How REAL Are Your Relationships? - Being Different

Sometimes its hard being a Christian, while being surrounded by people who look at you differently because you have values. They think you're weird for the sole reason of not wanting to be surrounded by partiers. You get the reputation of being someone who sucks the fun out of everything, when that's actually not the case at all. We just know when having "fun" is acceptable and when its not. On many occasions, people who are friends of mine have tried to change the person that I am. I have just recently gotten accused of being the good little Christian girl who is naive of what really goes on everyday. The thing is, Christians do know what goes on, we just choose not to get involved. One of the most important things to do when you're a Christian teen is to realize whats right and whats wrong. Its so easy to "forget" about glorifying God in everything that you do. Its something all Christian teens should work on everyday. Our actions must show others that we truly mean what we say when we talk about our relationship with God. People will pay attention more, when one does what they say.

~Kayla :)

Devotions - Stained Glass Masquerade

I was listening to stain glass masquerade by Casting Crowns and I thought of something I never really thought of before.
here's part of the chorus
Are we happy plastic people
Under shiny plastic steeples
With walls around our weakness
And smiles to hide our pain

That really hit me I thought about it for a little while and I thought is that what we as Christians are supposed to be? Are we supposed to be plastic people who have no emotions? Are we always supposed to be happy and never show anyone of our weakness'. If we don't show people our weakness' how are they supposed to see Christ through us? People can see Christ through us with out happy faces yes but it is when we are sad and still keeping on when they really see Jesus. So don't be afraid to show your weakness' you don't always have to but sometimes its good to.

During "Home School 101" - What Does God Want Me To Do?

What Does God Want Me To Do?

I have thought a lot on what God wants me to do. One opportunity that home schoolers have that public school teens may not have is a chance to discover their talent. In public school, you don't get as many opportunities to really find out what the talents you have are. Home schooling allows you to study  that talent as part of your curriculum. I like to write stories, bake, and draw. I don't know if these talents are what God wants me to use. It may be none of them. Many of the studies I've done have me doing things I don't like or have interest in doing, but it's an experience to try them. But I know that the Bible says to do all things for God.

Colossians 3:23 " And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." (KJV)

I keep praying that God will guide me down His path, and that I won't go my own way. 

Psalm 32:8 " I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you."

Psalm 25:12 " Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the way he should choose."

Psalm 37:4,7 "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass ... Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him."

I encourage you, whether home schooled or in public school, to pray that God will guide you and point you in the direction He wants you to go.

Shelby ;D

Dorm Room Discussions

The troubles one may encounter while attending college can vary on a wide assortment of levels. First and foremost, the most difficult thing for me to witness, personally I think, is a teacher spreading false information. This can be true not only for your college experience but also for high school as well. Its disheartening to see a professor spreading information leading students away from Christ. When in reality He is the single most important thing for not only school but for life itself.
My name,s John and I experience this every timeIi attend class. This especially takes place in my Biology class, but also happens in nearly every class I take. Most seem to disregard Jesus and consider it a cultural thing just like the Buddhists and Hindu's of India. Is it possible for me to make an impact hearing this go on everyday?

The answer is yes.

1. Speak up!-You have a voice and God gave it to you for a reason. The voice you have is yours and yours to use for the kingdom of God. Don't waste it!

2. Do not Be Afraid!-Jesus is always on your side. A friend once told me this, If God is for you then who can be against you? The Lord's hand will see you through! Always trust in Him!

3.Respond only to His voice!-I say this because sometimes Satan has a way of seeping into our minds and making us believe something we know to not be true. Such as the kids hearing the wrong information in the classroom. Don't be mislead by Satan. Respond only to the Lord's voice. Listen to Him and He will surely lead you away from the evil one.

From my own experience I understand these things are easier said than done, but one thing will never go wrong for you and that is the Lord, Jesus Christ. We are all part of His larger plan in which He will see you through a mere problem with this.
Just how do you let the others know that the information isn't true? This is a tough one, because you don't want to disrespect the teacher in front of the whole class(if you're called to do so then do it) but rather speak to them individually. Who knows maybe someone in the class feels the same way? Its like the Lord said, He who has ears, let him hear. Just remember not everything a professor says is true. Always keep the Lord number one on your mind, and NEVER be afraid to stand up for the kingdom of God!

God Bless,

John

During "Home School 101"... - "We Need To Be Content"

We Need To Be Content

Have you ever wondered why God has you as a home schooler?

Do you ever wish sometimes that you could just be a normal kid and go to school like everyone else? 

One thing I've definitely been going through as a home schooler is I always wished that I could go to school. I always want to know why God has me in this position. I would always ask, "God why do you have me as a home schooler? Wouldnt it be better if I went to school so I could witness to people about you?" 

I never really understood why God has me in this position. To be completely honest, I still dont know why God has me in this position. I do know that I probablly wouldn't be able to last in public school. Right now I'm just praying that God will help me to be content with where I am and I know other home schoolers have to feel the same way. So comment on this I'll pray for you and we can talk about it together. 

Krystl <3

Devotions

"Stained Glass Masquerade" by Krystl 3/10/10

"The Body" by Krystl 3/20/10

How REAL Are Your Relationships?

"Relationships with our disliked authority" by Krystl 3/3/2010

"Relationships With The World" by Krystl 3/26/10 

"Being Different" by Kayla 3/28/10

Here Am I, Send Me

Northville and Indian Lake Teens on a Missions Trip to Peru

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