Having all the Answers

I often write devotionals. Both for me, my friends, or my youth group. I found this one I wrote this past November on having all the answers...something I so often struggle with.

It feels good to have the answers. And if we don't have an answer, we can find out all we want to know instantly thanks to Google.
But some things-like faith-can't be instantly explained. We all have doubts. And sometimes, when we search for answers, the ones we find don't make sense.
Let's just admit it:  sometimes Christian faith feels shaky at best. Sometimes we Jesus-followers feel a lot like Thomas who declared, "I won't believe unless I see the nail wounds in His hands, put my finger into them and place my hand into the wound on his side" --John 20:25

On the outside we are confident in our faith, but inside we are desperate for proof. But is seeing always believing? Are your doubts genuine or are they a way of keeping you at a comfortable distance away from the risky, courageous way of living Jesus wants from you?
Can you believe in the middle of doubt? Can you say "I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief" like in Mark 9:24 when a man was shaky in his belief?


Blessings,
Faith

Time Flies!

This morning I went over to my grandmother's and had some quality time with my aunt, Cole, and baby Kendall. Kendall is growing up! She is 3 weeks old and trying her best to hold her head up! Babies are such blessings!

Well, I got my schedule for Senior year FINALLY figured out (it took almost 3 hours at the high school to get this done!!) First Semester I have 2 college classes (YNL 290 & SPA 202) then mentoring (a "do-nothing" class) then Business Law/Economics. So, Im pretty excited about it!! Second semester I have 3 college classes (SPA 301, ENG 105, & MAT 140) and Honors English at the high school. Although I have two English classes in one day, I think I'll be fine. Overall, I am pleased with my schedule. I shall have between 35-40 college credit hours before I graduate. 

Yet again, I'm trying to focus on the present. It's so difficult for me, though. I feel like I know what I want in life, but am being held back by schooling. I feel like such a child saying that I'm a senior in high school. I'm ready to move on to bigger and better things. And applying for colleges and such is not helping my senioritis. 

School starts on Tuesday. Holy Cow. I'm not quite ready to say goodbye to summer. Anyway, wish me luck!! (P.S.--Our senior shirts are CRAZY CUTE!!!)  :)