REVELATION

at 04/27/07 12:45PM
I have always thought of Revelation as a book full of imagery that I don't understand and therefore have often overlooked the book almost entirely. However, after recently reading through the book of Revelation, I realized what I had been missing. In failing to read Revelation, I had deprived myself of some of the hopeful images of Heaven that God intended for us to see.

Saints and angles praising the LORD:
"You are worthy, O Lord, to recieve glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created."(4:11)
"Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to recieve power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing."(5:12)

Separation from Satan:
"The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever."(20:10)

Hope of the faithful:
"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there will be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away....He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son."(21:4,7)

We shall behold the glory of God and His Son:
"The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. the Lamb is its light."(21:23)

I engourage everyone to read the book of Revelation through without intimidation. No one entirely understands the mind of God, but it is exciting that we can study His words every day and continue to better understand His perfect plan. The book of Revelation is challenging, but we must read every word that God has given us because He has given them all for a purpose.
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The Nebraska teen meeting is exactly 2 weeks from today. We are looking at a record number of teenagers this year. Let us know if you will be able to make it. Drive safe!

LOVE,
shelly
  • abe_07
    Hi, this is April from camp. How are you?
    by abe_07 at 07/24/07 10:46AM
  • abe_07
    I'm leaving for FC on August 16. My parents had to make it a short trip, because they are teachers and their schools start on Monday. I'm glad they are moving me down there though. I would not want to go by myself as a freshman.
    by abe_07 at 07/25/07 11:28PM
  • abe_07
    Oh, and the last HP book may rival the fourth book for the best one of the series. (in my opinion anyway) I just finished it today.
    by abe_07 at 07/25/07 11:40PM
  • pohatgirl
    I'm doing good how about you? can i be in ur friends??
    by pohatgirl at 07/26/07 7:28PM
  • pohatgirl
    you know that Dan is our new preacher?? Heather and him live like 15-20 min. from me.
    by pohatgirl at 07/26/07 7:30PM
  • ajhkygirl
    Hey SHelly!
    by ajhkygirl at 08/01/07 3:41PM
  • ajhkygirl
    LOVE YOU!!!!!
    by ajhkygirl at 08/01/07 3:41PM
  • bookworm14
    If we are still able to make it down there then it would be on the 19thish of August...or whatever close date is the Sunday.
    by bookworm14 at 08/04/07 9:52PM
  • sirtarin
    As long as it's fine with my parents, I would like you and Ben and Dan and maybe Nathan, if he can make it, to come up for the afternoon or something for games and singing or some of that sort of thing. :)
    by sirtarin at 08/04/07 10:38PM
  • bball24_7
    hey!
    by bball24_7 at 08/15/07 11:53AM
  • awsome_luv
    hey shelly i saw u at church i didnt get 2 rilly say much but how r u'??
    by awsome_luv at 09/13/07 6:32PM
  • funnymonkey
    Hey Shelly, I'm Connie from FC Camp in NJ. Remember me?
    by funnymonkey at 09/14/07 2:27PM
  • cutie_pie_07
    SHELLY...I MIIS YOU!!!
    by cutie_pie_07 at 09/17/07 12:46PM
  • ajhkygirl
    Hey Shelly! I miss you so much! How are you doing??? Love you!!!
    by ajhkygirl at 09/21/07 10:00PM
  • ajhkygirl
    Hey ! That is so cool you are graduating early! I want to go to lectures but I am not sure if I am I will let you know ASAP! LOve you
    by ajhkygirl at 10/10/07 9:47PM
  • cutie_pie_07
    Hey Shelly! How on earth have you been? it's been such a long time since we've talked!
    by cutie_pie_07 at 11/09/07 8:27PM
  • dwatkins
    I'm glad you're coming to Tampa next month!
    by dwatkins at 12/14/07 11:29AM
  • sirtorin
    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
    by sirtorin at 01/01/08 2:04PM
  • leahhallnoats
    hey Shelly! so this is an old post, but we recently got done studying Revelation as well, and I had had some of the same qualms. it's a book of comfort, though, and so good!
    by leahhallnoats at 01/12/08 9:52AM
  • jifennerh
    Hey Shelly! It's your "cousin" from camp, Jennifer H.! How are you?
    by jifennerh at 01/22/08 10:41AM

RANDOM FACTS

at 04/09/07 8:02PM
The Rules: Each player of this game starts with the "6 odd or weird things/habits about you". People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 things, and state this rule clearly. At the end, choose 6 people that you're tagging and list their names. Leave them each a comment telling them that they've been tagged!

