NOT THE END
"He is not here; He has Risen."
The Man Behind a Legacy
”Caramels are only a fad. Chocolate is a permanent thing.” Milton S. Hershey
The Facade of Social Media
You see a beautiful sight in nature, and the first thing you think of doing is posting a pic to Instagram. Something great happens in your life or vice versa, and you have the urge to tweet the details. This is something everyone does, and it is a struggle to unplug and not post it. Social media is a great […]
A Love So Pure
A poem dedicated to all mothers. Where all love begins. She gave us our roots, And made us our wings; So dreams we can pursue. All who we are; All what we know – We owe all to her, For she watched us grow. Unconditional love – The most powerful kind, Bestowed from the above, The hardest […]
Our Living Hope
“Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with Him. For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over Him.” ~Romans 6:8-9 I was there that day. I saw Him die. I was a terrible thing to see, but people gathered to see. […]
When Summer Ends
What happens when summer ends? The nights become cooler, and the leaves change color. Refreshing rain and cool breezes chill the air. The flowers start to go dormant, but with the change of seasons, new beauty arises. There are many things that change, but one is unexpected – people’s moods. Over the last couple week, I have heard so many […]
The Cost for Independance
“Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.” ~Captain John Parker Captain Parker was a farmer and an American soldier and was the one who said these famous words. This was on April 19th, 1775, when several hundred British troops went on a mission to seize a Patriot armory. They marched […]
The Freedoms We Cherish
The United States Constitution states according to Amendment I: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. The United States of America is […]
Forgiveness
“Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.” ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr. There are many things that are observed when it comes to National days, weeks, and months. It is fun way for people to celebrate every day of the year in one way or another. This past week is observed as […]
National Day of Prayer
Today is the National day of Prayer. It is held on the first Thursday of the month of May, and it is a very important day for the lives of all American citizens. It is a day for us to remember to pray for the welfare of America, her leaders, and the leader’s families. As citizens, it is our duty […]
The Gift of Spring
What can you feel? What can you hear? What happens when we take a moment to slow down? What is it that we will see? It’s that time of year when the air begins to warm up. It’s when you start seeing the buttercups adorning your yard and hearing the birds chirping their favorite tune. Spring is the season of […]
Money, Money, Money
Money, money, money. It is one of the things this world revolves around, and it’s what classifies a person as rich or poor. This is also one of the main reasons why couples fight. I have found it is always the same thing – spending and saving habits. While one has learned the responsibility of saving, the other spends foolishly. […]
Snow in March?
“Enjoy whatever the new day brings you.”
One Year Since
I can’t believe it has been approximately one year since I started my blog. To be completely honest, I was a little nervous about putting my work online for the world to see, but it has been nothing but a great experience. It has been a lot of fun, and God has truly blessed me with some great experiences through […]
Precious Lives
Life is one of the most precious things we have in this world. Unfortunately, people don’t always regard it as precious. For some, life means nothing. This is a sad thing to realize, because God holds life in the highest regard for everyone in this world. Thankfully, most people can stand up for their lives and can speak out, but […]
The Greatest Gift
My favorite holiday is – without a doubt – Christmas. I love everything about it. I love what it celebrates and how it makes our traditions and memories so special.Christmas is a time of giving. I love going out and finding the perfect present for those special people in my life. The best part of Christmas shopping for me is […]
What about Thanksgiving?
Don’t blink, or you may miss it. Many people don’t even think about it until the week before. Stores hardly promote it. They sell everything you need for Halloween, and before it’s over, the Christmas stuff is already stuffing the shelves. But what about Thanksgiving? Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? In school and church, we are taught that the first […]
A State of Mind
Mental Health. What is it? Why is it important? Mental health refers to our cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. Our mental health can affect our daily lives, our physical health, and our relationships with friends and family. It’s a huge part of our everyday lives. Just like we can have physical issues, such as sickness or broken bones, we can […]
Out of the Darkness
“I can’t believe it’s Halloween,” my friend Samantha said to me. “I know. I feel like it was just yesterday we were at the beach,” I replied. “Well, you know what they say. Time flies when you are having fun,” she laughed, even when you’re not. “That’s true.” Life has been fun. The summer had been a blast, and so […]
Not Our Plans
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ~Jeremiah 29:11 We go about every day, going to work and planning our lives out for as far ahead as we can foreshadow. We start planning since we are young. We […]
YouTube Favorites
One thing I enjoy doing when I actually have free time is to watch YouTube. There are so many interesting channels to watch, and you have a variety of content at your fingertips. There are covers, lifestyle vlogs, trip and adventure vlogs, beauty videos, inspirational videos, and just those that are pure entertainment. To name a few of my favorite: […]
Autumn Bliss
I opened the window of my kitchen to let in the fresh air. As I made my breakfast, I noticed something different. I ran to the front door and walked outside. “Finally,” I thought out loud. I could feel the cool breeze on my face, and it felt so refreshing. This summer had been much hotter than previous years, and […]
Hope Overlooked
If you have a Netflix account, then you probably have scrolled past the show “13 Reasons Why.” If you have not heard about this show, it centers on the suicide of a teenage girl named Hannah Baker. Her decision to end her life is explained through a collection of cassette tapes that she leaves behind, blaming the people responsible for […]
You Can Fly
“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.” ~ J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan Peter Pan is one of my favorite classic Disney movies, and it’s the one book I have read over and over. If you have never heard about Peter Pan, it is a story about a boy […]
MOTIVATION 101
You know that feeling. The one when you feel so unmotivated to do what you love because you are so tired from life. That is exactly how I felt last week, and I know everyone goes through it. When I get like this, I honestly take a day off from life so I can recuperate. This is what I do […]
A Neverending Journey
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” —Helen Keller I love this quote, and it’s so true. My friends have always teased me that I am a homebody for as long as I can remember. I always laugh when they say this, because it is true that I love being home. Home is where my friends and family are, […]
What is Love?
