and our sometimes moody attitudes
#8. Her ability to forgive faster than get angry
#9. Her amazing craft ideas and suggestions of things to do (except for cleaning the ceiling)
#10. The love she has for anyone and everyone which is contagious

30 Posts You'll Love the Mosts

Hello! I saw a few of my fellow bloggers doing something like this and it seems like fun so I thought I'd give it a whirl (hope it wont bore you too badly!):

Post 1- 10 things you appreciate about your mother
Post 2- A favorite picture and tell why it is
Post 3- A book review of a book you have recently read
Post 4- Some interesting quotes
Post 5- A favorite memory
Post 6- Write about something you could eat or drink every day for the rest of your life
Post 7- Write about your favorite season
Post 8- A list of your favorite books & why
Post 9- Write about some things you are afraid of
Post 10- A poem you have written
Post 11- Write about a Sibling and what you appreciate about them
Post 12- A movie review of your favorite movie.
Post 13- Post an interview with a fellow blogger
Post 14- Write about something that bugs you
Post 15- Write about what God has taught you in the past year
Post 16- Write about something you feel strongly about
Post 17- Post some of your own art
Post 18- Write about a tradition or old custom that you think should have survived to today
Post 19- Write about a country you would like to visit someday
Post 20- A craft tutorial
Post 21- Write about a person you look up to
Post 22- Post some of your favorite jokes
Post 23- Write about some Bible verses that have impacted your life
Post 24- Post irregular words
Post 25- Write about a day in the life of you
Post 26- Write about your favorite author
Post 27- Recommend some good blogs that you read
Post 28- Write about what you would like to do with your life in the future
Post 29- A favorite recipe
Post 30- Host a contest