One more thing...
So, I have been doing a mini fast with a friend. I was asking for 2 main things. One of them was for God to give me something to do, a guideline to follow with a friend who is not a part of the Kingdom. Well, yesterday, guess who had a little chit-chat with me while reading the Word. Yep, God Himself! And He told me a clear course of action for now.
So, I am in search of anyone who knows of, or has, an overview of the Bible that breaks down the Bible into topical sections. Like, a book that will give every Scripture related to say the prophecy of Christ, why Christians believe what they do, Marriage, all that stuff. Once I get that, that will be coupled with a Bible and handed over with prayer behind it. So, if you can help, let me know! Thanks in advance. God is so cool! We're best friends forever you know...
later
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Wahoo!
Yelloooo to the blogging world. I, yours truly, have just found out what minor I want. I am going to pursue a minor in Child Development. I like kids, I may work with kids, and kids are everywhere. Also, plan on having some of my own, so yeah.
Oh, guess what? I plan on going on my FIRST missions trip this summer. To Baja, Mexico. I am very excited. I wonder what God's going to do in my life so that I can be of any use during the trip...only what I let Him right? Well, I give Him full range, a carte blanche to make Lexi useful for the Kingdom. So yeah, my first time trying to raise support and a team, but I have no fear, for God is with me. Hey, if you don't get a letter, you can still support me!
Anyway, I am done with my classes for the day. Just gonna maybe do some more laundry, read my Bible and then do some pre-final flash cards or something. Oh, I have some chemistry homework and I need to read my lab manual for the quiz tomorrow. But other than that, I am DONE! Well, gonna grab some lunch.
later
Oh, guess what? I plan on going on my FIRST missions trip this summer. To Baja, Mexico. I am very excited. I wonder what God's going to do in my life so that I can be of any use during the trip...only what I let Him right? Well, I give Him full range, a carte blanche to make Lexi useful for the Kingdom. So yeah, my first time trying to raise support and a team, but I have no fear, for God is with me. Hey, if you don't get a letter, you can still support me!
Anyway, I am done with my classes for the day. Just gonna maybe do some more laundry, read my Bible and then do some pre-final flash cards or something. Oh, I have some chemistry homework and I need to read my lab manual for the quiz tomorrow. But other than that, I am DONE! Well, gonna grab some lunch.
later
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Read Your Bible!!!
How many times have we heard that? Well, it is actually one of the greatest things you could do with your free time. Here's a few reasons why:
1. It keeps you from looking at all the CRAP on the internet, including struggles or impure websites.
2. When people reference Scripture, or you hear a Christian song, you know for yourself that it came from the Bible.
3. Gives you a better clarity into some of the things Christians have and why. (joy, peace, etc.)
4. Dude, God wrote you a book...that's just cool.
5. God will speak to you through it. Maybe from reading a story, or the words of Jesus.
6. It is a literal Handbook for Life and Decision Making.
7. There are instances of pretty much every situation in the Bible. Precedents have been set, we just have to find and follow them.
8. You can say "I JUST read that!" and mean it.
9. There is an entire book on wisdom.
10. It's the ultimate truth, and it is steady. You can go to it and ignore everything else you hear from the world or others.
Okay, so that was slightly more than a few, but you get the idea. And reading it every day, at about the same time, is what is called a 'Devotional'. Devotional time is just committing time, energy, and attention to God. Whether praying, reading the Bible, worshiping, speaking Scripture out loud(confessing Scripture) or all of the above. It's pretty important to spend time with God every day. I mean, when you're in love with someone, you kind of like hanging out with them. Even if you just like to be around someone, you try to enjoy their company as much as possible, right? Well, God wants to spend time with you. At any time you have God's undivided attention. Cool? Oh yeah.
And if you aren't sure what to say to God, just start talking. (Prayer is talking to God)Talk about the weather, your classes, your job, your day, family. Anything. Just hearing your voice and having your attention is what He wants. Tell Him about your problems, your issues, pet-peeves. Whatever. He is enraptured by you. He thinks you're the coolest person next to Jesus. Spend some time with Him.
Read your Bible with renewed vigor today. Ask God to show you something as you read. Talk to Him all the time. Find something you want to learn about and read up. I've heard the Bible called a 66 book love letter. Read your Beloved's passionate, inspiring, loving letter today.
READ YOUR BIBLE!
