Hey, girls!
Ashley and I are very excited to tell you our news. We've decided to launch a whole "new" edition of BIC. Beautiful in Christ is now going to be a magazine! Instead of getting one article every few days you'll get quite a few articles every two months. We have a ton of great articles lined up and I can't wait for you all to get to read them! It's going to be amazing!
Some of the things we have planned are devotionals, beauty articles, fun reviews, short stories, and more! We're already working on our summer issue, which will release sometime in late June or early July, so check back then!
Also, feel free to comment or email us with your email address so that we can let you know when we put the first issue out.
Until then, rejoice in the fact that you belong to the King of Kings!
~Kylie
on behalf of Ashley S., Suzanna, Ali, Natalie, & Ashley H.
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Changes
Hello to all you beautiful girls out there.
Sorry we haven't been posting - we've been going through some changes with the way we're posting, and we're working on some more exciting things that could happen, that will keep you coming back to this blog.
We will start posting again regularly in the beginning of May, so that we have time to figure out what is going to be happening and how it will all work.
Be sure to check back in May!
~Ashley S. and Kylie
Suzanna and Ashley H.
Sorry we haven't been posting - we've been going through some changes with the way we're posting, and we're working on some more exciting things that could happen, that will keep you coming back to this blog.
We will start posting again regularly in the beginning of May, so that we have time to figure out what is going to be happening and how it will all work.
Be sure to check back in May!
~Ashley S. and Kylie
Suzanna and Ashley H.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Serving others
Hey, readers!
I hope everyone is having a good evening. Just thought I would say that I am having a great one.
Church tomorrow at 10:00, and I am going to be a 'greeter'. I'm not sure if your church has greeters or not, but our's does. If you don't know what the heck a greeter is supposed to do, well, they get up early and head to church to wait at the door, open the door, say 'Hi! How are you doing?' and hand a bulletin to everyone that comes into the church. Don't forget! You need to smile LOTS when you have this job. So don't forget to load up on the caffeine before you leave the house, or stop at your local Starbucks and pick up a grande quad half- caf espresso macchiato with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
Anyways, as I was quietly preparing myself for the hospitality job (and the macchiato) I was flipping through my bible and came across this bible verse about serving others:
Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave- just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Matthew 20: 26-28 NIV.
I don't think I'll be needing to give my life as a ransom for ANY tomorrow morning as I hand out bulletins and shake hands, but I can serve others with a smile and maybe hope they don't think I'm psycho from the dilated eyes and run in the opposite direction of our church. So if your local paper or news channel mention 'Crazy Church with Overly-Caffeinated People' you'll know that I made an impact while greeting.
I hope everyone is having a good evening. Just thought I would say that I am having a great one.
Church tomorrow at 10:00, and I am going to be a 'greeter'. I'm not sure if your church has greeters or not, but our's does. If you don't know what the heck a greeter is supposed to do, well, they get up early and head to church to wait at the door, open the door, say 'Hi! How are you doing?' and hand a bulletin to everyone that comes into the church. Don't forget! You need to smile LOTS when you have this job. So don't forget to load up on the caffeine before you leave the house, or stop at your local Starbucks and pick up a grande quad half- caf espresso macchiato with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
Anyways, as I was quietly preparing myself for the hospitality job (and the macchiato) I was flipping through my bible and came across this bible verse about serving others:
Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave- just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Matthew 20: 26-28 NIV.
I don't think I'll be needing to give my life as a ransom for ANY tomorrow morning as I hand out bulletins and shake hands, but I can serve others with a smile and maybe hope they don't think I'm psycho from the dilated eyes and run in the opposite direction of our church. So if your local paper or news channel mention 'Crazy Church with Overly-Caffeinated People' you'll know that I made an impact while greeting.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
What it really means to worship God
Hey, all you beautiful young women reading this blog!
You are so amazing, and I'm not saying that just because you're reading this blog. Well, that has something to do with it, but it also has to do with the fact that you are a strong Christian young woman growing to be a great woman one day. You are beautiful.
And thank God for that, because there is a lot of girls out there that are beautiful on the outside, but just one big, black chunk of coal on the inside.
