Ashlyn DeBoer

Ashlyn DeBoer

Mrs. Duitsman

English 9

15 August 2018

I Wish My Teacher Knew

         I wish my teacher knew that I’m an athlete. Everyday I look forward to volleyball after school, followed by lifting on some chosen days. Other days I have club volleyball at Nebraska One. This is one of my passions that I enjoy doing throughout the school year. Although some days get a little long, I always work my hardest to complete homework, study for tests, and have a successful year.

          I wish my teacher knew I love photography. Ever since I got my first camera, I loved capturing the beautiful sunsets at nights, the crazy waves in the ocean, or even the clouds when they look like cotton balls in the sky. Anytime our family gets our picture taken, I can’t help myself but wish that I was that person capturing the moment when our family is together.  Last year, I got my first camera that prints a picture when it is taken. That was definitely one of the best gifts I got. Though not all turned out perfect, I love being able to display them in my room instead of always looking at them through my photos app on my device.

Ashlyn DeBoer
Mr Kristalyn
English 8
27 Mar. 2018
Unexpected Summer Day Drops
Today was one of those times when you walk outside and your popsicle melts in a matter of seconds. A couple of friends and I had been planning to go on a long bike ride, up to this pool, located a few miles from our home here in Colorado Springs. We planned to go through the mountains, down through the valleys, then we’ll enter the beautiful Garden of Gods. All day I’ve been watching the clock go tick tock, tick tock… But then the time finally came. The time I get to leave the boring and go on this exciting new adventure. I look out my window and see Channel with her pastel blue bike, Saige with her bright orange bike, and Chloe with her darker pink bike. We start on 16th street and ride up to the top of the block, when suddenly we feel a breeze coming on. I looked up at the sky and noticed a build up of dark, almost scary looking clouds. Drip, drop, one by one raindrops started falling. Then it started getting harder and louder. Some would say it was raining cats and dogs.
By the time the storm hit we were about 8 miles from home and stranded with not one building or car around. We peddle and peddle as fast as we could until we heard a strike of lightning. We knew we had to find shelter as soon as possible. We all got off our bikes and started running to the nearest building like there was no tomorrow. It wasn’t til about dark, nine o’clock to be exact, til we found a small gas station with no cars parked outside of it. But it was not your ordinary gas station. The sign was half lit, the open sign was constantly blinking, and the paint on the building was chipping. Hesitant to go in, we walked inside and talked to each other. It took about 2 hours til the storm slowly but surely started clearing up. That’s when we decided to hold off til sunrise, then go and find our bikes, and finish our adventure down to the Garden of Gods. My friends and I never in our wildest dreams would of imagined such a small bike ride turning into such a scary, some would say dangerous experience.
By time I arrived home early the next day, I noticed multiple police cars parked outside my house. I ran inside yelling,
“I’m home, I’m home!” I noticed my family in tears. I asked them,
“What’s wrong?” They looked up at me with the biggest eyes and overwhelmed me
with hugs, kisses, and the words,
“We missed you so much!” I asked them why they were so worried and they replied,
“You were supposed to be back yesterday. After the first day went by we started worrying, but by the second day we couldn’t take the anxiety of the thought of losing you.” Words couldn’t even describe the emotions I felt as they told me this.
“I would have called if I had service,” I told them.
My mom put her hand over my mouth and said, “You’re here now, and that’s all that
matters.” I finally felt relaxed, and that was all I needed to hear. “I have been waiting to go down and tell these officers to leave for the longest time, and that time has finally come.” We all looked out my window and watched the police cars leave one by one.
I whispered into my father’s ear, “What do you think about that old time movie and popcorn?”
He replies, “I could use that right about how.” We all went downstairs, played the
movie, and I could see in my families eyes a sign of relief.

To See or Not To See
Ashlyn DeBoer

It was 3am in the morning. I woke up to something, not someone, but a creature with sharp nails and long fur that was touching my leg. I reached for my nightlight, when all the sudden my closet door creaked shut. Every part of my body was shaking, and the only thing running through my head was fear. Not one part of me even considered going into the closet, so I hid under my sheets trembling. “BOOM!” Something shattered all over the floor in my closet. I bolted for the window, running for my life. I ran for my friends house and pounded on their door.
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The next morning I went to Everland Cafè to get a cup of coffee. While I was there, a news report came on. It was towards the end of the report, so all I saw was something about a murder that had just recently happened. A couple moments after the report was over I overheard a man saying that the girl who murdered was in her 20’s. I found that to be a coincidence, due to the fact that I’m in my 20’s, plus what happened last night. I felt a weird feeling go down my body.

Once I was done with my coffee, I went home and found multiple police cars surrounding my house. With every part of my body shaking I went up to my sister and asked what’s wrong. She didn’t reply. I asked my mom, nothing. It was almost like I was invisible. I ran up to my bedroom and I saw my dad lying on my bed crying, bawling, and I had no idea why. To clear my mind from all this chaos I went for a walk. While I was on the walk I saw a flyer stapled to a pole on the end of our street. It said, There will be a funeral on 26th and A street at the Church, on Friday the 16th. To all friends and family, we would love to see you there for support for not only us but our loved daughter Avery. I felt more than one part of my body falling to the ground, like I was no longer living. Hoping that I would be surrounded by my family I woke up alone with no one here to help me. At that point I knew my life was over.

