Hey everyone!
Yep, that's right. I'm on holidays at a really nice place called Ettalong Beach. It's a family tradition that we go up with our grandparents each January. It's a nice, tranquil feeling. Sorry, it means that we have no internet- I'm at a local internet cafe and only have 10 minutes left!
My birthday is on Saturday. We are going to a science museum because my mum's parents want to spend time with me and they are kind of fussy. Then, next Tuesday (it's MoIh anday today) I'm going to a waterpark called Jamberoo with other family members. It's going to be fun.
Sorry, its a really short post, but I only have 6 minutes left!
Shona
Sunday, January 7, 2007
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Jessica
Last time I posted, I told everyone about a girl who means a lot to me, although I don't think she'll ever realise it- Stephanie. Now, I think I am going to post about another friend who means the world to me, although I think she thinks that I don't like her much, and prefer her sister. But, I don't play favourites.
Jessica has changed my life. I've always had a problem with being shy, especially in church. I've never really wanted to go to the altar, even though I know how amazing and special it does feel when you go up there, and I love being prayed for.
On the 26th of August, 2006, we went to a big, amazing, crazy event called 'Big Exo Day'. There were loads of sports, bmx rides, extreme stuff, along with heaps of rides and it was great. But it was a Christian event, and none of this is why I really admire Jess.
That night, Darrell Scott preached. He told us about his daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, who was killed in the American Columbine School Shooting 1999- the largest school shooting ever to take place in America. It was an amazing preaching- and buy the book "Rachel's Tears" if you can, by Beth Nimmo and Darrell Scott to read about it.
I think I should pause here and give you some background information. Jessica is older than me, but only by a day less than a year. She is the church pastor's daughter and is really nice. Before this day, I regret to admit, that I never really paid attention to her. Sometimes I still think I neglect her. She has been to so many altar calls, and therefore what happened next was totally selfless for her. I think this was the second or third time she prompted me to do this, but this is the first time I accepted.
There was an altar call, and seeing as there were about 10000 people there, the Youth pastor had to go down with you, pray over you and hand you a little mini bible (just the chapter of John) and discuss what was going on. Firstly, Tabitha went with Rebekah (I'll tell you about Tab later, Rebekah is the Youth pastor with Andrew) and I, as usual, was too shy to participate, although I really wanted to.
Then, Jessica tapped me and said "You can go if you want to." I looked at her, and I think she saw the fear in my eyes. I answered her with a request, which she accepted and it means more to me than anything else she, or pretty much anyone else, has ever done for me.
"Will you come with me?". Then, on that day, Jesus Christ and I were reunited, my friendship with Jessica became a million times stronger and I overcame my fear of standing out.
So, thank you Jessica.
Today, I leave you with a challenge. Are you going to let your better judgement fail, like I did so many times? I challenge you to do what you want to do, forgetting about what others might think. We only have so many years on this planet, use them!
Jessica has changed my life. I've always had a problem with being shy, especially in church. I've never really wanted to go to the altar, even though I know how amazing and special it does feel when you go up there, and I love being prayed for.
On the 26th of August, 2006, we went to a big, amazing, crazy event called 'Big Exo Day'. There were loads of sports, bmx rides, extreme stuff, along with heaps of rides and it was great. But it was a Christian event, and none of this is why I really admire Jess.
That night, Darrell Scott preached. He told us about his daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, who was killed in the American Columbine School Shooting 1999- the largest school shooting ever to take place in America. It was an amazing preaching- and buy the book "Rachel's Tears" if you can, by Beth Nimmo and Darrell Scott to read about it.
I think I should pause here and give you some background information. Jessica is older than me, but only by a day less than a year. She is the church pastor's daughter and is really nice. Before this day, I regret to admit, that I never really paid attention to her. Sometimes I still think I neglect her. She has been to so many altar calls, and therefore what happened next was totally selfless for her. I think this was the second or third time she prompted me to do this, but this is the first time I accepted.
There was an altar call, and seeing as there were about 10000 people there, the Youth pastor had to go down with you, pray over you and hand you a little mini bible (just the chapter of John) and discuss what was going on. Firstly, Tabitha went with Rebekah (I'll tell you about Tab later, Rebekah is the Youth pastor with Andrew) and I, as usual, was too shy to participate, although I really wanted to.
Then, Jessica tapped me and said "You can go if you want to." I looked at her, and I think she saw the fear in my eyes. I answered her with a request, which she accepted and it means more to me than anything else she, or pretty much anyone else, has ever done for me.
