Oct. 17, 2007 - ~Farm Fest~
Farm Fest was great this year. I truly enjoyed it. I wish I could have had a little more time though. The day seemed to go by so fast. And I regret forgetting my pen and note pad at the house because the preaching was great. I don't remember it all word for word so I'll give you what I took out of it.
The first sermon was mainly on the issue of being "Trapped". We're often trapped in some type of sin, and we don't always know it. Some teens think that they can hang out with the "cool" crowd and do just a few things that they do and be safe. They think that if they do the harmless things and stay away from harmful things, they'll be ok. They're walking right into a trap. You can't put yourself in a situation like that and not hurt yourself and the ones you love. One day you're going to be so deep in sin and regret and you're not going to know how it started or how you got there.
Sin is an addiction. If you keep doing this one sin over and over again, when you decide not to do it you, won't be able to. It's hard to break addictions and often times most people can't break their addictions. It's just like with drugs, the more you take drugs, the more you're hooked on them. If you withdraw from them, you go crazy. If you quit taking them all together, the addiction is so strong and painful that you feel like your going to die and other issues arise. But in reality, if you don't stop you will die. It's really sad to see people addicted to drugs or alcohol.
Even relationships can be "Traps". Some girls say that they can hold hands and have everything under control. They say that they would never do anything wrong if left only with that "special" person. But who are they fooling? We are all sinners and have that sinful addiction to do things we shouldn't. Don't get me wrong, some girls are strong with their walk in the Lord and can face these kinds of challanges with ease. And that is a true blessing from God and they shoudn't waist it. But it doesn't mean they don't have to tell themselves over and over and over again to be careful. Because where and when there is temptation it's hard to do the right thing because of our sinful nature.
The second Sermon was on salvation. I think he did a great job preching on that subject. I was greatly encouraged to go out and be stronger in my faith and show the world that I have something they don't and I'm willign to share it with them.
And the thrid message was more or less on the subject of dedication to places like the missions field and other places. I really enjoyed it. A few years ago I had a made a commitment to the Lord that if my "future husband" was called to the mission's field, that I would be 100% supportive of his decision. I'm not saying that I'm going to go to BJU just to find a "Preacher Boy" and marry him. I've just decided that I'm open to whatever carrier my husband picks, as long as he's prayed long and hard about it and it's truly God's will.
And now for the pics. I'll try to post most of them. And I'll post some pics of my family and I at the park yesterday. Oh, and please be praying for my Great Grandmother. She is in her early 80's and she is going to have back surgery today. It worries me but I know that God will protect her and give the doctors' the wisdom and guidance that they need. Thank you guys!
~Miranda~
Carissa and Amanda sleeping on the buss...
Chris being tired on the bus...
Cristina, Andrea, Nicole, Charity, Carissa, Me and Chris...
Me and Nicole playing a game...
The girls and I finishing up our game...
On the top: Nicole and Carissa/ On the bottom: Cristina and I... 
Amanda at Wendy's... lol... 
Kera(Kara) didn't get to go to Farm Fest so I got a pic of her at church the day after...
At the park...
Comments
Oct. 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by IloveyouGod
That's soo neat you're considering BJU! How neat!
Thanks for your reply to my comment :-)
God bless you!
~Brooke
P.S. You look as if you should be older than a Junior. I would have guessed you to be a Senior or older, which is a compliment ;-)
Oct. 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Ebell1993
*wow* That sounds so exciting!! Those sermons seemed liked they were very well done and that the pastor was really great. Even without a pen and paper you remebered very well.
I will be praying for your grandma. I hope she recovers well!
Those are great pictures!! You look very pretty. Do any of your friends in the pictures have blogs on here?
Have a great day and God bless!
Love, Miss Elizabeth
Oct. 18, 2007 - Farm fest!
Posted by Countrybeachbum
Sounds like there was great fun tampered with great preaching a lethal combination (in a good way). I will keep your grandma in my prayers too.
Your friend, Jed
Oct. 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by PinkFlamingo
Sounds like you had a great time! I'm glad you got to go. How did your great-grandma's surgery go?
Have a wonderful weekend!
love, Ashley
Oct. 21, 2007 - Cool
Posted by SuperAngel
Looks like you had a great time!! Thanks for sharing this!!
RYC:
Glad you liked my post. Thanks for commenting on it.
I think I have heard of A Young Woman's Walk. I use KJV also. I don't want to read other people's intertation of the Bible.
I am hosting a Super Contest. Come by and see!!
As Always,
SuperAngel
Dec. 8, 2007 - farm fest
Posted by ryangarber
Miranda...Good insights into the messages. BTW-The caption for the picture of Chris is wrong. He's not bored...he's scared to death because I was driving.
Pastor Garber
Dec. 14, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
hay miranda!!Ur homeschool blogger is cool!! lol
ttyl!
luv ya
Nicole Cote
