Phil Robertson.

Phil Robertson:

Phil Robertson. The patriarch of the Duck Dynasty family. And he got suspended from the show? Because his words were misinterpreted? Phil Robertson was not saying to hate gays/lesbians. He was saying that although God loves them, sin is sin. We are supposed to love them too. The bible has said this for over 2000 years. The Robertson family is the best thing thats happened to this country in a while. We are supposed to love EVERYBODY only at the same time we have to recognize that sin is sin. We shouldn't let Phil Robertson go down without a fight. Hopefully they go to another network or A&E apologizes.

Being Gomer

For starters, GOMER is a girls name. Definitely a girl. This girl wasn't the best example. No this time we have Hosea. Now Hosea had to marry an adulterous wife (GOMER) because the Lord told him to. How would you feel if you had to do something that you knew would come back to haunt you? Anyway we are Gomer and Jesus is Hosea. Jesus is holy. We have sinned. We need Jesus. Or else we just keep doing bad things. Sinning. Jesus rescues us. But then we go back. We can't be like Gomer. In Hosea it is a prophecy of our relationship with Jesus. Everyone says we're all so different. But we are really very alike. All of us are sinners. And at one point or another we have gone astray from the straight and narrow path. I want you to know that although sinning is bad, God loves you and will forgive you. Just ask. Everyone has messed up once or twice. Although as Christians we try to do less of it, we do mess up. Just ask God to forgive you. (if you've already accepted him as Lord and Savior)
PS. Look up Hosea and read it this weekend.

-JesusFreakTeen

John 3:16

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.


Now you know how little kids believe in Santa Claus but the older ones seem to let logic cloud their judgement and they decide he isn't real. This is true only sometime it seems to cloud our judgement when teenagers try to belief in Jesus & God. We start to reason that it's like Santa Claus. Its for little kids but not for us. Maybe later we can go back to it. Only for just now we have grown out of it. It's not cool anymore. And what will my friends think? We start telling ourselves that we don't need Him. When the reality is HE doesn't need us. We keep causing him hurt and disappointment. Only He loves us. Who else would die on the cross for us. If we don't need Him then why did he do that. God knows all. Jesus is for everyone. Don't say well I'm this or I'm that. Because in all reality we are all one thing. SINNERS. Only God loves us. Jesus loves us. Jesus is most definitely NOT Santa Claus. Jesus will always be there for us. He is NOT made up. He isn't only there for us one night a year. Quite the contrary. Jesus is real. And he is here for us always. Don't you dare say Jesus isn't what you need. Cause HE is! God is and always will be. 

Waiting. Possibly the hardest thing ever.

Are you waiting to do something amazing for God? I was. Look at me now. I started this blog because although I may have to wait for my bigger dream of becoming a missionary, this was something I could do now. I could make myself heard. I am and I will continue to. What about you? Are you waiting? Don't. God needs you to start now. You are not the church of tomorrow. You are the church of TODAY!  You can do it. I got discouraged thinking that I couldn't do anything until I graduated. I was wrong. OH so wrong. Don't wait. Ask God what you can do. Just do it.

Pastor Saeed

A lot of you, I'm guessing, have heard of Pastor Saeed. Some of you may think that forgetting him is the best option. I and luckily many others agree that we have to do something. Your something might be different than the bible's something.
Matthew 10:23
When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel until the Son of Man comes back.
So, don't rise to cause hurt when you are persecuted. Pray for that person. As for Pastor Saeed, we can't really do anything but pray. Correction: Everything we can do is praying. Praying is one of the most amazing things. It can be the difference between life and death. We are petitioning Obama and the White House, but why them? Let's go above their heads. God knows whats best. We don't need to ask Obama or the Government. Ask GOD. He is the only one who can change this.  SO go over their heads. Take on the ultimate boss. Ask Him. Ask God.

Thanksgiving

Are you ready for Thanksgiving. Even though the name has the word thanks in it, it seems people forget to be thankful for stuff. Everyone has something to be thankful for.

1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18, NIV Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6, NIV Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.

#2 Bible Verses about Being Thankful for Life

Bible verses regarding being thankful for life and the blessing of God’s presence.

Psalm 16:11, NIV You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

#3 Bible Verses about Being Thankful for Someone – Thankful for Joy

1 Thessalonians 3:9, NIV How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?

#4 Bible Verses about Being Thankful for Jesus – God’s Indescribable Gift!