Anyways. The church that I go to has an awesome worship group. We have a bunch of guitarists and a couple drummers and quite a few singers. Only one pianist, but either way, my worship team rocks. I absolutely love their choice in music they play and I absolutely love the fact that when they play I feel like I can freely worship God how I want. And maybe that has to do with the fact that our church is small, and I know everyone in my church, so I really don't worry about what people think or anything.
The church that I go to is inter-denominational. If you don't know what the heck that means, it means that we're not Catholic, or Methodist, or Lutheran, or Amish. We're just a bunch of Christians getting together to worship God and grow spiritually. So, our worship isn't just kneeling down on one of those kneeler-down thingies in cathedrals; our worship in our church is whatever you want to do. If you want to kneel down, you can. But we don't have one of those kneeler-down thingies, so you'll have to make do with the floor.
Mostly our worship, though is raising your hands, singing along to the worship leader, sometimes jumping, or crying, or praying out loud. If you don't like it; well, I'm sorry. I do like it. I've grown up around people worshipping like that, and that's the kind of worship I want my children to grow up around.
Worship to me is whatever you want it to be. It could be something average like singing in your church choir, or it could be you going out, sharing the love of Christ to a bunch of people in Africa.
My ways of worshipping God are things like talking to Him every day, singing some awesome songs that He puts on my mind (or maybe they just get stuck in my head. Either way...) and just by doing little things like that. On Sundays when I go to church I worship Him by singing, clapping my hands, raising my hands, and sometimes wiping snotty noses and singing along to 'Jesus loves me' in the nursery.
I think everyone has different ways to really worship God.
What it really means to worship God is all in your heart. I think if you are in church one Sunday and your arms seem to feel like they now have helium in them, and they want to float to the top of the ceiling, it might be God encouraging you to lift 'em up.
If you're at a Family Force 5 concert and you feel the urge to hit the floor and bust a couple moves for Him, it might just be God. Here's what Soul Glow Activatur has to say about all of worship:
"It's being able to get out there and dance and being able to let loose and worship God in a way that's crazier than normal. It's not just singing or raising your hands, its moshin' it's jumpin' up and down. It's your body. If your temple is this, get it going. Sweat it out a little bit for Jesus Christ...it's a lifestyle."
Worship how you want. Sweating is all cool, if you want to go breakdancing on some cardboard go on ahead, I'll watch you make a fool of yourself.
But I really have to say that Soul Glow has it right. Let loose and worship Him. Man I wish I could have the right words to say like HE does...jeez, he just basically blew this whole entry out of the water. I really like that quote, as you can see. It's kind of hard to even think of anything else to say. Thanks A LOT, Soul Glow...you ruined my whole blog entry!!
=D
Thanks for reading,
~Suzanna
You are so amazing, and I'm not saying that just because you're reading this blog. Well, that has something to do with it, but it also has to do with the fact that you are a strong Christian young woman growing to be a great woman one day. You are beautiful.
And thank God for that, because there is a lot of girls out there that are beautiful on the outside, but just one big, black chunk of coal on the inside.
Anyways. The church that I go to has an awesome worship group. We have a bunch of guitarists and a couple drummers and quite a few singers. Only one pianist, but either way, my worship team rocks. I absolutely love their choice in music they play and I absolutely love the fact that when they play I feel like I can freely worship God how I want. And maybe that has to do with the fact that our church is small, and I know everyone in my church, so I really don't worry about what people think or anything.
The church that I go to is inter-denominational. If you don't know what the heck that means, it means that we're not Catholic, or Methodist, or Lutheran, or Amish. We're just a bunch of Christians getting together to worship God and grow spiritually. So, our worship isn't just kneeling down on one of those kneeler-down thingies in cathedrals; our worship in our church is whatever you want to do. If you want to kneel down, you can. But we don't have one of those kneeler-down thingies, so you'll have to make do with the floor.
Mostly our worship, though is raising your hands, singing along to the worship leader, sometimes jumping, or crying, or praying out loud. If you don't like it; well, I'm sorry. I do like it. I've grown up around people worshipping like that, and that's the kind of worship I want my children to grow up around.
