Jesus is the way the truth and the light

          Today I deleted twelve posts, whether they were important or not, one thing never changes; Jesus loves me, he loves you, and all things do not seem to matter anymore. Everything else seems to pale in comparison to living a life fully committed and trusting in God. He never forsook me, even during a time of sorrow, being a place that did not seem to fit, and being lost in my own world. Never again- the shutting out of people, distancing myself from anything and everything, that kind of life is not worth it. If I just focus on serving God everything else will fall into place. I haven't been able to really think for myself for the past couple weeks. You could say.. It is my fault for it being so. Recently busy and preoccupied attempting writing a paper on Luke. 1737 words to be exact, when supposedly subtract 982 words, that'll do! 

          If only writing, came naturally, like ink to a page, struck with sudden inspiration, and turned into a wondrous piece of art. You could say a many things, but still say the equivalent of nothing. If words are empty what meaning do they hold? Can words reach down and touch the soul? If only people would look in the eyes, all the facades would fade away, and compassion instead of pity would flow through them. I'd rather see the people I love smile and laugh. That is the most beautiful sound. What do you see as important in your life? Be it family, friends, God, material things, the next step, or does nothing seem important? Everyday is a gift from God. I cannot be still, be quiet, or turn a deaf ear to the people around me. What you need is something that you fail to see. Where did becoming your own number one become the most important? I  am only speaking hypothetically to make you think. What is missing? The answer may be staring you in your face. No, not your computer screen! What is life without humor, be it flavorless, bland, or savory? 

          What if you lost someone you loved, would your world shatter or would you live on? I am a living testimony, to that, living on, being strong, and relying on God more than myself. For on my own I am just me, plain Jane, MJ. My talents are not my own, they're his, and more than anything my life is not my own but his. There are lies floating around that there are multiple ways to be saved, but on this the bible is clear.

• Acts 2:38 (KJV) Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

• Acts 4:12 (KJV) Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

• Matthew 28:19 (KJV) Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

•  Matthew 3:11 (KJV)I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and [with] fire:

• John 14:6 (KJV) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

 Notice that it says in the name, meaning NOT plural: Jesus is the father, Jesus is the Son, and Jesus is the Holy Ghost. There is only one God.

• Deuteronomy 6:4 (KJV) Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD:

• John 10:30 (KJV) I and [my] Father are one.

Other scripture references

to the plan of salvation (Acts 2:38; 4:12; 8:12-17; 10:43-48; 19:1-6).
to the oneness of God (John 1:1-14; I Timothy 3:16; Colossians 2:9). 

M90 (Day 58 to Day 64)

Created by Michaela Stephens

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

I want to be busy..

Mon

70°F | 32°F

Tue

56°F | 32°F

Wed

57°F | 40°F

Please Lord, take this sickness, far far away! Where my throat is no longer as dry as a desert. I'm tired of laying down, sickness does not suit me! If there was a doctor he'd be telling me, "lay down ma'am, you're not fully recovered!" I already wrote  down the M90 verses for this week on idex cards. I need to buy more 4x6 cards. And an ink cartridge too! Sitting still is getting on my nerves, whoever will put up with dear me? Dear dear me, I think it's time someone commented.. The bareness of this blog is also getting on my nerves. The propping myself up by elbow just isn't working. Indeed. It's 5:22 according to my phone, 5:26 by Mac, and 5:22 by my watch. Sneezing is indeed grotesque. The ugly sweater is somehow in style, and where is fashion going? Down, down, down the drain. Another cough drop. It's very thought provoking what pastor preached about. People have twisted views of the truth, not all truths are equal, but there is only one truth. John 4:16 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the light: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 2 Kings 19:15, Mark 12:29. 

Being sick is no fun, tomorrow is valentines.. I guess home it is. I'm sitting up now and typing. Marvelous. I need to change my phone's settings.. Haven't got around to it. That annoying tone is no longer set for text messages yay! I'm looking at forever21's website out of boredom, while texting Georgie. ✉ You've got mail. Three little words. ♡ Wunderbard Worten ☀ The weather forecast for the next couple of days. Monday would be a perfect day for a picnic.. ☀ It is now 8:27 p.m. my time. Mom went to bed early. I feel like I've been resting all day. It's done a little good, since I'm not coughing as much now. Don't you want a tiara? Today has been going by at a pace of a turtle or a snail. 

Now I'm cold again. It's either freezing or burning up. Now it is tomorrow. Sleep helped a lot. I feel much better! Shopping sounds good right about now, but I don't think going outside would do my lungs good. My throat is still dry. I'm either drinking milk/water or have a cough drop otherwise my throat feels funny. Indeed. Target or Kohls or homegoods? When I get my next paycheck though, mygreatlakes heh. Because of the 129 for my phone this month I might not do it though. I'm paid ahead anyways. 8-10-11 paid ahead hahhahaha. Now I am cold, the heat blanket turns off after a certain amount of time. 

