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Like Everyone Around Me
- From: chasinghim4ever
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I ask my mom and dad for money they don't really have
to buy me clothes and shoes
to impress everyone around me .
I spend an hour each day
painting my face and smooothing my hair
to look like everyone around me .
My Bible rests on my nightstand-
no time to read or pray,
but I have time to watch the shows
and bop to the music
of everyone around me .
I went to the mailbox today
in the pile was a magazine with pictures of everything I want
and another one from a ministry
with pictures of
childrenb who have no shoes.
They wear tattered clothes
and rejoice for a bowl of rice,
but their smiles glowed with a beauty
unlike everyone around me .
It struck me:
I don't rejoice,
I want.
I am anxious, discontent, jealous, and insecure.
I let the Holy Spirit speak to me,
"Be like me:
Be like me,"
And suddenly I didn't want to be
Like eveyone around me .
I want to be like him.
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- 1 year ago
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DO YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL?
- From: upgraded
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Well... i've been running this race for 6 months now, can't believe i've made it this far... i'm surprised in myself, it seems like yesterday when i was busy battling myself on whether i was ready to give the world up for our awesome Creator... here i am again... what can i say?
i'm dragging my feet, almost crawling... Loving Him gets tough sometimes. He's so close yet so far away. Sometimes i can literally feel His love in my heart, the next i'm asking Him where He is or if He can even hear me
Trust me, this is where i wanna be... this is where i need to be. Even when i've fallen there's something in me that won't let Him go.
I guess the thing is this relationship needs my devotion and commitment. At times i feel like going down on my knees and saying, "God, I can't. I'm in over my head with You. You're too great for me and i feel like i'm not worth it so why should i even try? I keep making the same mistakes over and over, i feel like i'm at the same place You found me. I have nothing to offer. I'm so close to giving up. I'm so close to letting go"
I've come too far to turn back now. I've given Him my heart and i don't want it back, i want Him to fix and repair it; i don't want Him to do alot with it, just touching it is enough for me.
I know He's here... somewhere, He's here.
Do you know how I feel?
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- 1 year ago
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Truth
- From: cortana
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That what I'm talking about. Seems like most people here always say thank God and Praise Jesues. But I swear they don't know what they're talking about cause only a few minutes later they're back to drinking and smoking and watching porn. When you tell God You're turning away from something that means for good that you are never coming back ot it.
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- 1 year ago
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A Poem for You #3
- From: Autumn
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There’s a place in your heart,
When your blind and can not see.
You cant find in your heart, words to set you free.
But when your down
And feeling so sad,
And you need the strength to carry on.
You might get lonely sometimes.
But there’s only one to call on.
He can help you through anything.
He’s there for you no matter what.
No matter where you are
Or what time it is, he is there.
He is the one who gives you breath .
The one who loves you most.
The reason we go on living.
If he weren’t here
There’d be no tomorrow.
He is night and day.
He is death and life,
Laughter and sorrow, he is all things
He is God.
By: Autumn Willhite
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- 1 year ago
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Friend of a Friend
- From: cortana
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I can't say I ever was shoting up I've also had a friend die but not on Gods terms.
I was only a few minutes late but what does that matter
Its only 2 minutes late how how could that hurt anyone
I walk down the street and everyones there
No one talks and just stares
Then somenoe says he hung minself corey hung himself
No it can't be true but there he is on the streatcher bright as day.
And to this day I wonder about those 2 minutes
If only I waas there on time who could I have saved
- Blog post
- 1 year ago
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Our Battle
- From: Rockin4him84
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We see this world crumbling, changing befor our eyes, and so sinfull. So many of us what to change it but very little has happened. Are some of us just afraid to put our foot through the dore? Do we think it's to big of a job to change world? Are we afraid? What is holding us back? Many people don't know that just in our American country....
-1 in every 4 teens use drugs that are ilegal.
- 8,000 contract an STD every day. That's 6 in the next minute.
-1 million teenage girls are pregnant right now in America.
-340,000 teens get an abotion every year.
-1 in 10 have been raped.
-40% have infliced self injury.
-1 in 5 have contemplated suicide.
-Over 1,500 teens kill themselves every year.
-Suicide is the third leading cause of death amoung people ages 15-24 in America.
-9 out of 10 have seen porn online.
-7 out 10 men are addicted to porn.
-The porn industry is bigger than NFL, NHL, NBA, and the NBL combined.
- you will see 14,00 sexual references on TV this year.
