Modesty

At camp this year I taught a two-day modesty/dating class. I loved showing the teenage girls the truth from God's word about what He desires for them. It was a great week. I have been looking for some online resources to help them continue learning about modesty and how to date as a Godly young lady.  

Here are a few websites I've found:

www.freshmodesty.com

Modesty is Hot (Facebook)

Princess Charm School (Facebook)

Remember that you are fearfully and wonderfully made! And that Jesus loves you!

Church Camp

It's almost time!!! Church camp is one of my favorite times of year. Out of my 41 years here on this planet earth, I have attended camp for 34 years. It is such a time of renewing and watching children grow in the Spirit. My good friend, Rejeana, and I are out and about today, picking up donations and supplies. God is so good to meet the needs that our little church has for this ministry. We have been blessed to attend a small private camp and so our costs are very low. We do not charge our kids anything to attend camp because so many of them would never be able to attend. I'm so thankful to be in a church that understands and has a heart for the children of this world.

The Glad Game

Have you ever watched the movie Pollyanna? It is wonderful, kind of a warm fuzzy of a movie. Well, Kimmie, from Over the Moon with Joy is sponsoring a Glad Game right now. It is based on the movie because the young Pollyanna never has a bad word to say. She has suffered serious setbacks in her life but refuses to dwell on negativity.
When I taught 2nd grade there would always come a time when the arguing and complaining would begin. That's when I would show 'Pollyanna'. It always worked wonders on their attitudes.
So, this is how you play the glad game. You find something to be glad about in every situation even if it is the most minute detail. Then you focus on it instead of the "bad".
For instance: My son Blake has recently begun driving. It is not something I really have looked forward to. He doesn't get to drive everyday yet, but on the occasions when he does I am a basketcase. I think of all sorts of mishaps. However, my silver lining is that this time in our lives has boosted my prayer life greatly. I spend much of my time praying for that hedge to be around him and my faith is growing daily. I often wonder if my mother worried this much when I started driving!

Prayer Request

A dear friend of mine, who is an elder lady at our church, just lost her husband due to a freak accident. Her name is Honey. Please pray for her. She has had a couple of strokes and requires a driver most of the time. Pray that God will meet her needs during this time of loss.

4+

This week my Youth Sunday School class started a new "daily Bible reading plan". It is called the 4+ plan. It starts with 4 days a week, then 4 weeks in a row, 40 days, and then finally a 4-life approach. We plan to read the verses, then the kids will text me with their reactions. (Those without cell phones have a scripture guide on which to record their responses). Anyway, if you would like to join us, just read the verses and post your response. I would love to hear from you!

Monday-John 3:16
Tuesday-1 John 4;7-8
Wednesday-Jeremiah 29:11
Thursday-Jeremiah 29:13
Friday-Psalm 51:10
Saturday-Psalm 57:1

Jeremiah 5:24-25

Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withheld good things from you.

Most of today's culture teaches that God is only love and kindness and that He wants to bless everyone. However, this is not the truth. In Jeremiah 5:24-25, the prophet explains that in order to receive blessings we are to lead lives that Fear God. This doesn't mean we are to be physically afraid of God. It means we are to love Him above all else and are to respect Him in all things. This verse teaches that in order to receive anything from God, we must turn away from our sins.