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A WAHROONGA ADVENTIST YOUTH PUBLICATION

NEWS AND EVENTS | OPINIONS | GET TO KNOW YOU | HUMOUR | HOW TO’S & MORE

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EDITORS' LETTERS: 'IN CONTROL'

BY JOEL RAYMOND

A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. Proverbs 25:28 If you ever find yourself listening to a conversation unfolding somewhere within earshot (which, quite frankly, happens more than I should admit) and someone mentions: “The fruits of the Spirit…” I am sure your mind, like mine, takes a trip down memory lane. It is one of those memory gems we all learn at some stage and I’m sure right now you’re thinking to yourself: “Now what were they? I think there were eight of them… no nine…” For those of you who can remember them all, you have my respect (bonus points for the right order) but for those of us, who could serve to gain from a little refresher, let’s take a look: Galatians 5:19-23 - The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies… But the fruits of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Now, I know there is a near infinite amount that can be said about those nine ‘fruits’ but I’m going to focus on one that I feel is often passed over despite its vital importance Self-control.

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It’s strange to even contemplate self-control sometimes; it’s simply something that’s expected of you; a sign of maturity. But do we ever consider how many problems in this world arise from a lack of self-control? A few things come to my mind as possibilities: some of the incidence of diabetes and obesity, drug addictions like smoking and alcoholism, divorces due to affairs, pornography, murder… I believe that self-control lies at the heart of many of these issues.

If we take another look at the text, it is interesting to note that before Paul mentions this list of virtues, he makes mention of the ‘acts of the flesh’. Sexual immorality. Impurity. Debauchery. Jealousy. Fits of rage. Drunkenness. I don’t believe it’s a coincidence that Paul put these lists next to each other and then ends on self-control.

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It’s easy to think of self-control at a conceptual level: the individual’s ability to regulate one’s behaviour. What I find really interesting (feel free to disagree) is the idea of operationalising self-control. That is, how can we measure this conceptual phenomenon? There are several methods that psychologists developed in an attempt to investigate self-control or impulsivity, but the one that I find particularly interesting is ‘Delayed Gratification’.

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Essentially, it attempts to measure someone’s ability to delay the gratification or pleasure of a small reward for a larger reward later on. A test of this kind is often done with children and marshmallows (it is creatively called the ‘Marshmallow Test’) to test a child’s self–control.

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Basically, you give the child one marshmallow and tell them that if they wait until you return before eating the marshmallow, you will give them another marshmallow. The result? Some children eat the marshmallow before you even leave the room while others can patiently wait. Some other factors like whether you trust the person giving you the marshmallow to return or whether they were telling the truth will obviously play a role, but it is one of many ways to examine self-control.

Contact Zoe Weslake if you'd like to practicaly help the community of Wahroonga by doing some gardening Maybe we aren’t promised marshmallows in real life (it’s a shame and house work! really) but we can view many ‘worldly’ temptations the same way.

“Can I wait until dinner or snack now? Can I wait until marriage or should I have sex now?” Delayed gratification is that ability to forgo that small, immediate reward and wait for that greater reward in the Come and serve the community of Redfern future. I don’t know about you, but I think 1000 years in heaven by preparing food and worshipping with and eternity with Jesus is an infinitely greater reward than anything this world can offer and worth forgoing every temptation of this them! It is an amazing experience not to be Earth for a lifetime. missed! Contact Nicole Fatt if you'd like to help out!

And do those same ‘trust’ issues play a part? Do we trust God will stay true to his word? We should, because He promised in John 14:3 - …I will come back and take you to be with me...

Every Friday night in the youth room downstairs we have a Lastly, are the temptations of this world powerful? Yes! So the Bible study! Check our Facebook for reminders and details! self-control, which Paul speaks about, is not from man, but is God-given. It is a fruit of the SPIRIT. So with this God-given self-control, let Philippians 4:13 be our prayer – I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.

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BY SCOTT FATT If you attend an Adventist church, Bible study or Sabbath School discussion you are likely to hear a phrase along the lines of, ‘Outreach to others doesn’t have to be big things.

Outreach can be through God changing you and setting you apart from others in your workplace, school, or university: a smile to a stranger, doing what is right despite the cultural cues, declining alcohol on a night out with your friends. If people notice these things they’ll questions which can lead to bigger things.’