Worship to me is whatever you want it to be. It could be something average like singing in your church choir, or it could be you going out, sharing the love of Christ to a bunch of people in Africa.
My ways of worshipping God are things like talking to Him every day, singing some awesome songs that He puts on my mind (or maybe they just get stuck in my head. Either way...) and just by doing little things like that. On Sundays when I go to church I worship Him by singing, clapping my hands, raising my hands, and sometimes wiping snotty noses and singing along to 'Jesus loves me' in the nursery.
I think everyone has different ways to really worship God.
What it really means to worship God is all in your heart. I think if you are in church one Sunday and your arms seem to feel like they now have helium in them, and they want to float to the top of the ceiling, it might be God encouraging you to lift 'em up.
If you're at a Family Force 5 concert and you feel the urge to hit the floor and bust a couple moves for Him, it might just be God. Here's what Soul Glow Activatur has to say about all of worship:
"It's being able to get out there and dance and being able to let loose and worship God in a way that's crazier than normal. It's not just singing or raising your hands, its moshin' it's jumpin' up and down. It's your body. If your temple is this, get it going. Sweat it out a little bit for Jesus Christ...it's a lifestyle."
Worship how you want. Sweating is all cool, if you want to go breakdancing on some cardboard go on ahead, I'll watch you make a fool of yourself.
But I really have to say that Soul Glow has it right. Let loose and worship Him. Man I wish I could have the right words to say like HE does...jeez, he just basically blew this whole entry out of the water. I really like that quote, as you can see. It's kind of hard to even think of anything else to say. Thanks A LOT, Soul Glow...you ruined my whole blog entry!!
=D
Thanks for reading,
~Suzanna
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Adjusting
We just heard from one of our contributing writers, Natalie - who told us, that because she is so busy during the school year, that she won't be able to write with us until summer. We are greatly disappointed, but we understand why she isn't able to stick it out.
She will be coming back in the summer - and she is under 'guest writer' on the Writers Page
Until then ~ we are soon going to be welcoming a new addition to our Writer's Team - Ashley H.
We hope it won't be confusing to have two Ashley's...we're going to make sure you know 'who is who', so that you don't wonder which Ashley wrote which post.
We will be thinking up a new schedule for the spring and we'll get back to posting regularly in a couple of days.
~The Beautiful in Christ Team
Ashley, Kylie, & Suzanna
She will be coming back in the summer - and she is under 'guest writer' on the Writers Page
Until then ~ we are soon going to be welcoming a new addition to our Writer's Team - Ashley H.
We hope it won't be confusing to have two Ashley's...we're going to make sure you know 'who is who', so that you don't wonder which Ashley wrote which post.
We will be thinking up a new schedule for the spring and we'll get back to posting regularly in a couple of days.
~The Beautiful in Christ Team
Ashley, Kylie, & Suzanna
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Guys Are Waffles, Girls are Spaghetti - by Chad Eastham review
Hello, readers!
Suzanna here.
All day today I have been sick. I got the flu... :( That goofy little bug seems to be all over this time of year.
I decided I'm going to review the cough drops I've been using. They're called Halls Refresh and I'm sucking on the juicy strawberry flavored ones right now. I think they taste pretty good-
Kidding. I'd never do that. I promise.
As I'm sitting here on our big comfy couch, with my pajamas on... I decided I'd review the book I'm reading right now. I'm not sure if that's the right way to review a book; one you haven't even finished; but I thought I'd give it a try.
The book I'm currently reading is 'Guys are Waffles, Girls are Spaghetti' by Chad Eastham and Bill and Pam Farrel.
I am over halfway done with the book, and I started it yesterday. All of Chad Eastham's books seem like quick reads, -unless it's just because I've been lounging, reading all day today.- Either way, I like those types of books. I think it also helps that Chad Eastham is the most amazing author I have ever...uh...read?! Not sure what word I should've put there. Anyways. I really like the way he approaches and tackles the different hard subjects that he discussed in the book.
If an adult (well...I know Chad Eastham is an adult, but bear with me here) would have attempted to write this book, I think it would have stunk. Chad seems mature enough to encourage us teens and discuss the topics in book like a youth group leader, yet also talk about them like a big brother would. The way he delivers each and every chapter is so warm and humorous, yet also very honest and raw.
