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Searching for Miracles by Jaye Lewis
He placed within Adam's body all of the DNA of every human being who would ever walk the earth, and within him he placed the color of my eyes. Before He knit me together within my mother's womb he cherished the sound of my laugh. Before I shed my first tear he felt my pain. Before my sin, my sorrow, and my stubborn disobedience, he chose to carry them to the Cross. He hung there His blood pouring out.for me. Why he chose to do this I cannot comprehend. God wanted me to be his own child. How can that be? With all of my flaws and character defects He wanted me to believe in Him, and He gave me the grace to believe in myself. God loves me with a fire that can never be quenched. I am special to him, even if I am not special to anyone else, including myself. I have tried to perfect myself, and I have failed. I have tried to believe the world's message, but I have found no answers. I have followed the paths forged by others only to find disaster at every bend in the road. Only God has given me the answers that I have sought. Peace. Love. Fulfillment. The change in my life is not a complicated one. It's not about how good I am or how I pray or how often I go to church. It's not about money or fame or popularity. I cannot speak for others. They must decide for themselves. I only know that the world has given me no happiness. After searching my entire life, I have only been able to find the answers to my questions, on my knees at the foot of the Cross.
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"Every human being is intended to have a character of his own; to be what no other is, and to do what no other can do."--Channing
"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them."--Ephesians 2:10
"This world belongs to the person who is wise enough to change his mind in the presence of facts."
"Birthday parties are a lot like childbirth. After both events you solemnly swear you'll never make that mistake again."--Linda Fiterman
"As a man thinketh so is he."
"The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese."
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Contributing Author to Chicken Soup for the Teen's Soul on Love and Friendship and 20 other inspirational books. "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20 _________________________________________
--The Youth Church of Faith Community Church in Janesville, WI If you are in 6-12th grade and live in the southern Wisconsin/northern Illinois area and would like to check us out, we meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:00 PM at Faith Community Church which is located at 2931 Lucerne Dr. in Janesville, WI. (About 3 blocks south-east of The Skating Place.) Currently we have students from Fort Atkinson, Milton, Janesville Craig, Janesville Parker, Marshall, Orfordville, Clinton, Beloit Memorial, Beloit Turner, South Beloit, and Hononegah. E-mail me back if you have any questions about our weekly meetings or would like to come to any of our events that are listed below... We have way too much fun and then, most importantly, talk about issues that are relevant to you as a teenager.
Sunday February 20 -- Wise Choices Sunday March 6 -- Outreach Event!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday May 15: Annual Fireside Theater Trip! (Juniors and Seniors Only) May 27-30: Xtreme Teens Camping Trip! June 19: Senior Sunday! July 6: Great America Trip! August 5-6: 30-Hour Famine (high school only) September 16-18: Annual Fall Retreat! _______________________________________________ Teen Community Groups Join us as we do a Bible Study called "Life Together!" 6:30 - 8:00 PM Wednesday nights is on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8:00 PM "Extreme Teens" meet Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8:00 PM (September -May). This group is very extensive with weekly homework, memorization, service projects, etc. Students interested in this group will have to fill out an application, provide references as to why others think they should be involved with this, and sign an agreement as to what is expected of them. Join us as we study the book "A Life God Rewards For Teens" _______________________________________________
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