January 2012
1 post
Reflections for 2010...
Hey everyone!
It’s been awhile since there’s been any activity over here.
We’re about a week and four days into the new year and I think it would be appropriate if we all shared a short reflection on our outlook and what God has laid upon our hearts already in this year.
For me, it’s been a greater focus on the word. I’ve started a year long Bible reading plan in...
October 2009
2 posts
Today:
I am snowed in, so it seems like the perfect day to get back on track with this Bible study.
I want to focus on Hosea, because it is one of my favorite books.
If you haven’t read it, I strongly recommend it. Then come back and post about what it means to you to be chased after by the God of the universe.
Much love:)
Hey everyone!
So I’m sort of bummed that nothing has happened on here in so long!
I will pray and post a scripture tomorrow morning that we can discuss tomorrow and Saturday. Sound good? Awesome.
:)much love
September 2009
35 posts
what are you thankful for?
post something (or things, or people, or places, etc) that you are thankful to God for.
UPDATE!
I thought I would sit down and just write about my weekend. I am so filled right now. I feel good. About myself, about my life, my friends. I just feel really good. It’s been a long long time. I am so content. God has taught me so much this weekend.
There are a few things that have really shaped me in the past three days. Every second has had an impact on me, but there are certain moments and...
answering my own question
To be honest, I kind of put off answering this for a while. I don’t like bringing up things that I struggle with, I would much rather focus on God.
A few things I have struggled with in the past are smoking, addiction, self harm (cutting), anorexia/bulimia, as well as many other issues with self worth including using sex/being wanted by somebody to help me feel good about myself, also,...
I grew up in a hispanic family. Very prideful family. When i was younger my parents were always out clubbing and what not. My father was abusive and a drunk. His mom wanted to see my parents split up and other people around them wanted the same thing. So it was hard. As I was growing up I had a lot of self esteem issues. Especially since I was born with a lazy eye. I got made fun of because of it....
So about me…well…eh…I’m just going to answer the questions in order.
Q1. What are some things you really struggle with/ have struggled with?
1. My struggles are mostly with self-worth. For a long time I found my worth through sex because when I was younger guys were always into my friends and not me…on top of that one of my boyfriends raped me once…and after...
My attitude towards my family is always really negative. Everyone in my house has always been a Debbie Downer so it’s rubbed off on me. I try to keep my mouth shut and get over the anger but everyone provokes me so much. It’s gotten to the point where my parents flat out tell me that they want me to go to a friend’s house so they don’t have to deal with me anymore....
Since I can remember, I’ve struggled with self-esteem issues. When I was in elementary school I was quiet and painfully shy. My self-esteem was pretty much non-existent and I got picked on heavily. My classmates would say very mean things to me and I can remember more than once going home to my Mom at the end of the day and sobbing. It wasn’t pretty. Because of being picked on for...
Well, for the past couple years in my life, I’ve struggled with a lot of myself. I moved around a lot. Well, my parents were stationed in Guam for a couple years, then, when we moved, I believed that life was going to be horrible for the rest of the time there. I slowly delved into the internet and started playing this game Maple Story. I know it sounds stupid, but, I then got addicted and...
Since 8th grade I have struggled with self-injury (cutting) and self hatred. God has given me one of the most beautiful and supporting communities in the world. I would not be who I am today or come as far as I have without them. I feel like with them and with the knowledge that Jesus is holding my hand and walking with me each day, I have gained a lot of confidence. I love myself better and I...
Getting to know eachother
Here are I few questions I would like you to answer so that the rest of the group can get to know you!
I want this to be a very open group, comfortable and honest through our trials, joys, and achievments in Christ:)
1. What are some things you really struggle with/ have struggled with?
2. In what ways has God changed you to be able to deal with these struggles? How has he helped you to...
9/11
I was in either 4th or 5th grade and I came downstairs to go to school. I was late to school for some reason…I guess I was sick in the morning. It was around 9 and I came downstairs, ready to leave and I was talking to my mom and both of my parents were just 100% focused on the television. I kept talking, and my dad told me to be quiet. I stared at the t.v. All I remember is just seeing...
I posted my reaction to 9/11 in my personal blog...
It's all ashes now.
I woke up like everyone else that morning, but my mom and I were running late for school so we didn’t bother to turn the TV on to watch the news. We pulled up in front of my friend Graham’s house to pick him up for carpool, but his mom ran out, bawling. She told us there was a terrorist attack in New York, but she was too hysteric to tell us in any detail what had happened. I assumed that maybe...
What's your story?
I wrote something about 9/11 seeing as it’s tomorrow, and I just wanted to share it with all of you. If you remember where you were, how you felt, and how God shaped your reaction then or now, please post it here.
Hello all
My name is Scott, I’m 19, and I live in Colorado. I grew up in a Christian family and went to a Christian school K-8, but I never really devoted myself to God. Then I was saved about seven months ago, and I’m still trying to find every way I can to give my life to Him. I’m a bit of a newcomer with a lot of this, but I’m dating Joy, who you guys have probably seen knows A...
