Lies of the World/ Success

    Hello everyone this is the LAST post for Lies of the World Series.  Hope you enjoy it!
      Everyone thinks you need to go to college, get a big fat degree, have like no debt, have every expensive thing, and be famous, just to be successful. BUT, that's not true!! For some people success is just being happy, having GOD as your Savior, and having a family. Success is viewed in so many different ways!
     I am hear to tell you that you don't need all that stuff.  The only thing you need success in is Jesus Christ.  Everything else will just fall in place, trust me I have been there and done that!  I believe that you do need a good education and all that,  but you don't have to be wealthy or pretty.  You don't need the best clothes or the coolest phone.  You can be a NORMAL girl  or boy and still be a successful person.

Movies

We decided to pause the series, sorry.

I'm sure we've all seen a G, PG, PG-13, and R movie, right at least one right? But what is so good about watching R, and PG-13? And sometimes even PG movies are real bad. But, why are they rated above G? Sex, scary images, violence, language, crude humor, etc. But the bible says that ALL of these things are sinful and bad, and not to fill your mind with it. So, why do you watch it, because the world told you that you've got to watch it!! A friend of mine told me that the easiest way to spot out a bad movies is, if the world gives it a real good rating, then you know its bad!
Philippians 4:12 - Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-- think about such things.

Lies of the World/Money

        Some people these days think the more  money I have the better, but that is not always true.  Some people who have money become selfish with it, it becomes their only desire.  Some people it's the only thing that they think about, money.  Money can be a dangerous thing, yet it can also help.  It can help you get the food you need and the clothes that you wear.  But, it can also be sinful, but only when you use it sinfully.  If your only desire or goal is to have more money than your in trouble.  You must know how to use money the right way.  Now I am not saying that money in general is bad, it's just when you use it to sin, like to buy a CD that sings sinful things, or buy alcohol even if your underage.  Money can be good if you use to buy food for a food drive, pay the bills (For when you get older) = ), buy good music, and I think you know what I am saying.  The way I think it is this,  There are "Wants" and "Needs"  I need to separate my "Wants" from my "Needs". There's a difference there huh?

Lies of the world/Teenagers

So, right now I'm SOO mad because in every movie the teenager is, disrespectful, a junkie and so on. Why does the world think of us like that? I mean doesn't that make you mad, that all the world accepts of us is that we're going to, lose your virginity, get addicted to drugs, smoke, be lazy, treat others like trash, and you are trash so whatever!!!  OH, but hey we aren't so don't think you are. All we need to do is so simple, make your bed, do like at least one chore, and don't do anything up there I just listed. *WHAT I CANT DO THAT* Uh, yes you can , it's not hard to say no. If it is hard for you just practice it in the mirror for a while, but when you say no, don't say no all girly and wimpy, say no almost like you got an attitude. The deference on how you say no is real important! How firm and for real you sound shows whether or not you mean it and if they can push you.
Y'all should read "Do Hard Things" By two twin teen brothers, Alex and Brett Harris.
Their whole book is exactly what this post is about, I strongly suggest that you read it.

Lies of the World/Happy Holidays!

     Have you ever noticed that almost every Christmas card has "Happy Holidays!"  instead of "Merry Christmas"?  I have.  I know it is a little early but you don't get Christmas present two days before Christmas.  I have already heard my step mother plan her Christmas shopping.  Some people these days say "Happy Holidays"  because some people think that Christmas is about Santa Clause.  I want to go ahead and warn you, I will be writing some stuff about Santa Clause that might surprise you, okay?  For one thing Santa does not exist, it is not possible for a wide and jolly man to go down a chimney.  Okay I said it.  Some people these days can go through Christmas and not even think twice about the birth of Jesus.  Especially kids!  Now I am not sayng ALL kids think that.  But some do, if you have a sidling at your house remind them the real reason of Christmas.  It will help a lot!  So this Christmas and Thanksgiving remember why we celebrate these holidays, and it's not for presents.  Be thankful for what God has blessed you on Thanksgiving, and on Christmas remember why you really celebrate Christmas.
 

Question of the month

qWhat do you do when its just you and your friend walking home and a group of guys start coming your way?

A.  Just keep walking and ignore them

B. Cross the street and leave them

C. Their really cute so try to flirt talk to them


Answer honestly:)

Lies of the World/You Need...

