Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Prayer Books
There are many ways to worship God, and I believe that one way is through a prayer book. A prayer book is a a notebook that you can write to God in. It's like praying in words. You just write down what you want to say to God. I have started doing it and I think it is fun. You never know, you may be able to use your prayer books as an examples in the future. You don't have to show you book to anyone if you don't want to, and your notebook can be anything. It could be a diary or a composition notebook. I have noticed that when I write down my feelings I feel better afterwards. So why don't you grab that empty notebook that you have not written in and start writing your feelings down in a prayer book.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Being Corrected
Oh no, your mother is getting on you again about forgetting to put you clothes away, unload the dishwasher, and do your homework. The list of things just keep going. You hate the lectures that your parents give you. Some of you even think your parents are out to get you, some of you think that your parents are always getting on to you for the smallest things. But that's not true. Proverbs 12:1 says "Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid."
Now don't go ahead and think that I mean you are stupid. What I mean is that if you don't want to be corrected and learn how to be responsible than you are a fool for that. Yea, at times everyone does not want to be corrected but the Bible is saying that only a fool would not want to learn and be wise. Your parents only get on to you because they love you and they want the best for you. If they did not love you than they would not get on to you at all. They would let you do what ever you want. That might sound cool now but it's really not. You would never learn anything and when you would be on your own you would have a very hard life.
So the next time your parents get on to you about something don't grown and complain, but instead do it with love and respect. Because where would we be with out or parents, and are almighty father.
Now don't go ahead and think that I mean you are stupid. What I mean is that if you don't want to be corrected and learn how to be responsible than you are a fool for that. Yea, at times everyone does not want to be corrected but the Bible is saying that only a fool would not want to learn and be wise. Your parents only get on to you because they love you and they want the best for you. If they did not love you than they would not get on to you at all. They would let you do what ever you want. That might sound cool now but it's really not. You would never learn anything and when you would be on your own you would have a very hard life.
So the next time your parents get on to you about something don't grown and complain, but instead do it with love and respect. Because where would we be with out or parents, and are almighty father.
Friday, September 24, 2010
A Poem
Here is a poem that goes with the post on alcohol.
MOM
I went to this party mom
I remembered what you said
You told me not to drink mom
So I drank soda instead.
I felt real proud inside mom
The way you said I would
Even though all my friends mom
Told me that I should.
I know I did the right thing mom
I know your always right
The party's finally ending mom
As everyone drove out of sight.
As I got inside my car mom
I knew I'd get home in one piece
'Cause the way you made me feel mom
So responsible so sweet.
I started to drive away mom
As I pulled into the road
The other guy didn't see me mom
And hit me like a load.
I lay there on the pavement mom
I hear the policeman say
The other guy was drunk mom
Now I'm the one to pay.
I'm lying here dying mom
I wish you'd get here soon
How come this happened to me mom
My life bursted like a balloon.
There's blood all around me mom
Most of it is mine
I hear the paramedics say mom
I'll die in a short time.
He didn't know where he was going mom
He was probably at the same party as I
There's one big difference though mom
He's going to live while I die.
Why do people drink mom
It can ruin your whole life
I'm feeling sharp pains mom
Just like a burning knife.
The man who hit me mom
Is walking, it's no fair
I'm lying here dying mom
While all he does is stare.
Tell my brother not to cry mom
Tell dad to be brave
For when I'm in heaven mom
Write my name upon my grave.
Someone should have told him mom
Not to drink and drive
If they'd often take the time mom
I'd still be alive.
My breath is growing short mom
I'm becoming very scared
Please don't cry for me mom
'Cause when I needed you, you were there.
I have one last question mom
Before I say good-bye
I didn't even drink mom
So why am I the one to die.
This is the end mom
I wish I could look you in the eye
To say these final words mom
I LOVE YOU & GOOD-BYE.
I got this poem from Jennifer Malone.
This happens to many kids. They think they are safe if they don't drink themselves but even being around someone who drinks to much or underage puts you in danger too. So don't start young and don't be around friends who do drink. But if you are around someone who drinks on accident try to make that person stop in a gentle and kind way. Being mean and pointing a fingers at them only makes them mad or worse. Remember no one ever plans to become a drunk or a drug addict, it happens but we can change that.
MOM
I went to this party mom
I remembered what you said
You told me not to drink mom
So I drank soda instead.