See what our world has come to. See what our generation has become and what they are doing. These are our friends, our family, and people we see and asosate with every day. We don't have to settle for this. We don't have to sit back and watch this get worse. Our world has become a sinful and horrible place....
In 1940 teachers were asked to identify problems in schools, talking out of turn, chewing gum, making noise.... In 1990 teachers were asked the same qestions. These were their ansewers, drugs and alcohal abuse, pregnacy, suicide, rape, robbery, assault.. That was 1990. It's now 18 years later. See what our world has become. We still have a chance to save our generation.
Therefore, since we are surrounded buy such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that is so easile entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. (Hebrews 12:1)
Join me inthe battle to fight for our generation. God has a big plan for us. Let him use you. If you are afraid....... "Each of us may be sure that if God sends us over rocky paths, He will provide us with sturdy shoes. He will never send us on any journey with out equipping us well. (Alexander Maclaren) If we band together we can change the world, it would also be easier than trying to change the world just by our self. What are we waiting for?
This is part of a speech I did at my school. I used all the facts and stuff... but unfortuneatly I had to take out the God stuff. But I made my point and made it clear I was a Christian to my class mates with out even saying God one time. After my speech people came and asked me questions about it and I totaly gave God all the credit. My poster got hung up in the speech room for every one to see and a month later my speech got published in the school news paper. PRAIS GOD!!! What are we waiting for? Raise your voice and and band together! We can do it!
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- 1 year ago
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tijuana, mexico!!
- From: kelseymaeshaw
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im going to tijuana mexico this summer & i need to raise money: ASAP. I'm so ready to go somewhere other than my hometown & help out & tell the world of CHRIST!! Lord, i pray that you prepare me for it and help me to start now!!
if anyone wants to help me, it would be SUCH a blessing.
if you want to donate anything, email me at
xoxoxo!!
thank you
jesus bless YOU!!
-kels :]
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- 1 year ago
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Speaking of Labels...
- From: lilmissfaithful
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If there is one thing that bothers me about my faith, is the absolutely horrible label that it is given. As i have said, i am catholic. maybe i just haven't been getting around, but it seems that to a lot of people who aren't catholic, catholicism is a joke! i have had countless discussions with my non-catholic friends about my religion, and they think that all catholics are sluts and druggies. i honestly don't understand it! and when we are not talking about the catholic people we are talking about the actual religion itself. and supposedly there are all these stereotypes about what we do and why we do them... im constantly trying to explain my religion, and defend myself at the same time.
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- 1 year ago
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We aren't soup cans
- From: lilmissfaithful
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labels...
we all know them, we all live with them ,we all make them. Labels themselves are not ment to be mean, and can be harmless. Labels are simply a persons first impression, and though it would be ideal for everybody to not label people on first impression, let's be realistic here. But the fact of the matter is that once we let lables control our lives, then they go beyond a simple first impression. We are all overcome by labels, and many of them may actually fit us nicely, but some may not. We can't let labels limit what we think we can do, we do that enough on our own. A "popular girl" can get good grades, a "jock" can read a book, and a "nice girl" can stand up for herself. Now dont think im lecturing, i let labels control me too, as much as i don't like it. i sometimes try so hard to fit into what a girl is supposed to act like, that i let a lot of people walk all over me. We all just need to get our priorities straight. The truth of the matter is that what really counts is what God thinks of us. he doesnt care if you were popular or had good grades, its how you treat those around you that really matters. so i think it is time that we all banded together and break the imaginary bubbles that control our lives. we will walk up to that girl who sits all by herself at the lunch table, and give her a smile, pick up a book, and stand up for ourselves. so just to help you get started...
*POP!*
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- 1 year ago
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Let Your Voice Be Heard!
- From: JesusFreak7
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Why dont people speak up for what they believe in? If you are crazy about God why do you deny him infront of your friends? When this question is asked, many people say "I am afraid of what people are going to say about me and when they will think about me" Who cares what they say or what they think... all that matters is that you are standing up for God and he will reward you for that. Just remember... the rewards you get from your friends here on earth dont stand a chance with the rewards you get from God in Heaven.
Be Yourself and dont be afraid to show people how much you love God! He will reward you!
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- 1 year ago
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April Nett
- From: God's Girl
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I guess this is where you tell about yourself? I live in R.I., I work at a Christian daycare, I'm getting my teacher's license so I'll be getting payed more {yeah :)}. I've been over seas in Asia, did the Youth With A Mission thing {YWAM} Tyler, TX {Go Cowboys}. Ummmmmm....... lets see. Can't think of anything else really. I hope I did this okay.
