Well, I am back from UTK and about to leave again for Columbia to be a counselor at TASC Leadership Camp. I did finally get all the classes that I need for UTK, at the times that I wanted. I was able to change my Chem. 120 to Chem 100 at a much better time so that I can apply to be the Chairperson of Freshman Council at UTK.

Oh well, I am glad that I got all of that worked out. I leave tomarrow afternoon for training in Columbia and then the camp starts on Sunday. That alll should be alot of fun.

I am looking at getting a new suv. I have been currently looking at a 2005 Mercury Mariner. I like it. Below is a picture. I just have to see about the mustang right now. This suv is a great vehicle for college, don't you think???



photo from Tack

Well I hope that you guys have a great week, without me again..... I dont think that I will be able to undate while at camp, so y'all have fun without me.

*And Aimee, I will be able to eat all of that pasta. I can eat alot, even after bread and salad....LOL

Peace, Love, God Bless


Unreached Peoples Fact
852 people groups in Central Asia are least-reached, totaling 379,221,000 individuals.


Missions Scripture
"After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb."
Rev 7:9

I am at UTK right now at orientation. I hope that you guys are having fun without me....This place is really cool. I am playing on one of the Macs downstairs in Morrill Hall. I will be back soon.

I will talk to you guys later....

Peace



Unreached Peoples Fact

The median population (by country) of all people groups for which we have population values is 9,730. The mean population is 421,765.



Missions Scripture

"The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever."
Rev 11:15

Right now in my life, God is so indescribeable. I know that he is working in ways that I will fully experience until later in my life. I cant wait to see what he has in store for me.

So my mom and I joined Belle Aire this morning. I think that it is important to her walk and mine to have a church home, even thought I will be in Knoxville. I want to be able to have that church family to come home to.

I leave for Knoxville tomarrow afternoon for orientation. I hope that I do well on my entrance exams and such, and get the classes that I need. I am just going to let God put me where He wants me right now.

I probably wont be at church this wed., sunday, and next wed, because of orientation and TASC student leadership camp.

I hope that y'all have fun with out me this week, I will be missing you guys...

Peace



Unreached Peoples Fact
The unreached Parsee, found in 10 countries with over 1.2 million in total, practice Zoroastrianism.


Missions Scripture
"I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth."
Isa 49:6

Amy, Justin, Kayla, Chris, Rachel, and I went to go see a movie at the drivein theater in Watertown. It was freaking amazing. I have never been to one before. It was an experience in the back of my truck, because all six of us were back there. Fun Times....

I am so greatful to God for giving me so many friends that I can hang out with and not be lead to do sinful things with. People that help me to keep my focus on God and not the materialistic, sinful ways of this world. On a side note, I think that my mom and me are going to move our church membership to Belle Aire this next sunday.

Have a Blessed Day

Peace


Unreached Peoples Fact
The United States, China, Nigeria and Brazil have greatest number of evangelicals according to Operation World. Uganda has the highest percent evangelicals at 46%.


Missions Scripture
"The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever."
Rev 11:15

I just got the Mac Mini back from service and it has not acted up once. They has to replace the logic board, but it works now. I had a fun day.....more to come later....

Peace

Unreached Peoples Fact
Of Indonesia's total population of 219,230,000 people, 186,000,000 have Gospel radio available in their primary language.


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

photo from Tack


Today was a great day...a group of us went to the Toby Mac concert at the People's Church in Franklin, where it about poured down rain

After the concert, we went to the Cool Springs Mall and ate. I managed to spend more money than I have,but oh well I needed the stuff I bought.

Then after church, we went to Chilago's *sp* in Woodberry, then went to watch a movie at my house. Today was busy, but loads of fun.

God revealed something to me today that has dramatically changed my life. To understand what he told me, you have to know the situtation: I am not dating anyone until God reveals to me my wife and the direction he wants my life to go in. That said I have been having trouble with the dating thing, because I thought that I was being disobedient because I am interested in a girl, but He has told me that it is natural for me to be like this, but I have to respond to it using his wisdom that he taught me. I have decided that I am going to develop a friendship without anything getting in the way of that, and continue to keep my focus on him. I just had to get that off my chest...

I hope y'all had a good night....


Random thought of the day:
Do something good for somebody that they dont expect...


Peace



Unreached Peoples Fact
Of Indonesia's total population of 219,230,000 people, 186,000,000 have Gospel radio available in their primary language.


Missions Scripture
"And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.'"
Acts 20:32

I dont have much to talk about...

I really like the Mac store in Green Hills which is really hard to get to, they are going to fix the Mac Mini in about 3-5 days.

