Hello there, my old friend... :)

Yes...yes it has been a while. A lot of things have happened since the last time I wrote. Saturday was just a blasty-blast. I took Hallay to the Spring Formal <3 I had so much fun. I actually wish I could re-live that night over and over again <3 Sunday was a mess. Our drummer decided to quit the band the afternoon of the song we had to perform, just because we couldnt make the world revolve around him. Being the genius that I am though, I called BJ to come play for us. Our old drummer must've freaked out when he walked in and saw that drumset in there. He got a couple of spoonfulls of sheer humility that night, I can tell you that. We had the Grand Opening for my father's new office today. We had our family friends Tommy, David (Tommy's son), and Mama (Tommy's mother). He brought his hot-air balloon and put my fathers banner on it. Pretty good advertisement huh? I got to spend all day with Hallay :) Come to think of it, Sunday I turn 16. DRIVER'S TEST MONDAY! I can't wait. Maybe it means I can get out of the house more. Maybe it won't change a thing.... Maybe i'll become a taxi. It is pretty late. I got off earlier just to wake up and get back on again. But for real, i'm going to sleep now. I'll write tomorrow, I promise.




-Jake

White March...

Today I woke up to a WHITE, WHITE morning. I couldnt believe it was snowing in MARCH! My friends Dad was like, "Wake up guys. Church was canceled because of the snow.." At first I didnt believe him, but when I took a look out of the window, the Wintery Wonderland that resided in the outside realm begged to differ. :) It was awesome! When I opened the front door to go frolic in this 'white madness', Dale, the demon dog, bolted out of the door, hit the brakes, and slid all the way off of the deck. I laughed at this. Seth and I had a quick snowball fight, and then we went back in for a late breakfast. I had a WONDERFUL time at the Bible Study last night. I have an interview with CEF's very own Sean Miller. :D I know right! :P Later for now.

"Some say optimism is the total denial of reality.."- Jacob Brock :D

Today

Last night was a total disaster. Family disputes...gotta love 'em. I was near the verge of tears with all of the crap going on. Hallay called me right in the middle of all of it. <3 Last night at Alex's was fun. We didnt do much, but its cool that we got to hang out. This morning was great. I got picked up from Alex's at 8:30, and carted to my mother's house. I took a quick shower, and went to play a video game. Hallay called me and absolutely made my day. I miss you so much <3 I slept til about 11:30 and then went to my other house, packed up, and headed out of there back to M-gomery. We stopped at TacoBell. :) Yum.


P.S. The sour skittles taste great :D

Predestination VS. Freewill

Tonight at Cowboy Church, we had a pretty vocalized debate on Predestination and Freewill. Everyone was calm and civilized about it; I though fists would start flying any second. :) I will go more in-depth on this later.

Today went well. I did some schoolwork, vaccumed the house, cleaned kitchen, etc. I am going with my buddy Clint in a little while to the Cowboy Church. A rodeo announcer usually gives us the lesson. I'll post more when I get home.

"Two wrongs don't make a right, but two Wrights made an airplane."

Good so far...

Its about 10:20 in the A.M. and I feel fine :) I dont think I have a lot going on today. I know I have church tonight, and I know my dad is meeting the guy who is buying the old repo-truck who flew in last night. I finished typing out the final draft of my 'Testimony' thing for the CYIA application. WOOHOO! I sure am glad to have that off of my shoulders. The only thing I left blank was 'Preferred Roomate'. I think for Hallay's sake im going to ask for Samuel and Jwan both... :P

An old thought, that I though i'd share :)

This is something that was on my mind about 3 years ago. I wasn't really on the right path with God, but reality hit me, and i'm glad it did. It might be cheesy, but remember its coming from a 13 year old's mind. Comment after you read please:

I havent been on the right path with God lately. It was'nt till the other day, I realized his awesome power and love for us pitiful, disgraceful humans...And he loves us literally to death. This made me think (A small testimony from me):
The other day I was doing my push ups, and I was getting near the last ones. I had a cross necklace around my neck. Nothing special, just a cheap necklace made out of nails. It kept getting in my way you know, interfering with my routine. I kept pushing and putting it behind my back. I finally took it off.
Thats how I feel we treat God. We try to live fun lives, so we just keep pushing God behind us, because we feel he's trying to interfere. On our walk with him, we tend to be a couple steps behind. Thats what I was doing. But if you read these:


Forgiveness and victory over sin (Jer 31:31-34 Heb 10:14-17 Jhn 6:37 Rom 8:1 Jas 4:7-8)

Answers to prayer (1Jn 5:14 Acts 10:1-4)

Gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38-39 Jhn 4:14; 7:39)

Security of our souls (Jhn 10:27-29 Mtt 28:18-20)

Resurrection from death (Jhn 5:28-29)

Safety through the Judgment (Rom 14:10-12, 2Tm 4:2, 1Jn 3:21)

Eternal life in heaven (Jhn 3:16 Jhn 14:1-3)



You'll see that living life the way he wants us too, isnt so bad in the end.