Jesus Freak Teens

This blog is for all us Jesus Freak teens who believe we can change the world! I'll be posting stories, poems, articles, and other things that teens have written to inspire and encourage fellow Christian teens. I'll post at least once a week, so check back often! If you would like to be involved, let me know and I'll add you to the friends list, and I can also add you to the mailing list so that you will receive an email each time I update, if you would like. If you have something you'd like to see posted on here, please contact me and let me know!

Sorry

July 14, 2008 in Discussions by Jesus Freak Teens | 3 comments

Hi Everyone,

I’m really sorry I haven’t been posting lately. I’ve been really bad about it. I promise I’ll try to be more regular. But I need your comments and input! This is a place for discussion.

Right now I just wanted to let you know about a discussion Grace4God is having on her blog. Click here to check it out. This is definitely an issue a lot of teens deal with.

In Christ,

Emy

Trust

June 9, 2008 in Articles by Jesus Freak Teens | 2 comments

By: Emma92

Do you ever feel like you’re in a deep, dark pit? You’re not sure what happened or how you got there, all you know is that you’re surrounded on all sides, and the walls of the pit loom far above your head. Doubts and fears surround you. No matter how hard you try, you can’t climb out. You can grope, and jump, and try to claw your way to the top but it never works. You can try to use other things to get out, you can pile dirt and rocks up and try to climb them but you never get high enough. It seems hopeless and depression overwhelms you.

Sometimes I think we are like this in our spiritual lives. Have you ever had a time when you’re just down and you feel so overwhelmed? No matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to get it right, can’t get yourself out of the "pit". You can try piling up good works, friends, enjoyment, pleasure, etc., but it will never get you there. Maybe you confess your sis and try to get right with God. Try to read the Bible and spend time with Him. But it’s tough, and you just can’t get it right no matter what you do or how hard you try.

It’s at this point that we have to collapse onto the floor of the pit, realize that we can’t do it alone, and ask for help, then trust God. He is waiting for you to ask, and when you do, He’ll reach down and pluck you out of the pit just like that.

Sorry

June 1, 2008 in Info and Updates by Jesus Freak Teens | 1 comment

Hey everyone, sorry I haven’t posted, I’ve been really busy. I just wanted to let you all know that I’m leaving tomorrow morning for church camp with my youth group so I won’t be back on until Saturday afternoon. I’m so excited! Please be in prayer for everyone going, that God will grow us and draw us closer to Him and that we’ll never be the same.

Here is the link to the website for the camp I’m going to, if you’re interested.

http://www.summitcamps.com/templates/System/default.asp?id=20970

Talk to you all when I get back!

~Emy

EDIT: Sorry this post didn’t show up before.

Discussion: Armor of God

May 17, 2008 in Discussions by Jesus Freak Teens | 7 comments

Chickengirl gave me the idea for this discussion.

A lot of times, I don’t think I really think about the armor of God as much as I should. It’s something I’ve learned since I was young and used to have memorized, sadly, I don’t anymore. But when she brought up this idea, I read the passage and realized there is a lot to think about and many areas there where I can grow.

Ephesians 6:10-18
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints."

Wow. That’s a lot to think on. Here’s some discussion questions to get us started, and please add more in the commentst if you think of them.

Why do we need the armor of God?
What are examples of how we struggle against the powers of this dark world?
How can we put on the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit?
Why should we pray "on all occasions"?

Can’t wait to hear from you all.

Please pray

May 12, 2008 in Prayer by Jesus Freak Teens | 1 comment

I received this email from JocelynDixon:

Some of you may know Dixiefiddler, Ryansgirls, or Dixiebeauty on HSB. Something tragic happened to their family. Their father was killed in a car accident last night. They need lots of prayer. They are just devastated and lost. Please go check out this link We need prayer.

Also pass this email onto any prayer chains or Christian friends who can also pray.

Please pray for this family and leave them a comment to let them know you’re praying, if you feel led. I cannot imagine how they feel and my heart goes out to them. As their Christian family I think the least we can do is lift them up to God in prayer.

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