Mamma Mia

Watched Mamma Mia with my youngest sister today.....danced and sang like no on was watching...I love the feeling of being free....

Lost.... and Found

Lost.... and Found

Headed down a broken road
I've been warned and I've been told.
There's suffering, pain and no reward
I'm dreaming of some streets of gold.

My fear and doubt are fooling me
My eyes are open but I can't see.
So many things that I can't cope
I'm searching for some peace and hope.

And then one day I heard a call
From someone who wouldn't let me fall.
Still so much that I don't understand
But I always find rest in His hands.

My Lord and Savior He came to be
My praise and worship is all for Thee.
I've been saved by His amazing grace
And I can't wait to see God's face.

He changed my life and made me whole
With His love and mercy that I now know.
Some day, again, He'll call on me
And on this day in Heaven I'll be.


-Ariel Landeros

I can't even remember the last time I was on here! It has definately been a while though. I have felt so busy but I don't know why. I am somewhat excited about graduating because I am ready to stop doing trigonometry and calculus. That is the only class that I am somewhat tired of. Other than that, I am enjoying the time that I have left in highschool. I just hope that I can serve God in more ways and help others come to see Christ. Sometimes I don't think about my friends going to hell or never receiving Christ. Maybe this is because I know them well and I know their hearts, attitudes, and personalities. But ultimately, none of those things can, nor will, save them. I spend a lot of time with my basketball team, and even though we disagree, bicker and get on eachothers' nerves, I still love those girls! I just wish that they could just know how much. It really surprises me how fond I am of these girls and yet not one of them has come to church with me. I have invited some of them before but none of them have come. Right now, I think these are the people that are most on my heart. I just pray that God will give me the words to say and the right heart to say them in. I wish so badly that I could make the decision to receive Christ for people, but it is their choice to make. I would give up all my luxuries if I knew that I could just make the decision for others in order to save them. I want others to know God, "My Father" the way I do. I don't feel like I have done much to help anyone and I just pray that I can do something for someone and make a difference in the lives of others. I want others to come to know the Lord, and I want to be involved and take part in leading others to Jesus.

Jesus is Better than Santa

Santa lives at the North Pole.
JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once a year
JESUS is an ever present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies
JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited
JESUS stands at your door and knocks... and then enters your heart.
You have to stand in line to see Santa
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?"
JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.
Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly
JESUS has a heart full of love.
All Santa can offer is HO HO HO
JESUS offers health, help and hope.
Santa says "You better not cry"
JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.
Santa's little helpers make toys
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.
Santa may make you chuckle but
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree
JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.
It's obvious there is really no comparison.
We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about.
We need to put Christ back in Christmas.
Jesus is still the reason for the season.

Christmas Caroling

Yesterday was so fun! We went caroling with our church youth group and shared a little of our Christmas cheer with others. It is so amazing to see God touch someone else's heart by using you! One of the women that we sang to was so touched that she began to cry. It was so nice seeing the joy in her heart and the smile on her face! :D We were rejected at one house, and normally I probably would have gotten mad but the Lord's peace came over me(as it has been a lot lately) and I prayed silently for the people living in the house. We also received the chance to pray for another man and his wife. He didn't want us to sing because his wife had just had surgery and said that we had better not, but we did ask to pray for his wife and he allowed it. I was so grateful that we prayed for him and his wife, because even though we didn't get to sing, we still got to spread the love of Jesus Christ through Intercessory Prayer! It's always nice praying for others! There Is Power In Prayer!! I truly believe that, and God has shown me so much about prayer recently and how he works through it in his own time! We not only need to pray for the big things and problems in life, but the Lord also wants us to pray about the everyday things of life! Thank you God for giving me wisdom and showing me new things!!

I got these from the movie "Secret Santa"

* A man is only as tall as the sum of his deeds.
(I love that because you can control your height. lol)

* Giving is its own reward. Nothing else can make you feel this good!
(This is so true. I love seeing other people's faces light up because of what God has done for them through you!)

* Giving in its purest form expects nothing in return.
(The spirit of giving isn't about getting something out of it, it's about spreading the love of God with others.)

Remember to rely on God for your strength; His strength surpasses all understanding.
-Amber Lynch * I love her ;)