For this, I am so thankful, and I praise God. One the other hand, I am NOT the same, which I am also thankful for...

I don't even know if people still read my posts, considering I haven't been on here in over a year, but here it goes...

I am a senior, ready to graduate, and literally, I have a world of opportunities in front of me, but it's intimidating and thrilling at the same time. I see God's will and His providence in my life, and unfolding out in ways that I never thought possible. I also have seen His providence dash what I thought was best for me in relationships, plans for my future, and probably any other facet of life, He has found a way to correct my thinking. In no way is that meant to sound disrespectful or spiteful, God saw my needs, and showed me HIS way is FAR better.

This has led to a lot of growth on my part that I thank the LORD for. If I had not gone through these experiences, I may not have seen my deeper need for a stronger relationship with my Lord. I wish I could let others totally understand the things I have learned, but those things are not explained to the best capacity over a written piece. (I will make clear, I have been blessed and honored to have the family that I do, so from a young age they emphasized purity and modesty, so as a young adult, I did not have to struggle on that front with relationships. I struggled more with objectively viewing peoples' hearts and where they were before God.)

I will say that, I am grateful that God has helped me learn these lessons before I am completely thrown into the world all on my own. The future has limitless possibilities at this point, so I have little to say about what I will be doing or going. Your guess is as good as mine, but, I will say that, I am more aware now than EVER how EVIL Satan is, and how he really IS everywhere. The spiritual warfare is everywhere around us, and even in us. I often liked to view my home as a "sanctuary from the world" but, I have seen that more than ever, that Satan doesn't come in the form of an overly explicit movie (he can, but that's generally not his 1st move) but, he comes in the form of a catchy song that has some sinful ideas about violence and sexual impurity, or even just living in a slothful self-glorified way that is prideful and selfish. Video games, movies, books, music, pictures, the internet, Face Book, even becoming obsessive over fashion, can lead to a sinful life. I have seen these "innocent forms" of entertainment totally destroy people. Satan gets little strongholds in our heart and hardens them so that we can't feel sin anymore. Then it spreads like cancer. Before you know it, you're doing things you never thought you would ever do, and sin not only is against yourself, but God and you hurt others along the way.

We are soldiers. This world is our battle field. The bible our sword. Our boot camp is the bible. Our strength, found in prayer. We need to get up everyday and train ourselves when we feel like it, and when we don't feel like it. I admire Nehemiah, and how it seemed that at every opportunity, he would pray to the Lord for guidance, strength, praise, or to save him from his enemies. King David was very similar in this way as well, and in the end, this strengthened both David and Nehemiah's relationship with God, and led them to be the men we admire today. The "pray[ed] without ceasing.." and this is something I aspire to do as well. They delighted in the Lord and His word.

So, I'm just still trying to grow. Still trying just to serve, and any guidance, advice, criticism, and encouragement is very welcome. :)

Remember, we're not home yet, and our adversary, the Devil, is roaring like a lion seeking whom he may devour.

In Him,
Kaitlin ♥

Wow, it has been a really long time since I've been on here, but so much has been going on! Lots of bible studies throughout the year and gospel meetings! In the very near future there is going to be another evangelism seminar like the one that was held in 2008. It starts tomorrow at 9:00 am! If you're able, please come out! For men or women, it's a wonderful oppertunity to learn more from others and from God's word. :)

Next week, DOV's camp! :) I am looking forward to the prayer hour a lot, and the wonderful studies that we have! Lord willing it will all go well and we will have a safe, spiritually uplifting, and very instructional week. I will miss my camp NOAH girls, but I hope both camps will be edifying for everyone involved. :)

Recharge weekend. :) I've never been to it before, but some of my friends and I are going to attend that. I'm looking forward to seeing my brothers and sisters in the Indianapolis area. :)

Sooo, as you can see, God has blessed me with so many opportunities now and coming up!!! He is so good! :)

I am short on time, so I'll leave you with our theme verse for camp this year:

"A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver."