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- 1 year ago
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He is so amazing
- From: I_only_live_for_god
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hey guys.........
Ok i am not here to make you get mad at me.......
are generation is only going to get smaller if not very many people know about god....
I am here to tell you guys about him and what he can do for us and what we can do for him.....
You guys probally will read this and not give a crap about it......
But i really do think you guys will like it.......
Ok i went to this thing called ATF (aquire of fire) about 2 years ago and i didn't know very much about god and all this even though my mom made me go to church everyday when i was little......Well last year with my youth group i went to atf and i didn't really believe that much in god....I called myself a christian but i really wasn't one......Well the first night we were there i didn't really know what to do.....Well that night who ever wanted to ask god into there heart they had to go down on the floor so thousands of people can pray for them.....
Well one of my friends said i will go with you if you want me too......I was like no maybe tommorow......Well the next day we came back and they asked i was like ok i am going to do it....So i went down there with one of my friends and when we started praying.....I just had tears running down my face.....Then the speaker told us to pray to our selfs......So i asked god into my heart and i told him i always want him there for me and i told him i will always be here if he needs a favor.....So i asked for forgiveness too.....Then just this last year we went back and I took some friends with me and they went down there and did the same thing i did........
Well this last time i was there at atf....I sat there listen and not very many today know about god....And they told us that are generation is going to get smaller if we don't tell people about god....And all this amazing stuff he did and what he did for us....
He died for us and i just think that is so amazing......He took all of are sins that we made and died on the cross......We our so lucky to have someone like that to do that for us......
Everybody sins.....even christians....I am not saying that christians are perfect cuz were not we sin too....I may cuss and i may not do the right things some of the times....But those are my mistakes and i ask for forgiveness......
Well now its your choice to do something.......If you ever need to talk i am here to talk too......
and remember god loves you so much you don't even know..... - Blog post
- 1 year ago
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I'm Tired
- From: Jubilant3
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I'm Tired
I'm Tired of seeing my friend cut herself.
I'm Tired
I'm Tired of seeing pregnant teenagers.
I'm Tired
I'm Tired of seeing starving children
I'm Tired
I'm Tired of rapists
I'm Tired
I'm Tired of not being able to show myself for who I am
I'm Tired.
I'm Tired of this century not standing up for what they believe in.
We could make a difference if we only tried.
The century before us has handed us the power to do whatever we want with our future and we have tossed it away carelessly. We're too tired. So have we given up?
Or are you ready to help start fighting? Fighting for what we believe in? Fighting for Christ? Are You Fighting?
Or are you too tired?
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- 1 year ago
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A poem for you #2
- From: Autumn
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EMOTIONALY TUCK
I AM SO EMOTIONALLY DRAINED.
MY SOUL IS DEAD,
WHY SHOULD THE REST OF MY LIVE ON.
I CANT GO ON LIKE THIS.
I DONT' SEE ANY GOOD THAT WILL COME
FROM ME STAYING HERE ON THIS EARTH.
SO WHAT IS THE POINT
I AM DEAD INSIDE
BUT TIME WILL ONLY TELL WHEN
I'LL BE DEAD ON THE OUTSIDE TOO.
I PICTURE DYING
I SEE PEOPLE JUST GOING ON,
LIVING THEIR LIVE .
NOT EVEN NOTICING I'M GONE.
I HOLD BACK MY TEAR
AS I THINK ABOUT HOW WORTHLESS
MY LIFE IS, I FEEL AS THOUGH I
DON'T MATTER TO ANYONE.
SO I DON'T INDERSTAND,
WHY I'M STILL LIVING?
WHY AM I STILL HERE?
WHY AM I STILL IN THIS WORLD FACING MY FEARS.
BY: Autumn Willhite
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- 1 year ago
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Graduation
- From: Jesus_chick_51
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wow...the seniors are gone, the 8th graders have 1 day of Jr. High left and then they are freshman....i mean my school is almost dead....we are so poor that we have to close our elementary building and have the elementary kids in the High School....i have 8 kids in my class, we have all been together since kindergarten, we are like family, but a family that leaves people out....i am going to 3 of my bestest CHRISTIAN friends graduations this week and i am sad and excited at the same time....for the ones that go to my school i am so excited....they are going to be in high school, and then i will have someone to hang out with so i don't feel so alone....i am sad because i can't believe that some of these kids are going to be in high school...i mean i am almost 25% done with my high school career....i can't believe it....a couple of monthes ago when i was at my friend Caity's house we found this picture from her birthday party like 11 or 12 years ago...we looked so cute....that is a perfect demonstration of how close we are....we have known each other for forever, but yet it took God's love to bring us where we are today....the love of the Lord is amazing, never under estimate it because when you feel down and feel like you aren't going to accomplish anything, God will come and make an amazing situation of times that make you feel like you aren't even worth dirt...well that's all for now...have an amazing summer everyone...ttyl
~chelsey rae
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- 1 year ago
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.Thinking Globally.:.Acting LO
- From: kassi_811
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When Columbus told us that nothing ever happens in Zanesville, they were right .