Ashlyn DeBoer
Religion 8
10/10/17

Hello, my name is Ashlyn DeBoer and I am writing a final report on the book “Outlive Your Life.” This will include facts about the book, reviews, and prayers. I hope by reading this you will get a better perspective on Jesus Christ’s Story.

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Dear Heavenly and Almighty father, I praise you for blessing me and my family with the food and supplies we need. I ask you send your Holy Angels to watch over those who might not have the food, clothes, or supplies that you blessed us with. Lastly I ask that you watch over those with fear and worries that that go to your word you name in prayer and worship. That they let all they feelings to you, those worries and fears bundled up inside.

In Your Son’s Name I Pray, Amen

This prayer I wrote above connects to my chapter 3 review because the main theme was “Let God Unshell You.” Unshell us to help others with less food, clothing, and supplies. That he also help us Unshell from all our worries and fears bundled up inside. That we pray to you and let you take care of all our fears and worries.

Outlive Your Life Chapter 3 review

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Dear almighty and powerful God, thank you for blessing me with the power to share you word through thought, word, and deed. I ask with all my heart that you watch over me, my family, and all people of Christ that they perform all their actions in the name of Grace. I confess I am one guilty of not going to prayer In my worst times, I ask you be with those who are also guilty of this that you help them through their rough times.

In Your Son’s Name I Pray, Amen

This prayer I wrote above connects to chapter 9 in three ways. One being the power to share your word. Two having the guilty feeling of not going to God through our rough times. Lastly three, performing our all our actions through Grace. Knowing that every action we perform is watched by God. Knowing that we need to perform actions that God Would approve of. Such as shaking the other team’s hands when we lose a game, being a good sport.

Chapter 9 review

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Dear Holy and All-Knowing God, Thank you for sending your Holy Angels to watch over me in my darkest times. I ask you for the confidence to come over my fears and spread you Holy Gospel to others. Welcoming others into the kingdom of God. I ask that send others the confidence as well to Spread your holy name to those who need it most. That we may share your love that you gave us to those who need it now. Thank you for your love and compassion that you gave us first.

In your Son’s Name I Pray, Amen

The prayer written above connects to My chapter review because of my theme Spreading the Holy Gospel. Most people like me don’t have the confidence to just walk up or talk to others about Christ. Having that confidence can mean welcoming one more person into God’s kingdom. Just that feeling is worth it all. That’s why praying for God to give us that confidence can make a huge impact.

Outlive Your Life Chapter 6 review

Essay Questions

A- Throughout the Book, “Outlive Your Life” I have seen many scenarios, of incidents where The book of Acts has been illustrated. I think one of the most important times in my life where this is demonstrated is in Church. I can connect many many times when we go through the book of acts to my life. One verse I think stands out above all is Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” I think this connects to Outlive Your Life because it’s main focus is witness and The Holy Spirit. I think these two themes are located and talked about multiple times. On page 5 it says, “1.75 billion people are desperately poor, 1 billion are hungry, millions are trafficked in slavery, and pandemic diseases are touring entire nations.” We witness this. Maybe not on a daily basis, but believe me we witness this. In our Church, we pray for this every time. The poor, sick, and hungry. We ask for the Holy Spirit to be with them and watch over them. I think this connects with the themes in Acts 1:8 perfectly.

B- By reading the book, “Outlive Your Life” I have come across multiple situations where I have realised I outlived my life, let me explain. I always would think I just wish today would be over, I wish I didn’t have to sit through this class. But after reading this book I started realising that we need to take our life day by day and make the best out of it. We our given our life for a reason. Not just to sit at home and wish that “today” was over but to enjoy what we have and to realize how much God has given us. In the book it talks about how over 1.75 people are desperately poor and yet we complain when we don’t get that cool jacket. These people can barely survive on food let alone having cool, clothing.

C- Some of the most exciting moments in my life where I saw the Holy Spirit working through me was just this month. I found myself in a situation (In Church) where someone did not understand what the pastor was preaching so I stepped in and gave them a better understand based on what I knew of the sermon. I would have never if done this before and that’s part of where the Holy Spirit comes in. I found myself doing something I would have never ever of done. But thanks t9 the Holy Spirit working through me I gave someone better knowledge of Jesus Christ word. Another moment where I saw the Holy Spirit working through me was here, in school. We had a huge presentation due in Religion 8 class. I had to do mine about Samara. When I went up in front of the class I flew giving all this importation and I don’t think I could have ever of done this without the help of the Holy Spirit.