It is a trumpeted notion that being a Christian gives us an edge over those who aren’t in the church so that others may notice our good deeds and inquire where they can get the same peace and blessings. Undoubtedly the knowledge that we have become ‘new creations’ and ‘died to our old selves’ should empower us with the ability to ‘shine our light before men’ with newfound love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, self-control, and goodness. There is no denying that personal testimony is a powerful tool for sharing God’s love.

However, the statement above has sat uncomfortably with me for years. Attending a public school and university, most of my friends are, at worst, Christian-ridiculing Atheists, and, at best, struggling-nominal Christians, and I’d be pressed to find such a group of outstanding, loyal, loving, peaceful, and driven young men and women anywhere else.

Some are members of young United Nations groups, others involved in Human Rights work, others fire-fighters, aspiring doctors and community involved volunteers. Even novelty ideas of ‘purity until marriage’, ‘abstinence from alcohol’, and ‘vegetarianism’ is not uncommon amongst those who know nothing of Christ. How can a Christian be picked out from amongst these people based on being ‘happier’ or a ‘better person’?

SCOTT FATT

Occupation While I study full time doing a B of Psychology at Macquarie University, I also work part time selling log cabins, as well as tutoring. My goal is to become a clinical psychologist so that I can help people in the mental health field (and also do the whole Sherlock Holmes, Mentalist thing).

If you could sum up yourself in exactly five words, what would they be?

I can’t decide between: ‘That dude with the cool hair’ or ‘Not creative enough for this’.

On flip side, I am similarly underwhelmed. Does being a Christian give you protection from depression, emotional scars from abuse, or from anxieties and stress? Certainly these issues are heavily prevalent amongst my non-Christian peers, but you would have to be blind to believe that they are not also severe issues within the church.

Are there any hobbies you are particularly passionate about?

My hobbies pretty much start and end at basketball. It When I look around at my peers, Christian and non-Christian alike, then look into a mirror, one thing becomes clear; I would be arrogantly fooling myself if I believed that I was better consumes a large part of my than those around me. ‘For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God’. Our attempts life and lifestyle. Apart from that for righteousness are like filthy rags. King David himself heartily expresses psalms of I also enjoy reading psychology depression, not to mention his other infamous flaws. Elijah ran in anxious fear of his life books, drawing, music, snow just after witnessing God’s power directly on Mount Carmal. Jonah lacked what would be skiing, ice skating, and going to considered by others even the most basic human compassion for an entire city. Paul was the beach. So you know, just known to struggle with the ‘thorn in the flesh’. Abraham’s initial act of faith in leaving his the usual. country for one only described to him by God, can be seen to wane as he takes things into his own hands multiple times.

Which celebrity do you get mistaken So then what is the difference? What is the difference between the child of God who goes overseas to reconcile Human Rights injustices across the globe, and the person who has for? never uttered a prayer in their life, yet does the same? What is the difference between Michael Jordan. one of God’s adopted children struggling with depression and those suffering without knowing Jesus? How is a Godly smile distinguished from others to open opportunities to Ultimate superpower? share God? Mind control and teleportation, but cool flames are up there too.

‘In everything give glory to God.’ Favourite Old Testament book?

Imagine if for every complement or award you ever received, you publicly gave glory and thanks to God. Imagine if you clung desperately to your creator through every struggle Hosea. A poetic book that with sin, and in the clouds of depression and anxiety. Maybe then people would be more encapsulates God’s love and open to inquire about your hopes for happiness, success, and altruism not necessarily on really humanises the extent of what He did for us.

Earth, but in the promise of a better land to come.

Favourite New Testament book?

Romans. It’s amazingly deep and yet so simple.

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- Acts 20:24 Paul didn't count his life dear to himself, but devoted it entirely to Christ. This is so hard to do! How can we live only for Christ and not fulfil our personal ambitions? Where should we draw the line?

Favourite Bible Verse?

Titus 3:4-6 “But when the kindness and love of our Saviour appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Saviour.”

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Occupation I tutor high school students in science subjects (biology and chemistry) and *surprise surprise* I am studying Science at University of Sydney and loving it. As with most science students, my final destination is still to be determined but I have a particular interest in nutrition and social psychology.

If you could sum up yourself in five words, what would they be?

Always serious (insert sarcasm here) Are there any hobbies you are particularly passionate about?

