A little something from me to you!

Be encouraged. God's ways are always right. They may not make sense. They may be mysterious, inexplicable, difficult, and even painful. But they are right. "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them" Romans 8:28

Oh and a song I heard on the radio from Switchfoot from their new album that I love already!

Maybe I've been the problem
Maybe I'm the one to blame
But even when I turn it off and blame myself
The outcome feels the same
I've been thinkin' maybe I've been partly cloudy
Maybe I'm the chance of rain
And maybe I'm overcast and maybe
All my luck's washed down the drain
I've been thinkin' 'bout everyone, everyone you look so lonely
But when I look at the stars,
When I look at the stars,
When I look at the stars
I see someone else
When I look at the stars, the stars
I feel like myself
Stars looking at our planet,
Watching entropy and pain
And maybe startin' to wonder
How the chaos in our lives could pass as sane
I've been thinkin' 'bout the meaning of resistance
Of a world beyond our own
And suddenly the infinite and penitent
Began to look like home
I've been thinkin' 'bout everyone, everyone you look so empty
But when I look at the stars,
When I look at the stars,
When I look at the stars
I see someone else
When I look at the stars, the stars
I feel like myself
Everyone, everyone you feel so lonely
Everyone, ya everyone you feel so empty
When I look at the stars,
When I look at the stars,
When I look at the stars
I feel like myself
When I look at the stars, the stars
I see someone

oh man the stars at camp, there's nothing like it!

Attempt # 1

I'm trying to learn how to put pictures on my blog, these are the mountains, that I miss really bad, and yea, they make me happy to look at!

FROG!!!!

Fully Rely On God! FROG!!! Give it a try, you might like it!!!!!!

Guilty Pleasures

I have a ton of homework, and I should really focus! I also have bible study tonight so I should get that homework done, so I'm not up late, like every night. But I have a guilty pleasure! lol! I love to watch Gilmore Girls, and just relax! I really love it! So at 4:00 I try to be home, so I can watch it. I'm such a lame! Anywho, yesterday was so much fun. I really treasure my friends, I don't know what I would do without them. Today was my first day of A.P. and I can already tell that it's going to suck. I realllly miss summer, I could have summer break for the rest of my life. I can't wait to go to bible study, cuz Jackie rocks, and I really love it. Well, I'm going to go enjoy my show! *Cheers* p.s. I think we should send a package to Chile with something for the Youth Group for Chirstmas. What do you guys think?

Declaration

I wont stop dreaming about Chile, until I go back. Lets go!

A busy life

Ya know, I'm usually really busy. During the week, I can't even make time to relax. But then things slow down, and I don't know how to handle it. Life slows down, and I'm all by myself. Friday night as a bunch of my other friends that I actually rely on are hanging out without me. I dunno, it's not always like this, and their not always like that....but today they are, and it really sucks. It just feels crapy. I'm one of those people who has really high highs, and really low lows. And this week, has just felt like some low lows. I tell ya, you will lose friends when you stick up for God, and when you change in order to imitate Him. And it's really hard to rejoice, and be happy like it says in the bible, cuz right now it only hurts. Ya know...but that's life, and I'll be fine. Tomorrow things will speed up again, and things will go back to normal..I guess. One of my now favorite bible verses from last weeks bible study is James 1:12 "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." Another one to keep in mind is 2 Timothy2:15 "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." We all know the word of truth, yet we still have things in our lives that don't honor God. Even if they aren't things that you do, cuz whatever you put in your heart comes out through your actions. Imagine Jesus watching you all the time, like He's right there in the room. Is there anything your ashamed about? As believers we need to get rid of those things in our lives, cuz when we do, God can use us to the best of His ability, which is really good, and really worth it. I didn't mean to get all preachy in this blog, but it's something God is doing in me right now, in my life. And it's hard, and some obstacles are bigger then others, but we can do it. This pep talk is just as much for me, as it is for everyone. Keep it in mind as you are at home, school, work, anywhere. And all God's people did say AMEN!

Memories!

Today in gym I was the goalie in a game of soccer. The last time I was a goalie was in Chile!!! I miss it so much! I can just see the plaza, and the soccer/b-ball court with the fence with many many holes. I can see all the kids, and all of us working together. Man, everything reminds me of it, and makes me want to back soo bad! If any of you want to post some of your favorite memories of Chile have at it!

I want a deep dark cave

So today....was a really hard day. If some of you don't know I finally gave up the last thing I was holding back from God from when I wasn't Christian. And that was that it's ok to be gay. I have such strong compassion for GLBT people, and I think it's wrong to harrass them or anything like that. But I do believe that it is a sin. The reason this is a big deal is cuz I was in the G.S.A. (Gay Straight Alliance) at my school. I wasn't just in it, I was going to be president. Everyone at school knew I was Christian and in the G.S.A. I was totally mis-representing Christ. So, now I've given it up. And that involved telling many of my friends and teachers, many who are gay, about my new beliefs. Not only do I have to tell them without crying but I want to see that I am not judging them, and that I still love them. Yesterday I told my old best friend....we've been best friends for six years, and when I became Christian she cried, and yesterday felt even worse. I thought I was done with all the emotional drama for at least one day, but the first G.S.A. meeting was today, so I had to tell a bunch of people. I seriously was shaking, and I felt sick to my stomach. I dunno, it's so cool how God has just transformed me, but this kind of intimacy with Him, where he just shakes me by my ankles, until all the bad stuff falls out...just scared the heck out of me. I dunno, I'm glad I have this youth group to fall back on. All yall really do keep me going when I'm low on Jesus fuel, today I just looked at all of the great pictures from Chile and camp in my locker, and gave myself a silent pep talk. lol (I'm a bit crazy) But I can't deny all the feelings I had to just take all of my feelings and hide in a cave, cuz it was really hard. And it's gonna get harder....I just keep thinking of that Heavenly reward ya know? Well this is too long, and I don't want to bore you all.....thanx for listening (or in this case, listening)

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