New Growth

Hello all! I hope you've had a splendid week! Today's title is just in time for Spring!

What's New

I guess there hasn't been a lot of new stuff going on lately. I've been reading lots of books, working, going to church, and watching movies, just like always.

One new thing about the blog: I was going to try to post every week, but with the new format of the blog, I don't think it will be possible. So, I'm just going to post when I can. Hopefully, I'll be able to post every two weeks, but I can't promise that. 

I am still planning to post on Fridays, so look for new posts then. 

One thing I want to share this week is this quote: "Everyone had to grow into themselves before they could offer anything." - Susan Branch, Martha's Vineyard: Isle of Dreams

Testament Talk

And with that quote, I'm going to go straight into Testament Talk.

Now, you may be thinking "What does that quote have to do with the Bible?" but hear me out.

We have a lot to offer God. Each of us. No matter how young, or incapable we seem, God can always use us. But sometimes we aren't ready. Sometimes we can't serve as other people serve because we aren't at their level. We may always have a different purpose from other people. And we have to grow into ourselves first. That doesn't mean we can't serve God along the way, but sometimes it takes awhile for us to grow into ourselves and only once we do can we truly fulfill our life's dream, our passion, and only then can God use us for our true purpose.

So, don't think that you're too young to accomplish something. Don't think that you'll never do something. Keep dreaming. Give your dreams to God, and serve Him all the while, accumulating experience, and growing into the person He knows you can be. Then, once you grow into yourself, once you reach the place you need to be to achieve your dream, I'm sure you'll look back and see that you really accomplished a lot along the way, including dreams you weren't even sure you had at the time.


With that said, I'll leave you with this verse: 1Timothy 4:12 - "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."


What's Cookin'

I really enjoy learning about different cultures and that especially includes the food. Since I'm learning Japanese, I find myself often curious about Japanese culture and food. I found this recipe online for Rice Balls, and it turned out pretty well, although no one in my family really liked the seaweed (nori), but that could be because I got the wrong kind too.

If you like rice, or have been interested in finding a recipe to make rice balls (onigiri) then I recommend this recipe.
Book Nook

I finally read Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, and I have to say I'm just blown away! I read the Great Illustrated Classics version as a child, and then read Little Men, and was baffled that the writing styles were so different. Well, now I know why! So now I've read the original, full story, and it's just as good as I hoped it would be. 

The story of the four March sisters and their trials and lessons as they grow from "little women" to full-fledged women, is at times comical, heartwarming, sad, and inspiring. I loved every peek into their lives as they grew, persevered, succeeded, failed, fell in love, and had grand adventures.

This is a must-read, I think, for anyone.

Film Watch

This week's film recommendation is Courageous, starring Ken Bevel and Alex Kendrick.

I've been thinking a lot lately about police officers and my heart goes out to the ones who are truly in their jobs to help people. They put their lives on the line to protect, and get very little thanks for it.

What I particularly like about this movie is the way they portray the trials and temptations of police officers and how, in any situation, leaning on God can bring not only comfort, but a renewed sense of purpose.

Weekly Reflection

The past few weeks had their ups and downs, but I've never been more grateful that our God is merciful, and that His love sustains us no matter what. I've had an enjoyable few weeks, filled with books, knitting, movies, and all the usual things, as well as some unusual ones.