Chad did such a good job writing this book. I absolutely love it.
I like how it's written for both guys and girls.
Seriously, there's not one part of the book that I haven't 100% enjoyed.
From what I'd read about the Guys are Waffles, Girls are Spaghetti book I thought there would've been more sections or parts written by Bill and Pam Farrel, but there's not that many sections, actually.
Anyways, the book is great. I absolutely love the book. Good job, Chad, Bill and Pam!!
Suzanna here.
All day today I have been sick. I got the flu... :( That goofy little bug seems to be all over this time of year.
I decided I'm going to review the cough drops I've been using. They're called Halls Refresh and I'm sucking on the juicy strawberry flavored ones right now. I think they taste pretty good-
Kidding. I'd never do that. I promise.
As I'm sitting here on our big comfy couch, with my pajamas on... I decided I'd review the book I'm reading right now. I'm not sure if that's the right way to review a book; one you haven't even finished; but I thought I'd give it a try.
The book I'm currently reading is 'Guys are Waffles, Girls are Spaghetti' by Chad Eastham and Bill and Pam Farrel.
I am over halfway done with the book, and I started it yesterday. All of Chad Eastham's books seem like quick reads, -unless it's just because I've been lounging, reading all day today.- Either way, I like those types of books. I think it also helps that Chad Eastham is the most amazing author I have ever...uh...read?! Not sure what word I should've put there. Anyways. I really like the way he approaches and tackles the different hard subjects that he discussed in the book.
If an adult (well...I know Chad Eastham is an adult, but bear with me here) would have attempted to write this book, I think it would have stunk. Chad seems mature enough to encourage us teens and discuss the topics in book like a youth group leader, yet also talk about them like a big brother would. The way he delivers each and every chapter is so warm and humorous, yet also very honest and raw.
Chad did such a good job writing this book. I absolutely love it.
I like how it's written for both guys and girls.
Seriously, there's not one part of the book that I haven't 100% enjoyed.
From what I'd read about the Guys are Waffles, Girls are Spaghetti book I thought there would've been more sections or parts written by Bill and Pam Farrel, but there's not that many sections, actually.
Anyways, the book is great. I absolutely love the book. Good job, Chad, Bill and Pam!!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Happy (By Ayiesha Woods)
Happy lyrics:
No record deal, no dream fulfilled, no three minute video
No catchy jingle, no big hit single playing on the radio
Can make me happy
Can make me feel the way you do
Can make me happy
I wanna make you happy too
No flashy cars, no movie stars, no man, woman, boy or girl
No fancy things, no diamond rings, nothing in the whole wide world
Can make me happy
Can make me feel the way you do
You make me happy
I want to make you happy too
You make me happy
You make me feel the way I do
You make me happy
I wish the whole world knew you too
No I cannot count the ways you have made my life so blessed
All I know is that you came and made beauty of my mess
*Chorus*
Hey, all!
Suzanna here.
These lyrics are so...well...happy. Believe me, I am not a big get-up-and-groove kind of person, but the beat and sound of this song made me want to dance when I listened to it.
The cool thing about these lyrics is that it's saying that nothing on this earth matters. not fancy stuff, or how famous you are, or anything. The only thing that matters is God, and His love for you.
I don't ever listen to Ayiesha Woods, but I came across this song and it's pretty cute.
I have to be honest, I think the lyrics speak for themselves! I really can't think of anything to say about them other than, God makes me happy. Whenever I think about Him I get the smiles, and I just want to go sing Him a love song, because I'm truly in love with Christ.
Here's something I want you to do tonight. When you pray, thank God for the things that make you happy. Maybe it's a best friend, or climbing trees, or your dog! Whatever it is; thank God for it, and if your dog is what makes you happy, go give him a massage.
Thanks for reading!!