I love nothing more than taking a short trip back in time by English classic novels, making and listening to music every second of my life and making people laugh. I don’t think I could call a hobby…it’s definitely an obsession.

Which celebrity do you get mistaken for?

Myself. I am a celebrity.

Ultimate superpower?

I have always been a fan of teleportation, because then I could wake up 5 minutes before I need to be anywhere…

Favourite Old Testament book?

Ecclesiastes. It’s written by the wisest man who ever lived, it’s poetic and yet it cuts right to the heart of everyday life with Christ.

Favourite New Testament book?

Matthew, or any of the Gospels really. The more time I spend reading about Jesus, the more I want to emulate Him in my own life.

Favourite Bible Verse?

Philippians 4:12-13 “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

Occupation I currently tutor primary and high school kids in English, and enjoy painting and reselling furniture. I’m also studying a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) with Bachelor of Laws full time at Macquarie!

If you could sum up yourself in five words, what would they be?

I’m a peacock, you gotta let me fly!” – Okay, that’s more than 5 words, but if you’ve seen the movie this is from, you’ll understand why more than 5 words is warranted.

Are there any hobbies you are particularly passionate about?

There is nothing I enjoy more than surrounding myself with blank paper, canvasses, pencils, paints and music. When I’m in ‘the zone’, I feel as though I could paint forever.

Which celebrity do you get mistaken for?

I am the queen.

Ultimate superpower?

After giving this much thought, I’ve decided that the ability to transform into into anything you imagined would allow you to possess any superpower.

You could turn into a time machine, be the fastest person alive, or invisible. It’s a flawless plan!

Favourite Old Testament book?

Although my favourite Bible character is Joseph, my favourite book is Ecclesiastes. It is so practical and has some great life advice. Ecclesiastes 9:10 is my life ‘motto’.

Favourite New Testament book?

I know it’s perhaps a cliché choice, but you really can’t go past Romans.

It made me fall in love with Jesus.

Other than that, I really love 1st John

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RAUL CID OccupationI work as a civil engineer, for those who don’t know what that entails, I’m involved in designing roads and drainage subdivisions.

If you could sum up yourself in exactly five words, what would they be?

Sporty, Shy, Adventurous, Enjoys-alaugh, Sporty Are there any hobbies you are particularly passionate about?

I love football (the real football, that’s soccer for Australians), kayaking and mountain biking. Yes, it pretty much revolves entirely around sport.

Which celebrity do you get get mistaken for?

I always get mistaken for Mexicans, does that count?

Ultimate superpower?

Flying. I can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t want that.

Favourite Old Testament book?

Exodus. I like it because of the 'Exodus Story’ – God delivered the Israelites from slavery in spite of their own iniquities and he still does that for us today. He saves us from the slavery of our sin despite our flaws and failures.

Favourite New Testament book?

The Gospel of John. I love the perspective he provides on the story of Jesus and the beauty of how he died for us.

Favourite Bible Verse?

Salmos 91:2 – “ Diré yo a Jehová: Esperanza mía, y castillo mío; Mi Dios, en él confiaré. ” For those who don’t speak Spanish: Psalm 91:2 – “I will say of the Lord,“He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Favourite Bible verse?

Romans 8:38-39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, angels nor demons, neither the past nor the future, nor any powers, height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.”

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SABBATH SCHOOL SUMMARY: PROVERBS

Another quarter has passed, and yet another lesson has been What stood out for me was that we have a God who done and dusted! I think I speak for the entire Youth when I say cares enough about us to give us wisdom from heaven if that our expectations were exceeded in regards to the sheer we ask Him for it. In a world full of chaos not knowing depth of thought we were able to reach through studying this what direction to go in, we have a God who will help us book! On the surface, one assumes that Proverbs is merely in giving us wisdom and direction in our life. I also learnt hundreds of 'wise sayings' in the forms of synonymous, that there is a big difference between knowledge and antithetical and climactic parallelisms (Google that, kids!), without wisdom, in that wisdom comes in practically applying the much deeper meaning. One assumes wrongly! things that God has shown you.

