i came across these interesting articles… they were so inspiring that i decided to post them for everyone to read… ^___^
How Do You Approach School?
Do you arrive in school eager and ready to learn–or tired and absent-minded?
Read article.
The Importance of Exercise
Most people do not realize the importance of exercise. This is evidenced in a host of ways. Are you getting enough of the right kind of exercise?
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You Could Be An Artist
Do you think you could ever paint a beautiful landscape, sketch a cat or draw someone’s portrait? You will never know unless you try!
Read article.
What Are You Listening To?
Hundreds of musical genres exist. Do you know the good from the bad?
Read article.
Fun! With Standards
Millions of teens trudge through the week looking forward to a weekend full of parties and “fun.” As teens learning God’s Way, you likely understand that their “fun” is to be avoided. But in what kind of fun can you participate?
Read article.
There are tons more articles found in that website… ^___^ hope you enjoy reading them!
i just started reading one of the books i bought from Doulos… it's a really nice book… the title's Faith Like A Child by Johnny Parker… actually i just brought it with me to school since i thought we wouldn't be doing much today, and i got to read up to chapter nine during ES… >_< i stopped reading when i felt like resting my eyes, and eventually fell asleep.
anyway, the book is about learning how to enjoy life and maintaining a relationship with God, by being childlike in spirit. and no, childlike spirit is different from childish spirit. childish spirit is immature, while a childlike spirit promotes trust and strength (that was a direct quote from the book). being childlike means not forgetting how to laugh and how to play… those words reminded me of my life, where it is only occasional that *eherm* adults laugh in a day, while a kid laughs about forty times per day. i've only read nine out of sixty chapters, but in those first few chapters i've already learned a lot of stuff… i'm really looking forward to finishing the book… here's several inspiring verses included in the first chapter of the book…
Ecclesiastes 3:1,4
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven… a time to weep and a time to laugh."
Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Proverbs 18:24
"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
Proverbs 19:20
"Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise."
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Philippians 4:13
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength."