I felt real proud inside mom
The way you said I would
Even though all my friends mom
Told me that I should.
I know I did the right thing mom
I know your always right
The party's finally ending mom
As everyone drove out of sight.
As I got inside my car mom
I knew I'd get home in one piece
'Cause the way you made me feel mom
So responsible so sweet.
I started to drive away mom
As I pulled into the road
The other guy didn't see me mom
And hit me like a load.
I lay there on the pavement mom
I hear the policeman say
The other guy was drunk mom
Now I'm the one to pay.
I'm lying here dying mom
I wish you'd get here soon
How come this happened to me mom
My life bursted like a balloon.
There's blood all around me mom
Most of it is mine
I hear the paramedics say mom
I'll die in a short time.
He didn't know where he was going mom
He was probably at the same party as I
There's one big difference though mom
He's going to live while I die.
Why do people drink mom
It can ruin your whole life
I'm feeling sharp pains mom
Just like a burning knife.
The man who hit me mom
Is walking, it's no fair
I'm lying here dying mom
While all he does is stare.
Tell my brother not to cry mom
Tell dad to be brave
For when I'm in heaven mom
Write my name upon my grave.
Someone should have told him mom
Not to drink and drive
If they'd often take the time mom
I'd still be alive.
My breath is growing short mom
I'm becoming very scared
Please don't cry for me mom
'Cause when I needed you, you were there.
I have one last question mom
Before I say good-bye
I didn't even drink mom
So why am I the one to die.
This is the end mom
I wish I could look you in the eye
To say these final words mom
I LOVE YOU & GOOD-BYE.
I got this poem from Jennifer Malone.
This happens to many kids. They think they are safe if they don't drink themselves but even being around someone who drinks to much or underage puts you in danger too. So don't start young and don't be around friends who do drink. But if you are around someone who drinks on accident try to make that person stop in a gentle and kind way. Being mean and pointing a fingers at them only makes them mad or worse. Remember no one ever plans to become a drunk or a drug addict, it happens but we can change that.
Temptations
We as Christians have lots of temptations, Satan has set in our path, but GOD has given us the bible to help us over come those temptations.
There are so many harmless temptations (we think harmless NOT).
For example music and T.V. , probably the smartest temptation Satan has given us. T.V., just about everyone watches it. But think, what do we watch? MTV, VH1, and others.
What do you watch on those channels? Would you watch that in front of Jesus Christ himself? Well you do! Why do we watch these T.V. channels/shows?
Jeremiah 10:2- This is what the Lord says, do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by signs in the sky, though the nations are terrified by them.
We dont have to do what the world does, you maybe will be teased, but your not the only one! All it takes is one person, to change this whole world. If your a born leader, then LEAD their are lots of followers who will follow you, and if leading is hard for you, then find someone who has the same mind like you, and follow them. People want to be where there is power, and if your following someone with this same idea they'll also follow.
There are so many harmless temptations (we think harmless NOT).
For example music and T.V. , probably the smartest temptation Satan has given us. T.V., just about everyone watches it. But think, what do we watch? MTV, VH1, and others.
What do you watch on those channels? Would you watch that in front of Jesus Christ himself? Well you do! Why do we watch these T.V. channels/shows?
Jeremiah 10:2- This is what the Lord says, do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by signs in the sky, though the nations are terrified by them.
We dont have to do what the world does, you maybe will be teased, but your not the only one! All it takes is one person, to change this whole world. If your a born leader, then LEAD their are lots of followers who will follow you, and if leading is hard for you, then find someone who has the same mind like you, and follow them. People want to be where there is power, and if your following someone with this same idea they'll also follow.
Monday, September 20, 2010
The Abuse of Alcohol
Two friends named Dave and Matt went to middle school together. As they progressed through the year they started to loose their friendship. Dave had met a bunch of kids who drank alcohol. One night while driving drunk with one of his knew friends. Dave got in a car accident. He survived but his friend did not.
There are some teenagers these days that drink alcohol. Alcohol is something that can hurt and even kill you if you use it in an irresponsible way. Studies show that there are 11 million teens in this country that drink and, 7.2 Binge drink. What is binge drinking? Well Kids health.org say this. "Binge drinking used to mean drinking heavily over several days. Now, however, the term refers to the heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time (just as binge eating means a specific period of uncontrolled overeating)."