- Heidi Ford I always thought that Ecclesiastes was the most 'existential' book of the Bible, but Proverbs has proven to be a clear rival! Studying In general I think that our discussions of Proverbs helped the virtuous woman, the dangers of wine, humility, the difference and challenged our understanding of how to act, behave between understanding and wisdom, personal identity, and how and make decisions according to the Bible. to deal with conflict, among many other things, has sparked - Joel Savage questions about aspects of myself and my relationship with God that I'd never even considered!

Proverbs eh? Wise men presumptuously ranting about how to live fulfilled lives... at least that's what I initially It is true that most of us have probably had Proverbs 3:5 drilled thought. Turns out that Proverbs is far more than advice, into us from birth, 'Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean it's an exploration of what faith truly is - a complete not on your own understanding'. If I were to condense this lesson surrender to the wishes of God, and then - on top of study into one thought, it would be this: All wisdom comes from that, living a life that is His glory manifest. A fulfilled life, God, and to be 'wise', is to know that you know NOTHING. We not for yourself, but for the exaltation of God. This last cannot comprehend the plans God has for us, His glory, or His quarter a study of Proverbs has led me to refine my love for us! So we must trust in Him completely and surrender all, understanding of what it is to lead a Christian life, not for so His glory may be made perfect in weakness! - Maryellen personal gain or to impress others, but rather to focus on God and his will in my life.

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A HARD HEART - BIBLE STUDY

The Bible often talks about 'hardness of heart', but do you know How is this important for us today? what that really means? Follow this Bible Study to find out Hebrews 3:7-11 is directly quoted from Psalms 95:7-11 - Thousands of years between Moses, David and Hebrews about how a hart heart might affect your walk with God! - Human nature doesn't change over time!

Hebrews 3:7-19: Israelites don't trust God in the wilderness.

All of life boils down to the condition of our hearts. This is - Why this verse? What is it talking about? determined by what we focus on and prioritise.

- Proverbs 4:23 Verse 7 - What is a 'hard' heart?

- Proverbs 23:7 - Romans 11:8 - Matthew 6:19-21 - Ephesians 4:18-19 - Mark 8:17 Verse 18 to 19 - What does this mean for us today?

A lack of understanding of God and the Gospel - Hebrews 4:12 Even those who walked with Jesus, didn't understand.

Faith as an action - it means living out your belief! The Israelites 'heard and rebelled'. Belief without faith is a dangerous thing.

Exodus 7:3 (and 9:12, 10:1, 11:10, 14:4) If a hard heart separates us from God, and God is love, why 1 Timothy 4:1-2 - What causes our hearts to harden? would god harden Pharaoh's heart?

- Pride and arrogance (root of Pharaoh's hard heart) - Romans 9:17-18 - Unrepented sinning - 1 Samuel 6:6 Verse 9 to 11 - Why is 'forty years' significant?

The Israelites could have spent 2 weeks in the desert, but they had hard hearts, and as a result, God said that 'they shall not enter my rest' - Exodus 32:9 - Psalm 78:8 - Ezekiel 2:3-5 Israelites were ungrateful for the blessings and miracles of God - cloud by day, fire by night, plagues, parting the red sea, manna and quails...

What is the difference between a 'hardened heart' and spiritual mediocrity? A hard heart cannot feel or lament its own hardness If your heart is hard, you do not recognise your need for Christ.t.

Can a hardened heart be realigned to God? - Ezekiel 36:26 - Ephesians 2:1-5 'Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion'. Prioritise Him today :)

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WAYS TO WITNESS

BY JOY AKWARI

There are endless ways one can share their Faith. You can post a Bible text on Facebook, invite your friends to youth events/socials, or get involved in volunteer work like “Yes We Care” or the Redfern ministry. When people ask what you did on the weekend, you can respond with, “I went to church.”. Furthermore, living a “good Christian lifestyle” will invite people to ask questions as to why you do or don’t do certain things like everyone else. These are just some of the great ways of witnessing you always hear about. But can we go deeper then that?

Different people may respond to different witnessing techniques, however, I believe the most effective way of sharing your faith is by proclaiming the great hope we have in Christ, and revealing the marvellous things the God Almighty has done in your life!

Paul writes in Colossians 4:5-6, “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”. What I understand from this text is that we must always speak to others with God on our mind, eagerly waiting for an opportunity to share our Faith with them.

How can we do this? Here are some of my personal examples.

