As of Saturday, June 28, 2008, I’m a new Rebelutionary. I’m in the process of editing and posting a vid from the conference. I’ll prolly upload it tomorrow, but while you’re waiting. Think on this…
“The ceiling of our expectations is where the floor of our expectations ought to be.”
That needs no explanation, but are you going to do something about it?? Do Hard Things! :D Have a wonderful rest of your weekend. Toodles!
-Bee-
Here’s something for everyone to watch while I’m away at Passport until Tuesday. Think on this…
Lyrics to the vid:
Dear God
I hate to be a bother, but I gotta say
This world is getting crazier with every day
I hope You’ll hear me out now as I stop and prayDear God
People take Your words and try to twist ‘em round
I know You can’t be happy with what’s goin’ down
I’m searchin’ for some answers, but they can’t be found
Can You help me out, dear GodDear God,
Just the other night I heard somebody say
What’s the use believin’ in You anyway
I guess it was just heartache talkin’ through the pain
It’s a cryin’ shameDear God,
I know You’re disappointed in the things we’ve done
Can’t they see the truth that they’re all running from
Try to preach Your message with a loaded gun
What they thinkin’ of, Dear GodEverybody’s searching for an easy solution
They can’t see beyond, the selfish world they’re living in
Your words of love get lost, in all the confusion
But I still believe, someday You’re gonna speak to meDear God,
I know You’ve got a million other calls to take
You’re dealing with a lot of things that just won’t wait
But there is one request that I just gotta makeDear God
Won’t You send a sign down, just to ease my doubt
I’m trying to hear You, but the silence is so loud
I think I see a rainbow from behind the clouds
And I hear You now, dear God
Video is Nicholas Jonas singing “Dear God” At The 51st General Council, 2005
August 2-5, 2005 - Denver, CO
SONG WRITTEN BY: Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken
I hope that song spoke to you as much as it did me. Toodles!
-Bee-
As a Christian and as a teenage girl who ISN’T an idiot, I’m a huge believer in staying sexually pure until marriage. If you’ve been a reader of my blog for a while, you may remember a while back I posted stuff from a Thursday night Bible Study I attend. Well, last night I experienced the best “sex sermon” I’ve EVER heard! If this dude could come to RE and say what he said last night, I’m sure a lot more kids would care about their sexual purity. I’m not saying that the kids in the REYG are having sex, but I have sat through MANY dating series and/or “sex sermons” and don’t get anything from them. The best part of the night?? Think on this…
“Now, most people would think that when a married couple is really excited about having sex that God would be shaking his head and saying, “That’s disgusting!” In all actuality, God’s up there having a krunkfest when married couples want to pleasure each other sexually.”
“Peach cobbler ain’t peach cobbler until it’s the right time. Just like the peach cobbler, sex isn’t good sex until it’s done at the right time.”
Something else that I really liked that he based his “sex sermon” around wasn’t that sex was bad and that unmarried folks shouldn’t do it, but WHY it wasn’t right for unmarried folks to have sex. He painted a great picture by saying that all the people you have sex with will be lined up right beside your future husband/wife on your wedding day. Yeah, think on THAT! I’m stickin’ to my “no sex is safe sex” theory.
Update on the MySpace hacking… I have the new FanSpace up and running and I finished adding all the friends today! :] Thank goodness that’s over, now it’s time to get to work on getting MySpace to delete the other one.
One more thing, I know it’s a day late, but happy 17th birthday, Daniel! :D
I hope everybody has a wonderful weekend!!! Toodles!
-Bee-
Isn’t it the best feeling when you get a package in the mail?? I just love those, especially when they’re for me. Thank you so much for sending me the book, Lynn! My dad was just as confused as I was. When I opened the package and saw God On Mute (by Pete Greig) sitting there I got so happy. Especially when I read the little message you left with it.
Now, how can we relay this to something churchy?? Well, think on this…
Jesus was born in a barn, but if you think about how I started this post, that could be a metaphorical “package” that God delivered straight to us. Even though none of us were around when it happened, it’s still such an incredible present to get from someone. And then, to allow that present to intentionally be abused and mistreated, just for the sake of our salvation is mind-blowing.
I strongly encourage everyone to gratefully accept every present they’re given and to cherish them, not abuse or mistreat them. For all we know, they could be beneficial to the Kingdom of God and what we can do to enhance it. Toodles!
-Bee-
(PS) I’m done with high school, my graduation in Saturday and then I am 100% done!
I don’t have much to say today, excect that I only have 6 days of high school left!!! And with that, I would like you all to think on this…
I have been having a lot of personal problems lately and Sunday morning my Youth Minister shared a story of man that basically lost everything. He wrote a song that is very popular and very well known in the world of Christian hymns.
I pray that I, too, will be able to say these words one day. I also pray that anyone reading this blog may be touched and that you, too, will be able to sing these lyrics even amidst the hardest of trials. Have a wonderful weekend! Toodles!
-Bee-
Sorry I didn’t post anything yeterday. I went to a benefit concert to help raise money for a friend’s mission trip to Guatemala this summer and I didn’t get home until 11 PM CST. And when I got home and attempted to post, WordPress was under maitenence… LAME! :P I’m just gonna post something short considering I posted that RIDICULOUSLY long thing about Urban Experience the other day. :P So, think on this…
“Paul wrote: ‘Dear brothers, pattern your lives after mine and notice who else lives up to my example.’” Philippians 3:17 (TLB)
Like the verse instructs us to do, we must pattern our lives after the spiritually strong and see who else notices the change and, in turn, takes up your way of life, too. Plain and simple: Be the physical Jesus to those that need to see Him. Toodles!
-Bee-
So, I’m going to a Switchfoot concert in an hour! :D How exciting?? I can’t wait, I get to hang out with my best friend in the ENTIRE world and I get to see a totally awesome band! Many Americans have prolly heard this quote somewhere, but still, think on this…
“Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.” - Abe Lincoln
Short, sweet, and to the point. No explanation needed, no personal thoughts wanted. It is, what it is. Have a wonderful weekend everyone. Toodles!
-Bee-
(PS) It’s my mom’s birthday today! :D
I think I’m gonna start doing these little “think” bits because they’re short, but have a good message. And since I am really tired and need a nap soon, I thought it was a good idea. Think on this…
“I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens;
your faithfulness fills the skies.” Psalm 57:9-10 (TNIV)
I just opened my Bible and pointed to a verse. This is what I came to. For once it actually worked! I never open to something useful… Srsly! One time I opened to 1 Chronicles where it’s naming off the descendants… Hmm, ah well, on to the important stuff. :P
I really like this verse because it talks about how awesomely powerful and loving the Lord really is! :] It’s also a very encouraging verse to read because it gives me the confidence to share my faith with others. Toodles!
-Bee-
Last night was Prom as I mentioned, so that’s why I didn’t post yesterday. And I don’t have much to talk about today, so I’m gonna post a verse. Think on this…
“Jesus gave them this answer, ‘Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing. Because whatever the Father does the Son also does. For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed.’” John 5:19-20 (TNIV)
Change everything that says “Son” to “children” and parallel it to your own lives. Kinda puts things in perspective, huh?? We can’t do anything by ourselves, that will only lead to failure. Toodles!
-Bee-
