But most of all...

...I am thankful for the salvation that God gives.

That it is "not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us."

(Titus 3:5)

[sisters]

I Am Thankful...

...for this time in my life to be at Bible school.

...for the most amazing parents ever!

...for a sister that I get to see everyday...and a sister and a brother who I don't get to see everyday.

...for cold weather and snow.

...for coffee!

...for friends who love the Lord.

...for Skype and Magicjack.

...for God's unchanging faithfulness.

...for the wonder of music.

...for teachers who have dedicated their lives to helping us students grow in our walk with the Lord.

...for times of spiritual, mental, and emotional stretching.

...for the gift of laughter.

...for long conversations (and also short ones).

...for God's grace that is sufficient.

I woke up yesterday to a thin layer of snow on the ground. But then today, the sun came out and caused the snow to melt.

(Have I mentioned that snow makes me happy?)

True joy and happiness can only be found in the Lord, not in my circumstances.

[on a snowy day]

1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Psalm 37:4-5

Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

~God will cause His best to come to pass if you entrust your plans to Him~

discoveries...

When working with books, it is important to remember to keep glue as far away from them as possible, unless there is a specific purpose for the glue.

Pumpkin roll is absolutely yummy!

Good friends do more than just have a fun time together. They also challenge and stretch you.

Brazil can seem very far away at times.

Habits may take years to establish but it takes only a matter of days to break them.

The first snow of the school-year has the potential of immediately making one's day better.

The prospect of being with family for the holiday is exciting!

Procrastination becomes easier with practice.

It is not difficult to put library cart wheels back where they belong (on the cart).

God loves me.

Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,

Just to take Him at His word,

Just to rest upon His promise,

Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord."

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!

How I've proved Him o 'er and o'er!

Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!

O for grace to trust Him more!