Eureka

Have you ever had something said to you that really got you thinking even though you didn't want to think about it? Does that make sense? Well, I had that happen to me a couple weeks ago at my co-op (a one-day school where they send you home with loads of homework to complete over the week).

My friend Rachel and I are in Placing Out together and we know this friend of mine. On Rachel's first impression upon the silly way we treat each other she thought there was a little
something-something going on. (There isn't, we're just tight like, brother and sister) So she dubbed him my "Atheist Boyfriend" as he is, an atheist.

Of course, someone overhearing our conversation may actually think I DO have an atheist boyfriend, so my thoughtful friend mentioned to everyone that is was a joke. I added the infamous line "We're just friends." I got a look from a classmate that looked like it was saying, "You're friends with a non-believer?"

I am. He is a great friend. Does it bother me that is an atheist? A great deal.
Then.....why am I friends with him?

That was the question that came into my mind. I dismissed it. It came back. I thought it over.

Galatians 6:1-2
Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

I found the answer. What a reassurance and a relief it is, to find those answers!!!!

Another shooting.

It's a half-hour from where I live and the hospital is visible from my grandparent's house. ARGH!
Why do people do this? Has the world fallen THIS MUCH? Oh, and knowing I'm most likely going to (public) high school this fall scares me. Dekalb isn't more of a gang, shooting town then my very own town.

But--of course. I have to remember. It's all in God's hands.

Oh well. We live in a fallen world. So be it.

By the way, happy V-Day! :oP

Something that made me mad, something that made me happy....and a birthday!

First of all, happy birthday Anna!

What made me mad:
I've been, well, wanting a few things lately. And of course, to get those things, I need money don't I? Well, my family doesn't know any people who need kids to be babysat for....so I thought I would get some advice on how to find a "job" sort of nannying, I guess you could say, or a mother's helper. So I asked on Yahoo! Answers, how I could find someone in need through something online, at the age I am (Almost 14). Some of the answers were kind and helpful. Others, however:
"As a parent i wouldn't hire you to be a nanny at your age because you don't have enough experience with kids enough to fully understand caring for little ones. It's not all playing games and fun."
Okay....when did I say it would be all fun and games? When did I say I was immature and did not understand kids? And when did I say I wanted to be a full-time, home-alone nanny? Never, is the answer to those questions. And what makes me angry is, this answer seemed so randomly written that I got the "vibe" this person just wanted to pick on someone. It's sad how that is.

Anyway! The thing that made me happy:
Last night was youth group, and instead of a testimony we had prayer requests and a small circle. I shared the story of my friend who is an atheist....and how he won't listen to anything I say about God. I asked them to help me influence him without words. And I got encouragement!
Also on Friday night, before Mulan opening night, I got a few Christian friends in a circle and we prayed, one by one, and somehow the word spread and soon we had at least 15 kids in the circle. My friend (who is the non-smiling type) came up to me, smiling, and asked me if it was me who got that together to which I answered "Yes." He responded with "Good." I felt proud that it all came together like that.

Well that's my thoughts for the day. I'll post when I have something interesting to say.....