No record deal, no dream fulfilled, no three minute video
No catchy jingle, no big hit single playing on the radio
Can make me happy
Can make me feel the way you do
Can make me happy
I wanna make you happy too
No flashy cars, no movie stars, no man, woman, boy or girl
No fancy things, no diamond rings, nothing in the whole wide world
Can make me happy
Can make me feel the way you do
You make me happy
I want to make you happy too
You make me happy
You make me feel the way I do
You make me happy
I wish the whole world knew you too
No I cannot count the ways you have made my life so blessed
All I know is that you came and made beauty of my mess
*Chorus*
Hey, all!
Suzanna here.
These lyrics are so...well...happy. Believe me, I am not a big get-up-and-groove kind of person, but the beat and sound of this song made me want to dance when I listened to it.
The cool thing about these lyrics is that it's saying that nothing on this earth matters. not fancy stuff, or how famous you are, or anything. The only thing that matters is God, and His love for you.
I don't ever listen to Ayiesha Woods, but I came across this song and it's pretty cute.
I have to be honest, I think the lyrics speak for themselves! I really can't think of anything to say about them other than, God makes me happy. Whenever I think about Him I get the smiles, and I just want to go sing Him a love song, because I'm truly in love with Christ.
Here's something I want you to do tonight. When you pray, thank God for the things that make you happy. Maybe it's a best friend, or climbing trees, or your dog! Whatever it is; thank God for it, and if your dog is what makes you happy, go give him a massage.
Thanks for reading!!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Modern and Past Missionaries
Well...I was supposed to write about modern and past missionaries, but, me being the rebellious person that I am, I decided I'd just write about modern missionaries.
So, when I think of the word missionary, I think about some adventurous person wearing khaki shorts and a green t-shirt searching for a tribe to preach to through binoculars. What do you picture?
But, the funny thing is that there's another type of missionary. If you are a Christian and you talk to you friends, family, people you don't even know about God, then you're a missionary.
In my big, thick Webster's dictionary (I named it Big Ol' Blu.) the definition of 'missionary' is a person sent on a mission; specif., a person sent out by his church to preach and teach.
The church that I go to have different missionaries come from all over the world to talk about what they do. I think listening to their stories and the ways they live are so interesting. So different from what I'm used to here in America, that's for sure.
And all of our missionaries that visit our church all say that they felt led to go out into the world and preach the gospel. I know God has different talents and things that he gives people, and I definitely don't feel called to be a missionary in Peru, the Phillipines, China. I feel like God is calling me to help the people around me. The people I see every week in town, the people visiting our church.
And maybe one day God will call me to go somewhere exotic or out of my comfort zone to help people become Christians. But for now, I'm just working on the people around me. Because, just like in Europe or Mexico, there's people around, -lots of them, I might add- that need Christ in their life.
So...here's a little challenge; try being a missionary for a day. You might get something out of it; the person you're talking to might get something out of it; or all of the above. The latter would be best...
Thanks for reading. Please take this entry to heart...I know I will!!
~Suzanna
So, when I think of the word missionary, I think about some adventurous person wearing khaki shorts and a green t-shirt searching for a tribe to preach to through binoculars. What do you picture?
But, the funny thing is that there's another type of missionary. If you are a Christian and you talk to you friends, family, people you don't even know about God, then you're a missionary.
In my big, thick Webster's dictionary (I named it Big Ol' Blu.) the definition of 'missionary' is a person sent on a mission; specif., a person sent out by his church to preach and teach.
The church that I go to have different missionaries come from all over the world to talk about what they do. I think listening to their stories and the ways they live are so interesting. So different from what I'm used to here in America, that's for sure.
And all of our missionaries that visit our church all say that they felt led to go out into the world and preach the gospel. I know God has different talents and things that he gives people, and I definitely don't feel called to be a missionary in Peru, the Phillipines, China. I feel like God is calling me to help the people around me. The people I see every week in town, the people visiting our church.
And maybe one day God will call me to go somewhere exotic or out of my comfort zone to help people become Christians. But for now, I'm just working on the people around me. Because, just like in Europe or Mexico, there's people around, -lots of them, I might add- that need Christ in their life.
So...here's a little challenge; try being a missionary for a day. You might get something out of it; the person you're talking to might get something out of it; or all of the above. The latter would be best...
Thanks for reading. Please take this entry to heart...I know I will!!
