That's a Friend :)

well Hello there! :)

Lately I have been thinking about what it means to be a friend. I have a friend named Nicole and let me tell you haha she's great! I have always been able to sit down and talk to her about what is going on in my spiritual life. She is always willing to listen to what I have to say.

However, I think friendship is more than this. Even as great a friends as Nicole and I are, we still have our ups and downs.

I was watching the Passion of the Christ tonight with my family, and let me tell you it made me think about friends. When Jesus looked at his disciples and said, "You are my friends. There is no greater love than to give your life for your friends," this made me think.

How often do we treat our friends this way? God says to love our friends as ourselves. God gave His life for you and me; His friends.

I want you to think about that as we approach this Easter. Think about the sacrifice that Jesus made so that your could have eternal life. Think about how Jesus, our Savior, gave His life for you because He loved you.

I challenge you to take those thoughts and bring them to your home. Bring them to your work. Bring them to your school. Let your friends know that you love them.

When we begin our journey as a Christian, we need to try our hardest to love like Christ.

Remember this.. we are nothing compared to the glory of God. Our righteousness is as hideous as filthy rags. However, you are a friend of God. Do you know what God has done for His friends? That's right! :) He gave his ONLY son to die on a cross for you and I. His blood was shed for you and me. Like I said, we are so unworthy. Yet, He gave it all. He suffered the cruelest of deaths and on the third day.. He arose from the dead. Jesus wants you and He loves you so much.

Sometimes we get so rapped up over petty stuff. God won't ever let you down. He will bless you if you live for Him.

When God told me that He wanted me in Africa.. I was scared as heck. I got on the phone and called Nicole. Guess what... God blessed me :)

Nicole told me that God had told her the same thing! Turns out, when I turn 18 in a year and a half, Nicole and I are going to try to go to Kenya and Tanzania with my church!

Sometimes life can get tough, and we need friends. Just remember that Jesus is your best friend. He died for you..

and..

That's a Friend :)


Thanks for Reading! :)

Happy Easter! :D

God Bless,

Taylre!

His Love Never Fails :)

I know in life we all have those times when we feel alone. We feel like our friends don't care and our parents don't care. We think our best friend has picked someone "better" over us. We are left with a split road, and we have to choose which path to travel down. I am here to tell you, take the one that leads to God. There is not one thing you can do that is unforgivable. I don't know your struggles they could be anywhere from an addiction to premarital sex to even cheating on a test. But, God loves you more than anything, and He wants you to believe in Him. Sometimes, I think at night in particular, we get depressed as we reflect on the day. We listen to all Satan's lies and explanations as to what we did wrong to deserve what happend to us throughout the day. So here is my advice, don't listen. God cares so much about you and he always will. One of my favorite songs is "Your Love Never Fails." It is a generic song, and many people sing it, but the words really speak to my heart. Whenever I am having one of those rough days, I sing it.

"Your Love Never Fails"

You stay the same through the ages

Your love never changes

There may be pain in the night

but joy comes in the morning

and when the oceans rage

I don't have to be afraid

because I know that you love me

Your love never fails"

I hope this song will help you in your walk with God. If you need a reminder of God's love. I hope this helps :)

and remember... HIS LOVE NEVER FAILS! :)

Thanks for reading! :) Thanks and God Bless! :D Taylre! :)

It Takes One.. Just One :)

Hey, Hey! :) Its been awhile. Lets catch up! Well, you are probably wondering where I have been for the last like month and why I haven't been writing to you. Well, I have been everywhere, and I have been pondering on what to say to you guys and girls today and I finally decided. So here it is. It takes one, just one. :) My sister and I have this amazing friend named Megan. She is great and I love her so much! She is just someone I have always looked up to and been able to connect with. We always like to sit down and just talk about how God has been working in our lives. So Megan if your reading this.. LOVE YA! :) haha Anyway, I was telling Megan all about my plans for Africa and how the song "The One" by Brandon Heath makes me smile because it is so much like what I feel in my life. She told me this story that has touched my heart! I just had to tell it to you and you may have already heard it but here goes! :) One day, this little boy was walking down the beach. He looked to his feet to see thousands of starfish washed up on the shore. He knew that if a starfish was left out of water for too long, it would die. So he began to pick them up and toss them into the ocean one by one. A man walked up to the boy and asked, "What are you doing? You know you can't save all those starfish." The little boy looked into the eyes of the man and said, "I know, but it takes just one. If I can save just one starfish, it will make a difference." I think we can all relate to this story. Whether we are the boy with the dream who feels invincible, or the "Debbie Downer" man that sees the glass half empty. The point I am trying to make is that the little boy was right, it takes just one. It takes just one spark to light a fire. It takes just one seed to grow a tree. It takes just one Christian to create a church. Think about it. For me, I believe that God wants me in Africa. Going to Africa has not only been a huge want in my life, but it has grown into a need. I need to be there. I think when you begin build a firm relationship with God, He starts to unfold His plan for you. To be honest with you, six months ago I wasn't feeling it. I didn't believe that there was this "huge purpose" for my life. I wasn't seeing it. But I made a change, I made a promise to do nothing but listen to what God had to tell me. 3 months later, He told me I was the one. I want to leave you with the lyrics to my favorite song by Brandon Heath.

"The One"

If I see one more light that's fading

Hear about one more broken dream

Pray for just one more faith that's dying

It's one too many

And if I see one more child walking

just one more mile for water

If I wait one more minute longer

It's one too many

When I think of what could be

If we let our hearts believe

That it takes just one

Just one could turn this all around

And if we're living history

How will the think of you and me

If it takes just one, just one

What if, what if, what if I'm the one?

It takes one, takes one, one

It takes one, takes one, one

It takes one, takes one

If I hear one more widow crying

'Cause there's no one by her side

And if I see one more family breaking

It's one too many

If there's one thing that I'm sure of

If there's one thing that I know

You could be one in a sea of faces

Or you could be one more chance for hope

When I think of what could be

If we let our hearts believe

That it takes just one

Just one could turn this all around

And if we're living history

How will they think of you and me

If it takes just one, just one

What if, what if, what if I'm the one? I see a nation without any walls

A beautiful haven for one and for all

I see a day when people are free

When shackles are broken and fall to the street

A voice, a cry, call out from on high

The first one of many, go lay down you life

When I think of what could be

If we Let our hearts believe

That it takes just one

Just one could turn this all around

And if we're living history

How will they think of you and me

If it takes just one, just one

What if, what if, what if I'm the one?

BY: Brandon Heath

Thanks for reading! :) Enjoy and remember.... It takes ONE... JUST ONE :)

Thanks and God Bless! Taylre! :)