"Will you come with me?". Then, on that day, Jesus Christ and I were reunited, my friendship with Jessica became a million times stronger and I overcame my fear of standing out.
So, thank you Jessica.
Today, I leave you with a challenge. Are you going to let your better judgement fail, like I did so many times? I challenge you to do what you want to do, forgetting about what others might think. We only have so many years on this planet, use them!
Monday, January 1, 2007
Stephanie
Stephanie is a girl who goes to my youth group. Stephanie, if you are reading this hi!! Yeah, I'm going by my middle name, so that's why you probably think I'm weird...
Anyway, Stephanie inspired me so much. She goes to my youth group, as I said before, and she goes to a public school, has friends that are always wearing skimpy clothes and short dresses- and rolling them up! Her parents aren't Christians and she has any normal problems that you can think of.
But she sticks with God, no matter what. With our connect group, we all talk about whats up etc., and help each other out. When I'm embarressed to say something, just cause I thought only I'd have the problem, its like she reads my mind and asks and shares it, and the same things are happening in her life.
I really, really am blessed to have such an inspiring, happy and friendly girl in my youth group. She is kind and considerate, pretty and a good dancer, and most of all she sticks with what she believes in. She loves God, and tries to stay pure and Holy in His sight.
Stephanie, if you are reading this, hi. You changed my views on my life and helped me think about my problems. Thank you so much! :) You rock!
Anyway, Stephanie inspired me so much. She goes to my youth group, as I said before, and she goes to a public school, has friends that are always wearing skimpy clothes and short dresses- and rolling them up! Her parents aren't Christians and she has any normal problems that you can think of.
But she sticks with God, no matter what. With our connect group, we all talk about whats up etc., and help each other out. When I'm embarressed to say something, just cause I thought only I'd have the problem, its like she reads my mind and asks and shares it, and the same things are happening in her life.
I really, really am blessed to have such an inspiring, happy and friendly girl in my youth group. She is kind and considerate, pretty and a good dancer, and most of all she sticks with what she believes in. She loves God, and tries to stay pure and Holy in His sight.
Stephanie, if you are reading this, hi. You changed my views on my life and helped me think about my problems. Thank you so much! :) You rock!
Happy New Year!
Happy new year everyone!
This year I have plenty of hopes- to enjoy highschool, to trust God with everything, to be able to keep up with my assignments, to read a LOT, to get back into acting, to keep writing and finish a novel and keep up with my friends. But the most important of these is trusting God for me.
God is amazing, and has saved my life. I don't know what I'd do without Him. Some people may not believe in Him, but I think if they joined a pentecostal church like mine just one time, to go to a Youth group or otherwise, and felt the presence of God like I have the chance to do each and every day of my life, they would feel uplifted and do a lot for God, giving their lives for Him.
Okay, so I'll just go over the majors of what has happened this year.
This year I have plenty of hopes- to enjoy highschool, to trust God with everything, to be able to keep up with my assignments, to read a LOT, to get back into acting, to keep writing and finish a novel and keep up with my friends. But the most important of these is trusting God for me.
God is amazing, and has saved my life. I don't know what I'd do without Him. Some people may not believe in Him, but I think if they joined a pentecostal church like mine just one time, to go to a Youth group or otherwise, and felt the presence of God like I have the chance to do each and every day of my life, they would feel uplifted and do a lot for God, giving their lives for Him.
Okay, so I'll just go over the majors of what has happened this year.
- I entered school again, excited
- I joined my church Youth group
- I experienced the presence of God to the extreme
- I went to Ignite Youth Strength Camp- my life changed
- I got a little crush on a guy called Noel. Okay, a HUGE crush!
- I started this blog, and writing a diary
- I got dux at school- amazing!
- I had a lot of fights with my friends- more info on that later
- I was inspired to write a lot more- registered at HPFF, joined SAYS and started to make my own writing forums.
- I realised that I'm not afraid of heights- but of falling.
- I fell more in depthly in love with Noel
- I learned about Rachel Joy Scott, was inspired to follow God again- I had fallen out a bit- and still remember her memory with awe.
- I met Tabitha and Stephanie- two amazing girls who have changed my views on life. Tabitha encouraged me to take a risk every once in a while and Stephanie let me realise that I'm never alone and that others have the same problems that I do.
Wow, my life has been so blessed this year. All because of God. Now, I probably couldn't put these things in chronological order if I wanted to, but all these things are major. Have a happy new year, all of you and I'll elaborate on some of these things another time :)
Shona
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