I'm back!!!!!!!!!

Okay, so I know I haven't blogged in a few days, but it has been Memorial Day weekend, and I never got around to posting on my blog, anyway:) Okay, I couldn't find the link to Carolyn's blog, so could someone show me the link? Thanks:) Okay, right now I'm just going to talk about random stuff. Well, first of all, I had a really cool dream about the YCF. It was pretty brief, but I remember that the YCF had grown internationally, and some of the members were in newspapers and stuff because the YCF was so popular! I have no idea if that will come true, but it was still a great dream!

Also, we had to take one of my cats to the veterinarian on Tuesday because she was sick! She is a long haired black cat that is about six years old. She is my cat, and her name is Sabrina. I wasn't very old when I named her, by the way:) Turns out she had tapeworms and a viral (eye) infection. So the doc gave her a shot and medicine for the tapeworms, and also some antibiotics and eye drops for the viral (eye) infection. She's getting around a lot better now, though!

By the way, the picture above is a picture of my eight year old dog named Sampson, a Saint Bernard. If you have seen my random facts posts, then I mentioned Sampson in one of them. The lighting wasn't the best for the picture, but I think it's still a pretty good shot. The background is the tv stand in our living room, some wires, and the laundry basket with some socks dangling out. I think Sampson has a classic look for Saint Bernards. Yes, they are extremely huge dogs:) Isn't he cute? My dad has a thing for big dogs:)

Well, I guess I better and go put some comments on people's blogs before aliens abduct me:) Also, I still need that link for Carolyn's blog:) Did we get any new members while I was gone? Well, thanks for reading and drop by a comment! Also, give me some pie!!!!!!

God bless you!

Sapphira Adi

New Members!

I found out we have two new members! I would like everyone to welcome Carolyn ad Kale to the YCF! We're getting sooo many new members it's hard to keep track of, but so worth it! I will fix Kale's link and add Carolyn's link after this post. I've been making post frequently over the past couple of days because I have soooo much to talk about! I also wanted to make a sad announcement for the YCF. One of our members, Dcf, is leaving the YCF because he has decided to quit blogging because he has found out who he is and wants to focus on God and his music. I understand what he wants to do, but we'll all miss him!

Once again, if anyone at all would like to join the YCF, then feel free to ask me or anyone else in our group. That raises the number of members up to 21 members! Funny thing is, for a month or so we really didn't have very many members joining, yet all of a sudden, we've had people join left and right. That's so great! By the way, for people reading this that don't know what the YCF is then it stands for Young Christian Force. It is basically a group of Christians that try to spread Jesus over the Internet. We also support each other, too.

Well, I guess this is basically all I have to talk about now at this point. Once again, welcome Kale and Carolyn to the YCF! Glad to have you aboard! By the way, does anyone have any suggestions of what I can post about in the future? Also, for girls, if you want to check out an awesome blog just for girls, then look on my link list on the sidebar and click Girls For God. It's an awesome blog! Check it out!

God bless you!

Sapphira Adi

Miracles

Right now I plan to talk about miracles. Miracles are amazing things Jesus did when He was on Earth. I believe miracles happen every single day. I have one miracle that happened to me several months ago that I wanted to share with you, my wonderful blogging friends. Have you ever had a great miracles that happened to you. Well, right now I'll tell you about a miracle that happened to me.

It was a regular Friday night and my dad, three siblings, and I packed into my dad's Honda Civic because we were heading to my grandmother's house, which was three hours away, to spend the weekend up there. Anyway, we were driving out of the town I live in and proceeded to the highway. Then. all of a sudden a car pulls out in front of my dad. This guy kept on swerving and pulling on his breaks. He was obviously drunk, but this isn't even the worst part. I offered to my dad to call the cops on my cell phone to report a drunk driver, but he insisted he could handle it. My dad had to concentrate on the road and the driver in front of us. Then, all of a sudden, there was a flash of light that zoomed past my dad on the side of the road. Yes, a truck that was going probably 80 in a 50 miles and hour zone went on the side of the road between the paint on the grass zoomed past us. That man was not drunk driver, but a different person going incredibly fast. If he did not turn, he could have smashed into us, and we could have all been killed. My dad didn't see that truck behind us because his attention was focused elsewhere. The drunk guy eventually turned on to a different road, and we continued our trip. God spared out lives when that happened. We all could have been killed or seriously injured.

