Love, Peace, Flowers, Freedom, Happiness

I am extremely sorry for those of you who are awaiting my continuance with my Journey Through The Bible. Right now, with the way my life is going, and the way I feel it would be both extremely unfair to God, and myself to try. I do fully plan on continuing my Journey in good time.

Love -

I can honestly say that I no longer believe in true love. I think love happens, and can happen with anyone. I honestly think that when you decide to love someone, you will. I do not believe it is destined, nor do I believe in soul mates. I think you find someone, and it happens.

I have not always felt this way. I have always felt as though "true love" and "soul mates" do exist until very recently. I also believed that Love would last forever. I have learned very quickly now that Love is not forever. Love is temporary. Always temporary.

Peace -

I think peace is the most important thing in life. If you are at peace, its possible to love, and be happy. If you are at peace, it is possible to be sad and be angry. Peace is even needed in most cases of mourning and hate. I can say that right now, I have peace in nothing. I feel as though I have tried forever to achieve "peace" in my life, and I think I carried it for a long time. But its gone. And I don't see it coming back any time soon.

Flowers -
Flowers are simple yet complex. Flowers are sometimes seen as a symbol of peace and love. They are often used in decoration. Sometimes they are used as antidotes and other medical reasons in different countries.

Sometimes flowers are deadly. In places like Eastern Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa flowers such as : Aconitum, Atropa Belladonna, Conium, Nerium Oleander, Datura, Digitalis, Opium, Brugmansia, Pokeweed, and the Lily of the Valley, are known as some of the most deadly substances known to man.

Freedom -

I do feel like I'm free. My freedom is something that I take great pride in now that I am older. I feel as though the people of the world have become so enthralled with their own conspiracy theories that they wont allow themselves to live freely. Its not the government messing with our freedom, near as much as it is our own personal conspiracy theories.

Happiness -

I think that everyone in life deserves to be happy. I have learned that counting in others to help you achieve happiness is a waste of time. I have come to learn that I would rather be alone and unhappy then with someone and happy. When I feel happiness. I want to be brought on all by myself.

Kale

Life, Or Something Like It...

Life - the period from birth to death.

As most of you know, My cousin Rachel, her husband Trey, their son, and I have just moved into a brand new apartment! I am having the time of my life, and feel as though it is now time for me to continue with my Journey Through the Bible. I have accomplished so much over the past few months, and owe it all to God. Its time for me to continue doing my part.

Work...
Never been my strong point. When I was sixteen if you would've said the word "job" to me, I would've replied with, "hard work is for those short on talent". A complete "Kale" thing to say at the time. God has shown me over the years that hard work always pay off in the mind, big amounts of work always pay off in the wallet, and honest work always pays off in the soul.

I reckon its that time of my life again. School, College.
"College Schmollege" as I always used to say. I have tons of ideas about college, and my career, and my future. Way scary. Theater? Hair? Nursing? Theater? Film? Theater?

Me and Rachel often have, what we refer to as "church". It mainly consists of us sitting on our apartment floor, painting pictures, and discussing the bible. I think this is the best kind of Church there is for me right now. I am so happy to have finally found God, and to have learned where he is leading me. I think for now, it is best for me to stick to what I know. After researching the word "church" It seemed appropriate for us to refer to our bible time as "church", do to the fact that "church" literally means, two or more people gathering to discuss religion. Me and Rachel just love our church. It is one of the few churches around here at the moment that doesn't have a bishop on trial, a preachers wife in playboy, and a pastor in high heels.

As far as my love life goes........ I'm not sure.


Life - the sequence of physical and mental experiences that make up the existence of an individual.

Kale

"And Ruth Said" Part 3 (finale!)

Ruth: 2:20 - 4:22

This is my final post for Ruth....for now.

I have had alot of people tell me that me venting on my blog about my personal life is not at all what my blog was intended to be about.

My response:

Although my blog is about my Journey Through The Bible, it is also supposed to be about me finding my connection and relationship with God. I do understand that I can get way personal, but isn't God very personal?

On to Ruth...