1. It keeps you from looking at all the CRAP on the internet, including struggles or impure websites.
2. When people reference Scripture, or you hear a Christian song, you know for yourself that it came from the Bible.
3. Gives you a better clarity into some of the things Christians have and why. (joy, peace, etc.)
4. Dude, God wrote you a book...that's just cool.
5. God will speak to you through it. Maybe from reading a story, or the words of Jesus.
6. It is a literal Handbook for Life and Decision Making.
7. There are instances of pretty much every situation in the Bible. Precedents have been set, we just have to find and follow them.
8. You can say "I JUST read that!" and mean it.
9. There is an entire book on wisdom.
10. It's the ultimate truth, and it is steady. You can go to it and ignore everything else you hear from the world or others.
Okay, so that was slightly more than a few, but you get the idea. And reading it every day, at about the same time, is what is called a 'Devotional'. Devotional time is just committing time, energy, and attention to God. Whether praying, reading the Bible, worshiping, speaking Scripture out loud(confessing Scripture) or all of the above. It's pretty important to spend time with God every day. I mean, when you're in love with someone, you kind of like hanging out with them. Even if you just like to be around someone, you try to enjoy their company as much as possible, right? Well, God wants to spend time with you. At any time you have God's undivided attention. Cool? Oh yeah.
And if you aren't sure what to say to God, just start talking. (Prayer is talking to God)Talk about the weather, your classes, your job, your day, family. Anything. Just hearing your voice and having your attention is what He wants. Tell Him about your problems, your issues, pet-peeves. Whatever. He is enraptured by you. He thinks you're the coolest person next to Jesus. Spend some time with Him.
Read your Bible with renewed vigor today. Ask God to show you something as you read. Talk to Him all the time. Find something you want to learn about and read up. I've heard the Bible called a 66 book love letter. Read your Beloved's passionate, inspiring, loving letter today.
READ YOUR BIBLE!
Monday, March 17, 2008
LG-Joy Part 2
So...Life Group. Um, I guess it went well. I feel like I talked way too much, but eh, I'm still learning. We had 4 girls and then the 3 leaders, the usual crowd. It was a semi-difficult lesson to teach. I could see that understanding the difference between happiness and joy was hard to grasp. I also feel like I dominated the lesson, which is fine, but I'll try to work out double-teaming better with my other leader(one of them is leaving). So yeah, working on it. Haha. Perfect.
Anyway, I think it went okay. I hope they got it. We dabbed into spiritual warfare and salvation and identity. All in all, a fun-filled night. Pointers welcome.
I love my LG.
Anyway, I think it went okay. I hope they got it. We dabbed into spiritual warfare and salvation and identity. All in all, a fun-filled night. Pointers welcome.
I love my LG.
LG-Joy
I enjoy leading. I like having answers. And my group of girls, though inconsistent, are very fun when they pay attention. Tonight the lesson is Joy. Pray that God speaks through me and guides me. I'm excited for it. Give you guys an update later! Oh, and my roommate has a headache, pray for her to feel better. Okay, bye for real now.
Been a while eh?
Wow. So, wow. I forgot all about this page. Okay, hopefully I can remember and do it faithfully, maybe once a week. Anyway, I have so much to spill that has happened over the past 8ish months.
Um, well, for starters, I have become a member of the most exciting church I've ever been to. I love Every Nation Tallahassee. I see God working in the lives of every pastor. And the pastors, by the way, are pretty awesome as well. The worship is always filled with the presence of God, the messages relevant to EVERY walk of life, and the people are *kiss fingertips* perfecto!. I have learned and been challenged and grown as a result of my church, and I wouldn't change it for any other.
Personally, I've broken through some crazy barriers, changed how I identified myself, and met other college students honestly walking out the life of the narrow path set before them. That may be a lot for a second post. But it's what I got right now. I'm excited for responses. Oh, and some of our fantastic campus ministers on this site as well. Soon as I get their permission I'll post their links. Meanwhile, gonna do some Spanish then hit the hay. G'night!
lexi
Um, well, for starters, I have become a member of the most exciting church I've ever been to. I love Every Nation Tallahassee. I see God working in the lives of every pastor. And the pastors, by the way, are pretty awesome as well. The worship is always filled with the presence of God, the messages relevant to EVERY walk of life, and the people are *kiss fingertips* perfecto!. I have learned and been challenged and grown as a result of my church, and I wouldn't change it for any other.
Personally, I've broken through some crazy barriers, changed how I identified myself, and met other college students honestly walking out the life of the narrow path set before them. That may be a lot for a second post. But it's what I got right now. I'm excited for responses. Oh, and some of our fantastic campus ministers on this site as well. Soon as I get their permission I'll post their links. Meanwhile, gonna do some Spanish then hit the hay. G'night!
lexi
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