But that was before .Last weekend (May 9th and 10th), Zanesville had an event that led bands and artists Michael Gungor , Seventh Day Slumber , and Pillar into our little town that NOTHING ever happens in.
Also that joined us, were Rick Alonzo and Joel Penton . Rick is an amazing Martial Artist Painter who graciously donated one of his paintings to my Youth Ministry, and sold the other three for only 200 dollars. They were worth about $1,500 .
Joel Penton is a former Ohio State Buckeye, and he came to hang out with us on the 10th as well. He spoke to his fans, and even to a Michigan fan lurking in the crowd.
My Youth Pastor, Adam King , was the main speaker at this event. He and his wife Jennifer made sure the weekend ran smoothly.
On the first night of Battlecry For Zanesville , I got the chance to speak to a young girl who is friends with my younger sister.
She had fresh scars all over her arms from where she had recently cut herself, again . She's been in and out of the hospital, and has attempted suicide many times before. This girl got down on her knees after the drama (Lifehouse "Everything") and she gave her heart and her life to God . I got the chance to pray with this amazing and beautiful girl, and she even thanked and hugged me with tears running down her face and mine.That weekend was amazing . It's so insane to believe that our little town can do something like that. The fact that my church was able to get Pillar , Seventh Day Slumber , Michael Gungor , Rick Alonzo , and Joel Penton to come to our little town.
Daddy never ceases to amaze me.
The next BattleCry for Zanesville is going to be the first weekend in April of 2009.
Maybe I'll see you there. :) - Blog post
- 1 year ago
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shirt of hidden meaning
- From: babyluvWWJD
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SO... i just recently was going through a bump in my relationship with god as many of those like me who aren't perfect do... and then i was totally sitting in the pew at church and this womans shirt had me mesmorized... i wasn't really sure why either but i couldn't take my eyes off of it. well this shirt was white and black checkers and with each color i was making crosses in them...subconciously...
as this was taking place God spoke to me... and this is what he said " see you say you can't find me and yet i am in everything that surrounds you"
how freaking cool is that? that even in my biggest rut God found a simple way of showing me he is still here for me. i also think its his way of reminding me he has a sense of humor too... and that even though things get rough that he is God and he's been doing this a long time and knows what he's doing... i have to trust in him and keep my eyes towards him and he will take care of the rest!
-babyluvWWJD
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- 1 year ago
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i keep my friend believig
- From: airbear1305
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Ok so if you don't know the average ages for middle school, i am in middle school. So OFCOURSE there has been some drama, well today was the big blow up, my friend has had some boy confusion. She has seen what she thinks could make her grass greener. What i did was i asked her to name all positives about one boy, (the one that is making he confused) and she listed six. Then i asked her to list some about her current boyfriend. She only listed three. So like all young teens she was passing notes in class to one of our athiest friends (my friend and i are not prejudice but lets just say we don't bring up church alot LOL) Our friend asked wut friend A was going to do, She responded "idk" like all we were all stunned friend A usually the decisive on out of my bunch of friends, so Friend A called me today when i got home. she asked ME because usally i am the advice giver. well i told my friend i wasn't much in relationships but knew the right answer i knew God wold help he make her decision. THis is a petty thing to look to God for. The world needs God's attention more than some relationship confused teen, but for us teensour realtonships ARE the world. She sounded appaled she hadn't though of it first, she thanked me vigorously and said i knew there was some reason i come, well WE come to you for advice
I thought this would come in handy for any confused teens i hope t has been helpful
Airbear
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- 1 year ago
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hi
- From: emilyj2010
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hey i dont know bout u but i was so excited about the last atf and cant wait till next year already
i really would like to talk to u all more i dont have almost any christian friends here at my school and there isnt a bible study group or anything and it is a lot easier to stay constant with other christian friends so ya talk to u soon
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- 1 year ago
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