John 3:16, ESV For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Favorite short bible verses about being thankful

2 Corinthians 9:15, NIV Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

#5 Bible Verses about Being Thankful for Family, Your Family – Love!

Romans 12:10, AMP Love one another with brotherly affection [as members of one family], giving precedence and showing honor to one another.
God gave all of us something to be thankful for. Personally I am thankful for my wonderful church and pastors and of course my huge family. Extended and immediate. Of course including those that I consider to be family. Plus of course God and the greatest gift of all; Jesus. What are you thankful for?

Alex Harris and DO HARD THINGS

“Unfortunately we often get praise for things that weren't particularly difficult to achieve. If we focus on the props and encouragement of those who have low expectations for us, we become mediocre. It can be challenging to set our sights on excellence, particularly when we're hearing that we're already there. One of life's greatest lessons, which we all must learn, could be expressed in the phrase "That was nothing. Watch this." Challenge yourself and others to call the normal things normal and save that word excellent for things that really are.”

― Alex Harris
SO true! As teenagers people often have low expectations of us. And sometime to high of expectations. I do not know which is worse cause too high means you can never make it. And too low of expectations means you don't do what you should be doing.
God calls us to be examples in : Speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.



So don't try and dodge being good. But don't try and follow to high of expectations. It only leads to heartache usually.

-JesusFreakTeen.

Miracles.

Here are a few examples of miracles in case you don't know exactly what they are.

• Jesus turned water into wine
• God turned Jesus into a baby
• Jesus made a paralyzed man walk
• Raised many people from the dead
• Healed the women with the issue of blood 
• Jesus and Peter walked on water
• Fed 5,000 people with one basket
• And soooo much more

There is only one problem. Most people seem to think that miracles are not possible anymore. Why not Jesus is still here if not physically. To me He is here, so closely that He is a physical being, thats how strong His presence is. SO why can miracles not happen? They can happen my sister is living proof of that. Without miracles she would not be here. But miracles can't happen right? They can and will. But not without GOD and not unless you believe.

-JesusFreakTeen

Chad Stover

By the way here is a link to his FB page. Pray for Chad Stover Prayer Chain: https://www.facebook.com/groups/581804351872660/
Over 5,000 people have joined. Thats pretty amazing. People in far away from where he lives are praying for him. All the way in Pensacola. And I thought we should pray too. Jesus himself said : When 2 or more are gathered in My name I am there in the midst of them. SO pray. People all around Missouri are making cards, wearing red, making bracelets and ribbons, and more importantly praying. If we pray God listens. Don't trick yourself into thinking he does not care and it's over. Cause I KNOW he does. Always. Pray. Pray. AND AGAIN Pray.

Max Lucado

This is so true. So many people are trying to be something they are not. God says we are "Fearfully and wonderfully made'. That we are "peculiar treasures". I think Max Lucado was spot on when he said God broke the mold when he made you. None of us are exactly the same. We all have different strengths and weaknesses. Don't lose these things to try and be something you aren't. Its like trying to be a doctor when you are a nurse. You may be able to keep up the ruse for a little while but eventually you won't be able to fool anyone because you are not a doctor. You are a nurse. The same thing with trying to be something you are not. Its kind of like throwing it in God's face that you don't care how he made you. God loves you. And He loves the way he made you. Don't change it. 

What's Jesus to you?

Ladies and Gentleman, children of all ages
Anyone listening, I've got an announcement to make
There's been some confusion about a certain someone
A lot of discussion and a lot of debate 
So if I may take just a moment to say who Jesus is to me

Jesus is life, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
Jesus is life, yeah, oh, oh, oh,oh
The air I'm breathing
Why my heart is beating
Everything I'm needing 
Jesus is life
Jesus is life

Imagine the deepest sea without a drop of water 
An infinite galaxy without even one single star
That's how I would be...so absolutely empty
Without Jesus' life in me there'd be no life at all
More than just a part, He's the very heart of everything I am

Jesus is life, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
Jesus is life, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
The air I'm breathing
Why my heart is beating
Everything I'm needing 
Jesus is life
Jesus is life

This is my position concerning my condition
This is my position concerning my condition
This is my position my life by definition

Jesus is life
Jesus is life
Jesus is life
Jesus is life

Jesus is life, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
Jesus is life, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
The air I'm breathing
Why my heart is beating
Everything I'm needing 
Jesus is life yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
Jesus is life, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
The air I'm breathing
Why my heart is beating
Everything I'm needing
Jesus is life
Jesus is life 
Jesus is life
Yes he is.



