Dare you to DREAM <3

This week we started classes out on Monday, since we had a "Youth Conference" this weekend that started Friday.
This week my classes were over "The Charismatic Movement" and "Biblical Theology"
They are both very wonderful classes! I am writing a paper now in Biblical Theology describing the difference between Systematic,biblical,and historical theology in the bible. Blah I don't like those kind of papers, but it's worth it! I really enjoy the Charismatic Movement class! wow it is so good too! This movement is and has been spreading greatly throughout our nation and the whole world. Many people don't even realize how it is creeping into their lives. I am learning how biblical it is not scriptural. and intently walking through the bible and it's context to understand what "speaking in tongues" and other "miracles" are all about. We are learning what miracles and speaking in tongues meant in the old test. Which was for people that didn't believe and was for judgment. It warns us also many times it tells us to stay away from false prophets that also did miracles but were not from God. The New test. Christ did miracles, but also for good, so people could see that He IS the son of God. Matthew 9:4-6
- Jesus says. “Which is easier: to say, ‘your sins are forgiven,’ or, ‘Get up and walk?’ But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority one earth to forgive sins…”
Today we DON'T have prophets any more, since Christ has already came. I believe the Lord does many signs and Providences, but in ways He can work through people. There is NO need for speaking in "tongues" anymore. there are people that can translate and the bible even says if you can't translate yourself what you are saying than you really shouldn't even do it. In Corinthians the reason why Paul wrote them, was to tell them of the WRONG things they were doing. Even at the end of Paul's life no one could speak in tongues anymore. But anyway I have allot more information in my notes. ALL IN ALL.. if you speak in tongues or not. DON'T let Ur focus, and faith be on what you see, or do... BUT on CHRIST alone. It is only by Him that you are saved, and have salvation. don't be caught up in what you see and here today. The bible teaches us about the "end times" when many will see great wonders and miracles but NOT from God. And many will fall away. STAND STRONG! =D
crazy stuff! I got allot more, I'd gladly rattle off. but for your sake i wont =P
THIS WEEKEND WAS AMAZING!!
We have many conferences through out the year! This year we had youth from Poland, Check Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, and Germany!
We had a VERY important and well known name be our speaker at this conference! Paul Bubar!! He was the one that Started the FIRST Word of Life in New york! and now there are THOUSANDS all around the world today! how awesome is that! He taught about having a DREAM. God has put a desire and dream inside of all of us. What is one this you would want to do for the Lord? Don't think that it is impossible. The Lord wants the Absolute best from you. He told us to "Dare to Dream BIG"
We also had several meetings about how important it is to reach out to to youth and starting small groups. It was really fun getting to know the guest that were here. Also the speaker encouraged me ALOT to keep going with the dream and desire God put in my life. He will take care of me and my needs.
This weekend Sunday school will finally start up, and our first lesson will be "In the Beginning" I am working with the 4 to 5 year old kids with my friend Chaz. Who absolutely loves children too! Pray that God will give us the wisdom and words to share Christ with these children!
The weather here has been great! can really feel the fall weather and the crisp air! LOVE IT! <3

Prayers ~
* My tuition for the next couple months.. still need several hundred dollars.
* There were riots in Budapest last weekend over political issues. praise God we didn't get caught in them, and pray for the many that have been injured.
* Pray that God will give me wisdom in my classes, to search the word deeper, and keep those desires in my heart.
* Pray that as we are in Budapest God will use us to speak to others, and also that I may have more opportunities to share Christ in Evi's High school by teaching English in several classes.
* Also time is very limited. pray that I will have time to get things done and still have time to get refreshed.

- And we know that in allot hings. God works for the good of those who LOVE Him
(Romans 8:28)

Thanks for your prayer and support!
Peace&love in Christ alone

Amanda Joy Gilbert
NOTE
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