1. I would eat a small child if it were dipped in ranch dressing

2. I've been told I have the perfectly shaped head by people that sit behind me at church

3. One of my highest unrealistic goals is to meet Superman before I die

4. I record an episode of Boy Meets World daily and have likely seen all the episodes in the 7 seasons of this sit-com

5. My biggest pet peeve is when people breathe on me, no matter how their breath smells

6. Even though my mom is a dental hygenist and my brother will soon be going to dental school, I only brush my teeth a couple times a week

JUST KIDDING!!

( I don't know who all has been tagged, so I'll tag anyone who wants to be tagged! )

LOVE,
Shelly
  • quinners24
    Hello, superman lives in yout basement!!!
    by quinners24 at 04/09/07 8:04PM
  • kare_n_huggs
    that is morbid...note to self: don't let Shelly babysit my children
    by kare_n_huggs at 04/10/07 10:02AM
  • quinners24
    :-) Cheater has an "a". I just sent you a text!
    by quinners24 at 04/10/07 12:33PM
  • grady
    Karen... you have children!!!!! I think we need to have a talk.
    by grady at 04/10/07 1:39PM
  • denise
    haha ... your right --too much water, I'm working on it though:)
    by denise at 04/10/07 6:04PM
  • smilin_ashley
    That made me happy!:D
    by smilin_ashley at 04/10/07 10:15PM
  • roseamongthorns21
    haha...i love you!
    by roseamongthorns21 at 04/10/07 10:17PM
  • dchawkeye08
    Yeah, I do #6 also. Oh wait, you were joking...
    by dchawkeye08 at 04/13/07 8:51PM
  • natestation
    Boy meets world rocks my proverbial socks!
    by natestation at 04/17/07 8:35PM
  • scrimp
    Wow. I think those were the most randomly amazing things I've read yet!! =]
    by scrimp at 04/20/07 7:10PM
  • klovesmofc
    we may have around 11 teens from here coming and a few adults to drive. i should have more definite numbers later. i really can't wait to see you! i love you shelly!
    by klovesmofc at 04/22/07 1:46PM
  • bball24_7
    Hey Shelly, im guessing you will be at the nebraska thing so Ill see ya then!!
    by bball24_7 at 04/22/07 2:54PM
  • lacrosse22player
    hey I just wanted to let you know that I can't come to the NE teen weekend even though you just came to ours. I feel like a jerk after you made that super long drive but our gospel meeting is that weekend and I have lacrosse. : ( sorry I really hope I can make it down next year. thanks for making the drive all the way to ours I know it takes a lot out of you.
    by lacrosse22player at 04/22/07 9:09PM

The teen meeting in NE is officially scheduled for May 11-13

at 02/15/07 6:36PM
Matt Johnson from Gainsville FL will be speaking for us.
There is also an FC friends concert scheduled for that Sunday afternoon.
We have room for ALL who are interested in joining us.
The topic for the week is to be determined...but I'm sure whatever they decide will be very interesting and uplifting!
Mark your calendars!! :)

Jesus' prayer for us...

at 02/15/07 1:47PM
"I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me....Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be wih Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world."
John 17:20-21,24

We can have so much comfort in the fact that Jesus wants that we be one with one another and that we experience life with the Father. God is not waiting for us to slip us, but rather is patiently and mercifully waiting for us to follow Him.

