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"?"