the narrow path



Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.  But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

- Matthew 7:13-14

it's who I am

I recently realized that unless you read old blog Beside Quiet Waters, you don't know much about me.  And not to be self-centered, but this post is about me.  I am sixteen years old and a sophomore attending a public high school.  Many Christians are home-schooled, but I found that I love being in the public system.  I have made friends with a few Christians, but still most of my friends are not.  They all know I am Christian, and so I am a 'light' to them.

You all know, but I am a Christian.  I am trying to grow in my faith, and be faithful to only Him.  Went I post scripture and other bible related posts, just know I post for you and for myself.  I love blogging for the sake of having people to share my faith.  It helps.

I am a 'bando' and play the alto saxophone.  I love music, but still I know nothing of pop culture or musicians.  I listen to Mozart, Sibelius, Rachmaninov, and so many other old composers.  I must have already told you this, but music is painful to listen to.  My heart hurts after listening to a piece because of how beautiful it is.  And of course, whenever I listen to an exceptionally good piece, I cry.

Creativity is definitely a strong point.  I am very into design, and scrapbooking-type things.  If a teacher assigns a project, I am bound to spend a ton of time of the appearance of the project.  It is something I enjoy doing.  I like designing my blog as well, because I get to make a design that shows what type of blog this is.  Here is an example of a small project I did with my sister yesterday. 

My creativity doesn't just come in art projects, but it also comes in the form of photography.  And while I don't have a good camera, I still find it enjoyable.  I may not be as skilled as others, but I am definitely learning, which is all I care about.

and of course, my creativity is also showed through writing.  which is why I am here.

complete happiness

To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.  - Ecclesiates 2:26

May we all be pleasing God this new year.

While next week I have finals, and this week I have a lot of tests, I'm not stressed out.  Instead I am incredibly happy.  And I'm not quite sure why.  My heart is overflowing with happiness, and the only way to express it is to talk to my older sister for many hours.  And of course, I have been listening to music, like always, and just that is making me excited for life.  Ah.