Competitions

This year me and my school band have been traveling to competitions. We haven't been able to do this in the past because we haven't had uniforms. Now that we are going to competitions we are getting our name out there to everyone. We are doing that by performing with class, dignity, and respect. This is the same thing we have to do with getting God's word out to the world. We need to go out and do it with class. Don't stoop to everyone elses levels when they call you names and say other inapproiate when you bring up the Bible. Next do it with dignity. Don't do or say anything that would shame yourself or your parents. Then there's with respect. No matter who you are trying to teach God's word everyone deserves to be treated with respect. You don't need to go into talking to someone thinking that no matter what this person better go along with what you have to say. If we didn't show respect at band competitions and football games do you think we would get invited to anything else? Probably not........

Sweet 16

Last Friday I turned 16! I was so excited! I got to have my four bestfriends stay the night and then I had a surprise birthday party. When I was laying in bed that night so thankful for everything I had gotten I thought about something. I am really lucky I made it to the age 16. There is a lot of people in this world who didn't make it to this age. A lot of kids my age have lost their life due to sickness, shootings, or murders. When I thought about this it made me reexamine how I am living my life.

School

Well school starts Monday and I'm so excited! I will be in the 10th grade this year. It's going to be different from last year because this year I'm taking all advanced classes. I'm ready to see all my friends. I will be 16 this year so that's another reason I'm excited about school starting. Are you ready for school?

Injuries

Recently I got injured during band practice. I was running around the parking lot I stepped in a hole fell and twisted it. I went to the hospital after practice and found out it was a really bad sprain. We go through many challengers in life being Christians the main thing is how do you handle the situation. God won't put more on us then we can handle. Yeah I might have a sprained ankle but it won't be that way for long. What is your injury?

Just Getting Back From The Beach

Well I am just getting back from the beach. I had a great time! I went down there with my mom, grandparents, uncle, and little cousin. We did a lot of things from going shopping to eating ice cream. It was overall a pretty good trip. We spent a whole week down there. On the Friday before we left my little cousin spent the whole day crying because she didn't want to come back home I felt so bad for her. Everyone kept asking us what was wrong with her every where that we went. Finally to get her to calm down we had to promise her we will come back next year. Maybe sometime you can go to the beach with your family and make memories that you can cheerish for the rest of your life just like I have done with my family.

Renew

Recently I just went to Renew at Indian Creek Youth Camp. It was the first time I went to this event. I had a lot of fun and really enjoyed it. I made a lot of new friends and learned more about the Bible. I plan on going back next year and I hope you will try to come too!

Big Brother Big Sister

Recently I was chosen to be apart of the Big Brother Big Sister Program. Being only a freshman this year this is a big deal. At first I was really excited about being one because I would get to mentor a little kid and help them with their problems but after my interview I started getting nervous. When I got interviewed to be a big sister they asked a lot of questions from what's your favorite subject in school to what's your home environment like. At first I didn't understand why they were asking me all of these questions but when I started thinking about it I did. They don't want to get you matched with a child that you have nothing in common with and they don't want to put them with a older kid that's not fit to be a role model. I am going to take this opportunity to help my little sister as much as I can. I plan to teach her a lot about God and the Bible. I can't wait til August so I can meet my little sister!