Happy New Year

2011 is almost over! and this is the only song that can come close to describing this year:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=_KDTXDqGCps

Happy New Year! :)

Holiday Break!

Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, & College Students all have something in common right now, they are glad that finals are over and the winter break has arrived! I hope you had a wonderful first semester but have a better winter break. Celebrate it with family, friends, and fun! Be blessed.

"So I decided it was more important to enjoy life. The best that people can do here on earth is to eat, drink, and enjoy life, because these joys will help them do the hard work God gives them here on earth." (Ecclesiastes 8:15)

WOW

Watch this video clip! I had to think about it for a day and then it really hit me. What do you think?

A few quick notes

These are a few quick notes from my message on Jonah chapter 1 in Christians In Action

• The reason we run from God is because he has a calling on our life and we think that his purpose for us isn't as good as our purpose for ourself (verses 1-3)
• When something goes wrong in your life it is probably God trying to tell you that it is SOMEONE in your life is blocking you from your purpose not SOMETHING. (verses 4-5)
• What should have killed you saved you! (verse 17)
• Last but not least, Don't run from God. He has your best interests at hand! (verses Jonah 1:1-17)

Hope you enjoy! Have a blessed week.

A box-check Christian

I hate to question your Christian faith but I think it is important to do so. Many of us just check the Christian box on Facebook without really living like a Christian. No, I'm not talking about church attendance or singing in the choir but more about doing HARD THINGS. If you have never feed hungry people, or clothed naked people, or just stood up for justice then I would question your Christian faith. Jesus accepted people into heaven who did those things (Matthew 25:31-46). I would also question your Christian faith if people have to doubt your faith by your tweets, statuses, or the things you do in public. DOING HARD THINGS is what Jesus wanted us to do, not just attending church or saying you love him. Because honoring God with your life is what really loving him is about. So I say all of that to say, start doing hard things and stop just checking the christian box.

P.S. Romans 12 is a GREAT snippet on how to honor God with your life, I suggest you read it.

Leaving Twitter & Facebook

Bishop Long, Pastor Shaun King, and other various preachers I have listened to have always talked about when there will come a time when you must leave your friends behind because both of you won't be on the same page. Well, that time has come for me. Me & some of my friends are not on the same page. Some of them are smoking, drinking, and doing other various stuff to that nature, while I'm trying to become a disciple of Jesus. Its not that they are my enemies is just that we are doing things that conflict with one another so I must depart from them. Jesus tells a man that he must leave his family, the ones who he cares most about, if he wants to follow him(Luke 9:57-62). I have made that same decision and understand the importance of leaving some people. So leaving Twitter and Facebook is the best way I know how. My accounts will still be up and in use just not in the way I usually use them. I will still tweet and post statuses about Christian In Action & Y- Club meetings, I just won't participate in the other stuff. You can still DM, tweet, and message me if you need me because I am here for all of you. Some of you guys reading this find yourself in the same predicament, needing to leave your friends behind because they just aren't the same. My advice, is to pray about and make the best decision for you. To my friends, I truly do love you and I will pray for you every day. One day you will find yourself the same way I am finding myself.

"I am a friend of God, he calls me friend" - Israel Houghton

Fashion & Politics: The Two Can Go Hand In Hand.

Hey you guys, I'm Adriana, Chad's amazing friend and guest blogger. :D I originally was supposed to write this article a while back, but better late than never, right? Well, I want to write about two things that are important to me: fashion & politics. Representing an entire district, state, or even country can be hard enough, but doing it while looking good? Now, that takes skill. The following ladies made my top three:

1) Cathy McMorris Rodgers

As a Republican representing Washington's 5th district, I automatically thought we'd have little in common. But as I dug a little deeper, I noticed our views on energy are somewhat similar. She & I both believe that we should invest more in the internal economy, especially regarding energy sources. However, I'm against the traditional use of energy sources, such as coal and nuclear energy, and more for alternative energy sources. She is for a mixed form of both. I do love how she uses contemporary colors in her outfits accentuated by sleek bold lines of white and black. In a way, this can represent her and her policies: black & white, very little grey area. I find it admiring of sorts.

2) Krisit Noem

Also a member of the GOP, South Dakota's 6th District Representative Kristi Noem takes style to another level, edgy bob and all. Our stances on abortion are slightly off (although, my stance can't be pronounced as pro choice or pro life), but we both value our veterans. I honestly don't believe they get the recognition they deserve. It takes a strong and dedicated person to step up and protect their country. Kristi's simple yet rustic flair is mature & natural.

3) Michelle Obama

Are ya'll seriously surprised by my final pick? Democrat, Republican, Independent, or not involved in politics whatsoever, everyone can admit on First Lady's grace. With an allure that has been compared to Jackie Kennedy, it's no wonder why many admire her. She is classy, yet appealing. She inspires. Her beauty alone is reason to see how she made my top three, but her dress code is an icing on the cake.

Anyways, all good things come to an end. If you need me, hit me up on here or my blog MerakiRoulette. Well, these have been my top three. Who are yours?

xo.

Happy New Year!!!

It's 2011 folks! You made it through 2010! Today I have a short blog for you , so you don't have much to read. First I wanna say that starting next week I will have several guest bloggers. The first one will be Adriana Rush a great friend of mine. I read her tumblr & she talks about some good stuff. I hope you enjoy her! The last thing I wanna say is for 2011 start living UNASHAMED. By that I mean don't be ashamed of all the good things you do & don't be ashamed to represent all the good things about you. Don't boast about the bad things you do or have done. Let the good shine from within you! Romans 1:16