CD Spotlight: How Can We Be Silent

CD Title: How Can We Be Silent
Artist: Barlow Girl
Genre: Christian rock/pop
CD Release Date: 2007
My Favorite Songs: Million Voices, I Don't Regret, and
Here's My Life
My Rate On This CD (on a scale of 1-10): 8

VERY Late Pray The Votes

I'm sorry that these are so late! I've been extremely busy studying for an upcoming test. I couldn't find the time to get on the computer and type these out so please forgive me. I'll try to catch you up!

Day 9- October 14- Proverbs 2:3-6
Pray for the knowledge and understanding of God.

Day 10- October 15- Proverbs 14:26, 34
Thank God for His promise of confidence and protection.

Day 11- October 16- Psalms 32:8
Thank Him for showing us what He wants us to do in this election.

I'm going to give you the one for tomorrow as well because I'm not sure if I'll have time to post.

Day 12- October 17- Ephesians 5:14-17
Thank Him for the promise of understanding His will.

Pray The Vote- Day 8

Day 8- October 13- Proverbs 1:7
Reverence for God through prayer, fasting and meditating on His Word will bring answers.
Pray for His answers

Pray The Vote- Day 7

Day 7- October 12- Jeremiah 33:3
Call out to the Father; He will answer and show you His will.

Pray The Vote- Day 6

Day 6- October 11- Psalm 5:8
Pray for God's guidance because of the enemies of our faith.

My Daybook 2

Outside my window...
The sky is full of grey clouds and the sun is trying to peak around them.
The leaves of the trees appear more green because of the rain two days ago. The temperature is still warm, but signs of fall are everywhere!

I am thinking...
That I would like to accomplish all of my assignments in a timely manner and do them all with a good attitude.

I'm thankful for...
God's protection from the recent storms and His marvelous grace that He has shown His servant this week.

From the kitchen...
I haven't even had breakfast yet! Hopefully some biscuits, sausage, eggs, grits, toast, bacon, etc. Ha! Now I'm dreaming!

I am going...
To a church function with my friend Lauren.

I am wearing...
An off white cotton t-shirt with blue plaid shorts. Wow, what a combination! They are my PJ's ya know!

I am reading...
The Bible with my mother every morning in our Bible study and I'm loving every minute of it!

I am hoping...
That I do well on my test at the end of this month.

I am hearing...
The sound of the TV in my grandmother's room...the sound of cleaner being sprayed, by my mother, in the master bathroom...the sound of typing...etc.

One of my favorite things...
Eating chocolate chip muffins with butter right after they have come out of the oven. YUM!

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Pray The Vote- Day 5

Day 5- October 10- Romans 13:1
To prepare to vote, pray God will check your understanding in the
light of His truth.

Pray The Vote-Day 3 and 4

I'm sorry that days 3 is late! Here it is if you would still like to use it:

Day 3- October 8- Colossians 1:16-17
Leaders and governments are His creation.
Pray that our new leadership will honor our Lord Jesus Christ.

Day 4- October 9- Ephesians 1:17-22
God Is above all power, even the U.S. government.
Pray that "the eyes of your understanding be opened."

Pray The Vote- Day 2

Day 2- October 7- Daniel 4:17

God rules over the kingdom of man.
Pray for our Father to direct your vote to His chosen leader.

Pray The Vote- Day 1

At my home church we have started a thirty-day prayer program for the upcoming presidential election. I would like to share it with you so that you may follow along if you feel led.
Each day I will post a scripture and a prayer concerning that scripture. Please add this to your daily routine. This election is extremely important for the future of our country, so please pray faithfully.
Here is the first day:

Day 1- October 6- Daniel 2:20-22
Pray for Godly wisdom concerning your vote.

(Even if you are not old enough to vote, please pray for our country anyway. The people that are elected in November will affect your future and the future of your children!)

Funny E-mail

One of the greatest secrets of life is having patience & wisdom...

Made you laugh!

Fall Is Here!

