Kaitlyn Connor wrote: 21 Apr 2025, 14:24

Buona Pasqua! Happy Easter!

Buona Pasqua anche a te! Happy Easter to you too!

(P.S. coincidentally I'm a native Italian speaker!)

Lyanna Oak wrote: 21 Apr 2025, 22:42

Kaitlyn Connor wrote: 21 Apr 2025, 14:24

Buona Pasqua! Happy Easter!

Buona Pasqua anche a te! Happy Easter to you too!

(P.S. coincidentally I'm a native Italian speaker!)

Wow that's so cool

Eugenia Karageorgiadi wrote: 21 Apr 2025, 13:55 Christos anesti ek nekron!
Happy Easter everyone! May god’s blessings be with you and your family!

Alethos aneste!

Lyanna, Victoria, you guys are always welcome here!

Thanks Collin

I love how active this club is!

Also, here's a weekly verse! I was going to do this in the old club, but completely forgot! I'll try to start doing it here!

1 Corinthians 15:57 "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

This is so cool !! Even though witchcraft is a sin to Christianitylike harry potter its still a amazing series off books same with the movies ! Absolutely love that there are other Christians or faith finders that enjoy it as well

This thread's been rather quiet lately figured I shd break the silence with a lil update on what God's been doin for me

Sooo for some background info... I've always been the top student in school since young. I performed consistently well, did better than others, accumulated a buncha academic awards till even some of my closest friends started getting jealous ._.

Over the years that became what I was known for. What I tool pride in. I couldn't stand not performing well in tests. Anything short of a distinction felt like a massive failure.

My midterms this year came, and for whatever reason, I realised I wasn't able to perform as well as I used to. I'm not sure how to describe how I felt... a mix of panic, worry, fear, despair and confusion expressed in quiet sobs I didn't want the world to see.

I felt like I was losing myself.

I went for an overseas church camp shortly afterwards; one I wasn't particularly looking forward to. I've been to many in my life, but this one was different. At the end of it I felt like God was telling me something - to let go of my worries and put my identity in Him.

It wasn't easy. Some times I felt like I was progressing a step forward but then taking five steps back when my old thinking patterns started to kick in.
I'd try to remind myself that all I had to do was try my best and that it wasn't my fault if I messed up my tests. That God is sovereign over all things and has a plan for me. That I can rejoice no matter what score I get because he knows that's the best outcome for me in the long run, whatever his reasons may be. I just needed to trust Him.

I only saw the change when da next batch of exams came around. For the first time ever I felt like I didn't have to do well to prove myself. I've never felt so rested and liberated during my exams season before. I've never felt so much... joy.

It's still a struggle trying to shake off my old identity, but I'm not gonna forget this peace God has given me easily. It's time I find my worth in something the world can never take away from me - the unchanging love of Jesus

*gives joey a huge snug* im so sorry that happened - last year was similar for me (i aint smart thats for sure) i felt like losing myself too - but same as you, camp helped me a lot. but im so glad you decided to keep your love and faith in amazing Jesus. i dont have much advice as but what ive learned is that do not let your friends or anything else take your joy!!

Joseph Sims wrote: 21 Aug 2025, 01:05

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This thread's been rather quiet lately figured I shd break the silence with a lil update on what God's been doin for me

Sooo for some background info... I've always been the top student in school since young. I performed consistently well, did better than others, accumulated a buncha academic awards till even some of my closest friends started getting jealous ._.

Over the years that became what I was known for. What I tool pride in. I couldn't stand not performing well in tests. Anything short of a distinction felt like a massive failure.

My midterms this year came, and for whatever reason, I realised I wasn't able to perform as well as I used to. I'm not sure how to describe how I felt... a mix of panic, worry, fear, despair and confusion expressed in quiet sobs I didn't want the world to see.

I felt like I was losing myself.

I went for an overseas church camp shortly afterwards; one I wasn't particularly looking forward to. I've been to many in my life, but this one was different. At the end of it I felt like God was telling me something - to let go of my worries and put my identity in Him.

It wasn't easy. Some times I felt like I was progressing a step forward but then taking five steps back when my old thinking patterns started to kick in.
I'd try to remind myself that all I had to do was try my best and that it wasn't my fault if I messed up my tests. That God is sovereign over all things and has a plan for me. That I can rejoice no matter what score I get because he knows that's the best outcome for me in the long run, whatever his reasons may be. I just needed to trust Him.

I only saw the change when da next batch of exams came around. For the first time ever I felt like I didn't have to do well to prove myself. I've never felt so rested and liberated during my exams season before. I've never felt so much... joy.

It's still a struggle trying to shake off my old identity, but I'm not gonna forget this peace God has given me easily. It's time I find my worth in something the world can never take away from me - the unchanging love of Jesus

That’s incredible to hear! Your story is really touching, and I think it’s something a lot of people can relate to. For me, I’ve found that when I trust in God my life feels much lighter. I’ve seen firsthand how God can work through church camps, and I’m so glad to hear how He was moving in your life!

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For me, the start of the school year is coming up, and I’m the type of person who wants to do everything! Juggling my schedule as a high school student has been a lot, and while it is something I can manage, it’s also something that I stress about. For me, I love to talk to God when I’m trying to fall asleep. A few nights ago, I was trying to fall asleep, and God spoke to me and gave me a Bible verse to read. The verse was Matthew 6:28! (“And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing,”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭28‬ ‭NLT)

While the verse itself wasn’t all that was important, the entire passage was about how all of God’s creations are cared for by God himself. God will provide for us, the same way he has the flowers or the birds. The verse at the end has become one of my all-time favorites: Matthew 6:34. (“Therefore do not worry tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s troubles are enough for today.”)

Even if you’re someone who loves to worry about things outside of your control (like me), remember that God will provide in His own way. The only thing you can change is right now, not the future.

I'm a Christian and glad to see fellow believers!
I don't have anything to say on the topic but I just wanted to pop in and say hello