A Little Boy's Explanation of God

My Nana emailed this to me, I thought this was really good! hope you like it.
~Shaylah

A Little Boy's Explanation of God Out of the mouths of the Babes--

It was written by an 8-year-old named Danny Dutton, who lives in Chula Vista , CA . He wrote it for his third grade homework assignment, to 'explain God.' I wonder if any of us could have done as well?
(and he had such an assignment, in California , and someone published it, I guess miracles do happen!)

EXPLANATION OF GOD:'One of God's main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die, so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn't make grownups, just babies. I think because they are smaller and easier to make. That way he doesn't have to take up his valuable time teaching them to talk and walk. He can just leave that to mothers and fathers.'

'God's second most important job is listening to prayers. An awful lot of this goes on, since some people, like preachers and things, pray at times beside bedtime. God doesn't have time to listen to the radio or TV because of this. Because he hears everything, there must be a terrible lot of noise in his ears, unless he has thought of a way to turn it off.'

'God sees everything and hears everything and is everywhere which keeps Him pretty busy. So you shouldn't go wasting his time by going over your mom and dad's head asking for something they said you couldn't have.'

'Atheists are people who don't believe in God. I don't think there are any in Chula Vista . At least there aren't any who come to our church.'

'Jesus is God's Son. He used to do all the hard work, like walking on water and performing miracles and trying to teach the people who didn't want to learn about God. They finally got tired of him preaching to them and they crucified him. But he was good and kind, like his father, and he told his father that they didn't know what they were doing and to forgive them and God said O.K.'

'His dad (God) appreciated everything that he had done and all his hard work on earth so he told him he didn't have to go out on the road anymore. He could stay in heaven. So he did. And now he helps his dad out by listening to prayers and seeing things which are important for God to take care of and which ones he can take care of himself without having to bother God. Like a secretary, only more important.'

'You can pray anytime you want and they are sure to help you because they got it worked out so one of them is on duty all the time.'

'You should always go to church on Sunday because it makes God happy, and if there's anybody you want to make happy, it's God!

Don't skip church to do something you think will be more fun like going to the beach. This is wrong. And besides the sun doesn't come out at the beach until noon anyway.'

'If you don't believe in God, besides being an atheist, you will be very lonely, because your parents can't go everywhere with you, like to camp, but God can. It is good to know He's around you when you're scared, in the dark or when you can't swim and you get thrown into real deep water by big kids.'

'But...you shouldn't just always think of what God can do for you. I figure God put me here and he can take me back anytime he pleases.

And...that's why I believe in God.'

So Cute!

OK, so I love my cats, you probably remember when I posted about Mittens at the back door, that was cute. This time it about Stripes, I've had for about 5 maybe 6 years, so I was about 7 or 8 when I got him. Stripes is my Tom cat. He's an inside out side cat, he will come in we feed him, sometimes he stays a little, other times he just leaves right after we feed him. Well, the other day I was walking past the Living Room and happened to glance over at the back door and there was Stripes sleeping like a little angel...

~Shaylah

Doesn't He look tough? (not)

So cute!

What a baby!

That's my kitty!

Natalie Grant - I Will Not Be Moved - Official Music Video

This is my favorite song she sings!

~Shaylah

I have been the wayward child
I have acted out
I have questioned Sovereignty
And had my share of doubt
And though sometimes my prayers feel like
They're bouncing off the sky
The hand I hold won't let me go
And is the reason why...

[Chorus:]
I will stumble
I will fall down
But I will not be moved
I will make mistakes
I will face heartache
But I will not be moved
On Christ the Solid Rock I stand
All other ground is sinking sand
I will not be moved

Bitterness has plagued my heart
Many times before
My life has been like broken glass
And I have kept the score
Of all my shattered dreams and though it seemed
That I was far too gone
My brokenness helped me to see
It's grace I'm standing on

[Chorus]

And the chaos in my life
Has been a badge I've worn
Though I have been torn
I will not be moved

[Chorus]

How 'bout a blond joke for ya!

There where three men; a blond, brunette, and a red head. They had recently got in trouble with the law, and were about to get shot to death by the firing squad. They where standing in front of a fence with the firing squad in front of them with guns ready.
Well, the red head came up with an idea; he pointed behind the squad and said, "Tornado!". When they turned to look, he jumped the fence and ran. The brunette realizing what he did, came up with an idea also. He pointed behind the squad and said, "Earthquake!". When they turned and looked he also jumped the fence and ran. Now, the blond seeing what the others did, came up with an idea also. He pointed behind them and said, "Fire!".


I love that joke!
~Shaylah

Natalie Grant - held (Official Music Video)

I really love this song.

~Shaylah

Two months is too little, they let him go
They had no sudden healing
To think that providence
Would take a child from his mother
While she prays, is appalling

Who told us we?d be rescued
What has changed and
Why should we be saved from nightmares
We're asking why this happens to us

Who have died to live, it?s unfair
This is what it means to be held
How it feels when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive

This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was that when everything fell
We?d be held

This hand is bitterness
We want to taste it and
Let the hatred numb our sorrows
The wise hand opens slowly
To lilies of the valley and tomorrow

This is what it means to be held
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive

This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was that when everything fell
We'd be held

If hope if born of suffering
If this is only the beginning
Can we not wait for one hour
Watching for our Savior

This is what it means to be held
How it feels, when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive

This is what it is to be loved and to know
That the promise was that when everything fell
We'd be held

My Maggie Girl

A couple weeks ago Mickie past away. We don't know how, one night she just up and died. It was very weird. She hurt her leg a couple of days before she died, and the day she died, she had gotten sick that morning. That night she died in my hands.
About a week and half later Mama and Daddy surprised me with another one. I named her Maggie. She is black and white with a personality a lot like Mickie's. Although she is not Mickie I lover her just the same.
I would post pictures of her, but she is too wiggly and won't sit still. Sorry!


~Shaylah

Meredith Andrews - You're Not Alone (Music Video)

P.S.

Click on the "watch on YouTube" button to play. ~Shaylah

I search for love
When the night came and it closed in
I was alone
but you found me where I was hiding
and now I'll never ever be the same
It was the sweetest voice that called my name
saying

You're not alone
for I am here
let me wipe away your every fear
My love I've never left your side
I have seen you through the darkest night
and I'm the one who's loved you all your life
All of your life

You cry yourself to sleep
cause the hurt is real
and the pain cuts deep
All hope seems lost
With heartache your closest friend
and everyone else long gone

You've had to face the music on your own
but there is a sweeter song that calls you home
saying

You're not alone
for I am here
let me wipe away your every tear
My love I've never left your side
I have seen you through the darkest nights
And I'm the one who's loved you all your life
All your life

Faithful and true... Forever
For my love will carry you....

You're not alone
for I... I am here
let me wipe away every fear... Oh yeah
My love I've never left your side
I have seen you through your darkest night
Your darkest night
And I'm the one who's loved you all your life
All of your life