Ever since I started high school, I was ready to be out. When I was in my Algebra class struggling to death, I thought to my self. Three more years. Just three more.       I thought it would last a long time. No one told me that my junior year would only last a semester and a half. I felt robbed of my junior year. I was enjoying my last year before I graduate the next. Everyone told me my junior year would be the hardest year, and I will stress to death. I actually remember only stressing once. I blogged about it in January when I had to write a seven-page research paper.      I took three college classes and two advanced classes. I had homework in every class, and I barely stressed. I managed to memorize all the bones of the body, the muscles, how a muscle contraction works, and the layers of skin in the body for Anatomy & Physiology not thinking I could ever do it. I kept a 98 that whole year and a 100 in the first nine weeks...

     Two days ago, my family and I went kayaking down a river near our home. I love to kayak! It is one of my most favorite hobbies. I love going on new adventures. My whole life I have loved the outdoors. What I adored was staying outside, exploring our deep woods, and climbing trees.      When I began to paddle down the river, I realized just how peaceful it was. The river was flowing smoothly, and there was so much peace. I remembered a very that went along with the song, "Peace Like A River". "For thus saith the  Lord , Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream" Isaiah 66:12       The peace reminded me of the night Jesus saved my soul. I was so scared. I was lost, and I was separated from God. The worst feeling in the world is to be separated by God. I never want to feel that again.       That night, I realized I was in need of a savior. I ...

           Hello beautiful people! So, lately, I have been asked questions from readers on what made me start my blog. I have been thinking about the topic, as well. In this post, I will be telling the story of my writing journey.      I have always loved to write ever since I can remember. I wrote when I did not even know how to read at the age of three. I drew pictures in a Disney Princess notebook I was given, and I used them to tell my stories. I was always known as the storyteller throughout my elementary years. My teachers would always tell my parents I had too many stories to tell the class.       In fourth grade, my friends and I started a story group. We would each write a story to see who wrote the best. The first book I ever wrote was almost twenty-five pages and was called The Sound of Magic Music.   It was about two friends who had magical powers when they sang. (Corny right?) My friend illus...

   Hey guys! If you follow me on Instagram, @thekaylajournal , you may have seen I said sometimes I have no idea what to write sometimes. Since you guys are so amazing giving me so much support and allowing my dream to come true, I am allowing you to recommend any topic you would like for me to write about sometime. It would mean so much to me. : ) Comment Topics Below 

“And I’m the one  the shepherd left the fold for.  I was out in the cold,  and all alone.  But indeed the Savior found me,  and put his arms around me,  and I’ll never be the same  anymore.”      I have no idea why, but this short song has been on my heart since I woke up this morning. I can’t stop singing and humming it. This song is basically one of the “theme songs” of a music school I go to every summer.      I learned it in 2018, and it never gets old! It’s such a beautiful song with so much meaning. I began to think back to the day Jesus saved my soul. I was the sheep who was out in the cold alone. I was hopeless and in despair.      But Jesus left the fold for me. He put his loving arms around me. I’ll never forget that day! I’ll never be the same anymore! Do you remember the day the Lord saved your soul?       If not, do you believe Jesus suffe...

     Hey guys! I just finished up my very first college course in English Composition I and II. It was a challenge at times, but I was able to finish strong! Thank you for your prayers. Back in February, I wrote a post on my struggles with my eight-page paper. I finished well, but there was a few technical difficulties that sadly allowed me to lose points. I still passed thank the Lord!      Last semester, my first assignment was a personal narrative. I love to write about anything, but writing about myself is a struggle to me. I was able to have a mentor to help me learn deeper in grammar. It was such a blessing. For the next few post, I will be sharing some essays because I felt it would be fun to share my college experience with you guys. I hope y'all enjoy! ENG 1113 Miller 16 Aug. 2019 How Writing Became Part of my Life When I was three years old, I was given a notebook with Disney princesses on the cover by a certain relative.   ...

   I know you are getting very tired of posting about COVID 19. It is everything we talk about now. I hope this will be my last post on this subject. I have felt lead to share all the things I have learned during this pandemic. I hope y'all enjoy it! : ) 1.) We Are To Walk By Faith      In 2 Corinthians 5:7, it says, "Walk by faith, and not by sight."       This is very true indeed. We are not to worry because God is at hand. We are to put our complete faith and trust in him completely. We have no clue what will happen in the next few months, but God does. He has known all about this since the beginning of time. He knew our faith would be tested.      We are to put our complete trust in our God who knows the stars and us by name. He is here with us always! We have nothing to fear.  "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will...