Yes, that was a true story. I wasn't scared at all because it happened so fast. My dad didn't even have to move his car out of the truck's way. Realization hit me when it was over. The verse Hebrew 13:5 rang through my head the rest of the trip. I thank God whenever I think back to that night. If you have ever had a miracle happen to you, then tell everyone about it in a post or a comment. God is awesome, isn't He? The answer to that question is yes:)

God bless you!

Sapphira Adi

The YCF

I so cannot believe how far the YCF has come in just a few months. Wasn't the idea first founded in mid-Febrauary? I also can't believe I have been blogging for like five months! Through blogging, I've gained some awesome friends. Anway, I'm here to list all of the members in our group. Please let me know if I forget you!

1.) Sapphira (Me)
2.) Araken
3.) Ian
4.) Shelby Marie
5.) Lauren
6.) Bookworm4God
7.) Indina
8.) Elliot
9.) Ybtolerant (Amber)
10.) Edge
11.) Caleb
12.) Dcf
13.) Zoe
14.) Jamin
15.) Madi
16.) Paris
17.) Flinn
18.) Mike
19.) Kaili

Okay, so I'm pretty sure that is all of your members, right? You may see the YCF logo on the sidebar of my blog. Our awesome logo was compliments of our friend, Araken! *applause* By the way, a few months ago, I made a post about some basic rules in the YCF. It's nothing harsh or strict or anything, just basic stuff. Okay, so here's the rules for all you new YCFers:

1.) The will be no use of profane language.

2.) We must respect other people for their values and opinions.

3.) We must respect each other's feelings.

4.) Everyone is their equal in the YCF, and it does not matter who was a member first.

5.) We must follow Jesus in all we do in the YCF. This group started with Jesus, it is about Jesus, and it is going to end with Jesus.

Okay, so do those rules sound pretty basic and fair to all of you? I can't believe we have nineteen members already! By the way, if you'd like to join the YCF just let someone know, and then TELL EVERBODY! Okay, well I've been blabbering enough for this post, doesn't everyone think? I finish school tomorrow! I can't wait! I also am going church camp June 16-19 so know blog posts for then! I will keep a journal at what happens, then I'll post my entries on my blog when it's over! Thanks for reading and please comment!

God bless you!

Sapphira Adi

RaNdOmNeSs!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so sorry for not commenting on many people's blogs lately! I just have some random stuff to talk about. First on the agenda, the YCF has grown! Our new members are: Bookworm4God, Ybtolerent (Amber), Caleb, and Edge! I will add the links to my link list when I finish post, or this afternoon. I haven't posted in a while because I was at my grandmother's house. She lives out in the country and has two red Honda fourwheelers from 1992. There is a set of woods behind her house, and my family and I like going on rides down there.

Anyway, what I wanted to talk about in this paragraph was something that happened to me on Saturday. My dad and my older brother like to hunt a lot. They both had shotguns on them to hunt for crows flying in the air. Anyway, they both were on one fourwheeler and I was on a different one with my younger siblings in the back. Since it had been rainy, the dirt roads were wet. One puddle took up half the road, and in the puddle there was a huge log that my brother asked me to help him move it, So I agree and start to help him move it. He still has his shotgun one straddled around him. Then, all of a sudden I heard a gunshot towards the puddle. Turns out my brother shot a poisonous snake! I was the one closest to the snake, too. I didn't even see it because it was black and it blended in. The snake was about a foot and a half long. Anyway, that turns out to show that God is really watching out for us.

Also, I cannot believe how large the YCF has grown!!!!!! I promise the add the links after this and then comment on everyone's blogs this afternoon! So sorry I have been offline so much lately. Okay, well I better go and add those links to my list on the sidebar now. By the way, Araken got a pet flying squirrel! No fair! *steals Edison* Just kidding! Thanks for reading and please comment!

