Ya Get The Message?

You know, you'll probably read the first paragraph and say, " Well, that was boring." In fact, I'd be surprised if you read the whole thing! But I beg of you all. Please read it and think about it. Tell me your thoughts! Well, here goes the first paragraph!

A few days ago, I read a post by a friend who had been convicted and he admitted all the things he had done wrong. He got me thinking, and often times, you really have to do something good to get me thinking. I want to do better at following Christ more, and I knew that started with the Bible. So the next morning, I grabbed my Bible and started in Hebrews, filled with excitement at what I could learn today. I read the first couple of chapters and got really interested. I flipped the page, but I flipped too far. I am so glad, my eyes fell on Hebrews chapter 11. Have you ever read that? "The Triumphs of Faith" was what really caught my eyes. It goes like this,

1.Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2.For by FAITH men of old gained approval. 3. By FAITH we UNDERSTAND that the worlds were prepared by the word of God.

It goes on to talk about many people in the Old Testament, that by FAITH to God, these wonderful things happened. It goes all the way to Rahab. Then it says,

32. And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jepthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets. 33.Who by FAITH conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, 34. quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, put foreign armies in flight. 35. Women received back their dead by resurrection.

This was awesome for me. But then I kept reading and was filled with more wonder,

36. Others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment. 37. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword, they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated, 38. men of whom the WORLD WAS NOT WORTHY! (ouch) 39. And all these, having gained approval BY THEIR FAITH did not receive what was promised, 40. because God has provided something better for us!

Whaaaaa-hoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! YA GET THE MESSAGE? FAITH is so powerful! I think I've proved my point fairly well. I hope you've read this far. If you have, great! Now the hard part.
I am sorry to say, I have not been very godly. I didn't think about the Lord in any of my speech. I have been tempted many times, and now I am striving to change that. I would like to help build your faith, and through that, my faith. So please read the word and remember, true faith, true belief, is pleasing in the sight of God.

A Contest Of My Own!

This contest is were you have to write a short story. No more than 600 words if you can. If you have 610 then that counts. You can choose the theme of the story. Write the story, post it on your blog and I will read it and post the winner. Yes, there will be a prize. Comment on this post if you are going to enter. The due date is November 15th.

Have a good Reformation day!

Hayley

Random Questions Tag


What kind of car would you like when you're older?
Me? A nice Dodge-Ram, red or black truck

Where would you want to live when you're older?
Right were I am going be when I'm older.


Do you want to go to college?
NOO. That's a big no

How many siblings do you have?
Three. All older. Sister's. Very bossy


How many children would you like to have when you're married?
I AM NOT GOING TO GET MARRIED!


Boys or girls?
Boys. Girls. What's the difference?


This or That


City or Country girl?
Country.

Gourmet meals or steak with a big salad?
Uhhh... neither

Flying or driving?
I'd fly like the wind


Bike riding or swimming?
Swimming


Sports or no sports?
Sports

Books or movies?
BOTH.

Outside or inside?
Outside
School or chores?
Chores

Wednesday or Sunday?
Wednesday

Friends or Family?
Friends

This or that?


Fried or scrambled eggs?
Scrambled. Totally.

Pancakes or cereal?
I'm kinda in the cereal mode

Big meal or something small?
In between

Movie or tv show?
Movie

Favorites


What is your favorite thing to do outside?
Run

What is your favorite meal?
Come and get your PIZZA!

What is your favorite pass-time?
Doing anything but school or chores

Where is your favorite place to read a good book?
Almost anywhere

What is your favorite vegetable?
uh... I don't have a favorite.


Now I tag...

Luke

New Story, But The Same Story...

You now that I posted a teaser on our blog, right? I decided that I would not write that part of the story. I am kind of changing it. Sir Gavin is not the main character. That was kind of an introduction. Yep, it is changed. Here is another teaser that I am going to keep. Enjoy...


Sir Charles Heartman watched as Sir Gavin suddenly vanished, his face shinning. But only Charles knew what had happened. The King had called him home. Charles had meet the King, long ago. The King had told him to never fight Sir Jaller Breakheart and when Gavin said he would fight him, Charles had felt sick. But he was glad that the King had chosen to bring Gavin home...


There you go. New Story, But The Same Story. Hope you like it.