~Suzanna
Saturday, October 10, 2009
About the Blog
The purpose of this blog is to encourage girls in their faith and remind them that their beauty is found in Christ alone.
We are Ashley and Kylie, two girls living on opposite sides of the country. We started this blog in October 2009 because we wanted a way to connect with and encourage our sisters in Christ around the world. We soon realized that it was too much for just us to handle, so we brought on Natalie and Suzanna, two of Ashley’s friends. You can find out more about all four of us at The Writers page.
We believe that every young woman is beautiful in Christ, and because of Him, we are lovely beyond compare. We are His daughters, and He thinks we are amazing. He loves us more than words can describe. This is our message, and we hope it comes through in every post that we write.
We have a heart to reach girls and help them understand the love of Christ and what true value is. We will be posting about these topics and more.
We are Ashley and Kylie, two girls living on opposite sides of the country. We started this blog in October 2009 because we wanted a way to connect with and encourage our sisters in Christ around the world. We soon realized that it was too much for just us to handle, so we brought on Natalie and Suzanna, two of Ashley’s friends. You can find out more about all four of us at The Writers page.
We believe that every young woman is beautiful in Christ, and because of Him, we are lovely beyond compare. We are His daughters, and He thinks we are amazing. He loves us more than words can describe. This is our message, and we hope it comes through in every post that we write.
We have a heart to reach girls and help them understand the love of Christ and what true value is. We will be posting about these topics and more.
More About Us
Here's a little more about us...
{administrator & contributing writer}
I love to read- anything teen Christian fiction, and Christian fiction. Some of my favorite authors are Jenny B. Jones, Janette Oke, Melody Carlson and Shelley Adina.
{administrator & contributing writer}
I’m a self-declared bookish person, and I love literature. Writing is a huge part of my life, and I take pleasure in using it for God’s glory. It’s my dream to have one of my novels published someday. God brought me a little closer to that dream when I won second place in a short story contest put on by a homeschool magazine. When not working on Kids of Faith or Ignition, I enjoy writing and developing my set of three fantasy novels, or writing short stories on various topics. I immensely enjoy being homeschooled because that gives me the time and flexibility to write. I also devour books; some of my favorite authors include C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Ted Dekker, and Janette Oke. I have eclectic tastes, too. One moment you may see me reading a chick-lit book; the next, a thriller. What I write is just as varied as what I read.
I have a very active imagination, which can be both a gift and a problem. I love the pioneer, colonial, and renaissance eras, and bonnets, aprons, and medieval dresses & capes all have a place in my world. I enjoy creating things; whether it is crafts, graphics, or worlds of my own that spring from my imagination. I also love music, and enjoy writing songs when the inspiration strikes. I hope to grow in my knowledge of how to play the guitar so I can set the words to music and express my adoration for God through song.
Although my road as a Christian is tough sometimes, it is He alone that keeps me going. It amazes me that He loves me when I am not and can never be worthy of it. I’m definitely not perfect, and I rely on His grace to catch me when I fall and fail.
My articles are not mine; they are God’s, and I hope & pray that He will use them for His glory.
You can visit my blog at http://www.hisbeautifullove.wordpress.com
Because of HIM,
~Kylie
{administrator & contributing writer}
Hi, my full name is Suzanna. My friends call me Anna.
When I heard that I could possibly begin writing for this blog, I got really excited and jumped up and down and screamed. Well, not really. But if my nephew wouldn't have been snoozing, I possibly would've.
I like to read pretty much anything...I like Melody Carlson a lot.
My brother and I are both homeschooled by my amazing mother while my dad provides for the family. I am in eighth grade, and like everything but math.
Music is really important to me. I listen to it constantly throughout the day, and I don't know how I survived without my iPod and doc. A FEW of my favorite bands are Skillet, Thousand Foot Krutch, Flyleaf, Barlow Girl, Pillar...pretty much all Christian rock/metal.
My parents, brother and I are members of the Christian Motorcyclist's Association. I love going on motorcycle rides with my dad, and absolutely love being a part of such an amazing group. It's like one big family.