     Hey guys! For this post, I am going to be writing a list of my favorite books. Since we are under quarantine for God knows how long, I decided this could be helpful to the ones who are looking for clean, Christian books to read. So here we go! Anne of Green Gables      One of my most favorite series, since I was a child, is the Anne of Green Gables series. I was raised on watching these movies all the time on VHS. However, after I read the books I realized they are way better.       I read the books when I was 12, and ordered all the movies (1980s version) on DVD. I started a marathon last week because I enjoy Anne soooo much! You may know Anne through the Netflix show, Anne With An E, which is a disgrace to all the Anne of Green Gables fans. Nothing can beat the books or the 1980s version. Just saying. : )      The book series goes to when Anne has grandchildren. The movies stop when she adopts a baby ...

     When I look around at God’s beautiful creation, I see God.  When I am given another day, I see God.  When I am singing praises to him at church, I can feel God.  When I hear scriptures, he moves my heart.       When I was lost and knew I needed to be saved, I felt him burden my heart. After I let Jesus into my heart, I had an overwhelming peace I never felt before. Where did that race come from? With all confidence, I can say it came from God. There is no doubt in my mind.       How do I know God is real? He is real in my soul. He has washed and made me whole. He loves me like pure gold! There is so much evidence of his existence.       This morning I was studying Psalms 14. In verse 1, it says,  “The fool said in his heart, There is no God...” A fool says there is no God. How can there not be? It is pure ignorance to say there is not a God. There is too much evidence! Al...

           Lately, I have been feeling discouraged. Last week I struggled with my faith more than ever. I had asked God many times last week, "Can you hear me?"      I felt as if I was being ignored. I could not feel the peace I normally feel by God. I struggled with many sleepless nights and tears. I prayed for a long time asking God where he was. Why was he ignoring me?      I talked to friends about this, and they did not know what to say. They told me I needed to pray, and that God was not forsaking me. After this, I began to pray more. I went for a long walk in a park with a lake and just talked with God nonstop. I prayed about everything. I prayed for my future, the epidemic, people in need. Most of all I prayed for our country and churches.      What we need is to all come together in faith. I prayed all week for this to happen. This week God answered my prayers. My church was able to have act...

         This morning I woke up remembering that yesterday was the 21st anniversary of the Columbine Massacre of 1999. I remember when I first heard this story. It broke me so much, and it also changed my life. When I found the movie, someone told me with was bad. I began to believe them. I thought it was a movie making fun of Christianity. I was wrong, and so was that person.     When I watched the trailer, and I discovered what it was truly about. It was about a young girl around my age who was persecuted for being a Christian and ended up being the first victim of the school shooting.       Rachel Joy Scott was very bold in her faith later on. She was kinda like me in a way in the past. She hid her salvation because she was embarrassed because of her friends, but did not come out publicly until God had gotten her attention. I was that girl two years ago. I hid my faith because some of my friends at that time wanted me to. They we...

     Hey guys! So lately, I have been asked to share the food I have been making, and my recipes. Yesterday, I released my Navajo Taco recipe step by step. I decided to make a new blog for just food since I use this blog for my devotions and stuff.      My new blog is Kayla's Kitchen . I am so excited to share what I have been making with you guys! Note, I do not know how often I will post. After the quarantine is over, I will be getting busy again. I will be posting more on this blog because it is my main one. I can not wait for this new chapter! Love y'all!!!  Sincerely, Kayla R. <3 Follow For Updates Instagram: @thekaylajournal Pinterest: @thekaylajournal 

     Hey guys! Lately, people have been asking me to post my recipes online since I have been posting what I have been cooking on my social medias. Since we have been quarantines for 3 weeks, and are now on lockdown, I have been cooking more than usual. For this week's post, I will be sharing one of my favorite southwestern foods. Keep note, this recipe is only six servings. So, what is a Navajo Taco?      Navajo Tacos is a southwestern dish. I found the recipe in a book my family bought when we traveled out west a few years ago. To me, the Navajo Taco is basically a taco salad on fried bread.  What is Fry Bread? Fry Bread is an Indian bread that is flat. The bread is fried in olive or vegetable oil. When I first tasted it, it tasted like a funnel cake minus all the powdered sugar on top. My mom said was basically a fried biscuit. Honestly, I could just eat the bread! Well, let's get started! Step 1: Beef      The ...