Thoughts, Adventures, & Daily Life of a Home-Schooled High-Schooler

  Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.                   Psalms 46:10 I've often seen the beginning of this verse "Be still and know" on journals, Bible cases, or wall art, but never really thought about what it means. But recently while reading through the Palms I dug this verse apart just a little bit deeper. What does it actually mean to "be still"??? TO BE STILL:      This phrase is derived and translated from the Hebrew word 'rapha' which means 'to be weak, to let go, to release'. What do we, in our modern English language call our action when we make ourselves weak, let something go/release it out of our control? - We call it surrender -    KNOW THAT I AM GOD:      In order to know something, we must put forth time and effort into studying and building our knowledge of the said subject.  Acknowledge that God ...

Decided to post a draft that I had typed from this summer. I didn’t feel like posting it the time… so enjoy it now🤷‍♀️ Somebody made the comment to me recently that my life seems so glamorous and full of adventure. *cue a very shocked expression on my face.* My life glamorous? Full of adventure? People, don’t think for a second that I find mountains of laundry, cleaning, and cooking very exciting.  Quality of life depends so very much on your attitude towards whatever comes your way. And I’ll be honest, sometimes my attitude towards everyday, mundane life just stinks. . . . But if you need an idea for an every day adventure…. 1) find at least 5 children under the age of 12 (the more the better😅) 2) a grandmother or another person dedicated solely to come along and photograph the adventure  3) locate a pick-your-own orchard 4) a ton of patience and laughter Let me warn you that you will have to inspect every single peach before it’s picked, (otherwise they will all be green o...

 (Most of the following examples are things that I have personally experienced. I am only sharing my perspective and opinion, and will not be offended if anyone chooses to leave the page at anytime)  complacency com·​pla·​cen·​cy | \ kəm-ˈplā-sᵊn(t)-sē Essential Meaning of complacency : a feeling of being satisfied with how things are and not wanting to try to make them better : a complacent feeling or condition   The public was lulled into complacency . The stock market crash rattled/shattered/shook our complacency . [=took away our feeling that everything was fine] ...