Jesus truly is life. I love Steven Curtis Chapman. :)

THE PRODIGAL SON

Ever think of the prodigal son? We were talking about him in my history class. Ironic isn't it considering the bible is called, and I quote, "a book of fairytales". I know what you're thinking. How rude! This story was a fable told by Jesus. Lucky for me I have a christian history teacher. He's pretty awesome. Any way here is the story if you have not heard it:

11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.

13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. 14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. 16 He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.

17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ 20 So he got up and went to his father.

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate.24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.

25 “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’

28 “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him.29 But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!’

31 “‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”

To sum it up in case that was just too long for you here it is. The son asks for his inheritance from his father and leaves. He promptly spends it on silly things and frivolous things. He then had to go and work for a farmer. He had to live with the hogs and eat what he was feeding them. Now that is the lowest of the low. Am I right? He decided to go and work for his father as a servant. Not as a son, but his father received him and welcomed him. He did not have to work as a servant. He came back as a son.

Youth Convention @ James River AG

Had an awesome, awesome weekend! Had youth convention and the worship was awesome as was the speaker, Pastor Allen. Our entire youth group had an amazing time! God truly spoke through our speaker. It was awesome. If you have never heard of AG aka Assembly of God , check it out on google. If you don't have a church home look for one in your area. My church truly feels like family. My best friend goes there and we laugh and joke, the church leaders truly care about the youth. Instead of calling us the church of tomorrow as lots of people do, she ,our youth pastor, calls us the church of today.

#WeLuvBrad

#YouthConvention

#JESUSFREAKTEENOUT

#SHINEYOURLIGHT

As christians we are supposed to stand out. For some this is not new. For people like me its kinda different. You also need to stand out in the right ways. You don't need to stand out because you're mean. You do need to stand out because you are kind. You don't need to stand out because you're trying to be popular. I'm not saying its bad I'm only saying being popular holds many expectations and some of them are not so good. You do need to stand out because you're being friendly. You don't need to stand out because you cuss. You do need to stand out because you don't cuss. These are only a few. I'd reccomend Proverbs if you want more.

-JESUS CRAZY TEENAGER

PS. DON'T FORGET TO SHINE YOUR LIGHT!

Jesus VS Religion

Which one? I have picked what is obvious for me. What about you? Let me know in the comments below if you would. Here's a link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAhDGYlpqY If this doesn't work then go to youtube and look up the channel bball1989 and view by most popular. WHY I HATE RELIGION BUT LOVE JESUS.

THE WORLD

World Changers

Do you have to go do drastic stuff to be a world changer? NO. You can change someones world not just the world. Simply by saying hello. You could smile and say thank you to the lunch lady or simply do what your parents ask. You can also change the world by doing HARD THINGS. I know those 2 words sound scary but stay with me. Doing hard things does involve the word hard, incase you missed that. Here are a few ideas. Find out who the people in your church are that can't come to church. Mail them a postcard. Or start small let someone win an argument. Try doing something to this affect and it will have an effect. You can change the world, my friend.

-JESUS CRAZY TEENAGER

WHAT IS THE REBELOUTION??????????

Wanna learn about the REBELOUTION? Here's a link so you can learn more. Their book, DO HARD THINGS, lists 100 hard things to try. It gets past the worlds view of us. That we are worthless. God calls us "Peculiar treasures." Does that sound like a synonym for worthless? I think not.http://therebelution.com/about/#.UkceNHazKpg

THE REBELOUTION

Check out this website called the REBELOUTION. This website was made by teenagers and is pretty awesome. This story about Eva Abdulluah is a must read! So inspiring. http://therebelution.com/blog/2012/11/true-rebelutionary-eva-abdullah-age-17/#.UkcaX3azKpg

About Me

I'm just a regular old 13 year old. I am on fire for God and I wanted to blog about it. I hope you like this blog and you'll give me some feedback in the comments,
~JesusFreakTeen