Can you imagine how Dave felt. If he had not started drinking he would not have lost his friend. This tragedy happens to many teens these days, and they will probably never forget it. Many families are ruined by alcohol. I am not saying that alcohol is bad, I am just saying that drinking under your age is not good. Drinking to much for anyone is bad. Your body is not made to drink huge amounts of alcohol so why push your luck? So if someone offers you a drink and you are not 21, then refuse it. There is a reason why you have to be 21 to drink.
There are some teenagers these days that drink alcohol. Alcohol is something that can hurt and even kill you if you use it in an irresponsible way. Studies show that there are 11 million teens in this country that drink and, 7.2 Binge drink. What is binge drinking? Well Kids health.org say this. "Binge drinking used to mean drinking heavily over several days. Now, however, the term refers to the heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time (just as binge eating means a specific period of uncontrolled overeating)."
Can you imagine how Dave felt. If he had not started drinking he would not have lost his friend. This tragedy happens to many teens these days, and they will probably never forget it. Many families are ruined by alcohol. I am not saying that alcohol is bad, I am just saying that drinking under your age is not good. Drinking to much for anyone is bad. Your body is not made to drink huge amounts of alcohol so why push your luck? So if someone offers you a drink and you are not 21, then refuse it. There is a reason why you have to be 21 to drink.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
What is Wisdom
Wisdom, such a different word and so is its meaning. So do you know what wisdom mean? Well I can tell you one thing, it is NOT knowledge. Wisdom is the "ability to judge correctly and to follow the best course of action, based on knowledge and understanding" You see yes knowledge does have a part in it, but the smartest person in the world could not have wisdom. Also many people say wisdom comes with age, but it really doesn't! You could be sixty years old and not have wisdom. Proverbs 1:7 says "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, but fools despise wisdom and discipline."
You could be ten years old and be wiser than a twenty year old. The only reason why older people seem to be smarter is because they have been in this world longer than you and have learned lessons. But you can learn from someones lessons, you can learn the history of other people so you won't make their mistakes. That is why it is good to learn history also. A good place to learn about wisdom is in the book of Proverbs it is full of it you can't miss it. Try to read your Bible everyday you can learn from the mistakes in the Bible and you can get closer to God.
You could be ten years old and be wiser than a twenty year old. The only reason why older people seem to be smarter is because they have been in this world longer than you and have learned lessons. But you can learn from someones lessons, you can learn the history of other people so you won't make their mistakes. That is why it is good to learn history also. A good place to learn about wisdom is in the book of Proverbs it is full of it you can't miss it. Try to read your Bible everyday you can learn from the mistakes in the Bible and you can get closer to God.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Trends Part 2
The second trend that we have in this world today is a language trend. Long ago we would always have to say "Yes mam" or " Yes sir" Now we say "yea" "okay" "whatever". We have really changed our way with words. If you said anything other than "Yes mam" or "Yes sir" twenty or thirty years ago you would get in trouble. I am not saying we should go back to saying all those proper things but I am saying we should watch what we say. When we speak we should speak out of love and kindness not the other way around. Just think what would Jesus say? What would he think when he hears you when you say something bad. A way to know if it is okay to say what you're going to say, is think who would be happy by what I said? Jesus or Satan? Would Jesus say this or would Satan? It is okay to say words that are a knew trend but just remember, is this a good word to say or would it just hurt someone?
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Dating or courtship
Remember, this is just my opinion, but I believe in courting over dating. There is nothing wrong with desiring the opposite sex, God created us to be this way and it is a beautiful and wonderful gift when used in the way God intended. So, how did God intend us to use these feelings? The bible does not give us any information on dating, but it does give us insight to marriage when it says, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." Genesis 2:24 and Matthew 19:5. And in Ephesians 5:3 "But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people."
So, what is dating anyway?
Dating is when two people go out together either alone or with others with no immediate intent of marriage. After they have gone out together a few times, the relationship seems to naturally move to the next "phase in the relationship" and you may want to kiss or other stuff. It is this part when you feel pressure and there is usually nobody there to help you out, so you may go ahead and "kiss". Once you have done this the first time, it doesn't seem so bad, so you keep doing it or maybe even advancing to the "next level of the relationship". You feel fine, until you break up and then you feel terrible. So, how do you deal with your pain? You find all the negative things about that person, so you don't feel so bad about losing them. When the next person comes along, you have already sized up all the unappealing things about them before they have the chance to "dump" you, so it won't sting so bad. Also, it is easier to "move to the next level of the relationship" because you have already been there and done that. You have lost part of your innocence.