Ruth explains to Naomi about Boaz and his generosity to Ruth. Naomi prayed to God for Boaz. She explained to Ruth how she should always stay with Boaz and his girls who worked in the field.

Ruth and Boaz at the Threshing Floor

One day Naomi said to Ruth, "Wash and perfume yourself, and put on your best clothes. Then go down to the threshing floor, but don't let him know you are there until he has finished eating and drinking. When he lies down, not the place where he is lying. Then go and uncover his feet and lie down. He will tell you what to do."

Ruth did so. There is much praise of Ruth from Boaz within the verses 3:10 - 3:18. Far too many to put here, but I do recommend you read them. This later leads to the marriage of Ruth and Boaz.

Here Comes the Bride...
In order to marry Ruth, Boaz had to go through a complicated legal procedure at the town gate, a public gathering place. The laws were designed to keep property in the family and to protect family members who might have suffered financial or other setbacks. As a distant relative, Boaz could purchase or "redeem", Naomi's family property, but only after a closer relative, the "kinsman-redeemer"" had declined the land. Along with the property, Boaz also received marriage rights to Ruth, because she was Naomi's relative.

The Genealogy of David

So, after Boaz and Ruth were happily married, he "went" to her. God then enabled Ruth to conceive a child. Obed. Obed was the father of Jesse, who was the father of David.

Yay Ruth! Even though Ive read Ruth many times. It is still by far my favorite.

I have now decided that since I have already started reading Numbers. I am going to finish Numbers and then Skip ahead to the New Testament. At least for a little while.

Kale

"Life" Starring: Kale English

I had a numerous amount of people contact me after my last blog post, asking me if I was ok.

I'm very sorry if the last post caused speculation to my whereabouts.

Yes, I'm Fine!

I doing very well. Although it has been a few weeks since I have last picked up my Bible. I still feel very connected and drawn to it. I think of the Bible often. I relate it to everyday situations and it often helps me with my decisions.

I had recently thought about saying "bye bye" to my theater career, but I do feel like God is trying his hardest to let me know that I shouldn't. I think he is know speaking to me in a more obvious way than ever before.

I often wonder about Audrey Hepburn, and if there was ever a time when she once thought of giving up on her career. I'm sure at one point she did. I'm sure that at one point she did tell herself that it was just too hard. However, today she is now known as the Greatest Actress of All Time (don't hate, she totally is).

I don't think anyone truly understands anyone else. I hear advice daily on what I should and shouldn't do, and none of it ever sounds like what I should do. Having said this, is all the extremely sought after, highly intelligent advice I give to my loved ones just blown off. Would God prefer for us to turn to him, or would he want us to ask our loved ones, and learn to trust them help guide us. Struggling with that right now I reckon.

Life is like waiting tables. Sometimes when you get to work, there are people there that your happy to see, and sometimes when you get there, there are people you wish you never had to see again, but you have to.

I truly think that the reason God does not want us to hate others, is not because its "bad". I think he knows that everyone that comes into our life plays a part. Whether they set a bad or good example. Whether the relationship is long lasting or short lived. and Whether you choose to surround yourself with them or not.

Having said this, I am extremely pleased with the people I have chosen to surround myself with. I do have to say that I miss my sister, Holly. Shes a great sister. Ive just been really busy.

Just the other day I had a small "blast from the past". With two old coworkers (bosses) of mine. It was great seeing them. The meeting told me that it was possible to leave behind a certain part of your life that should be left behind, but you never have to leave out the people you care about.

It was great seeing them, I hope I get to see them again very soon.

I adore life. Life is the greatest gift I have ever received. There will never be one to match it (ipad). I have made so many new friends over the last few months and couldn't be happier. Although I can get in my slumps, and sometimes for a day or two I'll pull a Meryl (Streep).

Life is good.

So, like the endings of all my posts. I ask the question. What is next? What is the next step? Where am I going to? But the most Important questions of all is, Who will be there with me?

Kale

Starting Over....again...

Its that time...again.