God bless you!

Sapphira Adi

Quick Post

I have about two minutes to post on my blog, so I need to make this into a quick notice. I know I haven't posted for a few days and have barely commented, but I have been super duper busy! I promise to get back into the groove of things tomorrow! I'll post tomorrow and comment on everybody's blogs and everything else. Thanks so much for your patience!

God bless you!

Sapphira Adi

I Know You're There

There is a cool band called Casting Crowns. It is a Christian band that has Christian music in every way. Anyway, one of the songs is called "I Know You're There." It's really a great song that you all should hear sometime. I'm going to post the lyrics as a way to tell you guys and girls about Casting Crowns. Sometimes it's hard to find music that is actually Christian and has a good sound, too. Okay, here is the lyrics:

If all I had was one last breath
I'd spend it just to sing Your praise
Just to say Your name
If all I had was one last prayer
I'd pray it 'cause I know You're always listening

If I could live a thousand lives,
bind the hands of time
I would spend every moment by Your side

I know You're there,
I know You see me
You're the air I breathe
You are the ground beneath me

I know You're there,
I know You hear me
I can find You anywhere
If all I had was one more song to sing

I would raise my voice to make the heavens ring
If all I had was one last chance,
I'd take it
I would stake it all on You

If I could raise up high and catch a glimpse of every eye
I would make them believe
What I feel inside
If I could live a thousand lives and bind the hands of time
If I could rise up high and catch a glimpse of every eye

I know You're there
I know You're there
I know You're there,
You're there.

Okay, that's the song. It has so many spiritual truths from beyond comprehension. Anyway, thanks for reading my blog:) By the way, does anyone think that I should get a new blog background, or is it fine the way it is? Does anyone think I should add things to my blog like a new title, new background, music, or anything like that? Just wondering:) Okay, thanks again for reading this and please comment!

God bless you!

Sapphira Adi

Book Signing

As most of your reading this probably know, I went to a book signing last Saturday and met Bryan Davis. It was a really fun evening, too! I woke up at six that morning (on a Saturday, too!). Then I travelled over two hours to the town where the book signing was held. I got my books autographed and purchased a copy of "Beyond The Reflection's Edge." When I first walked in the door, I introduced myself with my real name, and the first words he said to me were, "Are you Sapphira?" It was really cool!

Then after I got my books signed, I got a picture with Mr. Davis (which he should be showing on his blog soon!) Later, he asked me if I had blue eyes, and I said yes. Then he said he knows why I chose the name Sapphira. He said Iooked a lot like her. I have blue eyes that people compliment me on a lot, which gets really embarrassing after a while. lol. See, my hair a light blond on the outer layer, but on the inner layer it is dark blond or maybe even brown. Yes, it's natural, too! Anyway, the highlight of the evening was he took a closeup picture of me and said, "If a movie producer ever asks me what Sapphira looks like, I'll show him your picture." It was so awesome!

Okay, well I really don't have much else to say at this point. By the way, if I have not commented on your blog for several days, please know that I apoligize! I have tons of blogs to look at and so little time, too! Okay, I basically have nothing else to say, but that I am about to add a new poll in a few minutes so be sure to check it out! Also, Prince Caspian will be out soon! I can't wait! Thanks for reading and please comment!

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Update! You can see my picture on Bryan Davis' blog if you scroll down a little bit! The link is on the sidebar titled "Dragons in out Midst." Check it out!

God bless you!

Sapphira Adi

Ahhhhh, yet another poem

Well, I haven't commented in a few days, so In decided to go through some old files on my computer and look for something to post. I came across this poem I wrote like six months ago or maybe even longer than that. I write a lot of things beecause, well, I just do, ok? I wrote this poem after I had finished a book about someone with a hard life, but then they found Jesus. I have yet to come up with a name, so if you have any suggestions, leave it in a comment. Anyway, here is the poem:

My heart cried out in anguish,
I needed one last wish,
All whom I loved was taken away,
And I was afraid the hurt was here to stay,

Jesus looked upon my strife,
And spared me of my terrible life,
My heart cried tears of bitterness,
My heart's pain became less and less,

My heart cries out in joy and love,
My hope has come from above,
He loves me more than I could ever know,
My heart has been cleaned white as snow!