God bless! Keep on keepin' on! We're not home yet!


In Him,
Kaitlin ♥

.... a lot has happened. I have gone through some rough patches, and some fantastic ones. :) Just life. We recently had a weekend bible study with Mr.Kelly Cook. We studied Daniel, but only got through the first nine chapters, but something Mr.Cook pointed out somethig in the book I had never really noticed before. I mean, it makes perfect sense, but I guess I had never put it all together before.

Theme 1: Daniel Purposed in his Heart.

Each time young or old Daniel faced a very important decision in captivity did he make up his mind. No, each bump in the road was not a decision, but an action following his already made up mind. He "...resolved not to defile himself..." Daniel 1:8
This particular occasion was with eating the king's food, but in other decisions in his life he had already resolved to not defile himself.

Theme 2: God Giving

Throughout the entire book of Daniel you constantly see God giving. Whether He was giving kingdoms, visions, or anything else it was God that controlled it all. I guess personally, I am seeing more and more the providence of God throughout history. The visions that God gave Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar fasinate me. Just the way they totally fit hand in hand even with secular history. God is so good!!!

Theme 3: Pride and "Wise Men"

Reminds me of 1 Corinthians 1:20-31. Within this one book, it can be quite humorous and sad at the same time to see mighty king after mighty king look to the wisdom of men to interperate the dreams that they had, even when they had seen them fail in the past. Mr. Cook brought up, "Possibly the wisest thing any of these 'wise men' had ever said was, "I don't know"'. It jst serves as a reminder to trust in God and not in man.


These are just three of the many wonderful points made. I wish I hadn't forgotten my notebook :(, but it was great and encouraging regardless. To look at the life of Daniel was very humbling as well. It really helped me to re-focus on what's important. It's easy to forget, but I thank God for examples like this in the bible.

In other news:

I'd like to ask for prayers for Ruth and Annie. Ruth is an elderly lady from our congregation who had knee surgery, and Annie is also an older lady from our congregation who has just been really sick and achy for weeks. It sometimes keeps her from church because she is in such pain. Please pray for them.

Also, AWESOME NEWS!!!! My dear friends father repented and returned to the Lord! Praise God! The day was filled with tears of joy! We all had almost given up hope, but God works in wonderful ways!!!! But, please pray for him that he will not become discouraged. :) His name is John.


Just in all, I am very blessed and am thankful to God for His wonderful love and patience.

Keep on keepin' on! God Bless! We aren't home yet!

In Him,
Kaitlin ♥

.... my dad has let me on Facebook. :) So, if you get the chance add me on there. :) Hope everyone is having a great day! God bless! :)

In Him,
Kaitlin ♥

We're very blessed each and every one. The time we have together is filled with fun! We all tell stories and smile at jokes, and share with each other the little that we do have. :) my family was still recovering from sickness, so it wasn't traditional, but we had a day filled with good company. :) After I left the house I was blessed to spend part of my day with the lovely Williamsons and Hennen family. The rest of the night was filled with two and a half hours of sleep and then my first black Friday shopping adventure. Kaylah and I ventured out at, yes, 1:00! Maybe a bit insane, but she said there's nothing like it. I went along and it was very interesting. We didn't buy much at all. A few things that you can buy on a college/highschool budget. Lol. Not much. But it was fun. That's what matters.

After that, we went home and slept for a couple hours, then went out to see a movie. Tangled. We both enjoyed it. :) then headed to the coffee shop where we got hot chocolate. The blue moose cafe. I wish I could paint you a picture, but to sum it up, it was like an old inn. The warm atmosphere and a band/orchestra practicing. It was wonderful! Overall, it was an amazing day. I'm very thankful. My best friend was in to visit, my dad had work off, and friends were near. :) I have so much to be thankful for!!!! And this was just two days! Let's remember from Who all blessings flow!!!

God bless. Keep on keepin' on! We aren't home yet.

In Him,
Kaitlin ♥