Other than that I went to Bellicino's with the gang, and ate then went to Lifeway, where I got the perfect bible to carry on trips i.e. the NYC trip.

I am about to add songs to my iPod, play a little guitar, then hit the sack, so y'all have a great night.

P.S. We are going to see Toby Mac tomarrow at the People's Church in Franklin, call me early in the morning if you want to go...

Peace


Unreached Peoples Fact
Western Europe has 388 groups in the Formative or Nominal Church category, while having 95 in the Growing Church category.


Missions Scripture
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedlingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen"
Eph 3:20-21

Tonight was totally awesome...first Justin, Rachel, Kayla, Amy, and me went to Riverfront park for the fireworks show which was totally freaking awesome...they even had fireworks that exploded like hearts, cowboy hats, and smiley faces...anyways, the seats were great because of Kyle and Lyndi getting there so early... Thanks to them for the seats...but we had to sit in the parking lot for 35 min because of the traffic, oh well we had fun anyways...

After that we all went to Steak-N-Shake and ate a little, then we all went our repective ways. I just got done playing on the guitar and I think that I finnally got I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me and Sweetness in Starlight by Matt Wertz down pretty good....if I could only get the drop d tuning right... Justin wanna help me out, Bro ???

Well I am off to bed to sleep because I have a full day tommarow, with the early morning run and the repairing of the new Mac Mini in downtown Nashville at MacAuthority or the Mac store.

Peace


Unreached Peoples Fact
Of Iran's 100 people groups, all but 10 are least-reached, and eight of the 10 are expatriate groups.


Missions Scripture
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedlingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen"
Eph 3:20-21




photo from Tack

Isn't God just awesome???

Go to 50 cool things to do with an iPod , it is pretty cool

Tonight, A whole lot a people went over to Graham's house for ice cream and fireworks. It was alot of fun. I got to talk to a few people that I dont get to see that often.

If anyone wants to go to downtown to Riverfront to the fireworks show and concert, just call me tommarow during the day.

I am about to play a little guitar, maybe one day I will be good at it....


Peace


Unreached Peoples Fact
The United States, China, Nigeria and Brazil have greatest number of evangelicals according to Operation World. Uganda has the highest percent evangelicals at 46%.


Missions Scripture
"Thus it is written, that the Christ would suffer and rise again from the dead the third day, and that repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations"
Luke 24:46-47

I know that I didn't do anything really today, but I am tired. I hope that everyone had a good night.

We ended up at the park again, then went to watch a movie at Amy's house. These are the good times.

I am off the search the internet for a new head unit for my car that will work with my iPod and then play a little guitar.

Peace


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
"The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever."
Rev 11:15

Today was great. I think soon I am going to get a Powerbook soon...hopefullly. I really hope that it is before the first semester ends.

Anyways, we all ended up at the park again tonight. That was fun and we all got ice cream at McDonalds.

Just a quick inside joke:

"I would like a sundae."

" Do you want fudge?"

"Yeah"

"Nuts?"

Awkward silence......"No, that ok"


I am off to try to become a famous gutiar player....

Peace



Unreached Peoples Fact
Four countries have more than 500 people group: 86% of Papua New Guinea's groups are primarily Christian, followed by 47% for Indonesia, 33% for Nigeria and 5% for India.


Missions Scripture
"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you."
Deut 31:6

I am writing this blog on my dads new Mac Mini. This thing is so cool.

Anyways, I went to see War of the Worlds today with Rachel, Justin, and Amy. It is an interesting movie. You should definitely go see it.

Then, we all went to the Andy Davis concert at Exit/In in Nashville. He is really good. You guys need to listen to him. (those that dont already)

Other than that not too much going on except that Apple just released a new iPod with a color screen that costs the same as the one that I just bought. Oh Well...

Peace



Unreached Peoples Fact
8,618 people groups (counting by country) have the Jesus Film in their primary language, totaling 5,601,519,150 individuals.


Missions Scripture
"For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea."
Hab 2:14

Sorry about not posting in a while, I have just been caught up in life lately.

Well I got some good news and bad news.

Why not the bad news first?

I just found out that I will have the worst schedule in the history of colleges because my orientation is one of the last ones, and most of the classes are full. Oh well, the way that I think about this is that God wants me to be there because he may give me the opprotunity to share HIM with someone that needs him.

The good news (and thank God there is alot of it):

I will be rooming with Kyle at UTK in the fall.

I am so excited to be going to Paint the Town: NYC in a few weeks. I know that God is going to do something amazing.

I am also excited that I get to be a role model for over 250 teenagers right before the NYC trip at TASC Leadership camp.

