G.I.R.L Newsletter Issue #8

Song of the month:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcls_EIcLAg

An awesome worship song! "Ready Now"

Website of the month:

http://www.wissmannfamily.com/

A very wonderful singing family! Read about them here!

Bible Verses:

The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

Psalm 29:11

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Psalm 34:14

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 14:27

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Romans 14:19

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God

Matthew 5:9

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.

Ephesians 4:26

Devotion:

I would like to talk a little bit to you about Peace. Our world right now is crying out for peace. Let us consider our lives, is there peace in them? Are we being peacemakers or are we simply causing strife with our words and actions? Jesus is a peacemaker, Jesus is what brings peace. We are supposed to be like Jesus, thus we should be peacemakers. Are we being peacemakers in our homes with our parents and sibilings? I don't have siblings, but I have friends with sibilings that I need to be at peace with as well as others I know. We also need to be at peace with our parents!!! Is there an area in your life where you are struggling with being a peacemaker? Give that area over to God and ask Him to make us peacemakers. With His help we can become Peacemakers.

Standing on the word of God,

Deborah Martin

G.I.R.L Newsletter Issue #7

Song of the Month:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYqogpLpC5Q

Mighty to Save By: Laura Story

An awesome worship song!!

Website of the Month:

http://www.pluggedinonline.com/

A good website that has movie & music reviews from a Christian perspective.

Bible Verses:

Psalm 101:3

I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; [it] shall not cleave to me.

Psalm 119:10-11

With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Romans 12:1-2

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Philippians 4:7-8

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things.

Devotion:

I would like to talk a little bit this month about our thoughts. What do you spend your time thinking about and putting your energy into? Are you keeping your mind fixed on Jesus or are things of this world taking over in the battlefield of your mind? It can be so easy to allow things to come into our minds that shouldn't be there, such as the movies & tv shows we watch, the music we listen to, the books we read and even the friends we have! Some of these things could be called "polluting influences". Let's put it this way. Think of a beautiful bowl of fruit. It has every kind of fruit you can think of. But, then I decide to put in a moldy strawberry. The whole bowl is ruined. It is kind of like that with "polluting influences". Just one bad thing, one bad book, one bad movie can influence our minds in a wrong way! Say for instance with music. When I hear a song, even just a couple times I can remember it because singing is such a good way to memorize stuff, that is if your listening to the right kind of music!

So, in conclusion, let us be careful about what we let enter into our minds, and KICK OUT THE POLLUTING INFLUENCES FROM OUR LIVES!!

Keep living for Jesus,

Deborah Martin

G.I.R.L Newsletter Issue #6

G.I.R.L. Girls Inspiring Right Living Happy Spring From G.I.R.L!!! Song of the Month: http://free.napster.com/player/?play_id=26596407&type=track I Know That My Redeemer Lives By: Nicole C. Mullen Website of the Month: http://www.crosswalk.com/ A good website with Devotionals, Christian e-cards, etc! Bible Memory Verse of the Month: Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose. Let's try to Memorize the above verse together!! Happy Resurrection! Jesus is Risen! Bible Verses of the Month: 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 For we are unto God a sweet savor of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: To the one [we are] the savor of death unto death; and to the other the savor of life unto life. And who [is] sufficient for these things? Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Luke 14:34 Salt [is] good: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be seasoned? Eph. 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savor. Devotion: This month I would like to talk about the kind of "smell" we are putting off, and no, I do not mean if you skip taking a shower! I am talking about how our actions are, and if we are showing the fruits of the spirit. In 2 Cor. 2:15-16 it talks about our "smell" being of death, or it being of life. If we act rude to our sibilings and parents, if we talk back, if we do not spend enough time with Jesus we will begin to "not smell good", and we certainly don't want that! To prevent from "smelling" we need to study the Bible and spend time with God so we do not become "dead". If we do not spend enough time with God we will become dead Christians. So, let us remember to be in the Bible spending time with God so we don't start to "smell"!! Keep your aroma sweet for Jesus! Have a Blessed Easter, and don't forget the true meaning of why we celebrate!! Your Sister in Christ, Deborah Martin

G.I.R.L Newsletter Issue #5

Girls Inspiring Right Living

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps 1 Peter 2:21

Song of the month:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED2ZnQ5rFIY

Love is not a Fight. By: Warren Barfield

This song is from the movie Fireproof.

Quote of the month:

You are only what you are when no one is looking.