Where I pick up everything and start over fresh. I can feel myself growing restless, and I don't like it. I hate it when I get uncomfortable with life and routine.

This time however, Instead of starting over later. I want (this time) to keep moving forward. I want to not look at myself in a year and start over, I want to keep moving forward.

I have accepted that my life is my life. I have also accepted that my life is what I make it. My life is my own responsibility. I should have fun with it, and be happy.

On a much more "uplifting note". I am very pleased with my relationship with God, I now can say that I am beginning to understand how God works in our life's. I do think that he speaks to each of us differently. I also, now believe that God wants us to better ourselves. In every way possible.

After searching for answers, I'm sure that God has been trying to tell me to follow my dreams and keep moving forward for a while now.

Its always ok to not know where you are going. But you should always know where you have been.

Kale

Holidays!

Side Post!

So I decided that due to the holidays I was going to take a little time off of my Blog. Due to the start of the New Year I have decided to make my blog as well as my "Journey" a main priority.

Thanksgiving -
Thanksgiving is probably my second favorite Holiday of the year. I think because my Mom loves it so much. I think while most people wait on Christmas, my Mom waits on Thanksgiving. She loves decorating any time of year, but her favorite is def. Thanksgiving. She loves her Man and Woman Pilgrim salt shakers, as well as her three ceramic pumpkins, all three a different color, shape, and size as well as each one having, "Live", "Laugh", and "Love" written on one of them. The Live, Laugh, Love thing is a big deal to my Mom.

Christmas -
I love Christmas. I can honestly say that this Christmas was very different for me. I think it was due to my "Journey". I think my Journey has helped me with everything in life. I look at most things very differently now. Christmas, as well as many other things, seem much more important now.

New Years -
What else can you say? Its a fresh new start, but not starting over. A good friend once told me that its ok to not know where you going, but you should always know where you've been. I like that.

I know I still owe everyone one more post from Ruth, it will be next. I promise!

Kale

"And Ruth Said" Part 2...

Ruth 2:1 - 2:19

The Worst of Times...

The Bible really stresses the fact that Ruth was a Moabite woman. After doing research, I learned that Moab and Israel during this time period were very bitter enemies, and Ruth took an enormous risk immigrating to a land that might treat her as an outsider, or despise her as a "foreigner". You would've thought that Ruth was crazy, but she wasn't. She was just good hearted.

Ruth Meets Boaz...

So Naomi had a relative on her husbands side who's name was Boaz. Ruth decided that she was going to go work in the field and pick up leftover grain, from the people who may have forgotten it. As it turned out, the very field she was working in belonged to Boaz, who was from the clan of Elimelech.

When Boaz arrived in the Field and said " The Lord be with you, May the Lord bless you".
He noticed Ruth and asked the foreman who she was. The foreman explained that she was the Moabitess, and that she had worked in the field from morning to night, with just a short rest in the shelter.

Then Boaz told Ruth not to glean in another field, and not to go away. He asked her to stay with his servant girls.

Ruth could not believe that Boaz, a stranger, was offering this great favor. She asked him "why?" "why have I found such favor in your eyes?" Boaz explained how he had heard everything that she had done for her mother-in-law (Naomi). He then offered her dinner with the servant girls and wine. Ruth was extremely grateful and blessed him.

When Ruth returned home to Naomi she explained to Naomi that she had worked in the field belonging to Boaz. Naomi explained to Ruth how Boaz was a close relative, and that he had a good heart.

Ruth:
She arrived in Israel with no money, a outsider and a widow, with her mother-in-law as her only friend. Considering that her home country of Moab was often at war with Israel, and that the two nations worshipped two different Gods, Ruth hardly figured to thrive in Israel. Yet she went to work without anything daily.

Even though she was a foreigner she showed herself as a model Israelite woman, modest, hardworking, and deeply loyal to those she loved.

Ruth Never complained about hardship, she actually responded with gratitude when anyone showed her even the least bit of kindness.

I know that I said I would finish up Ruth tonight, but I don't think I can express all that I feel in one post. I will try to finish up Ruth tomorrow.

Kale