MAD 4 Christ

Witnessing {8-19-08}

Emily — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:38:43 GMT

Your devotion on witnessing was very good! It was very well worded and really touched me! I love how you explained that we need to not be afraid of what others will say, but be happy to share the Word with them!

Thanks for doing the devotions!!!

--Emily

Article

Molly — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:55:49 GMT

Here's an article that I wrote for Watching for the Morning. It's a quarterly newsletter that a lady named Candace sends out. I encourage all of you young women to subscribe to it by emailing her with your address at candace714@ntelos.net. She is very conservative and believes in courtship - some of you may, too. Some of the things I don't agree with, but it's still a good, encouraging newsletter. And if you like to write, I'm sure she's always looking for articles and things for it. It's a great ...

Captivating...

Amanda — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:44:15 GMT

Ohkay, so I am almost all the way thru it and it is DEFF something all the girls out there need to read. YESSUMS-- read it children xD. It's so amazing, talking about how Eve was the crown of creation. You'll have to read it to understand it. Go for it. It's by John and Stasi Elridge. =]

True Believers

Molly — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:18:53 GMT

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into containers but threw away the bad." (Matthew 13:47-48, ESV)

Would it surprise you to hear that not everyone who says they're a Christian is a Christian? Probably not.

The word "hypocrite" seems to be thrown at Christians quite often. And, unfortunately, it's true. There have been many ...

Lyrics

Amanda — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:59:48 GMT

[i]Uhm, I have a band called "Tears Of A Tree" and I am the only one writing songs as of right now. I can post a few. But here's one that I thought was pritty coolie. It's called "You Picked Me."

[b]

Verse 1

Sometimes I wonder

Why You, who created the thunder

What can I be, for you

Why did you choose me, what did you see?

EDIT:: Lemme know what you think! Thanksies!

Chorus

You picked me out of a million

You chose me from all of creation

I ...

cousin

xdreamingHisdreamsx — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:26:55 GMT

Hey guys,

My 5 year old cousin had her tonsils removed last thursday and she's sitll not sleeping. She's waking up every couple of hours and my aunt and uncle keep waking up with her. Please just pray she will get some sleep and heal quickly. Thank you, you guys Emily

Please pray for my cousin, Stephanie

Karah — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:25:38 GMT

She's only 20, and she has a life threatening blood clot in her leg. She has to administer shots to herself in her stomach every 12 hours for 7 days because she can't afford to be hospitalized and has no insurance. The doctor told her to stay home and keep her leg elevated, but she can't miss work. She will have to continue the treatment every 3 days thereafter for 6 months. Please pray that it would supernaturally dissolve and that she was have wisdom to make the right choices.

Motorcycle Accident..

Darla — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:42:56 GMT

My moms friends, ex daughter in laws dad, just died this morning in a motorcycle accident. My moms friend said that most of them are still in shock. She said that last night her daughter in law Heather and her dad stayed up til 1 in the morning talking. Then he went to work this morning and he was going over a hill and a van pulled out and he did all he could to stop himself. She said that she tried to lay his bike down to stop himself. But he couldn't and he flew and hit the van. He also wasn't ...

Baptisim

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:33:49 GMT

When you are saved do you still have to get baptized I am baptized already becuase I wanted to but I was just wondering.

Virginity

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:28:03 GMT

Guys don't seem to understand how important our virginity is to us christian girls.God says in his word give your virginity I have picked for you to marry.

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=560c6e24bba7ae798033

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=bdf400df34e41b93636a

My Future Kids Names

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:47:29 GMT

I'm a real girly-girl so I thought of sunlight,angel diamond and for the boys,kyle gabriel ethean

Aren't All Religions the Same?

Molly — Sat, 24 May 2008 04:12:30 GMT

The following article explains a lot of the reason why Christianity is so much different from every other religion. It also reinforces the reason why here at MAD 4 Christ, we practice no religion. It's a great, not-too-deep, short article from http://www.heart4teens.com/home

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AREN'T ALL RELIGIONS BASICALLY THE SAME?

We've both worked with students a long time, and this question

is one that we've heard over and over again. It's a good question.

One that deserves ...

