Fellowship sounds so... old doesn't; but the principle still applies today. I was talking to my friends about the current blog post I was currently writing at the time (Do Not Enter), and they told me I also needed to write on the fun things you can do as a Christian as well. Being a Christian doesn't mean never being able to get out and live. I think one of the biggest misconceptions of being a Christian is not being able to go out and have a good time. There are plenty of things you can do to have a good time that do not involve partying hard. So don't be discouraged. Look for new opportunities to hang out with your friends that won't lead you to temptation.Hebrews 10:24, 25 says "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." As believers we should get together and encourage each other. You can have Bible studies, go to youth group together, or simply just hang out. Spending time with other believers encourages me in my faith. It reminds me that I am not alone and I can enjoy life as I serve my Lord and Savior. So have fun and love Jesus!
We all have "Do Not Enter" zones that our parents have set up for us. If you are growing up in a Christian home, you probably have more conservative restraints on you than your non-Christian friends. You're annoyed, aren't you?
"Why won't my parents just let me live my life and have fun?" "What's wrong with going out and having a good time?" The answer is simple: nothing. There is nothing at all wrong with having fun. However, what you do to have "fun" may not be. Yes, I know what you're thinking. "Are you serious? Do we really need to talk about this? Seriously quit being such a kill joy!" I know you don't want to hear it, but you need to. The party scene may be appealing to you; the energy and the feeling of being alive draws you in, doesn't it? But even after all that partying, in the end you feel pretty empty. Why? It's because only Jesus can fill the void in your heart. The things we use to try to fill the void with - drugs, alcohol, and even relationships - in the end leave us empty and disappointed. Jesus is the only one who will never disappoint you. Hey guys! I'm so sorry I haven't posted much lately. I've been busy with school and all my other extra activities. However I have not forgotten that I have a blog. I wanted all of you to know that I want your impute on this current series. You can email me at [email protected] or if you just want to keep up with me follow me on twitter @412challenge. Thanks for all your support:)
If you are like me you have been in church your whole life, including the nine months prior to your birth. My dad was a pastor and currently is a mission leader, so I can say I heard the message more than once. It's easy so very easy to get tired of it hearing it. You sit down in church or a youth conference and think here we go again. We tune it out, ignore the speaker and go with our lives. After all its the same old story its out dated, and I've heard it a thousand times. Religion may work for some people but its not for me. Sound familiar? If you've grow up in church you may know how this feels. The same old story gets old. We get used to hearing it so much that the power of the message becomes not all that moving. But God should move our hearts, shouldn't he? Of course but in order to do that our heart needs to be open to him. So I'm going to go ahead and be one of the many voices you've heard and tell you God wants you. I know you know Christ died on the cross for you, but stop and think for a moment. CHRIST DIED FOR YOU!!!! And by died I mean beaten, flogged, crucified, and stabbed with a spear die. How many people do you know did that for you? One, Jesus Christ to be exact. So to those of you who have heard this message a thousand times please know he died for you and he loves. He's waiting for you.
I have ate, slept, and breathed Jesus since the moment I was born. My dad was a pastor for a few years then was called to do mission work. I have attended count less VBS's, Bible studies, Christmas and Easter pageants, and I have spent hours volunteering at church events. I am NOT saying this to brag. But I want to convey the struggles as a teen to growing up Christian. Parents who became Christians after there teen years do not exactly know our struggles quite as well as we do. I want to begin a series of articles describing some of the most difficult struggles as a teen today. Post comments and share your struggles. We want to know what your going through and help you.
When I was three years old my dad began pastoring at a small church. During those years of ministry my dad would get very tired. He was almost never home. He was working full time as a nurse and part time as a pastor. Needless to say he was busy. During those years I began to attend a small Christian school. At the school I attended, there was a prayer chapel. The prayer chapel was no bigger than a shed. You could feel the warmth and security the moment you stepped in the door. In the morning before going to class, my dad and I would go to the little chapel and pray. I loved that chapel. It was always open. Going to that small prayer chapel helped me learn that I could talk to God whenever and wherever. God wants us to talk to him. If you have ever been in any relationship you know one of the key components of having the relationship is communication. God wants to communicate with you. He wants to have a relationship with you as your Heavenly Father. He loves you and He wants to talk to you. So don't be afraid to talk to your Heavenly Father, he's there for you.
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