Can you believe it's Valentines already? January flew by and now February is halfway over basically. Hard to believe. The school bus is here to take the kiddies. Don't you feel old yet sweetie? I absolutely do.. I'm ready for spring, absolutely. Ah.... tissue, where art thou? I've sneezed 3 times in the last minute.. My house is cold, it's making me sneeze. I need to get some comfy slipper socks, so my feet can be warm. On March 31st it'll be a year working at Lowe's Foods. That's crazy. The house is dreadful cold. In a random mood, the Beatles playing on youtube, it is valentine after all. Mom is going to make french toast yay! I have sojourned to the living room. Where the sun is shining down upon me. :] My screen is gross, where is my micro fiber cloth? Do you know? Ew my cough is coming back. Evil! I'm sick of being sick.. Nate is home. It's 10:28. I can't believe I woke up at 7 something today. EARLY! Here you go! It is valentines after all.

 

 

This marks the end of my post. I hope you have a wonderful day and a happy valentine's too. God bless!

-ultimatecamerajunkie

Sunday, the best day!

It's great to feel a peace that passes understanding. Today, at church, was amazing. The presence of the Lord filled the temple. Nothing like being in the house of God. :] Mom is going to be cooking homemade pizza! Excited!!!!!! I'm a growing girl.. Not really. I definitely have the appetite of one though. My phone still will not work properly. Stupid Samsung seek.. Anyways God is good, so so so good. I shant complain for the goodness of God is never-ending. Tomorrow is my day off, the beginning and the last (are both days off). T/W/W/F will be crazy, but I have God on my side. :D I aced the M-90 quiz again today, at least I believe so.. I can check off those days. 

I'll need to buy a new phone before long.. a trip to boost mobile.. wherever that is. Mom knows somehow where that is. Work without a phone is not good.. get to it.. My room is freezing, a change of scenery is in order. The living room, where HaHa is watching Paradise Farm or Paradise Ranch.. Still not done with Sungkyunkwan Scandel. Slowly watching it, spreading it out for a bit. I'm reading Sis. Christian's book, His guiding hand, (I like it, yay!) Life is almost peaceful without a cellphone.. Silence.. Except I need a cellphone. Ha. It's not convenient. Good thing I work Friday, then I'll get my schedule.. I had a glass of milk instead of a glass of code red. George would be proud. 

Hope whoever you are reading this... that you have a fantastical day too. That's a good word, indeed. Gross, the smell of hamburger that is. It's nice out, a good day to go for a walk. Almost tempting if Heather would come too.. I'm not very persuasive.. Try a bit harder maybe.. 

Some of my favorite verses ▼

1 John 1:9 (KJV) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Psalm 27:1 (KJV) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 

John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Heb 13:8 (KJV) Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

  

Acts 2:38 (KJV)Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

  

Psalm 23 (KJV)

1: The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3: He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever^.

119:11 (KJV) Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.  

Psalm 119:105 (KJV) Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

1 John 2:15 (KJV) Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Acts 4:12 (KJV) Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

  

iLive Video - Our purpose as a YOUTH group

The dates coming up.. (iLive)

2/4 This friday, there will be an iLive fellowship night. We will be bowling.

The plan: Creekside Bowling Winston-Salem, NC

Cost per person:

$4 for each game

$3 for shoes

Be sure to come, I'd like to see you try to beat my skills.

Friday, 2/18 Ministry event with Renee Brown! (@ heavenview)
We'll be helping set up for the blood drive, putting together back packs for the homeless (socks, gloves, blankets, hats, and scarfs)

Monday, 2/21 iLive Ski Trip (hope you can come!)

Tuedsday, 2/22 Salem Terrace (show some love to the elderly, watch them beat you in scrabble)

Friday, 3/4 - iLive Worship - Section 5 Rally in Lexington

How is your memorizing for M-90? Are you getting your memorizing skills on? If not, you can still try, it pays to hide God's word in your heart, hint hint (ipod touch is the prize). You still have a chance! It will make a huge impact on your life learning God's word. I know it has changed mine, quoting verses in my sleep. :D

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✍..Inspiration..✍

 

Not that I'm getting married any time soon.. but "ideas"

 

"First, it's kind of a good idea to be engaged first..."

 "Which absolutely has not happened, thank goodness."

 

"Getting off of the wedding... tangent."

"Absolutely adore those shoes.."

 "A mix of HK & Alice in Wonderland"