D- My first memory verse I choose to connect to my life was 1 Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” I Think this verse can connect to my life in many different ways. One of the most important I think is setting examples for others. The young, old, and believers in Jesus Christ. Just like it says above some of the many different ways you could do this is through love, faith, speech etc… My second verse I choose that connects with my life is Luke 10:27, ”Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” This was part of a song we would sing almost every chapel in our old elementary school. I guess ever since I heard it it’s been apart of my life. I think it’s something everyone should know by heart. Loving the Lord you God with every part of your heart, soul, mind, and strength. This connects with my life because I see myself today loving God with all my heart.

E- I noticed many events throughout the movie “The Bible Continues” that came clear to me. One story that really struck my attention was when Peter rejoiced and praised God. They were in the ocean trying to catch fish and they were catching barely over ten fish. All the sudden they hear a voice say, “Try going from the right side.” They go to that side and catch at least 50 fish. At that second they knew his voice, the voice of the Holy One, God. I also was intrigued by the scene of God ascending. I feel like this was portrayed in a very Holy and Godly way. I think a theme that is repeated multiple times throughout this movie was Witness and Holy Spirit. Evidence for that occurs in episode 3. The Holy Spirit worked through Peter to heal a man who never thought he would walk again. He connected this event with witness. Witnessing the Holy Spirit working through him giving him the powers to make this man walk again. I think that we should take from this that the Holy Spirit works through everyone. In scenarios where we are scared and in moments we need him most. In our darkest times. Throughout this show, violence was shown. I didn’t understand how fighting over things as easy as there being a God is revalent to the Bible. I understand how many people do not believe there is a God but I don’t think that violence is the answer. That is my opinion over the series “The Bible Continues.”

Ashlyn DeBoer
Hello my name is Ashlyn DeBoer and today I am writing a review for chapter 14 in the book, “Outlive Your Life.”

What is the theme of this chapter?
I think the theme for chapter 14 is Prayer
What specific evidence do you have for this?
On page 145 it says, “Her daughter was dying, and her prayer was urgent.” I think this shows us how important prayer can be in certain situations. And how praying for others might just seem like a normal let’s just pray to get it over with but what they don’t realize is that God hears all our prayer and they might not make a difference in our life but it does in there’s.
What are the author’s main points? How do they relate to the theme?
I think the author writes a lot of bad situations throughout chapter 14 and she’s trying to get us to figure out how important prayer is and how much of an impact it can make. This easily relates to the theme because of prayer.
Are there any ideas that are implied? How and why?
The main idea as I have mentioned multiple times above is prayer and this is Implied multiple times just like on page 150 “My brother found them on a junkyard.” We need to pray for these people because their situation could of course be different but would if they are poor then they deserve to be prayed for.  I could name 3 people right off the bat who go through this situation and ever since our family prayed for them they got a job and isn’t making a living.
What do you think the author’s goal was, and did he achieve it?
I think the authors goal was to teachers ways to pray for others and build them up. I learned so much by just reading this one chapter. Yes I think the author achieved his goal.

Hello, my name is Ashlyn DeBoer and today I am going to be writing as a book critic for ch 10 in this book we are reading called “Outlive Your Life.”

What is the theme of this chapter?
I think the theme for chapter 10 is compassion
What specific evidence do you have for this?
On the beginning of this chapter they begin it with “When the hungry pray, he listens. When orphans cry, he sees.” I think this relates to the theme because I feel like not only me but everyone else needs to work on having a stronger compassion for others more less than yourself. Being able to feel sorry and want to help the orphans for instance is an instant sign that you have compassion for others.
What are the author’s main points? How do they relate to the theme?
I think the author’s point is to try to show us how to relate to God. On page 99 it says “God makes the poor his priority.” I think this like I said above relates to the theme because of four words showing compassion for others. Just as God did for the poor, not wealthy.
Are there any ideas that are implied? How and why?
I think the main idea implied is finding different ways to develop compassion for others. Whether that means caring for the poor or even donating money to orphans to show that you care.
What do you think the author’s goal was, and did he achieve it?
I think the authors goal was to show us one word Compassion ways to be compassionate to others. In the last page of chapter 10it talks about an organization that I think we all need to be a part of called Compassion International. Helping those who need it most.

Hello my name is Ashlyn DeBoer and today we are going to be reviewing for chapter 9 in this book we are reading called Outlive Your Life

The theme for chapter 9 is Hypcrocity
Evidence for this- “let’s take hypocrisy as seriously as God does” this shows how not only how God took this but how serious we should take it.
Authors main points- To do good things by grace and through our actions. In other words this means to do good deeds for others not for our own actions but for there’s. Our title Hypcrocity relates to a quote she said in the book stating “Lets take Hypcrocity as seriously as God does. How can we?” This question towards the end related to my answer above.
Implied ideas- Are going against God not just for others but self. I think the main ideas are all stated on page 93 “Expect no credit for good deeds.” “Give financial gifts in secret.” Don’t fake spiritually.” I think these rule should be for all to follow not just me or just you but for all.
Opinion on authors goal- Authors goal how to avoid angering God by not being a hypocrite I think he achieved this by again the steps listed above. By reading this the authors goal came to me right away. I think that it was the first quote she said “expect no credit for good deeeds” this means not doing this for others actions but to help those who need it more. Yes she did achieve this goal.