A few weeks ago, my uncle had suddenly passed away from a heart attack, he was only 54 years old. During that week, a Hindu friend asked me how I was holding up. I responded with, “It is hard to see him go, and so suddenly too, but death doesn’t worry me as much as others. I am a Christian, and so I have hope that I will see him again.”. Those few sentences then opened up a good discussion on what each of us believe happens after death.

We can witness to others through our tough times, but we should not forget about witnessing through the good times as well! As David wrote in Psalm 40:3, “He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.”. By publicly acknowledging the marvellous things God has done in your life, many will see this and be encouraged to put their trust in your God! It seems so easy to do in a church setting, when you can freely say “Praise God, or AMEN!”. But what about praising God in the presence of outsiders?

A few months ago, I was catching up with an old friend who is not really a devout Christian, but she believes in God. She noticed a difference in me since last year, and she asked, “What changed?”. All of a sudden, I was battling in my mind whether to tell her the truth that God had turned my life around, or to brush it off with no mention of God’s work. I was so tempted to do the latter, because I was scared of how she would respond. But the Holy Spirit was with me, and He gave me the courage to tell her the truth! Surprisingly, she responded with opening up about her faith, and wanting to be more involved in church! Praise God!

Finally, I will leave you with this. The words you say and the things you do to share your faith may seem effective, but without Christ's love, it has no purpose. Without God's divinity, it has no power. Without the Holy Spirit's guidance, it has nowhere to flourish. Therefore, ALWAYS pray for an opportunity to share, for the wisdom of the words to say, for the right attitude, and for the work of the Holy Spirit. Whether you do this in the morning before you get out of bed, during the time you are witnessing, or even afterwards, don’t forget it, because God’s blessing is the most essential ingredient in sharing your Faith.

WORDS OF WISDOM: $? ¥? £? €?BY COLIN RAYMOND

The world has 196 countries, and most of the countries in the world have their own unique currency. The power of the currency to buy in the international market depicts its value. So which is the strongest currency in the world? US dollar? Japanese Yen? British Pound? Euro? Chinese Renminbi? Or dare we to even think, the Australian dollar (AUD)? As at the time of writing, it is the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD), currently trading at 1 dinar equaling 3.33 US dollars. The British pound and Euro both making it into the top 10 list. So should we be exchanging our AUDs for KWDs? Kuwait’s oil reserves is the fifth largest in the world and due to the returns received from the trade of oil and gas, it is one of the richest countries of the modern world and its currency is the strongest.

But there is a currency that is far even stronger than any other currency on the whole planet? Stronger and more powerful than Kuwait’s. That is, God’s currency, the currency which is traded in heaven.

Jesus himself said in Matt 6:19-21, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”.Jesus tells us to lay up heavenly treasures which never depreciate, nor lose their value. This heavenly treasure is so precious that you will be thinking about it all the time, dream of it, talk of it, your heart will be set upon it.

So what is this treasure Jesus is talking about? In the story of the Rich Young Ruler (Matt 19:16-22), Jesus told the young man that if he would give to the poor, he would have treasure in heaven. That was Jesus’s explanation as to how to store up treasure in heaven. By giving away you store. Opposite to what we normally think. Humanly, we think and act, by saving we build up. By keeping we have more. Jesus says the opposite – by giving away you store treasures.

Giving to others what God has given to us in the first place. Our talents, time, possessions, money…..even ourselves. We belong to Him we are not ours. Let us experience what Zaccheus experienced – and have Jesus say about you and me Salvation has come to this house today”. Let’s deal in the strongest currency ever, God’s heavenly currency. - Colin Raymond

MIND EXERCISE Read the following paragraph and see if you can find the hidden names of sixteen Bible books!

"I once made a remark about the hidden books of the Bible. It was a lulu, kept people looking so hard for facts and for other it was a revelation Some were in a jam, especially since the names of the books were not capitalized, but the truth finally struck home to numbers of readers. To others, it was a real job. We want it to be a most fascinating few moments for you. YES, THERE WILL BE SOME REALLY EASY ONES TO SPOT. Others may require judges to help them. I will quickly admit it usually takes a minister to find one of them, and there will be loud lamentations when it is found. One little lady says she brews a cup of tea, so she can concentrate better. See how well you can compete. Relax now for there are really sixteen names of books of the Bible in this story."