Website of the Month:

http://www.persecution.com/

Voice Of the Martyrs. A website about Christian martyrs in other countries.

Bible Verses:

1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Psalm 46:2

Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

Luke 12:7

But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Hebrews 13:6

So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Psalm 118:6

The LORD [is] on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

Isaiah 41:10

Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

2 Thess. 3:16

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord [be] with you all.

2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Devotion:

This month I would like to talk to you a little bit about FEAR. Fear can rule our lives if we let it. What are you afraid of? Perhaps you have fear of sharing your faith with others. Maybe you are afraid that they will not accept you. The devil will put fear in our hearts so we will turn our backs on God, but when we have fear that really is the time to TURN TO GOD.

I remember when I was little I was afraid of the dark, so my parents had me learn 2 Timothy 1:7. In this verse it says that God is not the one that gives us fear. If God isn't the one who gives us fear, then it must be the devil. What is it you are afraid of? Just give it over to God and He will help you. We only have to ask.

Phil. 4:19

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

I welcome your feedback!

God Bless you All!

Standing on the B-I-B-L-E,

Deborah Martin

G.I.R.L Newsletter Issue #4

Girls Inspring Right Living
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps 1Peter 2:21

Website of the month:

http://www.daughterhoodbydesign.org/

A great website for young ladies. They also have a magazine that you can get for not very much money! :)

Song of the month:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3b2jw1rjBc

While I'm Waiting. This was the song that was in the Movie Fireproof.

I highly reccomend that movie if you haven't seen it!!!!!!!

Bible Passages:

1 Cor. 6:19

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

1 John 2:16

For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

1 Peter 2:9

But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

1 Peter 3:3-4

Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But [let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, [even the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

1 Sam. 16:7

But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

1 Timothy 2:9

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

1 Peter 1:16

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

1 Cor. 6:19

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

Romans 14:13

Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in [his] brother's way.

Devotion:

This month I would like to talk about a very important issue, modesty. This is something many different people have many opinions on! You could ask 10 people what they think it means to be modest and get 10 different answers! To me modesty is dressing in a way that does not cause those around me to fall. I can not tell you how to dress, or what you should wear but I can tell you waht the Bible says. I believe we should dress in a way that pleases God. So, lets go through our closets and ask God to help us in this area of our lives!!

Until Next month,

Standing firm in Jesus,

Deborah Martin

G.I.R.L Newsletter Issue #3

Song of the Month: Take my Life and Let it be. A beautiful song that should be our prayer to the Lord.

http://www.youtube.com/watchv=HU9Pi4g_3No

Website of the Month: A really good website to look up verses on

http://www.blueletterbible.org/

Bible Verses:

Proverbs 18:24 A man [that hath] friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother

1 Cor. 15:33 Don't be fooled by those who say such things, for "bad company corrupts good character."

Psalm 119:63 I [am] a companion of all [them] that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Devotion:

This month I would like to talk a little about the importance of Christian friendships. It is very important to have Christian friends who build you up in the faith, not put you down. I am thankful for friends like that! :) When we have friends that are not Christians we can witness to them, but they may also lead us astray. Friendship is a very important area of our lives, an area that can help us or hinder us. Some of our friendships with non Christians are like burdens on us, and cause us to have peer pressure. I pray that we will be able to choose our relationships and friendships wisely and with God's help.

G.I.R.L Newsletter Issue #2

Girls Inspring Right Living

1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps.

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Songs Of The Month: All I really Want for Christmas By: Steven Curtis Chapman It is about Orphans. He has 3 adopted children.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnRNP0Qipws

The Rebel Jesus By: Bebo Norman I love this song!

http://free.napster.com/player/?play_id=21448524&type=track

Website Of The Month: A great magazine put out by Focus on the Family. They have alot of good articles on their website. http://www.briomag.com/

Bible Passages: Old and New Testament Scripture supporting Christ's birth.

Isaiah 7:14

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign;

Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Micah 5:2

But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, [though] thou be little among the thousands of Judah, [yet] out of thee shall he come forth unto me [that is] to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth [have been] from of old, from everlasting.

Luke 2: 4-7

4: And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

5: To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6.And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn

This month is Christmas, so how can we not talk about Jesus' birth?!? God sent His son to be born and later to die for us. With the Christmas season comes presents, family time and decorations. Let us not forget why we celebrate Christmas. Many people have their focus on everything else at Christmas but Jesus. Don't be like that!. Don't get so wrapped up in the Christmas cheer that you forget to thank God for Jesus being born in Bethlehem.