Challenged by Youth

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I have heard Max Parish preach.
His every word caught my attention.
I was encouraged.
I was challenged in my walk.
I was driven to the Word.
All from an introduction to the book of Hebrews.
I left wanting more. It was too short for my hungry ears...yet perfect for his audience.
He instructed. He reviewed and guided the listener with grace and skill from the Father.
This from a man the age of my son.

I Timothy 4:12-16

12Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. 14Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.
15Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. 16Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. (NIV)

Dancing with God - something to ponder

My sister in law in Alabama sent this -

Dancing With God

When I meditated on the word Guidance, I kept seeing 'dance' at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn't flow with the music, And everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky. When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead, Both bodies begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back Or by pressing Lightly in one direction or another. It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes surrender, willingness, And attentiveness from one person And gentle guidance and skill from the other. My eyes drew back to the word Guidance. When I saw 'G': I thought of God, followed by 'u' and 'I. 'God', 'u' and 'I dance.' God, you, and I dance. As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust That I would get guidance about my life. Once again, I became willing to let God lead. My prayer for you today is that God's blessings And mercies are upon you on this day and every day. May you abide in God, as God abides in you. Dance together with God, trusting God to lead And to guide you through each season of your life. Lets continue to pray for one another and I hope you dance.....~author unknown~

7 x 7

My 7 by 7, by Jessie


7 Things I'd like to do before I die:

1. bring at least one person to Christ
2. stay friends with someone forever
3. snowboard in Canada
4. design my dream house
5. cry for a good reason
6. get married
7. make a movie


7 Things I say often:
1. I'll take care of it.
2. are you kidding me ?
3. same difference
4. my bad
5. can i come over?
6. close the door, please
7. turn the light off let me sleep

7 Things I'd like in a future husband:

1. Loves God more than he loves me
2. makes me laugh
3. tall/good looking
4. likes to go every where
5. likes my family(all of them)
6. wants to just be by me
7. knows how to be a leader

7 Things I can't do well:
1. not finish a book
2. spelling
3. run
4. talk to people
5. swim
6. stay warm
7. fly

7 Authors/books I like:
1. beverly lewis
2. janette oke
3. brian jacques
4. God
5. Charles Dickens
6. Lori Wick
7. Wanda E. Brunstetter

7 People I tag:
1. Helayna
2. Angel
3. Mom
4. Rachel
5. Bethany
6. Katie
7. Amanda


My 7 by 7, by Lori


7 Things I'd like to do before I die:

1. Have no pets (like that will happen).
2. Have no debt.
3. Give a lot of money away.
4. Be my daughters' best friend.
5. See each of my sons find a godly wife.
6. See each of my daughters find a godly husband.
7. Read through the Bible in a year.
8. See my grandchildren walk with the Lord. (Sorry...I got carried away.)

7 Movies I enjoyed watching:
1. The Princess Bride
2. Pride and Prejudice
3. The Sound of Music
4. Sleepless in Seattle
5. Hook
6. Cheaper by the Dozen (the old one)
7. Ben Hur

7 Things I say often:

1. Whose dishes are these?
2. Whose wet laundry is this?
3. Turn down the music, please.
4. Have you finished school?
5. You are my favorite 9 year old (11 year old, 14 year old, etc...)
6. Time's up. Get out of the bathroom.
7. Has anyone seen my glasses?

7 Things I admire in my husband:

1. He loves God more than he loves me.
2. He makes me play racquetball.
3. He eats my cooking cheerfully.
4. He prays for me.
5. He's the brother of 10 and father of 7.
6. He gives me a backrub, even when I don't give him one.
7. He leads his family spiritually.

7 Things I can't do well:

1. jump off waterfalls (trust me)
2. exercise
3. watch a movie without falling asleep
4. finish a book
5. applique (like on a quilt)
6. sit in a car for very long
7. go to bed on time

7 Authors/books I like:

1. CS Lewis
2. Charles Dickens
3. Phillip Keller
4. Louisa May Alcott
5. Nathaniel Hawthorne
6. Gary Paulsen
7. Jean Fritz

7 People I tag:

1. Tiffany
2. Aubri
3. Shelby
4. Savannah
5. Ben
6. Jordan
7. Meghan