Once Mr. or Mrs. Right finally does come along, you are jaded and find all the unappealing things about them before the relationship really even starts. This can lead to fights and divorce. The beautiful gift that God intended marriage to be has now been beaten up to the point that you don't even recognize it as a gift. You don't look at your spouse with the same adoration you saw in your "first" love or have the same innocence you had back then, it is lost forever.
That is not to say that you can't have a good or great marriage if you chose to date, it just makes it more challenging.
God gives us commands to benefit us and himself. It may seem harsh and unrealistic to wait until you are married, but God will bless that obedience. It will save us heartache and save us from being disciplined.
So, what is courting?
Courting is when two people who are ready to get married see each other with family or a friend around to chaparone. Courting is when the man will go to the woman's house, and eat dinner with the family. This way your parents will get to know them and so will the man get to know your family, that way there's no nightmare in-laws. Also, you wont feel pressure to have to kiss that person if you don't want to. The girl's father protects her from being in an uncomfortable position because he will end it if the girl is not interested and protect her from unwanted contact.Courting is a good way to find that Mr./Mrs. right. Your heart wont get broken and you keep your body pure for your future spouse, the way God intended. That adoration you have for your first love will always be for your spouse and you won't look for the negative in him or try to keep your heart from getting broken, you will trust each other without fear.
Think about this, back in the 1900s and down people courted back then and you hardly ever heard of someone getting a divorce, but now you nearly hear it all the time about people getting a divorce.
Remember this was just my opinion on dating or courting. Thank you so much for taking your time to read this.
I would love to hear your opinions on the matter in a Christ like way.
So, what is dating anyway?
Dating is when two people go out together either alone or with others with no immediate intent of marriage. After they have gone out together a few times, the relationship seems to naturally move to the next "phase in the relationship" and you may want to kiss or other stuff. It is this part when you feel pressure and there is usually nobody there to help you out, so you may go ahead and "kiss". Once you have done this the first time, it doesn't seem so bad, so you keep doing it or maybe even advancing to the "next level of the relationship". You feel fine, until you break up and then you feel terrible. So, how do you deal with your pain? You find all the negative things about that person, so you don't feel so bad about losing them. When the next person comes along, you have already sized up all the unappealing things about them before they have the chance to "dump" you, so it won't sting so bad. Also, it is easier to "move to the next level of the relationship" because you have already been there and done that. You have lost part of your innocence.
Once Mr. or Mrs. Right finally does come along, you are jaded and find all the unappealing things about them before the relationship really even starts. This can lead to fights and divorce. The beautiful gift that God intended marriage to be has now been beaten up to the point that you don't even recognize it as a gift. You don't look at your spouse with the same adoration you saw in your "first" love or have the same innocence you had back then, it is lost forever.
That is not to say that you can't have a good or great marriage if you chose to date, it just makes it more challenging.
God gives us commands to benefit us and himself. It may seem harsh and unrealistic to wait until you are married, but God will bless that obedience. It will save us heartache and save us from being disciplined.
So, what is courting?
Courting is when two people who are ready to get married see each other with family or a friend around to chaparone. Courting is when the man will go to the woman's house, and eat dinner with the family. This way your parents will get to know them and so will the man get to know your family, that way there's no nightmare in-laws. Also, you wont feel pressure to have to kiss that person if you don't want to. The girl's father protects her from being in an uncomfortable position because he will end it if the girl is not interested and protect her from unwanted contact.Courting is a good way to find that Mr./Mrs. right. Your heart wont get broken and you keep your body pure for your future spouse, the way God intended. That adoration you have for your first love will always be for your spouse and you won't look for the negative in him or try to keep your heart from getting broken, you will trust each other without fear.
Think about this, back in the 1900s and down people courted back then and you hardly ever heard of someone getting a divorce, but now you nearly hear it all the time about people getting a divorce.
Remember this was just my opinion on dating or courting. Thank you so much for taking your time to read this.
I would love to hear your opinions on the matter in a Christ like way.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Question of the month
Now that school has started, I thought we could do a question involving school.
You see the school's new kid being picked on you.......