Okay, so did that poem have spiritual truths like I hope it does? *smiles hopefully* I won't be able to post or leave comments until Sunday or Monday, because of the book signing tomorrow when I meet Bryan Davis. I am so excited! Sorry, Araken and Ian! Well, I got to end this post of mine and go eat some caramel cheesecake. Yum! Thanks for reading and please comment!

God bless you!

Sapphira Adi

Beyond The Reflection's Edge

Okay, the picture you see to the left is the cover of Bryan Davis's new book called, "Beyond the Reflection's Edge." I have yet to read the book, but I will in a few days when I purchase it. In case you've never heard of it, I shall tell you a bit about it. Here is the basic plot of the book:

Nathan Shepherd, sixteen years old, loses his parents as the result of a double murder. In order to protect him from the murderers, Nathan goes to live with a new family, his father's old college buddy and his daughter, Kelly. A strange mirror in Nathan's bedroom sometimes shows images that aren't in front of it, including past events, unfamiliar scenes, and people who are supposed to be dead. Nathan obtains his mother?s violin, which plays, not only beautiful music, but also voices that only Kelly can hear. Nathan also inherits his father's camera, which takes photos of people and places that aren't there ... or at least they don't seem to be there.

These odd devices launch Nathan and Kelly on an exciting journey through multiple dimensions as they track down the mysteries surrounding the deaths of Nathan's parents. They soon learn that the cosmic fabric that separates the dimensions is crumbling, leading to a potential catastrophic event called interfinity. As they try to prevent this end-of-the-worlds disaster, their own efforts add to the interdimensional deterioration, forcing them to make one life-and-death choice after another.

The words above make me want to scurry fifteen miles to the nearest bookstore and buy a copy. I've red many reviews about this book, and it sounds really great. The author, Bryan Davis, already has a reputation as an awesome author for all of his books, so I suggest you get one. If you don't then I can tell you are going to be missing out on one great book. Thanks for reading and please comment!

God bless you!

Sapphira Adi

Footprints In The Sand

Okay, so once again there is a totally awesome poem that I think I should share with you guys. You may have heard it before, but it's still a good thing to read. This poem is called "Footprints in the Sand." There are many doubts about who the author is, but whomever it was, they wrote awesome poems. You guys should definitely check this out. Here is the poem:

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering
from anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord
"You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during
the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one
set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most,
you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,
"The times when you have seen
only one set of footprints in the sand,
is when I carried you."

Okay, this is really all I have time for to post today. I just wanted everyone to see what an awesome example of how God is always with us. God really does carry us in the times that we need Him. If you don't believe me, check out Hebrews 13:5. By the way, four days until the book signing in Arkansas when I meet Bryan Davis! I can't wait. Sorry, Araken and Ian. . .:) Thanks for reading and please comment!

God bless you!

Sapphira

Every Single Tear

One time in the past I posted some lyrics to a song by a Christian band called Everlife. Now, I am going to post some more lyrics from a song called "Every Single Tear." I have never heard the song sung, but I found the lyrics and thought they were really great. These lyrics are really cool and actually make you feel special and like you matter. Okay, so here are the lyrics to the song "Every Single Tear:"

Every Single Tear

(Verse One)
You feel insignificant
A whisper in the wind
Sometimes you think nobody knows your name
But there's somebody watching over you
and He knows everything you're going through

(Chorus)
He sees every single tear
He feels everything you're feeling
He wants to hold you close and dry your eyes
Your heart is what he hears
When the world just hears you crying
No matter what the pain,
He cares about every single tear

(Verse Two)
Overwhelmed by circumstances
out of your control
Hope can be the hardest thing to find
When you're like a heart without a home
You don't have to face this hurt alone

Chorus

(Verse Three)
If God adorns the lilies of the field
and cares for every sparrow in the sky
How much more is He aware of your sorrow and despair
How much does He care about your life

Chorus

Now, how awesome was that song? I really like the part about where it said that when the that when the world just hears us crying, God cares about every single tear. Isn't that awesome? It's cool that no matter how many tears we've shed over the years over hurt, pain, distress, or whatever the reason, God cares. I have some verse that I wanted to share with everyone that pertains to the song.