"The Lord's lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Thy faithfulness."
Lamentations 3:22-23

The Father and the Son desire that we give our all to Him and try our best to follow Him in all we do. When we slip up and are penitant, He is "faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled"
Matthew 5:6

LOVE,
Shelly
  • quinners24
    Hey Shell, how's school today? :-) Thanks for the passages... Josh said 10 oclock is not too late.
    by quinners24 at 02/15/07 2:09PM
  • kare_n_huggs
    Hey, I hope you all have a great time at the Lockin! I am really looking forward to seeing you soon, Lord willing! :)
    by kare_n_huggs at 02/15/07 2:34PM
  • vande
    I guess Nathan gave you the message. I can't wait to see you out here.
    by vande at 02/15/07 3:23PM
  • rundrummerrun
    Awesome thoughts... Isaiah 26:8! Jer 31:33-34!
    by rundrummerrun at 02/15/07 5:05PM
  • lightning_thief
    hey!!!!!
    by lightning_thief at 02/15/07 5:35PM
  • kare_n_huggs
    can I come too!?
    by kare_n_huggs at 02/16/07 10:53AM
  • minnesotajones
    I think that we're staying with Johanna Hunt--I don't know her and I likely didn't spell her name right but Emily knows her. Who are you staying with?
    by minnesotajones at 02/16/07 2:54PM
  • kare_n_huggs
    I was thinking that I might try and get up there either coming directly from FC or something, we will definitely talk later!
    by kare_n_huggs at 02/17/07 1:49PM
  • lacylou_08
    i'll hopefully see you soon! :)
    by lacylou_08 at 02/21/07 5:32PM
  • myself
    is your dad ready for me to come to your house again?
    by myself at 03/02/07 8:58PM
  • natestation
    I want to go!
    by natestation at 03/06/07 12:29PM
  • roseamongthorns21
    are you feeling better? ben and dan were at church on sunday and ben told me you were still feeling a little under the weather...i love you though, and i hope you're better!
    by roseamongthorns21 at 03/07/07 2:11PM
  • purplemonkey
    hey shelly I know I need to really update and I promise I will update soon.
    by purplemonkey at 03/29/07 3:25PM
  • derek89
    You have been tagged, see my blog for more.
    by derek89 at 03/30/07 4:54PM
  • sprinkles_on_top
    Shelly, it was so good to hear from you! Sorry I coudln't talk, I was at work and I'm not suppose to pick up my cell phone, but I thought that I recognized your number. :) I hope that you are doing wonderful and hopefully you will be able to come to Oklahoma soon, since I am kinda stuck here. :) I better get going, but have a great day and I hope that see you soon! Janette
    by sprinkles_on_top at 03/31/07 9:54PM

01/29/07 11:20PM

This is definitely a MUST SEE!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wPnJgmhs-w
  • blink05
    THAT IS HILARIOUS! I COULDN'T STOP LAUGHING!
    by blink05 at 01/30/07 6:42AM
  • roseamongthorns21
    wow...that is absolutely hilarious!
    by roseamongthorns21 at 01/30/07 6:50AM
  • sportsfan
    that was hilarious! Especially your brother. It is funny how much Nathan looks like Justin Timberlake.
    by sportsfan at 01/30/07 9:11AM
  • sjbgurl
    I love Nathan. haha!
    by sjbgurl at 01/30/07 8:33PM
  • beccas
    haha! wow that totally just made my day! :)
    by beccas at 01/30/07 9:25PM
  • natestation
    I will watch this when my internet is not supervised.
    by natestation at 01/31/07 12:49PM
  • katesters
    that made me incredibly happy! =)
    by katesters at 01/31/07 2:41PM
  • lacrosse22player
    haha the way nathan shaved his beard piece by piece was awesome.
    by lacrosse22player at 02/01/07 2:30PM
  • smilin_ashley
    i've watched it so many times and i still laugh every time. It made me really miss all of you!
    by smilin_ashley at 02/01/07 7:18PM
  • klovesmofc
    that was funny. is there any info yet about a teen meeting in May?
    by klovesmofc at 02/03/07 10:10PM
  • lightning_thief
    hey shelly!! this is abigail c!! i read on someone else's blog that the fc friends are visiting you guys!! we saw them and it was a complete blast!!
    by lightning_thief at 02/05/07 4:10PM
  • ajhkygirl
    That was hilarious! I was laughing so hard I started crying! Love you!
    by ajhkygirl at 02/05/07 6:12PM
  • klovesmofc
    thanks, got to get that on my calendar!
    by klovesmofc at 02/08/07 12:49PM