I love thick, green grass, music, concerts, photography, my family, but above all Christ. Isn't He awesome!? I love worshiping Him, and don't know how atheists and not Christians live. I love being in big groups when we pray or sing and you can really feel the Holy Spirit all around you.
One other thing that's important to me is purity; saving myself for my future hubby. I think of purity as a gift that on our wedding night we'll both be able to share it together instead of my giving it away to several other guys. I think dating is weird...courting is the way to go! :D
Thanks for reading...hopefully I wasn't too much of a bore.
{contributing writer}
I’ve always dreamed of being a writer. When I was little, I could always be seen toting around a beat up notebook, writing down things I wouldn’t let anybody else read. Some things never change. I write Christian fiction and hope to have a book published by the time I’m 18.
To talk more about myself, I have a rather large family. I have 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and 7 nieces and nephews whom I all love quite dearly! I live in a small town, out in what most of my friends might call the country! I love it, although I dream of one day traveling the world.
Summing this long thing up, I also enjoy playing softball, and getting to know interesting people. I think everyone is beautfully and wonderfully made and I love trying to brighten peoples days by just giving away a smile!
{guest writer}
I'm not entirely sure of what I would like to be when I grow up. I have greatly considered Early Childhood Education, but with our country in the condition that it is in, I haven't completely made up my mind. I do believe that God has a plan for my life and I cannot wait to discover what it is!
Hey everyone.
My name is Ashley. I'm a sixteen year old girl, who loves to read, write, sing, play my guitar, listen to music and watch old TV shows.
I've been a born again Christian for 10 years, and I love the Lord with all my heart, and do everything for him.
I live in a family of five people- my parents, my siblings, and me. My siblings, Gracie and Ian were adopted as babies from Vietnam.
I love to read- anything teen Christian fiction, and Christian fiction. Some of my favorite authors are Jenny B. Jones, Janette Oke, Melody Carlson and Shelley Adina.I love to write, if you don't already know that, from me being a part of this blog. I pretty much write the same kinds of books as I read- Christian fiction. I've been writing since I was ten, but I've been starting to write more and more as I get older, and more mature
I love to write songs, and play my guitar. I've had my guitar for almost two years, but I've just recently started to play it, more and more. I also just started writing songs in the last few months, something to get out my feelings, and write about my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Like I said earlier, I really enjoy watching old TV shows. By that, I don't mean like really old shows, but like 70s and 80s shows. Some of my favorites are Charlie's Angels, The Dukes of Hazzard, Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Mysteries, and other detective shows.
Like I said earlier, I really enjoy watching old TV shows. By that, I don't mean like really old shows, but like 70s and 80s shows. Some of my favorites are Charlie's Angels, The Dukes of Hazzard, Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Mysteries, and other detective shows.
I live in a small town in Pennsylvania, where my mom and dad homecshool me and my siblings. I've been homeschooled most of my life, and I enjoy every minute of it.
I hope that you enjoy this blog as much as we enjoy writing it. :)
If you would like to check out my blog, you can go to: http://www.ashleystrawser1993.blogspot.com
Love in the Lord,
~Ashley
Hey! My name is Kylie. I’m completely in love with Jesus, and I have a strong desire for others to feel His love as well.
I’m a self-declared bookish person, and I love literature. Writing is a huge part of my life, and I take pleasure in using it for God’s glory. It’s my dream to have one of my novels published someday. God brought me a little closer to that dream when I won second place in a short story contest put on by a homeschool magazine. When not working on Kids of Faith or Ignition, I enjoy writing and developing my set of three fantasy novels, or writing short stories on various topics. I immensely enjoy being homeschooled because that gives me the time and flexibility to write. I also devour books; some of my favorite authors include C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Ted Dekker, and Janette Oke. I have eclectic tastes, too. One moment you may see me reading a chick-lit book; the next, a thriller. What I write is just as varied as what I read.I have a very active imagination, which can be both a gift and a problem. I love the pioneer, colonial, and renaissance eras, and bonnets, aprons, and medieval dresses & capes all have a place in my world. I enjoy creating things; whether it is crafts, graphics, or worlds of my own that spring from my imagination. I also love music, and enjoy writing songs when the inspiration strikes. I hope to grow in my knowledge of how to play the guitar so I can set the words to music and express my adoration for God through song.
