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Think about it. The Bible has some very explicit stuff in it, but should it be banned?
NO! NO! NO! A thousand times NO!
Although the Bible is riddled with explicit content, I love reading it. Why? Because it’s a…
By-the-way, this post has no political or moral purpose other than to make you think.
Yesterday was the first day of public school in Berkeley county. I asked some of the Beyond Youth via text message their opinions of their first day. Here’s what I got:
All in all, I think it was a typical first day.
Now to praying that the rest of the year is challenging, amazing, and God-inspired awesomeness.
Talent Night at Life-Givers Ministries last night was absolutely amazing. From the vocals to the puppets performing via black light to Tyler’s videos of him doing bike tricks…our people just blew me away.
Simply amazing.
Also, thanks to those who helped behind the scenes (you made my night a ton easier):
Life-Givers, you rocked it last night. Thank you for being you. I’m proud to be your youth pastor.
By-the-way, I have the hour-long video from Talent Night. I will be breaking them into each performance and posting them here, on the LGM website, and the Beyond Youth website over the next few days. Stay tuned.
…this happens.
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I wish I would’ve seen this first hand.
I stepped outside for lunch, and couldn’t believe the sweltering heat. Although only in the mid-nineties, the heat index is above 110 degrees.
Sheesh!
The only thing worse than a hot day is seeing a church sign that states, “You think it’s hot here?”
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Oh.
One truth I’ve learned: Everybody has dealt with a huge life issue. Even kids.
Amazing, right?
I’m way too guilty of believing the tall-tale that kids have it way too easy, and in some ways they do. But that doesn’t exempt them from dealing with some major issues, such as: divorce, abortion, sexual molestation, betrayal, death, theft, making poor choices, peer pressure, and on and on.
On Monday, because of Independence Day, I visited Camp Robinson to hang out, help where I could, and just enjoy myself. This week, the camp is hosting kids aged 7-10. During the day a boy treated me to a story recounting how his mom died. He didn’t dramatize it. In fact, I don’t even think he knew how, but the story was heartbreaking. Simply put, at 27 years old, his mom fainted and never woke up. Inside, I felt terrible for the boy. Outside, I didn’t know what to say except the few words that God gave to me.
Don’t tell me that kids have it easy. They don’t.
We should be praying for and helping them.
Can anyone else sense it? I know I’m not the only one.
Moncks Corner is the epicenter, but won’t be the only area affected. God’s move will spread out into Bonneau, Macedonia, Goose Creek, Pinopolis, Jedburg, and beyond.
God’s is looking to people to make a stand, and to do what He’s asking. I can almost hear God repeating His question in Isaiah 6:8, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” He’s not looking for traditions or religiosity or rules, but for imperfect people who love God and will prove it not just say it. He’s looking for real people to present a real God full of real love to a real world devoid of this love.
This is too exciting. I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen. It’s gonna be BIG!!!
Give me a holla if with me!
Not sure what else there’s to say that isn’t said in the title. Read my thoughts on the Life-Givers Ministries website on how yesterday was a big day for us.
I’m not sure who first stated this, but it is phenomenal.
When you’re being run out of town, get out front and make it look like a parade.
That’s how I want to go out.
In honor of my wife. She does this very thing.
