4. What is your favorite christian song or hymn? Why?

Well I don't have a favorite really so I will put the christian song I like the most and the hymn I like the most and hopefuly post videos for both!

My favorite christian song (at the moment) would have to be Looks Like Love To Me. I know its not a very popular song because it was written by a group in a town about an hour from me but I love the message behind it and it has been a previous solo of mine!

My favorite hymn (again at the moment) would have to be Precious Memories. This was my first solo using music other than just piano. I hope I can find the Dolly Parton one to show you. I love it. This song is very dear to my heart. My great grandma passed away in August and I sang this at her funeral. It was tough but she loved hearing me sing and would go to church to hear me! I love and miss you Great Grandma Reathel. Live it up in heaven for me!

Have a great day! Kailee Elaine

3. What is your denomination? What is your belief about denominations in the church?

Well to answer the first question I have always been raised baptist.

My belief is that your denomination isn't a big deal to me. As long as your beliefs are bibically true and what is right then your denomination shouldn't matter because you are a christian!

2. What is your favorite bible verse? Why? What does it mean to you?

What is your favorite bible verse?

My favorite bible verse at the moment would have to be Jeremiah 29:11.

     For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Why?

I never thought much of this verse until I saw the movie Soul Surfer. Now it is all I think about. I mean wow. It says it all right there. No matter what your going through hes got a purpose behind it!

What does it mean to you?

If Bethany Hamilton could still show the faith she had through everything she faced so can I! I mean God does it all for an amazing purpose and it is because he has huge plans for all of our lives if we trust in him and follow him.

Thanks guys!

Kailee Elaine

1. My testimony. Who was I before God? Who am I after God?

So this is day one of the challenge.

My testimony.

Where should I even begin??? Well I may not have ever known God as soon as I did if it wasn't for my amazing neighbor, Miss Elizabeth. When I was only five she invited me along to her churches VBS. I was sooo interested in the stories and stuff that they taught I started attending church with her. So I guess you could say I grew up in church. As a little kid I always knew God was the answer and never had a problem trusting and believing in him. When I was only in third grade I lost my great uncle, Jerry. It was really hard for me. Then I realized the weeks following that I was having to fight myself to not go forward at church. I was soooo concerned by what my mom would say about it. I finally did it though. It was the best decision that I have ever made in my life! I was then baptized and became a member of the church. Now that I am a teenager I find myself facing more struggles and it sometimes gets hard to trust God. My 7th grade year I strayed but I came back. I am just trying to build our relationship as strong as I can right now.

Who was I before God?

I hardly remember what it was like not being a christian. I know it was hard. It seemed like you couldn't get through the day. Like you didn't have the strength. That is mainly because we live on Gods strength to get us through.

What am I after God?

Wow. I am everything. I am beautiful inside and out because I am HIS daughter. I find myself striving to fit in but why should I? I am everything in Gods eyes and loved sooo much. I have a huge heart and right now I am willing to survive and follow whereever he decides is best to lead me to.

God bless.
Kailee Elaine

Challenge

This is a challenege I found and I will start day one today when I get home! God Bless you guys!

1. What is your testimony? Who were you before Christ and who are you now?
2. What is your favorite bible verse? Why? What does it mean to you?
3. What denomination are you? What are your beliefs on denominations in the church?
4. What is your favorite Christian song or hymn? Why?
5. What kind of church do you attend? What are the main beliefs of your church? If you would like share a video/podcast of your church!
6. What is your favorite Christian book besides the Bible?
7. Have you been Baptized? When/How? What was your personal experience?
8. What is your favorite book in the bible and verse in that book?
9. What is your favorite thing about your church?
10. What do you feel is the biggest struggle in the church today?
11. How do you openly share your faith?
12. What is a bible verse that gives you the most hope?
13. What is a belief of yours that usually most of those in the Christian Church disagree with?
14. Have you read the full bible? If so how long did it take you?
15. Do you use a devotional? If so what kind? How do you make sure you keep on track in Gods word?
16. How do you view politics and your religion?
17. If you could meet Jesus right now, what would be your first action and first question? How do you view Heaven?
18. What is the silliest prayer you have prayed? And oddest place you have prayed?
19. How do you bring prayer into your daily life? What are your views on healings and praying in tongues?
20. Are you ready if Jesus were to come tomorrow?

Apology and Explanation.

Hey guys.
A lot of you are probably wondering why I haven't blogged in a long time. Well there are two reason behind that. One stupid me lost her password to this account. Mr. Germann would call me an idiot. =] Maybe I am. Haha. Anyway. I got a little bit distracted from God. I feel now that I have myself back on track and am ready to take this on again. I just needed time to figure that out. I do apologize for not blogging more.

Now. Back to the best subject of all time. God. I don't know if any of you have seen it, but Soul Surfer is the best movie ever. I have never felt so inspired by one person. Bethany Hamilton is one amazing girl. Now I was discussing this movie with a friend who doesn't believe in God. The main verse that her youth leader always mentioned to her over and over again was Jeremiah 29:11. I find this verse to be the way I should go about everything in my life now. For I have plans for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. This is what God does for us. Now you might wonder just like Bethany did, How can this be the hope and future God wants me to have? How can he be putting me through this and not realize this is hurting me? I feel like hurt and harm are not the same thing. You may go through something and you might feel hurt but God is right there and not going to give you more than you can handle. Bethany felt hurt for awhile. She couldn't understand why God did this to her. But she stayed faithful to him and sure enough he did as promised. She is now getting to share her faith and experience and trying to help others. She trys to show us that we can get right back in there and keep going strong in the Lord. I can do all things through him who gives me strength. ~Phillipians 4:13~

I hope every reading this goes on in his strength and not there own. Thanks so much for reading and I hope everyone has a blessed day!