I wonder what our founding father would thing of America today? With our technology and population would they be amazed at our debt? Would they be surprized that China, Japan, and Germany own such a large part of our outstanding debt? Would they believe that we send our jobs to places like India, Pakistan, and China?
What happened to the American dream of our founding fathers? They came here from Europe to escape oppression, tirany, and possible death for speaking out. They came here with dreams of a new opportunity, new government, and a chance to succeed to fail depending on their own abilities.
Now our America looks like debt, debt, and more debt. We have just put our county into more debt than our grandchildren can pay off. Where is the opportunity? Where is the American Dream?
What would they think now?
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
ATF 2012
Acquire the Fire. I'm not sure what the draw is for kids, the music, being with their friends all weekend, the messages, or just being able to truly worship Christ without all the baggage of home.
Whatever it is, it is worth it! As youth leaders, we get tired, cold, tired, hot, tired, mind numb, and did I mention tired? But the kids? They just get excited, pumped up, engergized, and hyper! All from worshipping Christ without the trappings of judgement of peers that might not be sold out to Christ. What a freeing place to be for a teen, or an adult for that matter. But as a teen, this may be the first time that has happened for them, and Oh What a Feeling for them.
As for youth leaders, as tired as we get, nothing can compare to the new of a student asking for Jesus to come into their life for the first time.
And that is what makes all of ATF worth being there for every sleep deprived minute!!!
Can't wait for ATF 2013!!!!!!!!
Whatever it is, it is worth it! As youth leaders, we get tired, cold, tired, hot, tired, mind numb, and did I mention tired? But the kids? They just get excited, pumped up, engergized, and hyper! All from worshipping Christ without the trappings of judgement of peers that might not be sold out to Christ. What a freeing place to be for a teen, or an adult for that matter. But as a teen, this may be the first time that has happened for them, and Oh What a Feeling for them.
As for youth leaders, as tired as we get, nothing can compare to the new of a student asking for Jesus to come into their life for the first time.
And that is what makes all of ATF worth being there for every sleep deprived minute!!!
Can't wait for ATF 2013!!!!!!!!
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