.:♥:. Sauble .:♥:.

Here are just a few pictures I took on a camping trip to Sauble Beach. It's definitely one of of my favourite places to camp!

.:♥:. FML .:♥:.

You know what I'm tired of seeing all over my facebook news page?
fml. F.M.L.
seriously people?
fml because your parents caught you coming home drunk right?
fml because you have to work instead of going out to a party.
fml because you're cell got taken away.
fml
what strong words.
strong stupid horrible words.
I dare you to look at these pictures and then post a status as "fml" again.
you won't die because you can't text. so stop complaining, we are such a lazy generation who only care about our technology crap we don't even take the time to recognize how horribly broken this world is, what we can do to make a difference. come on guys, really?
I'm sick of this crap, hearing about how bad your life is cause you don't have a cell, your internet got taken away, you got grounded for partying. How is that showing people the love of Christ? I'm sorry people, but I am going to do something about this, but I can't do it alone, I need the support of my peers, to help spread the love of Christ, to stop horrible things such as child abuse, spousal abuse, any abuse, sex trade, slavery, murder, war. Come together for Christ!



Child Abuse Awareness


Alyssa Lies

.:♥:. Real Men & Women .:♥:.

So I was browsing through this website : www.therebelution.com and I came across these two posts. Note they were NOT written by me, nor were the pictures taken by me.

A Real Man

Lori Hainline & Rebecca Chandler co-authored this list at the respective ages of 19 and 17. Their closing comment: This list is not exhaustive and men like this do exist!

A real man . . .
…understands and lives according to the basic purposes for which he was created: to worship, honor, and serve God. (Romans 12:1-2)

…values and carefully handles the scriptures. (2 Timothy 2:15)

…doesn’t pride himself on being knowledgeable in the sinful ways of the world. (1 John 2:15-16, James 4:4, Philippians 4:8)

A real man . . .
…isn’t embarrassed to worship God and pray in a group setting. (Mark 8:38)

…is wise, yet humble. (Proverbs 2:1-10, 1 Peter 5:5, Romans 12:16)

A real man . . .
…takes leadership in a self-sacrificing way. (Ephesians 5:25-28)

…is kind because, “What is desirable in man is his kindness” (Proverbs 19:22)

…doesn’t try to prove himself but is simply confident as he walks in the fear of the Lord. (Proverbs 14:26-27)

…doesn’t put others down with his actions, attitude, words, or his strength. But on the contrary, he affirms and builds others up (Proverbs 15:4, Ephesians 4:29)

A real man . . .
…treats his sisters and mother with as much respect as he would treat a prospective wife. (Matthew 25:21)

…not only respects but appreciates a young lady’s purity and innocence. In our culture innocence isn’t retained by accident. (2 Corinthians 11:2-3)

…values his purity as much as he values a young lady’s purity. He is not ashamed to live and act differently from the world in order to guard himself. (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Ecclesiastes 7:26)

…can look a girl straight in the eye without communicating any impurity. (Proverbs 20:11)

A real man . . .
…isn’t ashamed to identify himself with his family (Ephesians 6:2-3)

…is a gentleman. He is polite and shows women honor in everyday things such as opening doors, etc. (1 Peter 3:7)

…has no desire to be gross in order to impress other men. He doesn’t burp, swear, or tell disgusting stories. (Proverbs 13:5, Ephesians 5:4)

A real man . . .
…shows by his actions that he loves children. (Matthew 19:13-14)

…is pleasant and expresses joy rather than feeling that it’s masculine to be sullen. (Proverbs 21:29, 1 Thessalonians 5:16)

…doesn’t blame others for his own problems but embraces responsibility. (Proverbs 12:27)

…can accept correction (Proverbs 12:1, Proverbs 29:1)

A real man . . .
…is mature in his emotions and his expressions of them. He can deal with the trials of life logically, with wisdom, not on a basis of emotional instability. (Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 17:27, Proverbs 12:18)

…understands the value of work and is financially responsible. (Colossians 3:23-24, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, Luke 16:10-11)

…expresses himself with intelligent words rather than using “street talk”. (Proverbs 17:20, Titus 2:6-8, 1 Peter 4:11, Ephesians 4:29)

A Real Woman

Written by Philip Hainline, Heidi Reimer, and Maria Reimer at the respective ages of 16, 19, and 17.