A. Keep on walking
B. Help pick on the kid
C. Tell them to stop
D. Go get a teacher
Please answer truthfully even if it's something your ashamed of.
Thanks for your support!!!! :D
You see the school's new kid being picked on you.......
A. Keep on walking
B. Help pick on the kid
C. Tell them to stop
D. Go get a teacher
Please answer truthfully even if it's something your ashamed of.
Thanks for your support!!!! :D
Monday, September 6, 2010
Trends Part One
Everyone always wants to look in style, have the cutest clothes and never wear last years trends. Why. Because everybody wants to fit in and be cool. What does trend mean? Well it means a lot of things, but I am talking about fashion trend which means the popular taste at a given time. What does it mean by any given time? Well it means that at any given time a trend can come up. A hundred years ago women wore long dresses and petticoats, today were wear pants and shirts. Only a few weeks ago I went to my friends band concert that was at a football game, and afterwards I saw the most immodest shirt that I have ever saw! There was a girl who wore a normal T-shirt or I thought. Because when I came a little bit closer I could see that she had cut the sides so low that is was only a half of an inch from ripping into which showed her bra and everything! So lets start a new trend. A modest trend a that will please God, because MODEST IS HOTTEST!!!
Faith part 2
I'm sure some of you that are reading this have a parent the was laid-off because of the economy. Well, my dad was laid-off about a year ago. We were so upset, but we kept our faith in God and prayed, let your will be done. God must of heard our prayers because about 4 months later another company gave him a job offer. We knew that, that would of never happened if we had never kept our faith in God.
My point is that all things are possible as long as you keep your faith in God. I'm not saying that if your faithful in God and pray to him for the latest iPhone, no it needs to be things that honor God.
I'll be praying for all y'all out the whose parent was laid-off!
My point is that all things are possible as long as you keep your faith in God. I'm not saying that if your faithful in God and pray to him for the latest iPhone, no it needs to be things that honor God.
I'll be praying for all y'all out the whose parent was laid-off!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Armor of God
So, this morning I was reading in Ephesians 6:10-13 and it was talking about the armor of God. But, reading it today really opened my eyes. When I hear my Sunday school teacher talk about it I get an idea that well..... it's a kid thing. But reading this today I realized that, the armor of God is a real thing that will help you with your relationship with God. Here is how my study bible explains the armor of God.
Belt - Truth, Satan fights with lies, and sometimes his lies sound like the truth; but only believers have Gods truth which can defeat Satan's lies
Breastplate - Righteousness, The devil often attacks our heart, the seat of our emotions, self-worth, and trust. God's righteousness protects our heart, and ensures his approval.
Foot gear - Readiness to spread the Good News, Satan wants us to think that spreading the gospel is hopeless a waste of your time, but the foot gear God gives us encourages us to proclaim the true peace that is available in God - news everyone needs to hear.
Shield - Faith, What we see are attacks from Satan in the form of, insults, setbacks, and temptations. But the shield of faith protects us from Satan's flaming arrows. And victory is ours!
Helmet - Salvation, Satan wants to make us doubt God, Jesus, and our salvation. The helmet protects our mind from doubting God's saving work for us.
Sword - Word of God, The sword is the only weapon of offense in this list of armor. There are times when WE need to take the offensive against Satan. When we are tempted, we need to trust in the truth of God's word.
Hope this helped you as much as it did for me!
Belt - Truth, Satan fights with lies, and sometimes his lies sound like the truth; but only believers have Gods truth which can defeat Satan's lies
Breastplate - Righteousness, The devil often attacks our heart, the seat of our emotions, self-worth, and trust. God's righteousness protects our heart, and ensures his approval.
Foot gear - Readiness to spread the Good News, Satan wants us to think that spreading the gospel is hopeless a waste of your time, but the foot gear God gives us encourages us to proclaim the true peace that is available in God - news everyone needs to hear.
Shield - Faith, What we see are attacks from Satan in the form of, insults, setbacks, and temptations. But the shield of faith protects us from Satan's flaming arrows. And victory is ours!
Helmet - Salvation, Satan wants to make us doubt God, Jesus, and our salvation. The helmet protects our mind from doubting God's saving work for us.
Sword - Word of God, The sword is the only weapon of offense in this list of armor. There are times when WE need to take the offensive against Satan. When we are tempted, we need to trust in the truth of God's word.
Hope this helped you as much as it did for me!
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