If anyone has been keeping up with my posts, then you will be happy to know that I have been free of one personal sin for coming on 4 weeks. PRAISE GOD. He has been working on wonderful things in my life lately because of my decision to turn everything over to him and not just the things that are convienent at the time. Just an update for those who wanted to know, I have been doing pretty good about the whole no- dating thing. It is really hard because of all the struggles that I see everyday, but God is helping me to protect my eyes from things that will be detrimental to my walk with him.

On a different note, I dont know what I am going to be doing tonight, so if anyone wants to hang out just call me up.

Later

PS to Amy and Justin: I did find a fav. Matt Wertz song: number 11, listen to it

Unreached Peoples Fact
The largest Muslim group is the Bengali of Bangladesh, population 99,000,000.


Missions Scripture
"The time is coming to gather all nations and tongues. And they shall come and see My glory."
Isa 66:18

I had a great night.......we ended up at the park once again, which is a great place. I started to learn how to play guitar.

Then we all went to J-MO's house and watched Kindergarten Cop, which is really funny.

But I think that I really am learning things from this whole no dating thing. I have overcome alot of struggles already, but with God by my
side I am ready to take them all on. I know that the worst times are to come, but I think that I am ready.

Peace

Unreached Peoples Fact
The four largest Least-Reached people groups are the Japanese of Japan, the Bengali of Bangladesh, the Shaikh of India, and the Western Punjabi of Pakistan.


Missions Scripture
"Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised"
I Chron 16:24-25

Tonight 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

I 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

Just 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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So 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




photo from Tack


Look at God's Beauty.....

Last 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

From now on, I would like to post facts and a missions scripture every time that I write on blog on phusebox.

*Warning some of these facts may asound you, as it should.

First one of a long list:

Unreached Peoples Fact
One third (2.1 billion individuals) of the earth's population reside in only 252 Least-Reached people groups.


Missions Scripture
"Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised"
I Chron 16:24-25

**These facts are from Joshua Project

I had a great time last night. A big group of us went to Dancin' in the District in Nashville to see Gavin Degraw, Matt Wertz, and some cover bands. I really liked Matt Wertz in concert and I liked his music being that it was the first time that I had heard it. Gavin Degraw was not that good. He has alot of songs that I dont like and he really doesn't have a stage presense like other artist and Matt Wertz.

After the concert, We (Justin and his friends along with Amy, Rachel, and I) all went to Waffle House in M'Boro. That was an experience in itself.

By the way, I think that I have finally caught up on my sleep from Big Stuf. I slept until 12:30 pm today. And I finished God's Blogs, one of the best books that I have ever read. Just a side note, I am going to be a camp councelor at Tenn. Association of Student Council's annual Leadership Camp later on in the summer, I would like to thank God for that opprotunity.

Just one last note, I just want everyone to know that it is one of the most rewarding things to do, yet one of the hardest things to do, to turn over those strongholds in your life over to God, those strongholds that you THOUGHT you were the king of, but you really weren't. I have found a true happiness that I did not know existed on this earth...

I just got home from my interview at Kohl's Department Store. I would like to thank God for allowing me to be the new POS (Cashier) Supervisor of the Murfreesboro location. I should start in the next week... as long as the drug test and references go through... and they WILL.

I hope that everyone is having a great day and for those that are went to BigStuf, I hope that you guys catch up on your sleep.

I hopefully will be going to Dancin in the District tonight, so if anyone else wants to go just call me on my cell phone.

Just remember one question that God asks us everyday....

Do you believe in HIM?
or Do you believe HIM?

Well I just got home from Big Stuf 05 in Panama CIty Beach,FLA.

It was the one of the best experiences of my life. I have never felt as close to God as I do right now. I don't want to loose sight of what I was put on the earth for ....."Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
Matthew 28:19-20 NLT

I want everyone to know that I sponsored a child in Tanzania over the trip. His name is Augustino Keneth Ngalo. He is currently 14 years old. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.

*I am totally new to this blog thing, so I am just going to be typing stuff as it comes to my mind, sorry if it confuses you.

I am currently reading God's Blogs by Lanny Donaho. This book is wrote in the perspective of God speaking directly to you. It is the best book that I have ever read, except for the Holy word, of course. I encourage everyone to read it at least once.

Just one last note before I go to bed tonight. I learned this past week that I need to turn everything over to God and not just parts of my life. I am finally going to trust him with "all" of my soul and life. I know that he will give me everything that I need, when I need it.

Thanks Amy Bonin for introducing me to this site. Only you will really understand that last part....

God Bless