A real woman . . .
…is glad she’s a woman and rejoices in her femininity, expressing it through her attitude, appearance and bearing. (1 Timothy 2:9-10)

…does not compete for equality with men or chafe at God’s design for male and female, but delights in and understands the importance of her calling to complement man’s role. (1 Timothy 2:11-12, Ephesians 5:22-24)

…values the cultivation of her mind and diligently seeks after wisdom and knowledge. (Proverbs 22:17-21, 2:2-6)

…realizes her imperative need to allow the Holy Spirit to control her emotions and expressions of them. (James 1:19-20)

…does not wallow in self-pity or make a habit of voicing complaints, but radiates cheerfulness and joy. (Proverbs 15:15, Proverbs 17:22)

A real woman . . .
…appreciates her father’s protection, and respects and submits to his authority. In so doing, she is preparing herself to exercise the Biblical role in her relationship with a possible future husband. (Ephesians 5:33-6:3, 1 Peter 3:1-2)

…is trustworthy and gains the respect of those around her. (Proverbs 31:11)

…restrains herself from listening to, or participating in gossip, but instead speaks with wisdom and discretion. (Proverbs 11:12-13, 22, 20:19, 3:11)

…encourages and builds up those around her instead of criticizing and tearing them down. (1 Thessalonians 5:11, Ephesians 4:29)

…does not have a nagging, contentious or manipulative manner in which she deals with others. (Judges 16:16, Proverbs 21:9, 19, 26:21)

…is not boisterous or loud in her speech or actions but is characterized by a gentle and quiet spirit. (Proverbs 9:13, 1 Peter 3:4)

A real woman . . .
…portrays chastity, modesty and reverence in her manner, and wears the ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is her true beauty. (1 Peter 3:3-4, Titus 2:4-5)

…is not offended by respect shown her through gentlemanly courtesies (opening doors, etc.) but cultivates the differences between the sexes that make her worthy of this deference. (1 Peter 3:7, Mark 10:6)

…seeks to make God her number one desire and the Lover of her soul, knowing that only He can fully satisfy. (Psalm 73:25, Psalm 63:1)

…uses her years of singleness to seek and serve God without distraction, and is content to leave the details of her future to Him. (Psalm 73:25, Philippians 4:11)

A real woman . . .
…does not relate to members of the opposite sex in a flirtatious or forward manner, but instead saves all her passion for her future husband. (Thessalonians 4:3-8, Proverbs 6:25, 1 Corinthians 7:1)

…holds her virginity before marriage sacred and will not compromise it for anything. (This one goes for guys too)
(1 Timothy 5:22)

.:♥:. Turning a Deaf Ear .:♥:.

Isaiah 65 : 1-2, 12
"The Lord says 'I was ready to respond, but no one asked for help. I was ready to be found but no one was looking for me. I said "Here I am! Here I am!" to a nation that did not call my name. All day long I opened my arms to a rebellious people. But they follow their own evil paths and their own crooked schemes.' " ... "For when I called you did not answer. When I spoke you did not listen. You deliberately sinned -- before my very eyes -- and chose to do that which you know I despise."

Okay so I finally finished Isaiah today and came across this chapter and it really made me think. Sure those words were meant for the people of Israel, but they are recorded for us to read. All the time you hear people complain, "Oh God can't hear me. Why doesn't he answer? God has abandoned us." Well perhaps it is us who have abandoned God, we're the ones who've forgotten how to listen. It takes two people to have a relationship, so both people have to contribute. You can't just expect God to pop up whenever you want Him and then never give Him the time of day.

I find we do that all the time. "Hey God I've got this new wishlist for ya. Can you do this and this and this, oh and I'd really love it if you could handle that too. Kaythanksbye!" and then when you need Him we complain He's not listening. Hey have you ever heard that little voice in the back of your head giving you advice, or just offering some words of comfort. Or how about that small warmth, or feeling of peace. Yea hello?! I believe thats God. Problem is, we often overlook that voice or feeling. We spend all week rushing and bustling around never stopping till Sunday morning where we listen to a quick sermon, bouncing the whole time wondering how full the restaurant will be, then dashing out the doors after stopping to say a few hellos.

Okay people so I say we need to s.l.o.w. d.o.w.n. Whew, okay take a few deep breaths. Kay now spend some time, how ever long you need and talk with God. Talk about anything and everything, tell Him how your week went, how your day was, that person at work that you can't stand, how your sick family member is. Do this everyday as often as you can and soon enough you should feel God speaking to your heart.

.:♥:. Growin Up .:♥:.

So my parents are all done with elementary school, that is until grandchildren come around, but thats still off in the future. On June 28 my youngest brother J. graduated from elementary school. They ended up holding the reception at my old high school, and my brothers next destination.
There's the three of us together before the grad.