~words

Word. noun /wərd/ words, plural

A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.

I have a new (ish) found fascination, words! For the month of October, every day or possibly every other, we'll see, I'll be posting about one word. The meaning of the word, and my thoughts on the word.

But here's where I need your help; I need you to tell me your favorite word. You can leave it in a comment or you can e-mail it to me at throughkaraseyes@gmail.com. I want to do a post on YOUR favorite words. Sound dandy? :]

dan·dy/ˈdandē/ Adjective:

Excellent: "upgrading seemed a dandy idea".

I hope you all have fun thinking about what your favorite word is!

~distractions

dis·trac·tion. noun /disˈtrakSHən/ distractions, plural
A thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.

I think when it comes to distractions, it's safe to say we all have them. The key to getting rid of them is identifying them. But hey! Why would we want to get rid of distractions? What is it that we have to give our full attention to? The simple answer is Christ. He should have our full attention. Without any distractions. What is the chief end of man? The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
Glorifying God! What a beautiful thing! And why wouldn't we? He sent his Son to pay the pardon for our sins, so that we can have freedom from eternal death. That is such a magnificent thing that we, in return, should want to give Him all honor and praise. Praising Him even through the hardest of trials? Yes!
Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.
- 1 Peter 4:12-13
Now, To glorify Him and to enjoy Him, we have to get rid of these distractions that are getting in the way.
Identify the distraction! Usually when something takes a lot of your time and it's unimportant, it's a distraction. For me.. Facebook and television are distractions. I spend too much time seeing what my friends are up to and watching movies. Ouch. I'm working on it:] That leads me to the hardest part...
Diminishing the distraction! Ask yourself, "How much time am I spending on the internet?" Then spend the same amount of time in God's word and prayer. By no means am I saying that I do this everyday.
We are surrounded by distractions in today's culture. It is so vital that we, as followers of Christ, keep our focus, and that we are set-apart.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
-Romans 12:2

~back in action

My blogging is back in action! And sadly I've not blogged at all for the past year and a lot has happened this year and there is so much I'd like to share, but I'll just pick up where I am now.
School is back in action! I thought I would have been upset about that, but I've actually been enjoying it. It's nice to be back into a routine and all. I'm looking forward to J. Wile making Biology fun... still not quite there yet, but there's plenty of time!
Creativity? Back in action! I feel most creative when it is Fall and Winter. I'm not sure why. For Winter, it might have something to do with being stuck in the house and having nothing to do but allow your creative-ness bloom.
Reading is back in action! I've picked up a new book, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and I'm excited finish that! It has a very interesting plot, but I'll let you pick up your own copy and figure that out for yourself;] My friend and I are in a race to finish the book!
I guess I'll wrap up this post by saying that I'm insanely excited to be back in blogging action!

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about
its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. -Matthew 6:34

~hello autumn

Wow... I forgot about my blog. I guess I got caught up in the fun of summer:] which is a good thing.
We went to Table Rock Lake with some of our great friends and... we had a blast! It was so gorgeous. Silver Dollar City was really fun, too!
At the beginning of the month I went to a festival called, LifeLight. It's a weekend where different speakers and bands come together and put on a free festival for teens. My painting of the lighthouse was on display at LifeLight during the festival:]
There was so much that happened this summer that I'll remember for a lonnngg time! Today is the last day of summer '10.

...So, goodbye Summer 2010!

Hello Fall 2010!

Fall is my favorite time of year. I know most people are upset summer is over, and I am (a little), but I am SO happy that Fall is here:]

I hope you all have a wonderful Autumn!

~i love my sissy

I am so thankful for a sister like Fallon! I love our late-night chats, rainy movie days, baking something sweet when we get the sweet-tooth... I just love my sister!

~dancing with daddy

I recently went to a father/daughter dance. I had a great time with my dad. We learned the waltz and the tango. It was a wonderful afternoon! I love my dad and I'm so happy we have this new memory.

~valentine

Thank you Mrs. Lynette for this ADORABLE valentine! I absolutely love it. The owl is so cute.