A Godly Maiden

Hello! Welcome to my tiny corner on the web! I hope and pray that you will be challenged, encouraged, inspired, and blessed by what you read here.

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Hello there! My name is Lacy Rebekah, and I'm a seventeen year old young woman. I live on a small hobby farm, out in the country, in Virginia, with my parents. My older brother Levi is married; he and his wife Megan are currently living in Ohio. On our farm ("Beechnut Hill") we have chickens, guinea birds, a collie dog, two Nubian (pet) goats, a tomcat, and a Jersey milk cow! We also used to raise rabbits and ducks, but haven't had any recently, and we used to have turkeys. I love living out in the country, being able to be outside, take a ramble in the woods, explore nature, listen to the birds singing overhead, the squirrels chattering from the trees, watching hawks fly and swoop, sneaking up on deer, etc!

I am a former homeschooler — my Mom homeschooled me all through my "school" years, and now I am out of school! I've been greatly blessed in being able to stay at home under the guidance and protection of my parents, instead of having to go to a public / private school. I desire above all else to please Jehovah in all that I do, and serve my Creator in love, sincerity, and in truth.

I am definitely a more outdoorsy-type girl. I love playing in creeks and streams, being out in the woods, going barefoot in the summertime, and things like that. I'm not afraid of holding crawlfish or catching bullfrogs, and I love black snakes! I have yet to catch one (black snake) entirely by myself yet, but I surely intend to whenever I find another one! I am not afraid of *most* spiders, unless they're a bit to big for my liking, but I absolutely do not like Granddaddy Longlegs! You would find me staying very far away from such creepy looking creatures. (though believe me, I used to pick them up!) And on top of all that, I had a pet mouse once. I caught him in Mom's bathtub (he was just a little feller!) and named him Porky. He was such a cute little mousie, but I eventually had to let him go because he bit me.. not hard, but still.

While so many other teenage girls were trying to find the best way to fix up their hair and caring what the boys thought about them, I was blissfully unaware of any such burdens (and I'm still unaware of any such burdens, praise God! ). I accompanied my brother on adventurous exploring trips in the woods, built forts, treehouses, and climbed trees, not to mention getting caught in brier patches and wading through creeks (all of which were done in a skirt, dress, or modest culottes)! I do not intend to go to college for any reason, but rather I am going to stay at home and be taught by my mother how to be a Biblical, godly woman. I love staying home ~ it is my haven of rest!

In 2008, I had the pleasure of learning how to play my bowed psaltery instrument, which is a wonderful way to make music! I can also play the piano to some extent, but my mother and brother play much better than I. However much I try I cannot seem to be able to read notes, so I play both the psaltery and piano by ear. (I also enjoy clicking my teeth and whistling!)

Our family has come out of the Independent Baptist churches/movement, because of the many false doctrines being taught, and the sin that was being publicly uplifted (and made fun of) by the "men of God". We have not attended an institutionalized church for years, but rather have just studied the word of God here at home. Praise God for His Holy Spirit which will guide us into all truth! We've learned so much about God's Word and true Biblical doctrine by just studying here at home, rather than trusting and depending on a pastor's "interpretation" and twist of it.

As you've probably noticed by the number of photos I post on my blog, I enjoy photography and love taking pictures! I got a Canon PowerShot SX10 IS camera last August (2009), and have very much enjoyed it! Before that, my brother and I were sharing my Mom's old camera, which normally resulted in someone being left out of pictures, depending on who had the camera, and the famous question of "Who took that one?" when we loaded them into the computer later!

I also love to read good books ~ some of my favorite ones being: my Bible, A Song for Your Honor, The Marytr of the Catacombs, Pilgrim Alfame, Beautiful Girlhood, The Hiding Place, Nory Ryan's Song, The Bible Smuggler, The Beggars' Bible, Worth Dying For, Elsie Dinsmore Series, Nancy Drew detective series, By Searching (you get the idea? )

Along with singing, speaking Pig Latin is one of my favourite things to do! I like listening to A Capella music and hymns, instrumentals, and music that glorifies my Lord Jehovah. I also enjoy singing in Pig Latin! Oday ouyay eakspay igpay atinlay? As a hobby of mine, I enjoy creating Scripture graphics (computer wallpapers and blog graphics) that have Scripture verses on them, which I post to my other site, Thy Word Forever. Please check it out, and be sure to request a wallpaper or graphic if you'd like a custom one!

Well, I hope you enjoy browsing around on my blog! And please do leave a note and let me know you've been here, and don't hesitate to ask me any questions, if you've got any!

Seeking after my Saviour,

~ Lacy

Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes. O GOD, thou art my God; early will I seek thee:

Psalms 119:133, 119:135, 63:1a