Comments on: The comment that shook my world and made my month

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:30:45 +0000

Neva, I went to your website. Wow, and I thought you spent all of your time selling D2S tickets to people like me. LOL

By: Neva

Neva — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 19:15:47 +0000

Bethany, I love your heart. I can tell you are teachable. Honor your mom and Dad and your church and whatever denimonational rules you have. In the mean time, God can use you in huge ways! There are many women speakers who inspire and challenge. I think of the passage where Jesus is saying, "I am the vine and you are the branches, abide in me and I in you and you will bear much fruit." Basically, that means walk with Christ closely. Listen to the Holy Sprirt and follow his gentle nudges. Stay in the word and on your knees.The promise is if you do that you will lead many people to the Lord and bless others. Bethany, I want to challenge you to stay "plugged in" to God. If you have a gift for speaking and challenging others you will face spiritual warfare. Take that seriously. You go girl!

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:38:23 +0000

Alex, Amber and everyone…thank you for the encouragement. All praise and honor be to our God! We’re just sharing his good news and glory with others!

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:30:18 +0000

I first heard of D2S a couple of years ago and attended my first conference last year in Phoenix. Sometimes we do not realize what an impact people and ministries have in our lives until someone like Allison tells their story, and it causes us to look back. When I first stumbled onto the D2S website a couple of years ago I new God had placed it before me. You see since I have been in youth ministry (off and on for 5 or 6 years) , My heart has always been to equip teenagers to share their faith, and there you were looking back at me from the Google search page. As I read about D2S and what you were all about I really got excited. It was like God had tailor-made D2S for me. I will not tell you that everything D2S does fits my ministry like a glove, but it’s kind of freaky how you guys can read my mind and answer questions through your resources, almost before I ever figure out what my question is. I will not go on, I just wanted you all to know that you are doing a great job, God is using you, and you are very much appreciated!

By: AMBER

AMBER — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 04:28:17 +0000

Okay. i will take a second crack at this. because what i had just got deleted. -deep breath- OKAY, moving on! I learned something about myself on new years eve. something i had been called to do. But let me explain that I am afraid of talking in front of people. Afraid of being the center of attention, except when under the spotlight when performing a play, because i cannot see the audience. I get nervous, and forget what i was going to say when i get in front of people. At our candelight service on New Year’s Eve, we were all supposed to go up and give a testimony about what God had done in our lives that year. I quickly thought, "Oh, no way." But my mind grew okay with the fact, now all i had to do was actually get up there and say what i had to say. i had several moments of, me next…. and then chickened out. Finally, Holly finished, and I stood up. I litterally tripped my way up to the stage. "I’M OKAY!" i shouted, earning a good chuckle from the audience. I never thought i was that funny, but i do tend to make friends and family laugh quite often. But i got up to the front, and immediately forgot anything, if any, i had thought of what to say. In a panic, I muttered the only thing that I could think of. Which was, "Hi." I looked down where you are supposed to lay my bible, thinking of anything to say. I remembered one thing i wanted to say. And that was how there have been so many things during the year, that had been so great. Being the first in the family to graduate, since the 70′s being one good thing. I earned an applause, and a shout from a few people saying, "AWESOME JOB!" or something similar. After just a few moments, I gained confidence, and started my speel. I told everyone that no matter how many good things happen to you, you will push them to the back of your mind, and dwell on the bad things that happen. This is exactly what Satan wants you to do. I went on with all I wanted to say, the words coming to me with ease, occasionally getting a few chuckles. I loved talking up there, I felt like people actually cared about what I had to say. Then i went into detail about how one specific night at youth group, that our youth pastor called us to get on our knees, and turn to pray at our chairs. I did so, and I felt as though i needed to ask God to bring me someone to tell about Jesus. I went on to say, "And guess what we talked about in youth group that night?!?!? TAH DAH!!!! Talking to people about Jesus!" What a premonition, right? i thought it was awesome that i had that feeling. "But then, you know that time when he brings you someone? Well, This guy asked me to buy him a burrito. He was waiting for a grayhound. I only had five dollars for gas. But i thought, what the hey. and i bought him a burrito. no problem. Then I get in my car, drive away, and it hit’s me. DUH! THAT WAS THE MOMENT, YOU IDIOT!" I smacked my head when i shouted the last sentence. I got a huge laugh from that. After a good five minutes, I made a few points, and I ran out of things to say. I didnt want to leave, i loved talking to everyone. It was like i had become addicted. I decided to add the point that I had yet to read the bible all the way through, but was going to make a point to read it every night. I finally made my way back to my seat in the third pew back, smack in the middle.[I usually sit in the second, but my friend said she didnt want me to be alone, and invited me back a row. ] After the service, several people told me that I had the most interesting, and funniest testimony out of them all, it was great. I wanted that experience again, but i dont know if i will get it any time soon. I love it, and i want to pursue it, but there isnt any spots open at my church, which i love so very much. I dont know if i am called to pursue it or what, but the feeling is great. Is that the feeling you get up in front of thousands of teens? Thanks, and cant wait to see you in Renton this march! AMBER

By: Jessy

Jessy — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:28:30 +0000

It’s so amazing to think about someone who went to a dare2share when they were younger, and look at who they are today. Before I went to d2s, i wasn’t saved. I realize that now. I guess I really never thought about how the world was by-passing Jesus, and turning to more futuristic things. There are so many things out there in the world that stray so far from the truth, and us, as youth evangelists, have to fix that. I guess it’s up to our generation to save lives. wow. that’s really something to think about. I guess when people help other’s accept Christ, you are saving their life. wow. wow. wow! hahaha…i never thought of it that way, but all in all, Allison is exactly the kind of person I want to be when I grow up. I can’t wait until the youth evangelism trip!!! yay! i get to go to another conference!!! conferences are fun! :]] anywho, just thank you too Greg, for starting this whole thing, and thank God for giving me this opportunity. Thank you so much. Jessy<–

By: Bethany

Bethany — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:20:53 +0000

Hey thanks, but here is my delema i spoke at my youthgroup a couple of times and people really liked it( i know about the shaking part i almost fell over literally)… they want me to do it more but the thing is i thought females can’t be preachers… so what else is out there that God is trying to tell me to do? Bethany

By: dreamer08

dreamer08 — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:56:37 +0000

it’s crazy/cool how stuff like that can affect you and even more so how you could possibly be used by God in such awesome ways…it just goes to show that God’s once again got everything in control.

By: greg

greg — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:47:01 +0000

Hey Bethany, I knew when I was twelve after I preached for the first time. I was shaking so hard that the pulpit rattled (I’m not exaggerating!) Anyway, whatever your gift is God will show you and then show you how to use it for his glory. My gift is no better or worse. We all have gifts from God. The goal is to use it for his glory with maximum kingdom impact. Use yours! greg

By: Bethany

Bethany — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 21:47:57 +0000

She is right you do have an amazing gift that God gave and you are using to the fullest… I have a question… When did you realize that your gift was preaching to youth about how to share there faith? What did you do after you found out? from NY