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PRACTISE MAKES PERFECT

TELL ME A’MORE Dear Aunt Agatha, I have been in a happy relationship for a month now, but things have begun to change. I have short-sightedness and obviously need glasses to help me see things ten metres away but my girlfriend says she likes me without them. I don’t want contact lenses, but she insists. How do I get her to see things from my point of view?

Dear Love-Is-Blind, Is it seriously such a big deal? This girl seems like such a glasses half-empty type of person, and if she is that pedantic, is she really the right one for you?

Relationships are all about compromise, so it’s inevitable that sacrifices will have to be made. However, how much you choose to compromise will define your relationship for better or for worse. Ask yourself why you don’t want to wear contacts; is it simply stubbornness, fear of change or fear of losing one behind your eyeball? Ask her why she doesn’t like your glasses; is it because they hide your face or because she feels they increase your nerd factor and remind her of her high school stalker?

In any case, the easiest compromise would be to wear one contact and one monocle, which will not only appease her wishes but also make you the classiest gentleman around.

Yours Truly,

Aunt Agatha

We're forever told to 'read our Bible and pray everyday'. Goodness me, there's even a song about it! While this seems like such a simple feat, lets be honest, sometimes it can be harder than you think to find the time, motivation and inspiration to do this. So, we've dedicated this section to practical actions that can help improve your spiritual life!

This quarter: 'IN THE CAR' 1. AUDIOVERSE AudioVerse is a free app that has uploaded hundreds of free sermons for you to listen to. (Thanks Joy!) Instead of listening to the radio, be inspired by the Bible every morning on your way to work! It's a great conversation starter and will expand your mind! Who doesn't want that?

2. PRAY AND DRIVE We're not suggesting you fold your hands and close your eyes on the open road, but sitting in traffic is a perfect opportunity to talk to God. People often 'go for a drive' to clear their minds, so why not lay all your struggles before Christ?

3. LICENSED FOR LIFE Store a few Bible quotes around in your wallet. Not only will it help you remember them, but it will encourage you (*ahem* when you're short on cash *ahem* store up your treasures in heaven, guys!), catalyse conversation, and you can even give them out to friends if you wish!

If you have any suggestions or testimonies about how you've spiced up your spiritual life, send us an email at theway.wahroonga@gmail.com, fb message us, or post anonymously to our ask.fm page, 11 ask.fm/wahroongaadventistyouth

HOW TO DO STUFF: PROCRASTINATION

As students, we all struggle with procrastination. In fact, I'm procrastinating uni work right now by writing this 'How To' section (oh the irony!). Here are just a few tips you can follow to break the habit and get on with life! (No, Facebook is not real life guys...)

Start off by listing everything you have to get done. Do this day by day.

TIPS: Don't micro-manage. If your tasks are too specific, you won't end up doing them! Also, start by listing a few things you've already completed to make yourself feel accomplished!

Lets be honest, we're all children at heart. And what do children like more than being rewarded for good work?

Not much. The same goes for you. If you work hard, reward yourself! But if you find yourself procrastinating, give yourself a smack! I'm just kidding; but blocking Facebook really isn't the most debilitating thing, I assure you.

Have a messy room? Set aside half an hour and see how tidy you can make it.

Need to finish an assignment? Give yourself one hour and NO MORE. TIPS: Don't allow this time to be more than about an hour. If this isn't enough, set a break in between, or you'll get lazy!

Ever feel completely overwhelmed by how much you have to get done? Us too.

But let me assure you, multitasking is not the way to go about it. You'll only end up half heartedly completing everything.

Finish one thing at a time and you'll be a lot less stressed out!

TIPS: See the first box.

Oh, but I really need to format that title differently! If I don't have my eyeliner on point, no body will like me! STOP. NOBODY CARES. Often the amount of effort you put into little details is not conducive to rewards. Sometimes 'eh, good enough' really is good enough!

The 'Two Minute Rule' was coined in David Allen's book 'Getting Things Done'.

He suggests that every goal, whether big or small, because of the 'inertia of life'.

Once you start doing something, it's much easier to continue. Want to become a better writer? Just write one sentence and you'll find yourself writing for an hour.

Want to run three times a week? Just put your running shoes on and walk out the door! Want to make reading a habit? Just read the first two pages of a book and you'll end up reading three chapters. The most important part is just getting started!

See more: jamesclear.com/how-tostop-procrastinating

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