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Short video of a discussion about talking with and the letting the Holy Spirit guide you. (lifechurch.tv)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Arj9MBsh1k

check out this website from pastor of the Mars Hill church posted on the washington post…

http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/panelists/mark_driscoll/2009/10/the_best_case_for_god_a_response_to_karen_armstrong.html

After reading the first two chapters of this book I was shocked! Do people really manage their personal life in this way? Growing up I was taught that sex outside marriage was wrong but wasn’t really given any other advice on dating. I felt a little sad for my adolescent self that didn’t receive any of this guidance and at the same time, glad that I’ve learned something to share with my future children.

What are your thoughts on this? Were the first two chapters just a review for you or was it something new? Do you find the guidelines in the book ridiculous or right on target? I’m really interested in what others think about this…please share!

-Rachel

More specifically, the topic author asked why people sometimes attribute bad things happening to God, saying that God did this for such and such reason.  In addition, it was also asked why people will thank God that things aren’t worse. 

This was our missed topic from last week, feel free to comment!

When I was a kid, I was in youth choir. I did not stay in it long, because my parents got divorced and I moved with my dad. Still, there was a moment I remember just like yesterday, a seed the Lord planted in my heart. It’s funny how God can plant small seeds that seem to grow and grow (even with little water).

We learned a simple song. We sang it for the congregation. It has always been with me, even when I no longer wanted to listen to God, his song dwelt within me.  Even when I turned away, his word spoke to me, calling me back.

Here are the words. You will find them familiar.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the
paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death; I will fear no evil: for thou
art with me; thy rod and thy staff they
comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the
presence of mine enemies: thou anointest
my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

–Kelsey

Kelsey and I have been interested in broadening our christian music listening.  It was suggested by a friend (thanks Anna)  to check out Derek Webb.  Well, I have to say that I really enjoy the music.  A lot of other contemporary christian music seems to have an overriding “sameness” and we found this band to make music that was different.   I don’t know much about this band but if you would like to hear samples…follow the link: 

http://derekwebb.com/

-Rachel

I posted this on my primary blog, but I felt it had a lot to say to us youngens.  Enjoy – Matt

Our church just finished the viewing for Lee Grayless. Lee was the oldest member in our congregation (101 years!) and we was called home on Monday. I have the privilege of working alongside his son (who is the church treasurer). In my 2.5 years here, I met Lee twice. Both times I was with a group who went Christmas Caroling at his home. It was a joy to see him in his old age. He was a sort of do everything type of guy who volunteered and served Richmond/Rosenberg for over 50 years (in fact he had a pin that showed he had 4600 hours of service at the local hospital). His passing was front page news in the local paper, as well it should be.

In any event, I hope that my legacy is half that of Lee Grayless. He served God, his family and his community faithfully.

Now, at his passing I hear tales of his heart, and it challenges mine. Not to mention the fact that he is the only person I have ever heard of who ate horseradish like a carrot (that’s tough). So, I thank God for men like Lee who show through their lives what young men like me should be about.