Revival

Molly — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:53:16 GMT

So, God has really been revealing Himself to me and my family lately. First of all, my uncle and his girlfriend have started going to church. My uncle rededicated his life to Christ! Him and his girlfriend have been coming to church since and it is so awesome to see them there every week. The message on Sunday was very touching to both my uncle and my mom, just because of different things from their childhood. It is amazing how God spoke to both of them through my pastor and that my uncle was ...

athletes

xdreamingHisdreamsx — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:41:35 GMT

I have really enjoyed watching the olympics so far, but I think we need to pray for the athletes. Their bodies are under a lot of stress and they have a lot of pressure to be the best. I just think we need to keep them in mind. Also, I just wanted to let you guys know, Jennie Finch and Laura Wilkinson have openly proclained their faith in Jesus Christ. I just think that it's so awesome we have people like them representing us.

Fight Club

Paulie — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:49:48 GMT

I know its not a christian book, but it is worth the time it takes to read it.

Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk is very dark and gritty, but teaches you. This book literally changed my life. I reccomend anyone who can to read it. It is vulgar, but I don't mind, and if you don't mind, then go for it!

Just for the girls

xdreamingHisdreamsx — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:35:30 GMT

Hi girls,

I am reading this book called Beauty secrets: tips for teens from the ultimate makeover artist.

It could be the greatest book I've ever read. Well at least the one with the most impact in my life. As your sister in Christ I would love to reach out to you and tell you every amazing thing I read in this book, just so you could feel the peace and joy I recieved when I was through. I encourage each one of you to read it, it's by a mother and daughter. Dr.Deborah Newman and Rachel ...

For the Girls - Dating

Molly — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:43:51 GMT

So, David and I are starting these dating discussions on here... David is doing one for the guys, and I'm doing one for the girls. Girls, please don't post on the guy's discussions, but feel free to read them and talk about them here. Guys will do the same.

I know dating is a huge issue for all teens. Whether you're dating or not, it's still something that you face as a teenager. Should you date? When should you start dating? What kind of guy should you date? Why wait to date? What are the ...

God Things Are Good Things

Molly — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:10:56 GMT

Wow. Emily's last two devotions really hit me on the head and stepped on my toes! And I didn't like it! It made me realize how self-centered and selfish I am... how everyday God does amazing things in my life. Simple things like the beautiful sunrise and sunset and just His awesome Creation that He chose to share with us. And just little things throughout the day that I overlook. I just send up a quick "thank you" and go on with my day, expecting God to do more good things for me. ...

Wed. Aug 6

Darla — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:04:47 GMT

Emily I love your devotions.

The one you sent out on Wed. was amazing. It gave me chills when I read it.

I love the story of Paul and how God calls him to tell people about God in Rome. Thats just really amazing that when things didn't look like they were going to happen and then they do. Its just breath taking, how God is and how amazing he is.

"God doesn't call the equipped, he equips the called!"

I love this because its so true. God calls the people to do certin things ...

Our Job

Molly — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:51:12 GMT

David started a discussion on religious tolerance and telling others about God. I got this devotion from Teenhopeline [www.teenhopeline.com] today and thought it went well with what some of us have been talking about. I wanted to share it with you guys.

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OUR JOB

�But how can people call for help if they don't know who to trust? And how can they know who to trust if they haven't heard of the One who can be trusted? And how can they hear if nobody tells them? And how is ...

Overcoming Evil

Molly — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:55:11 GMT

Darla started a discussion on the spiritual realm. I got this devotion today from NotReligion [www.notreligion.com] that I thought went well with what some of us have been talking about. I thought it was cool how it seems I've been receiving devotions that go along with what we've been talking about on here. So I thought I'd share it...

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Key Passage: Matthew 12:22-37

Topic: Jesus; Evil

"But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom ...

For the Guys - dating

davidc — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:17:57 GMT

Hey guys, I wanted to hear your guys thoughts on dating... I know this is a big issue for a lot of teens. I wanted to hear what you guys think of all of it. I would also like to hear your thoughts from a biblical stand point. What do you guys think the bible says about it? What do you guys think are some good guide lines to follow if you are dating, etc. I just want to hear some of your guys thoughts on this, thanks!

