“Teens who find their pastor’s sermons relevant to everyday life also are more likely to keep attending as young adults, the research indicated. More of those who stayed in church – by a margin of 63 percent to 42 percent – agreed their pastors’ sermons were relevant. A similar margin said the worship style of the church they attended as teens was appealing to them.”
If you are married, or are going to be married, I have three words for you:
”Go see it”
I laughed, I cried (OK, more than cried- I wept), but most importantly I saw an honest movie about honest and extremely relevant struggles for married couples today and the truth that sets people free.
It is a beautiful movie- it is art. And since I believe that beauty and truth are in a strong sense, Jesus- I saw Jesus tonight through the most powerful media in the world.
Two adolescent boys in walmart and a flat tire later, we pulled into the dark campsite. Night had come and I wasn’t looking forward to putting up our tent in the dark. As we drove around trying to find a spot to set-up camp we saw some other campers wave to us. We came around again and pulled over by their spot. Ben and Andrea were the nicest people you could hope to run into. They pulled out the map of the campsite and were more than helpful in any way they could (including offering us fire wood) possible be. I thought to my self how wonderful it is to run into super friendly and happy people. Continue Reading »
Shane spoke with a passion that seemed to come from deep inside. I found myself drawn into the story.
Him and his friend did a wonderful job presenting a picture of Jesus that today’s youth could really get their “brain around”.
They make a great point that we serve the kingdom of God and not America and that our hope is in the King of Kings and not in any president. It was inspirational how they communicated that it is the church’s responsibility to care for the less fortunate- and that we shouldn’t rely on the governement for that (though their help is welcomed).