Here's a little poem I wrote in grade 11 for school. It's not great or anything but it's kinda fun to look back on.
A Letter To Me
Enjoy living life
Take chances
You might face strife
Be careful when it comes to romances
Always lean on God
Be a good friend
It’s ok to be odd
The truth is yours to defend
Have a better attitude
Be as happy as a lark
Give God the gratitude
No need to be afraid of the dark
Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Friday, 10 January 2014
The one thing I do everday
Is there one thing you make sure you do everyday? Something that is a main priority in your life, that no matter what you always make time for it.
For me that one thing is reading my Bible everyday. It is such a important part of my day! I love reading God's word and getting encouragement for the day.
I take the bus to work every week day so I bring my Bible along and I read on the way. Sometimes when I walk from the bus stop to work I quote verses in my head to get me on the right track for the day ahead. Quoting verses also helps when I'm struggling with something it takes my focus of the problem and puts my thoughts on the verses God has put in my heart.
Reading the Bible is my main priority in life and I would encourage you to make it yours. Take a couple minutes out of each day to read God's word and you won't believe what a difference it will make in your life!
For me that one thing is reading my Bible everyday. It is such a important part of my day! I love reading God's word and getting encouragement for the day.
I take the bus to work every week day so I bring my Bible along and I read on the way. Sometimes when I walk from the bus stop to work I quote verses in my head to get me on the right track for the day ahead. Quoting verses also helps when I'm struggling with something it takes my focus of the problem and puts my thoughts on the verses God has put in my heart.
Reading the Bible is my main priority in life and I would encourage you to make it yours. Take a couple minutes out of each day to read God's word and you won't believe what a difference it will make in your life!
Thursday, 19 December 2013
New clothes with a purpose
Who doesn't like getting new clothes? I love getting new clothes and it's even more exciting when the clothes are made with a great purpose behind them.
Recently I ordered two shirts from sevenly.org. Sevnely teams up with a different charity each week, helping raise funds and awareness for 7 full days. Each item bought gives $7 to the charity of the week. I happen to think this is great because buying new clothes or other things is great but knowing that $7 dollars from each purchase goes to a good cause makes it fantastic!
When I ordered my shirts the charity of the week was Operation Christmas Child, my all time favorite charity. This organization is a company that distributes shoes boxes full of gifts to people that wouldn't normally get a gift at Christmas. People fill a shoe box with hygiene items, school supplies, toys, and candy and they are given to less fortunate kids. Also most of the time they give out a book called The Greatest Gift which talks about Jesus and the salvation story. The money from the purchases on sevenly went toward the shipping costs of the boxes.
Here are pictures of the shirts I ordered:
Now I just have to wait for them to come in the mail :)
I would encourage you to check out sevenly.org soon!
Recently I ordered two shirts from sevenly.org. Sevnely teams up with a different charity each week, helping raise funds and awareness for 7 full days. Each item bought gives $7 to the charity of the week. I happen to think this is great because buying new clothes or other things is great but knowing that $7 dollars from each purchase goes to a good cause makes it fantastic!
When I ordered my shirts the charity of the week was Operation Christmas Child, my all time favorite charity. This organization is a company that distributes shoes boxes full of gifts to people that wouldn't normally get a gift at Christmas. People fill a shoe box with hygiene items, school supplies, toys, and candy and they are given to less fortunate kids. Also most of the time they give out a book called The Greatest Gift which talks about Jesus and the salvation story. The money from the purchases on sevenly went toward the shipping costs of the boxes.
Here are pictures of the shirts I ordered:
Now I just have to wait for them to come in the mail :)
I would encourage you to check out sevenly.org soon!
Thursday, 12 December 2013
Always bring the sunshine of Jesus :)
One of my favorite quotes is:
Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. - Anthony J. D'Angelo
It's one of my favorites because it is such a great concept to keep in mind. It doesn't matter whether you are going to work, school, hanging out at home, or going to a friends place, it's so important as a Christian to bring the sunshine of Jesus wherever you go. There is always someone watching you even if there is no one around because Jesus is always watching.
I know that it is sometimes hard to bring the sunshine of Jesus with you in some situations but I promise you that is you do it, it will be well worth it. God will bless you for it even if you don't notice those blessings at the time.
I don't know if that's what Anthony was implying when he wrote this but that's what I think about when I read it. So I challenge you tomorrow no matter what you are doing bring the sunshine of Jesus with you and just watch and see what He might do!
Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. - Anthony J. D'Angelo
It's one of my favorites because it is such a great concept to keep in mind. It doesn't matter whether you are going to work, school, hanging out at home, or going to a friends place, it's so important as a Christian to bring the sunshine of Jesus wherever you go. There is always someone watching you even if there is no one around because Jesus is always watching.
I know that it is sometimes hard to bring the sunshine of Jesus with you in some situations but I promise you that is you do it, it will be well worth it. God will bless you for it even if you don't notice those blessings at the time.
I don't know if that's what Anthony was implying when he wrote this but that's what I think about when I read it. So I challenge you tomorrow no matter what you are doing bring the sunshine of Jesus with you and just watch and see what He might do!
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
My top 10 Christian rock bands
Here is my top 10 Christian rock bands. You should check them out!
1.Big Daddy Weave
2.Newsboys
3.The Afters
4.Anthem Lights
5.Sanctus Real
6.Needtobreathe
7.Casting Crowns
8.David Crowder Band
9.Addison Road
10.Relient K
1.Big Daddy Weave
2.Newsboys
3.The Afters
4.Anthem Lights
5.Sanctus Real
6.Needtobreathe
7.Casting Crowns
8.David Crowder Band
9.Addison Road
10.Relient K
Monday, 18 November 2013
When I feel frustrated
We all feel frustrated once in a while. Sometimes we are frustrated about little things that can be easily fixed but other times we are frustrated about things that are a lot bigger and can't be fixed as easily.
What I do when I'm frustrated is first I stop and pray and ask God what to do in this situation. Okay, so maybe that's not always my first response but I am working on it and I hope that one day it will be! When you give your problems to God they don't seem like that big of a problem anymore because they aren't in your hands they are in God's.
After I pray another thing I try to do is quote Bible verses to myself to try and get a more God focused point of view. Some on my favorite verses to quote are Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:13, Romans 8:31, and Psalm 23.I will share them with you here:
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Romans 8:31
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
What I do when I'm frustrated is first I stop and pray and ask God what to do in this situation. Okay, so maybe that's not always my first response but I am working on it and I hope that one day it will be! When you give your problems to God they don't seem like that big of a problem anymore because they aren't in your hands they are in God's.
After I pray another thing I try to do is quote Bible verses to myself to try and get a more God focused point of view. Some on my favorite verses to quote are Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:13, Romans 8:31, and Psalm 23.I will share them with you here:
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Romans 8:31
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
Once I get a more God focused mind and heart I do something that I enjoy that is calming, such as going for a walk, taking a shower, or drinking a cup of tea. Also talking to a family member or friend almost always helps!
I don't know what you are frustrated about these days but God does, give it to Him, that's the first step in the right direction!
Saturday, 16 November 2013
Looking for a book to read? Here's my picks!
I love reading! I pretty much never go without having a book on hand. I have read many books in my life but there are certain books that are my favorites and I would recommend them to others. Here are some of those:
1.Kisses From Katie by Katie Davis
This book is a great one for anyone that is from age 10 to 99. It is a true story about a young lady that moves to Uganda and adopts 13 orphan girls. It is a touching and beautiful story of what God can do if you just let Him use you. A very inspiring story!
2. The Christy Miller Series by Robin Jones Gunn
I read these when I was in my early teens and I loved them. I would recommend this series to any girl in her teen years. These books cover every topic that a teen girl will face in a fun and enjoyable read. It covers some hard topics such as drug abuse, teen pregnancy, anorexia from a great Christian perspective.
3.Adam by Ted Dekker
This was the first Ted Dekker book that I ever read and it hooked me. I love Ted Dekker but this is one of my favorites because it is the first one I read. This book is a great thriller about a serial killer that will keep you on the edge of your seat till the end.
1.Kisses From Katie by Katie Davis
This book is a great one for anyone that is from age 10 to 99. It is a true story about a young lady that moves to Uganda and adopts 13 orphan girls. It is a touching and beautiful story of what God can do if you just let Him use you. A very inspiring story!
I read these when I was in my early teens and I loved them. I would recommend this series to any girl in her teen years. These books cover every topic that a teen girl will face in a fun and enjoyable read. It covers some hard topics such as drug abuse, teen pregnancy, anorexia from a great Christian perspective.
3.Adam by Ted Dekker
This was the first Ted Dekker book that I ever read and it hooked me. I love Ted Dekker but this is one of my favorites because it is the first one I read. This book is a great thriller about a serial killer that will keep you on the edge of your seat till the end.
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