Pharisees.

Ever hear the old story about the guy who went to a new church for the first time? He sang loudly and laughed out loud. During the time of greeting he hugged and slapped people on the back, and when the congregation read from the bulletin he read loudly as if he meant every word. Finally, someone went and told him this was inappropriate behavior and asked him to leave. As he sat outside on the steps of the church, Jesus came up to him and said, "It's ok, Buddy, I've been trying to get in for years."

Too often we're to busy being religious that we forget to invite Jesus to church. To many people today He has merely become a plastic figurine, a portrait hanging on the wall, or an advertisement. He is far more than this. Jesus is the embodiment of the gospel of God. He's the reason we're here. When we commit ourselves to the idea that Jesus is infinitely more than we understand, we'll receive a gift from God– understanding.

-Everything Counts, daily devotional: November 29th.

Jesus: Ultimate Fulfillment

Ok, So a disclaimer before i start.

:My life is great right now.

Here we go. So I asked myself a question today.

If everything was taken away from me would I still be happy?

Answer: No

Would I still have Joy?

Answer: Yes

Although I may not always agree with God, I understand his plan is the only plan worth trying, because it will succeed. So i may be sad because of my circumstances, but i will still rejoice. Jesus is on the throne!!!!!!!!!!

I guess i could go on and on about this but i'll just leave it at that.

Ok, maybe one more thing.

Paul wrote this in a prison cell: Philippians 4:4, Rejoice in the Lord always, I say it again, Rejoice!

I love you guys,

I love Jesus a whole lot more.

Zach

Bleh.

I wanted to change my account to my gmail account and it took forever. But it is finally done! Woohoo! I hope all of you are enjoying the fall time!

P.S. Go check out bloginreallife.blogspot.com

Its a good one, By Blogberto.

Ok bye.

God Bless.

Jesus.

It has been awhile my friends. Since i know about a billion people read this and check everyday to see if i have posted something, even though it has been almost three months..

But if i can't write for others, then why not for Jesus.

I think something I have learned this week is that Jesus is God. Yes, I know i have known that since i can remember, but really. Think about it. The God who created you, died for you, and now he lives in you. So why don't we live for Him. IN EVERYTHING.

On my plane ride home i had this epiphany that i just needed to hand over everything to God. EVERYTHING. It may seem hard at first, but everything in your life can be so much more satisfying if you give it to Him. But you have to trust that He knows best whether to give it back or to take it away.

I know for me, it felt great to do that with my relationship with my girlfriend. We prayed together that God would be the center and that His will would be above all else. Talk about a reliever. We both know how much we love each other, but we want it to be a love that God has given us, not something we try to form on our own, so that is exactly what we will be pursuing. A relationship that has God's Love abounding in it and He himself at the center. AMEN!

Today at small group we were challenged to memorize this verse:

"In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has can not be my disciple"-Jesus Christ(found in Luke 14:33)

So here is the Question..

Will you? Will you give it all up just so you can serve Him?

It's the best decision you could possibly make.

Goodnight,

Zach.

NYC

I am sitting up on the 5th floor of our apartment building right now. i have really enjoyed the city so far! There is so much to do here! We went to Ellis Island yesterday and the museum there was so cool!! I really enjoyed it... I bought an Ellis Island Pen!! Wooooh!
We are off to see more of the city now. This is our last day here then we head upstate to see some family!! This is a very good vacation!
God Bless Everybody, Live For Jesus!

heads up

This week has been hectic!!!

On monday I got all my stuff for prom.

Tuesday I stayed at the School until 5, then took more stuff home to edit.

Wednesday i stayed at the School until 5, then went to youth group.

Thursday i stayed at the School until 8, then took the senior video home to add the menu.

It is Friday at 5:06 a.m. and i am burning it finally!!!

It has been a long long night... and week.

But it was also a great experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless to everyone!

The Center

Alert Alert!!

Jesus does not want to be at the top of our list of values... He wants to be the center of everything. That is why we have the Holy Spirit.

Please please please don't always try to make God the biggest part of your life, you will fail.
Just give him your life, it will be the best decision ever.

God Bless.