If you have a T.V. at your house then you should know what a commercial is, right?  There always saying you need this and you need that!  But you know what, you don't.  The only thing you need is God, because with him you can do anything and with out him you can do nothing.  You only need God because he will bless you with everything you need.  So girls you don't need the new Mary Kay makeup, or the newest cell phone, and sorry guys but you really don't NEED that knew and improved X-box 360 (Or any other game device).  So go ahead wipe your tears away, you will get over it soon, trust me. 
     You see there are always "Wants"  and "Needs".  It's okay to want something.  If you are having a hard time figuring out if it is a want or a need, just ask yourself, "Do I really need this?  Will I die if I don't have it?"  I can already hear the girls saying"YES!!! I will die if I don't get that new shirt! Look it's even on sale!!!" or whatever you are wanting. I know there will be times when you REALLY want something especially since it's kinda close to Christmas.  But always remember "Is this a "Want" or a "Need"?"

Lies of the World Series/Just one time...

     Have you ever been pressured into doing something?  I am not talking about good pressure, but pressured into doing something sinful like watching a movie you know your parents wouldn't let you watch.  We are pressured into doing things we shouldn't, and you know what they say? "Come on man just this one time."  Let me tell you somethings, it wouldn't be just one time.  Trust me if you watch something sinful you will become addicted to it.  If you drink one beer you will say "Well one didn't hurt me.", and the once becomes a twice and so forth.  People will pressure you into doing sinful things.  Don't let the world lie to you saying "Just do it once."  you know what? That is all it takes just one time.  

Lies of the World Series/ I deserve

Just about every were you go you see, you deserve this, you deserve that, you DESERVE!!!!
But, no you don't deserve anything its by grace from GOD that we have anything. Let me ask you this what do think you deserve, hem? A car, food, shelter, love, anything, well I can tell you this you don't deserve ANYTHING!!! But because God loves us SO much, that he sent his only and begotten son, and that he who so should believe in him will not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) Isn't that just so good to hear! That's how much he loves us. But back to the topic we didn't deserve God's son, no we deserved to go to hell, but God loves you and me so much that he gave us grace and sent His son to take our punishment.

Now some people think, well God was suppose to do that, he's God, but they're dead wrong! One of the many characteristics of God is that is is personable, so he feels pain too.
Think about this, you have a son, he's your only son, you love him deeply. Now would you send him down to die the most horriblest death, for sinners who don't even love you? Well God did that for you!
Think about it.

     Has any one seen any of these bumper stickers?  So do you know what they mean?  Well supposedly they mean "World peace!"  Can you believe that!?  Who in the world would actually believe that?  The  "C" means the Crescent Moon (Muslim)  the "O" stands  for peace,  the "E" stands for the male and female symbol (Homosexuality)  and the the star is David's star the sign of Judaism.  Also the "I"  is a pagan/Wicca symbol (Witch craft for Wicca)  The "S" is the Chinese Yin Yuan, and last but not least the "T" is Christianity.  What this sign is really saying, "I believe that all the religions can be in peace and you will go where ever you think."  Well it doesn't work out that way!  How can you have Muslim and Christianity together?!  It can't work!  There is only ONE TRUE religion, and I think it's better to call it not a religion but the TRUTH!  I think it is obviously to know what it is... CHRISTIANITY of course.  It's the truth and nothing but the truth!  It was always the truth and will be till the day of Resurrection.

Lies of the World Series/Only One Way to Heaven!

     Many people these days think that there are many ways to heaven.  Some say "Oh, I have been a good person. I have given to the poor I have not murdered and any thing like that, I'll go to heaven!"  Well I hate to burst you bubble, but that's not true!  John 14:6 says "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."  (King James Version) You see what that means?  There is only one way to get to heaven and it's by Jesus!  So it doesn't matter how good you are, if you gave all your money to charity you will not get in heaven!  The only way you can get to heaven is by believing that Jesus is our Lord and savior, and that he died on the cross, and rose again in the third day! 
     Some people believe that they never sinned!  Can you believe that?! That is so impossible!  Everyone is a sinner the only person who walked this earth and never sinned was Jesus!  Other than that, nada, nope!  No one else in this world is perfect.  We all sin and I guess some people can't accept that!
     So don't go believing that you are good enough to go to heaven because you know what?  We aren't, we are all sinners and we all deserve to go to hell.  No matter how good you act in this world, the only way to get to heaven is by Jesus.

