Wow....

June 23, 2005Tonight was one of the greatest night that I have had in a while. It started out in Hickory Hollow Mall, then we went to eat at the best restaraunt ever.... Moe\'s Grill.(one of my personal favorites).

After all of that Chris, Amy, Justin, Josh, J-Mo, Rachel, Kayla, and me all went to Bon Hoffer\'s, which is the coolest place ever next ot campus because it is in a loft and its a coffee shop with live music. We went to watch one of Justin\'s friends and Sean McConnell play. Both we totally awesome.

Then a group of us went to the park and two of the guys played guitar for a couple hours. Summer nights are just awesome. It is so beautiful outside. I would like to do stuff like this more often.

Other than that today was much like any other day, just with a little more struggle because of the decision that I made last night. I think that I made it hard on my self, without knowing it. But that is another story, for another time.

Later


Unreached Peoples Fact
There are seven Least-Reached people groups each over 50,000,000 in population, the largest being the Japanese (122,064,200).


Missions Scripture
\"Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.\"
Psa 96:3

Just to let everyone know...

June 23, 2005I am not joining a frat. at UTK, because of many reasons. First, I don\'t agree with some of the things that they do and I dont like the fact that I have to PAY for friends. Second, I believe that it would affect my spiritual walk with God. Just to clear that up for everyone.

Last night, I decided that I would write down what happened everyday in a journal. I think that it would be good for me to be able to see the struggles that I have been through and the obstacles that are still to come, all while reminding myself of the things that God has revealed to me along the way. (with the whole dating thing)

I am about to go to the mall, and then heading into Mboro to listen to one of Justin\'s friends play music next to the Blue Raider Book Store.

Later


Unreached Peoples Fact
Of India\'s 2,336 people groups, 984 have populations over 10,000, the largest being a Muslim group, the Shaikh at 72,000,000.


Missions Scripture
\"How then shall they call upon Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent?\"
Rom 10:14-15

I know how this sounds...

June 22, 2005Just to let everyone know...I am taking a total break from dating because of what I think that God is trying to tell me about my self and I am not depressed right now. I am really on a spiritual high. So dont take any of this the wrong way.

I have been thinking lately...Who am I? I know who I stand for and what I believe in, but who am I? You could of asked me that a couple of weeks ago, and I would have been able to tell you that I am Jason Thacker, a freshman at the University of Tenn. at Knoxville that is wanting to major in Pre-med and Nursing. I want to join a frat. and get involved with the SGA....and I would have went on with a whole lot of stuff that I have accomplished and things that I would like to do.

But now when I think about it...Big Stuf has had a profound effect on me...better yet... God has radically changed my life and shook my world up. I don\'t know who I really am, all I know is what I stand for.

I know that I am cutting this short, but I will leave you with one question that I heard my buddy Justin ask J-MO tonight:

What is your passion?








Unreached Peoples Fact
The largest group without Gospel radio in their primary language is the Wu Chinese of China, population 84,000,000.


Missions Scripture
\"And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Gen 12:3

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Tonight....

June 20, 2005So today was a hoot...

I started out by getting my tags for the car and realizing that they cost a whole lot...but I did get a cool UTK vanity plate out of the deal.

Then after I got home from the gym, I got my package in the mail that I had been waiting on for like 3 weeks...new part for my car. That was fun putting that on, but it looks great.

But I got a letter in the mail saying that I was a counselor for the annual Tenn. Association of Student Council\'s leadership camp later on in the summer. My council (group of kids) is given a place (its part of the theme) that we will make our council\'s theme. We got Washington, DC. If you guys would not mind helping me out, could you give me ideas on how I could use this theme (decorations, costumes, ideas)? Anything would be useful...thanks in advance. But I have to say that I am a little nervous about being a counselor... I am just wondering about how the campers will respond to me....you know that I am not that much older than they are...but I am just going to leave it with God and I know that the best will turn out.

On a totally different note:
Chris and I went and saw the new Batman movie.... which absolutely rocks!!! And I just got home.

But I have been thinking lately about life (I know what your thinking: Jason\'s THINKING!!!).
I have always been told that once you give everything you are to God, the devil want what he THINKS is his back and will do anything to get it. I now know this to be true. My life over the past week has made a complete 180 degree turn in God\'s way, and the devil is trying so hard to get me back. God has been showing me lately parts of my life that need working on and I am proud to say that I have been free of one personal sin for well over a week (which is the longest ever). Praise GOD!!! I am so unbelieveably happy that I can step out on faith and lean on God to get me through life.

There are two verses that have been helping me out lately:

\"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God - what is good and acceptable and perfect.\"

Romans 12:2 NAS

\"And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, all the while giving thanks through him to God the Father.\"

Colossians 3:17 NLT

I think that these two are my new life verses.

*Just remember that I am a random thinker. Things just always pop out of my head.

My iPod has been very helpful lately in keeping me close with God... I decided that when I got it, I would only fill it with songs that will keep my focus on God and his awesome power and beauty. I have songs that remind me of the good time that I have had and also lots of worship songs. It is nice to always have worship songs with me, because now I am always singing to my God.

I am about to hit the sack but I would like to tell everyone that Cranium in Starbucks when your bored is a great way to waste time. I saw so many people in Starbucks tonight.

I hope that everyone has a great night and day tommarow.

Later ><>

Unreached Peoples Fact
China has the largest number of individuals whose primary language does not have Bible portions (181,475,000 individuals).


Missions Scripture
\"And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations\"
Mark 13:10




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Look at God\'s Beauty.....

iPod

June 19, 2005Last night, I went out and got myself an iPod. It is a cool little gadget, if I do say so myself. I have already put a whole lot a songs and albums on it.

Anyways, I went to Belle Aire Church this morning with my mom. We really like the church. I think that we are going to go back next week. I just wanted everyone out there to know that Belle Aire is a church that is really centered on God and welcomes you with open arms. I will have to finish this story after it unfolds.

I hope that everyone is having a great father\'s day especially the dads out there.

Later,
Jason

Unreached Peoples Fact
Central Asia has the fewest evangelicals (1,094,500), followed by Eastern Europe (2,287,635) and Eurasia (2,918,447). Africa has the greatest (124,795,776).


Missions Scripture
\"...having an eternal gospel to preach to those who live on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people\"
Rev 14:6

** Facts from Joshua Project