Religious Tolerance???

davidc — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:20:46 GMT

What do you guyys think about Religious Tolerance??? I knoww lots of people think that our "religon" is only one way... And that different religons can work too... I know that many people don't want to say that others are wrong in what they believe... Would you guys tell someone to their face that everything they believe is wrong and they could go to hell because of it??? I don't know if you guys have ever thought about this, but i have seen it more and more that people want everyone ...

Ghosts...

Darla — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:15:30 GMT

Alright so my family has this rental property and the people that rent it from us say that their are ghosts in the house. I've spent the night over there a lot and I've never seen or heard any ghosts. But Amber (my sister and other people that lived there before) claim that they've seen a white figure come out of one room and into the next. And I don't know I was talking to Amber the other day and she said that she heard high heels in the middle of the night clickin on hardwood floor. She has ...

Guess What!!!!!I'm homeschooled now!!!!!!

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:22:48 GMT

Guys,My mom and dad offically changed me to homeschool.I have to get up early with no breaks and the best part is going to school in my jammies I have pe and then we work.I have to go to sleep at 10:00 and wake up at 6:00.On friday I have all my tests.Both my brothers have public school.They don't live with me and my mom and dad.

They know not what they do

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:07:40 GMT

Title:They know not what they do{If you don't know anthing about what jesus did for you or,If you don't know him at all,read this}

Do you know the reason you are still alive?One answer,jesus christ.He was sent down from heavan by his father,{God} to save us from our sins.When people started to hear about him in biblical times,people didin't believe that he was the son of god.But,he is and he LOVES YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!,that's why he died for you.If he didin't die for us,some of us still would ...

Guess What!!!!!

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:43:38 GMT

I take karate now!!!!!!I'm so happy!!!!I'm so flexible so I think I will do a good job.

Hi guys!!!!!I'm back but I am so weak!!!!!

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:08:20 GMT

Everything went okay except I am so weak and in so much pain.

my grandpa

emnem286 — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:18:26 GMT

ok. my grandpa has a pacemaker thing in his heart and i think

it was 2 nights ago, something happened with his heart and the

thing did what it was suppose to do to make him not have a

heart attack again but they are doing some tests in the hospital

with him and he'll be there for a couple of nights. i want to ask

for prayer that everything will be all right with his heart and all

but most importantly i don't want him to die not knowing Jesus.

we've never really known if he exactly ...

Friend

Molly — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:57:08 GMT

One of my really good friends, Emily, is moving out-of-state really soon. Me and all of her other really good friends are really going to miss her. Please pray that God would prepare her heart for the move and our hearts for her moving away from us. It's going to be hard for all of us, so if you would pray for us all, we'd really appreciate it!

Too Much?

Molly — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:36:39 GMT

Do you guys think that we can get too much religion? Too many spiritual things? Can we be "over taught" or "over spiritualized"? Do churches give out too many rules for us to live by? Are we too serious and uptight in our faith?

Do you think this could be part of the reason that one out of three Christian kids rebel and stop going to church out of high school?

How much is too much?

I'm curious to see your responses...

Ways to mess up your prayer time

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:08:51 GMT

This vid split my sides and taught me a lesson at the same time.You guys should watch

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=dc93de5c7c9a7f800cc4

teen stars

xdreamingHisdreamsx — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:48:44 GMT

Ok bare with me while I try to explain this one.... This prayer request isn't for me, but it's for all the teenage stars in the world. This might sound crazy, but I was thinking instead of making fun of them or even looking down on them we need to drop to our knees and start praying for them. They have so much influence on kids all over the world but I feel like some of the teen starlets have no one to look up to. I know that some of them claim to know Jesus like Miley and Jessica and even ...

video

Paulie — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:16:53 GMT

I made this for my Girlfriend... Let me know what you think, and if you could, please comment/rate...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVHEv0UtzEs

The effects of not wating

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:17:24 GMT

There is some effects of not wating to have sex until you get married!!!

Guys:Hiv,Aids,ect......

Getting a girl pregnant

The chance of walking out on her

Your first timewith your WIFE not being special

God not being happy with you

your parents not being happy and you not happy with yoursef phycially and emotionally.

