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what is the “religious thing?”

EllE P — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:36:00 +0000

I was thinking the other day about my beliefs and how all my non-christian friends always say they can’t do the whole “religious thing.” I always respond with, well what do you mean, what is the “religious thing?” Then they would say, you know, going to church and all, I just can’t do that. People always seem to think that being a christian is all about going to church and having no life! You see, I think its not really all about what religion you, but really what kind of relationship you have with God. Every relationship needs time and dedication in order to improve right?

words of encouragement:

EllE P — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:00:20 +0000

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.

Galatians 5:13

words of encouragement:

EllE P — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:00:46 +0000

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

Philippians 1:6

words of encouragement:

EllE P — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:00:02 +0000

My child, listen and be wise: Keep your heart on the right course.

Proverbs 23:19

words of encouragement:

EllE P — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:00:35 +0000

Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better.

Colossians 1:10

words of encouragement:

EllE P — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:00:06 +0000

God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.

Ephesians 2:8

who do you think you are?

EllE P — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:35:19 +0000

Social networking allows people to be whoever they want to be. Music people listen to helps define where they belong. It’s so easy to put a label on someone who dresses in a particular fashion. Pretty white guys with tattoos and rediculosly raised fords can be labeled as “bros.” Any girl with big hair tons of dark make-up, tight pants and a band shirt fall under the “emo/scene” label, as well as boys with straightened hair that covers one eye. But what is a label, and why do people think they need one? Is it the need to feel accepted? Should we have to hide behind this mask that everone knows just so we don’t stick out? Who cares if you like hevy metal but yet don’t like the big hair and tight pants. Who cares if you prefrere the big hair but don’t even care about the music that it comes with. Be who you are. If God wanted us all to be the same, He would have made us robots.

words of encouragement:

EllE P — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:00:37 +0000

Finally, be stong in the Lord and his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

Ephesians 6:10-11

Read the rest of the chapter if you can, it so powerful!

words of encouragement:

EllE P — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:00:20 +0000

…I am going to prepare a place for you. When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.

John 14:2-3

words of encouragement:

EllE P — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:00:27 +0000

I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one.

John 17:15