Although my road as a Christian is tough sometimes, it is He alone that keeps me going. It amazes me that He loves me when I am not and can never be worthy of it. I’m definitely not perfect, and I rely on His grace to catch me when I fall and fail.
My articles are not mine; they are God’s, and I hope & pray that He will use them for His glory.
You can visit my blog at http://www.hisbeautifullove.wordpress.com
Because of HIM,
{administrator & contributing writer}
Hi, my full name is Suzanna. My friends call me Anna. When I heard that I could possibly begin writing for this blog, I got really excited and jumped up and down and screamed. Well, not really. But if my nephew wouldn't have been snoozing, I possibly would've.
I like to read pretty much anything...I like Melody Carlson a lot.
My brother and I are both homeschooled by my amazing mother while my dad provides for the family. I am in eighth grade, and like everything but math.
Music is really important to me. I listen to it constantly throughout the day, and I don't know how I survived without my iPod and doc. A FEW of my favorite bands are Skillet, Thousand Foot Krutch, Flyleaf, Barlow Girl, Pillar...pretty much all Christian rock/metal.
My parents, brother and I are members of the Christian Motorcyclist's Association. I love going on motorcycle rides with my dad, and absolutely love being a part of such an amazing group. It's like one big family.
I love thick, green grass, music, concerts, photography, my family, but above all Christ. Isn't He awesome!? I love worshiping Him, and don't know how atheists and not Christians live. I love being in big groups when we pray or sing and you can really feel the Holy Spirit all around you.
One other thing that's important to me is purity; saving myself for my future hubby. I think of purity as a gift that on our wedding night we'll both be able to share it together instead of my giving it away to several other guys. I think dating is weird...courting is the way to go! :D
Thanks for reading...hopefully I wasn't too much of a bore.
Hello there! My name is Ashley and I turned fifteen on New Years Day this year! God is the love of my life and I absolutely love to express my love for Him to others! I’ve been playing guitar for two years this February and it’s helped me get through a lot, although that sounds kind of cliché. Those who have been around me a while know that I love books with a passion! Some of my favorite authors are Robert Whitlow, Frank Peretti, and Jenny B. Jones!
I’ve always dreamed of being a writer. When I was little, I could always be seen toting around a beat up notebook, writing down things I wouldn’t let anybody else read. Some things never change. I write Christian fiction and hope to have a book published by the time I’m 18.
To talk more about myself, I have a rather large family. I have 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and 7 nieces and nephews whom I all love quite dearly! I live in a small town, out in what most of my friends might call the country! I love it, although I dream of one day traveling the world.
Summing this long thing up, I also enjoy playing softball, and getting to know interesting people. I think everyone is beautfully and wonderfully made and I love trying to brighten peoples days by just giving away a smile!
Hello! My name is Natalie and I am a sixteen year old girl whose passion in life is to love and serve my Savior!
I am blessed to have been brought up in a family of God fearing, born-again Christians. I accepted Christ into my life when I was four years old and have been striving to please him ever since.
I am the middle child of seven kids. I have four sisters and two brothers. My older sister and both brothers no longer live at home. My sister is attending a university in the south and my brothers are both gown up with jobs and homes of their own. I love spending time with my three younger sisters and parents!
I am the middle child of seven kids. I have four sisters and two brothers. My older sister and both brothers no longer live at home. My sister is attending a university in the south and my brothers are both gown up with jobs and homes of their own. I love spending time with my three younger sisters and parents!My interests include horse back riding, camping in the mountains, exploring and admiring God's creation, and kayaking! I have been playing the flute for four years now and am currently studying in a music school in my area. Last Christmas, after receiving a guitar, I began to teach myself under the helpful advice of my best friend who also plays guitar.
My idea of relaxing is snuggling up on the couch in front of the fire place with a good book, or staying up late writing a story.I'm not entirely sure of what I would like to be when I grow up. I have greatly considered Early Childhood Education, but with our country in the condition that it is in, I haven't completely made up my mind. I do believe that God has a plan for my life and I cannot wait to discover what it is!
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