..lets be patient.

"How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word."

psalms 119:9

This verse has a lot of meaning to me. Because ever since I was little my Dad would ask me all the time "How can a young man keep his way pure?" I learned to answer with: "By living according to your (God's) word. If we really do live according to God's word then our hearts will be pure. In our world today it is so very difficult to stay pure. Satan throws so many temptations at us, daily. But, there is so much power in his word. We just do not always choose to read and take in what is written for us. The awesome thing is, is the resources we have are right there in front of us!

"Asking For Help Isn't A Sign Of Weekness..." - Obama

In President Obama's back to school speech he told us (students) that "..at the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world - and none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities." We do take advantage of this country and the opportunities that we are given sometimes. God has blessed up with so many resources to educate ourselves more and more. We need to remember to thank Him for those blessings. But we can't just do it on our own. The President also said in his speech that "Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength. It shows you have the courage to admit when you don't know something, and learn something new." God put so many wonderful people in our lives to help us learn, grow, and mature. We need to strive to be willing to listen and take the advice that these people are giving to us. Weather is is your teacher, professor, parent, grandparent, sibling or friend.



President Barack Obama's Back To School Speech
(http://www.whitehouse.gov/MediaResources/PreparedSchoolRemarks/)

Descriptive statement:
This is most certainly an example of the horrific fear and worry that people had during the Great Depression.

Truth statement:
Children lean on their parents for comfort.

Personal statement:
I'm thankful to God that I haven't had to go through something as cruel as this in my life.

Think Back To 9/11

Eight years ago four planes were hijacked by men with a mission. A mission with a fatal goal. About 3,000 people lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. Every news channel across the United States and most of the world were broadcasting live, from either: New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington D.C. A great amount of emotions fill the hearts of those everywhere. Emotions of fear, hurt, anger, and shock! The Twin Towers were falling unto the streets of Manhattan, NY because of two planes that crashed into the buildings. Another plane crashed into the Pentagon int he city of Arlington, VA .then the flight 93 was supposed to be headed for the White House but crashed into the fields of Shanksville, PA.

How can ones heart be so cold and cruel? Why would God let this happen? These are a few of the many questions people asked the day of 9/11. It's hard to understand things like this. My pastor once said "take this 44 oz. Quick Mart cup. All the knowledge that your brain can hold is in the cup. Now try to take all the water from the Pacific ocean and see if it all can fit into this 44 oz. cup. God's knowledge is so much larger than our own. We wouldn't be able to handle it if we knew everything that He did." God gave us free will. There is a time for everything: A time to mourn and then there is a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:4b.

On the anniversary of this sad tragedy I pray for all the families and friends who lost someone due to these horrific actions. I pray that they have or will soon hear the music so that they can dance and mourn no more.

Response To A Church Avertisment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIa9AaTgZRA
(Calvary church commercial)

Having an opinion about this is hard to conclude. Because I don't want to be cruel and ignorant to a group of people who are trying to advertise their church. But, I feel as if the over all commercial was a tad cheesy. The phrase "Why not throw yourself back into the warmth of worship?" I thought was just funny and not deeply moving. I definatly notice the pastors hair. It was rather poofy and that wind didn't help it at all. I wonder what a non-believer's comments would be to this video? Would they like the video? Would they laugh? Who really knows. Maybe I'll show it to a non-believer someday.

Using Technology To Wittness In The Name Of Christ

Blog #1
(Composition I)

Have you ever used the Internet to witness to someone?

Honestly I don't think that I ever have. Admitting to that lays on my heart the question.. Why? Why haven't I ever used something like the Internet as a tool to plant a seed or engage in a conversation that's uplifting to God? The answer to my own question is probably: laziness, selfishness, and not listening to the Holy Spirit. In a sence it's sinning. Since I don't have a story to tell, I hope and pray that if I get the oppritunity to be a witness I will let the Holy Spirit lead me 100%. Maybe soon I'll have a story to write about the awesome wonders of God. I can write all about God's story (because we are the story) but God is our author! Our Lord blessed us with technology so lets use it to further His kingdom! I'm going to write a prayer for all of us about useing what we have as a tool for Him:

God,

How awesome are you God that you have blessed us with these gift. Gift to be used as tools. I pray that we don't take advantage of them and that we use it for your golory and throne. Also, not just the gifts of technology and different ways of communication but our spiritual gifts as well. Thank you again God! Love you and praise you.

Amen.