Lies of the World Series/ Standards

     Yup you heard me standards.  What do I mean by that? Well the dictionary says  "A rule or principle that is used as a basis for judgment."  The world has put lies in our minds that says we have to be at a certain standard to be accepted and fit in.  We have to wear the certain type of clothes, listen to certain things, and many more!  But I am not going to type your ear off!  (You get the joke right?) = )  I bet all those standards are over whelming!  Well I have good new for you...
     You don't have to go by those standards!  That takes weight off your chest, huh?  The only standards I believe you should follow is God's, and who wouldn't want to follow his?  I would rather follow God's rules any day! So don't get all worried about what people expect you to do.  The standards these days that people expect to see you wear and hear is horrid!  I would wear a t-shirt and jeans than a immodest shirt and extremely short shorts any day!
And P.S. I WILL!

Lies of the World/ Children

     Today some people are saying "Children are a financial drain!"  "They slow you down." and many other things.  But there lies, all lies!  Children are a joy to life, they make everything seem a little better.  Jesus even spent time with children.  Actually one time a group of kids said they wanted to see Jesus, but do you know what the disciples said? "Get out of hear!  Jesus has no time for kids."  Well they did not say it just like that but that's what they meant!  When Jesus saw what happened he stopped the children and talked with them, and played with them.  The Bible even says "Be fruitful and multiply" numerous times, and "He who causes my children to sin, it is better for you to of had a millstone chained around your neck and thrown in to the ocean!" That's how much God loves us.  You see so the next time you see kids think "Aww they look so cute!"  not "Man! It's kids they ruin everything!"

Lies of the World Series

     Hello everyone and good morning or afternoon depends on when you read this. = )  Today we have decided to do a series!  The series is called "The Lies of the World"  The world today has given us many lies, and we will help you recognize what they are.  We hope that you will  learn what lies the world has given us through what you read from this blog.
                
                                                      

Mr. Right Guy

    Have you ever dreamed who Mr. Right Guy or Miss. Right Girl will be?  Have you ever wondered what he or she looks like?  Here is a story about Samuel anointing David as king.
     1 Samuel 16:6-13
     When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab (Jesse is the father of Eliab) and thought, "Surely the Lord's anointed stands here before the Lord."  But the Lord said to Samuel "Do not consider his appearance or his height for I have rejected him.  The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.  The Lord does not look at the outward appearance, but the at the heart."  Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him in front of Samuel.  But Samuel said "The Lord has not chosen this one either."  Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said "Nor has the Lord chosen this one."   Jesse had seven sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him.  "The Lord has not chosen these."  So he asked Jesse, "Are these all the sons you have?"
"There is the youngest," Jesse answered, "but he is tending the sheep."
Samuel said "Send for him: we will not sit down until he arrives."  So he sent and had him brought in.  He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features.Then the Lord said "Rise and anoint him; for he is the one."
     Don't you think that's amazing?  Out of all of the brothers it was David!  He was the youngest and the smallest.  When Samuel first came there he thought it was Eliab.  But God looks at our hearts not our beauty.  So if you are dating (Which if you are then I hope you are over 15)  Pray to God and see if he or she is right for you.  Remember God looks at our hearts not our outward appearance.  So the one you might like may look good on the outside, but is his or her heart the way God wants it to be?  Some of you are probably wondering "How do I know God is saying 'This is the one?'  I asked someone that same question and she said, "It is hard to explain but when God spoke to me I knew it was him." 

Desires

What do you desire? The new iPhone 4, fashionable clothes, or a boyfriend/girlfriend. It doesn't have to be materials either, such as fitting in or looking prettier. But desires doesn't have to be bad they can be great! Like wanting to become closer to GOD and staying pure.
If you draw closer to GOD and follow, believe in him, pray and read his bible, the bible says he will give you, your desires, BUT when you follow God and completely surrender to Him the desires that you will have will be Godly, and you'll desire the good desires.

Just a quick thought for the day! :D

Past, Present and Future

     Are you worrying about tomorrow?  Or next week or next year and even farther in the future?  Are you dreading what you have done in the past?  Many people these days either worry about the future or wallow because of what they have done in the past, but why!You should be glad that you are here now!  Living and breathing, if you did not have a computer you would not be reading this now!  God has blessed us with so much!  If you made a regret in the past learn from it and move on, and if you are freaking out about something in the future, you can calm down God will always be with you.  Also God will never put you through a storm that you can't handle!  Isn't that great news!  "The past is the past, what's done is done.  Who knows the future may never come.  But the time right now... huh, well there's a reason why its called the PRESENT! = )