Girls:A boy getting you pregnant.

Hiv,Aids,ect.....

The chance of him walking out on you.

Your first time with your HUSBAND not being special.

God not being ...

This is amazing!!

Darla — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:04:20 GMT

This is like a praise and a prayer request. So, my brothers had this issue thing for a long time and he has never wanted help before. And today I got up and my mom said that he asked her to go take him to the doctors to try and get help for his problem! And that is just so amazing cause I never expected this!!! Gods just amazing!

But I just want to ask prayer too that he won't fall back into the sin. And that the medicine helps.

What are you looking for in a guy/girl?

xdreamingHisdreamsx — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:00:19 GMT

Hi guys,

I had this idea and I hope it helps all of us. If your like me you may have made a commitment to God and your future husband or wife to stay pure until your married. For me this is more then just physical, it's emotional and spiritual purity as well. At times it can seem like I am the only one on this journey of purity. It's hard to remember God has someone special for me. But relationships are everwhere and sometime's jealousy sneaks up although I know it will only work out in ...

Generation Change

xdreamingHisdreamsx — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:08:28 GMT

I am reading this AMAZING book called Generation Change by Zach Hunter. He is a 16 year old abolitionist of the slave trade and human trafficking, but the book is about all the things teens can do to change the world. Problems our country is facing and what we can do about them. I love it! and I would strongly suggest it to all of you! Emily

I have to go back {Again}

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:35:17 GMT

Guys,I have to go back to the doctor to get a ton of shots and get my check up.of I'm getting so of this

Christian pick-up lines

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:51:27 GMT

Guys,read these!!!!!!

http://www.godtube.com/tdietrich1/blog/view/13871 Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 10:28 AM.

Leaving for surgery this weekend.

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:42:21 GMT

Guys,I'm leaving for my surgey this weekend.If I don't make it,just remeber,I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I know jesus.

secular music

interesting — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:43:31 GMT

what are your views on secular music?

Trust

Kat9510 — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:36:29 GMT

I just got back from this "camp" type thing. You listened to speakers talk abuot internet safety and drugs and alchol and things like that but you also had "teams" which were called family groups and you have to TRUST those people. ON the 2nd day of camp, nobody really knew anyone, we had to trust them with many things like we had an absticle course and there was a 16-foot wall and ALL of our family members (all 12 of us) had to get over now there were 6 girls in 7-9th grade ...

Bikini

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00:52 GMT

Do you think christian girls should wear bikinis.I have some but I don't know if I should wear them.

Belly Shirts

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:23:51 GMT

Do you guys think it is okay if christian girls wear shirts that show their stomach?I was thinking about getting some.What do you think?

Shouting!!

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:24:20 GMT

Guys,at my church they do a lot of shouting.When everyone else is shouting,I have a strong desire to stand up and start shouting but I get and start thinking about I'm the only teenager that starts shouting and how embarassed I would be if that happens to me.I know that I should not be ashamed to praise the lord bit I keep thinking about the embarssment.I prayed last night and asked god to help me let it out and not be embarassed.I don't know what to do!!!!What should I do? you guys. and ...

What is your way of worshipping?

Paris/God's Baby Girl — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:29:37 GMT

I'm the crying and worshipping quietly and alone type.

in pain

xdreamingHisdreamsx — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:27:48 GMT

Hi guys it's me again. I just went to the dentist today and i am in so much pain. Please pray that it will go away soon. Thank you ya all Emily K.

Dad's meeting

xdreamingHisdreamsx — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:17:46 GMT

Hi everybody!

My dad got a new job which is but tomorrow he has a meeting with some of the big wigs so please just pray for him and that everything's going well. He's has to stay in Philly tonight for it so we don't get to see him. Thank you Emily K.

Finding True Joy

Molly — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:50:17 GMT

So I thought I'd share a testimony with you guys... it's not my testimony of how I came to Christ, but it is a testimony of how God has worked in my life, and so I thought I'd share it.

So, when I was little, I was legalistic. I'd do things just because my parents, especially my dad, who I really looked up to [and still do], did it. I'd believe things because my dad believed them. I was pretty strict, too... just with little things, I'd judge people because they did something that I thought ...