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

Okay, I have but one more verse:

Psalm 18:6

In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.

Okey-doke, so what did everyone think of this post? By the way, Bryan Davis is coming to Arkansas for a book signing this Saturday, and I am going! I can't wait! Maybe I can get a pic with him, and he'll show it on his blog like he did for Elliot's picture. That would be cool. Then everyone can see my good looks God has given me. Just kidding!!! Okay, well this is really all I have time for today. Thanks for reading and please comment!

God bless you!

Sapphira Adi

Love Letter 2.0

Okay, I have not posted in a few days, and don't have much time in the next couple of days to post. I found that there is another version of the love letter from Jesus that I wanted to share with you guys. This has to be a fast post, so here it is:


A Love Letter from Jesus

__________,I love you! I shed my own blood for you to make you clean.You are clean now, so believe that it is true.
You are lovely in my eyes, and I created you to be just as you are.

Do not criticize yourself or get down for not being perfect in your own eyes.This leads only to frustration. I want you to trust Me - one step, one day at a time. Dwell in My power and in My love and be free!

Be yourself! Don't allow other people to run you.I will guide you, if you let Me. Be aware of My presence in everything.I give you patience, love, joy, peace and life. Look to Me for your answers.

I am your shepherd and will lead you. Follow me only! Do not ever forget this.Listen to Me and I will tell you My will.
Let My love flow from you and spill over to all you touch.

Do not be concerned with yourself. You are My responsibility. I will change you,and you will hardly know it is happening. You are to love yourself and love others simply because I love you.

Take your eyes off yourself! Look only at Me!I change...I create..., but not when you are trying. I won't fight your efforts.You are Mine. Let Me give you joy, peace, and kindness. No one else can!


Love,

Jesus

Okay, that is yet another awesome example of His love for us. If I haven't commented on your blog for a couple of days, then ear with me for a little longer, and I shall comment soon! So what did you think of the letter above? I thought it was really awesome. Thanks for reading and please comment!

God bless you!

Sapphira Adi

More Randomness

I'm not going to post about anything in specific today. I just thought I'd do a little bit of some of the things that are going on in my life. Well, my best friend Jamie, who I have mentioned before, we've been in contact a lot lately. If you would, please pray for her because her life is pretty confusing. Last summer she moved away to a town two hours from where I live. Her parents are separated, her dad lives in my town and her mom in the other town. Anyway, she lives at her mom's house most of the time but goes to her dad's every other weekend. She said it drives her crazy when she always has to go back and forth, especially when her parents fight when she gets dropped off at their house. Anyway, she could really use some prayer right now.

Now what do I mention...? Oh, I know. My family and I are going to get an Airedale Terrier puppy sometime in November or December. Airedales are not very common, so we are going to make a trip to Ohio whenever a litter of puppies is born from these breeders. My dad is from Ohio so he is going to turn it into a trip to see his mom, my grandmother. My dad is number twenty on the waiting list so we have to wait a while. I'm going with my dad to Ohio when we get the puppy. I can't wait until we get one!

The weather has been real bad here this morning. There were reports of tornadoes and some really bad storms. Luckily, thanks to God's unending mercy, my house was only hit with a lot of rain and some thunder and lightening. My mom and I are going to make a chocolate cake later today, and you guys can't have any! Mwahahahaha! Just kidding:) Sorry, Ian, but this is all for me! lol.

Well, this has been my senseless and random writings for today. I posted this stuff because I wanted to post, but didn't have much to post. Plus, I am in one of those random moods today. Anyway, thanks for reading my random ramblings and drop by a comment!

God bless you!

Sapphira Adi