Heey.
joined late. woops.
but my name is Jasmine :). I’m 17. live in California. just graduated from highschool. doing community college while im trying to find what God has in store for me. raised in the church but never truly caught the message until about a year or so ago.
I’m super excited about this. and very excited to meet all of you. :)
Reconciliation
I guess I was a little confused at first about this topic, well, I still am confused a bit.
I might as well start with one of my lame stories - I usually do a lot of things in my room. Pretty much everything from my room, from my homework, to guitar practice, to computer, to sleeping, well, you get it. Whenever my mom comes home, she either greets me by going to my room if I didn’t notice,...
@shiningdefiance
that is so awesome. and definitely not the last time you will come to realize that!
reconciliation: thoughts
the first thing i think of with that word is my experience with the Catholic church—going to reconciliation, confession in a strange booth with a priest behind a screen, telling him i stole barbie clothes from my friend when i was like five years old.
i don’t think that’s real reconciliation. that’s being guilted into admitting something. reconciliation is me, coming...
@setlists
I feel the exact same way. Like, I have some things to say but I just don’t know exactly how to put them into words. What she wrote was beautiful and really, I couldn’t have said it better myself. It really made me think of reconciliation and Jesus’ love for us, how he chose to forgive us of our sin because he loved us and wanted a relationship with us that badly.
Right now, I can’t think of anything to say to follow up the incredible thing you just wrote. You summed it up perfectly. I feel bad because I can’t think of anything to add. I’m a beginner at this. I’ll sleep on it tonight and see what I come up with in the morning.
Yo!
Guys! Reconciliation! What are your thoughts!? Things God has shown you?
reconciliation
Here is something that I wrote yesterday, a bit about me coming to understand what it means to be reconciled to God. I’ll post a bit more later:)
I was going to start this out by saying “Life in it’s self is so simple.”
I was going to go some where with that statement, but as I started thinking, something else came to my mind that I want to write about. I was going to sarcastically talk...
today's subject
Reconciliation.
settlement, resolution, compromise, reunion, bringing together
A few passages to help you:
Ephesians 2:16
Colossians 1:20-1:22
2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2
Proverbs 14:9
We will discuss the topic in posts tomorrow:)
God Bless.
Joy
Well, hi :)
My name is Taylor, I’m 15 years old and a sophomore at HHS. Though I’ve been raised in a Pentecostal church all of my life, I don’t really think I was a ‘true Christian’ until about September last year. I did the whole church thing but didn’t really “practice what I preached” outside of church. God is my everything now and I don’t know what...
Shalom!
My name is Amanda. I’m only 15 and a sophomore in high school. I live in Missouri (near Liz, actually). I had considered myself a Christian since 6th grade but it wasn’t until February of this year that I really got my head in the game.
I’m also excited to be a part of this.
Hey everyone! My name is Nneka. I’m 23 years young. I live in Atlanta and I’m a Southern Belle. Lived in the South my entire life and I love it. Home sweet home.
I’ve been a Christian pretty much my entire life. I grew up in a religious household and ever since I can remember, I attended church, Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and was pretty much always at church. It...
@joy
St. Charles! But that is super awesome girl!!! Can’t wait to hear more about that!!!
@liz
Where in Missouri?
I am hopefully going to IhopU’s Forunner School of Ministry in Kansas City:)
Hi!
Im Liz. Im 17 years old and Im a senior in high school. I live in Missoui. I have one sister who is the funniest person I know. I love Jesus more than life. I have been a serious Christian for almost 2 years now and I wouldn’t trade a single moment.
:)
hello everyone
My name is Joy:) I got this idea because I love how so many of my followers on here are so dedicated to God, and I figured, why not start something with that?! :)
I’m 17 years old, I live in Colorado. Jesus is my life. I’m a baby Christian, been follwing Christ for a little over a year.
I’m engaged, and hopefully going to college for Bible Study/ Missions.
...
oh hey!
I’m Emily. 19, going into my sophomore year at Sacred Heart in CT. Being a Christian full-time started being real to me in the last year. Lately, God has been teaching me to depend on Him and trust Him more fully. I’m super pumped to be doing this bible study group with you all!
HELLO.
I’m Kimberly. 13 years.
I tend to get a little technical sometimes, but when not in school, I kind of let my mind go off a lot.
I’ve been following God for around a year, actually, exactly two weeks ago was the one year anniversary.
Nice to meet you guys.
I’m kinda sorta excited.
Hehe.
spokenhearts.tumblr.com
=).
heyyyyy
lol…my name is Ashley, aka maranatha.tumblr.com. I’m 19 years old, a 3rd year student at the University of Florida and I’m falling in love with Jesus…it’s been an interesting journey for me and now I’m learning (slowly but surely) how to really trust in God. I’m excited to be learning more with all of you and just getting closer to not just one another but...
welcome!
when you get added, post a blog with something to tell the group about yourself:)