What is love? This is a question that was posed to me the other day by my fiancé. I decided to do a search on it and see what came up. When you search this question on google, there are several different results. One that stood out to me was an article on the HuffPost, “What Is Love? A Philosophy […]
The Crosby House
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Crosby House Bed and Breakfast when I was in Brattleboro, Vermont, for vacation. If you want to stay somewhere that has excellent hospitality, delicious gourmet food, and beautiful colonial architecture, this is the place to stay. The rooms were absolutely gorgeous. Each room was decorated with beautiful antiques that show off […]
Adventure Awaits
One thing to know about me is that I love to travel and love adventure. The other night I was part of a Craft Show in Lititz, PA, at one of my favorite shops “Pebbles and Lace.” It was so great to see everyone come out and enjoy the beautiful night. It was such an honor to be able to […]
Keep Moving Forward
The other day I was thinking back to when I was babysitting. There is a family I babysit for a lot, and one thing we look forward to is having our movie nights. I was thinking about a night when we were watching the Disney movie “Meet the Robinsons.” I probably have seen this movie with these kids so many […]
Why Authority?
There is always controversy about those in authority. It doesn’t matter if it’s the Queen of England, a Czar, or the President of the United States; there is always controversy. Recently, there has been so much hatred for our current President. I feel so sad that this has been happening. It’s not right. Even though you may not like who […]
Life Begins
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” ~Neale Donald Walsch This quote is so very true, and it is such an inspiration to me. Life is crazy, and it can be quite scary at times. Some people say that we need to stay in our comfort zones and that we need to stick to the things that we […]
Remembering Then and Now
Walking through the grass, I read the names on the stones. Some of them had flowers placed or planted all around, and many had flags. They are the same names I read every year on Memorial Day and on my brother’s birthday. The same thing I do every year. I walk through the graveyard to visit his grave; and as […]
His Eye Is On the Sparrow
I remember it well. I remember digging myself into a hole that I could not get out of, and the more that I tried – the more I would be digging myself deeper. I was tired and miserable. I remember crying out for help, hoping someone would hear my screams; but no one answered. I finally lost all energy to […]
The Power of Prayer
Thursday, May 3rd was the National Day of Prayer. I’m so thankful that our nation has a day for us to commemorate prayer. I believe that prayer is one of the most important concepts of being a Christian. Prayer, along with the Holy Spirit, is our connection to God. Some people say that it is the world’s greatest wireless connection. […]
Photos by Emily
One thing to know about me is that I love photography and art. I love making art and supporting local artist as well. I have the best of both worlds. I have the opportunity to make and sell my stuff in a small shop in the heart of Lititz. The shop is called Purple Robin Reserve, and they showcase work […]
Mesmerized
“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.” Robert Frost Poetry is a form of writing that I feel is based purely on emotion. The author’s intent is to make the reader feel something like happiness, anger, sadness, or even a mixture of emotions. This is because the author writes when something makes […]
Easter Tradition
Remember when you were a child, and you could hardly wait for the church service to be over. All you could think about was the Easter egg hunt and imagining all of the treats you would find within those eggs. This is something I remember very clearly. In fact, I still look forward to it. Even though my sister and […]
Unexpected Surprise
Stories. They say a lot. They can either be truth or fictional or a bit of both. They show events, adventure, and emotions. This is my short story based on Scripture. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever,” I said my favorite psalm out loud as I walked along the road picking flowers. Today […]
What to write?
“Write about what really interests you, whether it is real things or imaginary things, and nothing else.” ~C.S. Lewis I absolutely love this quote, and it’s not just because C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors. I feel it’s because this quote is the bottom line of being a writer. You need to write about something that interests you. […]
Emily Jean 