Yesterday was the first day of fall (if you didn't already know). I do not have a favorite time of year, but I really enjoy the fall. The weather is cool, not cold, and all of the trees are beginning to lose their leaves. I love the fall colors of red, orange, and yellow. Great holidays, like Thanksgiving, are to be enjoyed with family and friends. Jeans, long sleeved shirts, and jackets are pulled out of storage to be worn for the rest of the year. Everything just seems...cozy...warm...comfortable. And that includes my favorite hot apple cider. Yum!

Fall means it's time for our annual family trip to the Smokey Mountains. We try to go at the peak of the fall foliage (but we always seem to miss it or come before its time). When I was little this trip meant boring car rides through small winding roads all day long. But now that I'm older I enjoy and appreciate these trips much more. I've learned to love and cherish the time with my parents. And believe it or not, I like the long car ride through those small winding roads!

Poem: Do The Next Thing

From an old English parsonage down by the sea,
There came in the twilight a message to me;
Its quaint Saxon legend, deeply engraven,
Hath, as it seems to me, teaching from heaven.
And all through the doors, the quiet words ring
Like a low inspiration, “Do the next thing.”


Many a questioning, many a fear,
Many a doubt hath its quieting here.
Moment by moment, let down from heaven,
Time, opportunity, guidance are given.
Fear not tomorrow, child of the King,
Trust that with Jesus; do the next thing.


Do it immediately, do it with prayer,
Do it reliantly, casting all care.
Do it with reverence, tracing His hand,
Who placed it before thee with earnest command.
Stayed on omnipotence, safe ‘neath His wing,
Leave all resultings; do the next thing.


Looking to Jesus, ever serener,
Working or suffering be thy demeanor,
In His dear presence, the rest of His calm,
The light of His countenance, be thy psalm.
Strong in His faithfulness, praise and sing;
Then, as He beckons thee, do the next thing.

-Author unknown-

CD Spotlight: Hawk Nelson Is My Friend

CD Title: Hawk Nelson Is My Friend
Artist: Hawk Nelson
Release Date: 2008
My Favortie Songs: Friend Like That, Turn It On, Ancient History, and I Still Miss You
My score on this CD (On a scale of 1-10): 9

CD Spotlight-Comatose

CD Title: Comatose
Artist: Skillet
Release Date: 2006
My favorite songs: Whispers In The Dark, Yours To Hold, Comatose, and Say Goodbye
My score on this CD (On a scale of 1-10): 9

We All Need The Savior

One of my School assignments this week was to write a comparison paper on the faith of Islam and Christianity. I thought I would share what I learned about the religion of Islam.

Islam is the youngest of the major world religions, but is still the largest. Followers of Islam, or Muslims, are required to believe certain doctrines and to perform certain duties. Islam and Christianity have many similarities and many differences. Here are some facts about both religions that I thought were interesting:
1) Belief in God
• Muslims believe that there no god but Allah.
• Christians believe in the one true God who is revealed in Scripture as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, or the Trinity.
2) Prayer
• Muslims are required to perform the ritual of prayer. They must kneel and bow in the direction of the holy city (Mecca) and pray five times a day.
• Christians pray based on their relationship with God. Prayer is not required to be a Christian, but it is a way to communicate with the Father in Heaven.
3) Sin
• Muslims believe that humans are born without sin. When their born, they believe their hearts are a clean slate and that their free from sin.
• Christians believe that when a human is born they are already corrupted by sin and need God's grace to be free from that sin.
4) Salvation
• Muslims believe that to become a Muslim, a person must publicly repeat the words: "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the prophet of Allah". This statement of belief is called the Shahadah. Muslims also believe that a person has to earn his or her salvation.
• Christians believe in a loving God who sent His Son to die for their sins, according to the Bible. They believe that Jesus paid the price for their sins and now they are free from the bondage of death.

I believe that the Muslims are a lost people who need to be saved. They are blinded from the truth and need the love of God to be revealed to them as quickly as possible. Though they hate Christians because of our faith in Jesus Christ, God still loves them.

Please pray for the Muslims around the world that need to come to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior.