About Me
My name is Savannah and I am the eldest of the three daughters of a retired soldier. There are so many things that interest me--from music and theology and art to sewing and writing and going new places and seeing and learning new things--it is difficult to say what I enjoy the most; but truth and artistry are the foundations underlying all my interests. As a self consciously Reformed young woman, I am currently working on a master's degree from Whitefield Seminary with the purpose of improving my mind and furthering my knowledge.
My family is currently in a migrational lifestyle as we care for my WWII generation grandparents--living in two states each year has been, and continues to be, an interesting experience. In some ways, though not as many as one might think, it is a continuation of our military lifestyle--moving from one culture to another, from one set of localities to another, from one church to another, from one house and schedule to another.... But, because we are home educators and thus have flexible hours, we retain more "normalcy" than others might--perhaps. That point can be analyzed from a number of different angles....
My sisters and I maintain that music is a vital part of life--though we don't play together as much as we might like. When we do, I am usually found playing the violin or the piano while my sister Racheal plays the guitar (either classical or steel-string), with Katherine (my baby sister) on either the bodhran or the violin. We call ourselves "Z's III" when we play in public. If our love of history is taken into account along with our selection of instruments, it becomes easy to understand why the sound of Z's III's is usually characterized by the sound of old-world folk and dance music--along with a hereditary smattering of bluegrass and country and western. Of late, we have been incorporating more hymns into our repertoire--and, as usual, we tend to prefer the ones that sound best on acoustic instruments, which are, not surprisingly (given the timetable of popular music), pieces in some sort of rhythmic, pre-1900 style....
My family is currently in a migrational lifestyle as we care for my WWII generation grandparents--living in two states each year has been, and continues to be, an interesting experience. In some ways, though not as many as one might think, it is a continuation of our military lifestyle--moving from one culture to another, from one set of localities to another, from one church to another, from one house and schedule to another.... But, because we are home educators and thus have flexible hours, we retain more "normalcy" than others might--perhaps. That point can be analyzed from a number of different angles....
My sisters and I maintain that music is a vital part of life--though we don't play together as much as we might like. When we do, I am usually found playing the violin or the piano while my sister Racheal plays the guitar (either classical or steel-string), with Katherine (my baby sister) on either the bodhran or the violin. We call ourselves "Z's III" when we play in public. If our love of history is taken into account along with our selection of instruments, it becomes easy to understand why the sound of Z's III's is usually characterized by the sound of old-world folk and dance music--along with a hereditary smattering of bluegrass and country and western. Of late, we have been incorporating more hymns into our repertoire--and, as usual, we tend to prefer the ones that sound best on acoustic instruments, which are, not surprisingly (given the timetable of popular music), pieces in some sort of rhythmic, pre-1900 style....
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Why is it called "Sparks of Reformation"? What does that mean?
Even though it takes only one spark to ignite tinder, it requires the heat of many sparks to keep that tinder lit and to bring about a flame. Repentant revivals and spiritual renewals--in other words, reformations among the people of God--are truly like fires--they always begin with sparks. When the sparks are flying thick enough in dry, brittle conditions, fire will break out. This Reformation I speak of is not Revolution; it is the working of the Spirit of God in the hearts of His people, not a rebellious spirited upheaval of society. Nevertheless, true Reformation, as that which occured in the sixteenth century in Europe, necessarily results in societal changes as people's hearts and minds are turned towards obedience to God. Reformation, as I speak of it, is a returning to Biblical doctrine and the obedience in all of life that entails from an actual believing of it.
The fires of real Reformation are what are most needed in our day and age to restore the Western church to usefulness in the kingdom of God. By many accounts, conditions are ready. I hope to be one of the small sparks that will be part of kindling a new Great Reformation for the glory of the sovereign God who saves us by being part of the strengthening of His church here on the earth, if He has so planned for things to occur. Sparks are vibrant and short-lived, which is why it requires the heat of many of them to kindle a blaze. It is likewise in the church--it requires many faithful believers to stand steadfastly on the truth of the Scriptures in order for there to be a general turning of Christian beliefs and practices towards the keeping of the law of God. As I am one among many, "Sparks of Reformation" is a fitting name for this place where I plan to set forth my wandering thoughts to the world.
Because Scripture teaches us that all things in life are to be brought captive to Christ, this is not to be a topical blog--you will find my thoughts on food and music and plants and weather and fabric and journeys and art as well as comments on theology, philosophy, and Scripture. I hope you come often to see and enjoy my wanderings with me!
Even though it takes only one spark to ignite tinder, it requires the heat of many sparks to keep that tinder lit and to bring about a flame. Repentant revivals and spiritual renewals--in other words, reformations among the people of God--are truly like fires--they always begin with sparks. When the sparks are flying thick enough in dry, brittle conditions, fire will break out. This Reformation I speak of is not Revolution; it is the working of the Spirit of God in the hearts of His people, not a rebellious spirited upheaval of society. Nevertheless, true Reformation, as that which occured in the sixteenth century in Europe, necessarily results in societal changes as people's hearts and minds are turned towards obedience to God. Reformation, as I speak of it, is a returning to Biblical doctrine and the obedience in all of life that entails from an actual believing of it.
The fires of real Reformation are what are most needed in our day and age to restore the Western church to usefulness in the kingdom of God. By many accounts, conditions are ready. I hope to be one of the small sparks that will be part of kindling a new Great Reformation for the glory of the sovereign God who saves us by being part of the strengthening of His church here on the earth, if He has so planned for things to occur. Sparks are vibrant and short-lived, which is why it requires the heat of many of them to kindle a blaze. It is likewise in the church--it requires many faithful believers to stand steadfastly on the truth of the Scriptures in order for there to be a general turning of Christian beliefs and practices towards the keeping of the law of God. As I am one among many, "Sparks of Reformation" is a fitting name for this place where I plan to set forth my wandering thoughts to the world.
Because Scripture teaches us that all things in life are to be brought captive to Christ, this is not to be a topical blog--you will find my thoughts on food and music and plants and weather and fabric and journeys and art as well as comments on theology, philosophy, and Scripture. I hope you come often to see and enjoy my wanderings with me!